MushuSpyro
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Someone I know mentioned that having a big amount of space can stress a gecko out? And in particular slow the recovery process? (Said gecko was treated 3-4 months ago for parasites, but is taking a while to recover)
Can too much space cause stress ?
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cricket4u
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Perhaps if the leo has a bone fracture (limited mobility), enclosure is half empty and/or not heated properly. Otherwise larger space is irrelevant to healing.
MushuSpyro
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Okay, thank you for the reply. I am downgrading Spyro to a smaller vivarium ( 18 or 24 inch). She's currently in a 4ft long viv. It's harder to keep it warmer with this colder weather, despite over head bulb and heat mat.
cricket4u
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I've never heard of anything positive come after this degree of downgrading. I believe you mentioned it was wood which should not be difficult to heat. Realistically speaking, if one area is too cold, the leo would just avoid it. A smaller enclosure can easily overheat and not allow the leo to escape the heat. Can you post a picture of the enclosure?
MushuSpyro
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Well she seemed to prefer her older viv, which was smaller. And she spends all her time on the hot side, never the cold side. I haven't got any recent images of the viv she's in now, but will be able to upload one tomorrow if that's okay?
Terranium Medium - 24 inch - Vivariums - Housing - Blue Lizard Reptiles - Reptile Shop
This is the one I want to get her,
Terapod Vivarium Walnut 4 Foot - Vivariums - Housing - Blue Lizard Reptiles - Reptile Shop
This is near enough to the one she's in now, maybe a little smaller in length
Terranium Medium - 24 inch - Vivariums - Housing - Blue Lizard Reptiles - Reptile Shop
This is the one I want to get her,
Terapod Vivarium Walnut 4 Foot - Vivariums - Housing - Blue Lizard Reptiles - Reptile Shop
This is near enough to the one she's in now, maybe a little smaller in length
cricket4u
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This is ODD. It reminds me of an under-the-bed storage container. There's just not enough height, therefore heating may be awkward. You also do not want your leo to feel trapped. This will not be a wise purchase for your leo.
Terranium Medium - 24 inch - Vivariums - Housing - Blue Lizard Reptiles - Reptile Shop
What's wrong with the one your leo is in now? Do post a picture of it completely tomorrow.
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