Hello there! I'm new to this website as I've been looking for more experienced leolovers to help me out a little bit. I have done hours of research and I'm still questioning and/or wanting a second/third opinions on some things.
Currently I have 3 leobabies. Two I purchases together at a Petco on October 20th, 2013. I got both discounted to $5 dollars each because they were out growing their cage and picking on the baby geckos in the cage. I originally wanted a baby leo because they are so cute and tiny but I didn't have the heart to leave the bigger ones knowing they were bullying the babies. I took both boys home to be named Titus and Achilles, (my hubby loves anything Greek themed). At first staying in a 10 gallon tank that I purchased as one of the already made kits at Petco. Now residing in a 45 gallon tank with plenty of room for their growing needs. After learning how to sex my leos I came to find out that Achilles was actually an Achilla.
Question One: I am trying to figure out about how old Titus and Achilla are. About how old are baby leos when shipped to Petco?
I have had both Titus and Achilla for almost 4 months? Titus has shed 4 times and is in a mid-shed right now. Achilla has only shed twice. He may be a giant temper albino, currently weighing in a 65g and 9 1/2inches long. I'm thinking by the time he is fulling grown he will meet the weight requirement for a giant. Achilla is normal type leo, 9 inches long and weighing in at 40.1g.
Question Two: Considering the above details and pictures provided below, about how old would you assume both Titus and Achilla to be?
More recently, I was dying to get one more baby, but this time a little smaller like I originally wanted, but not too small that she would get picked on. After weeks of checking out our local Petco, On January 14th, 2014 I finally found one perfect for what I was looking for. Before I left Petco, I already established that she was indeed a female. She was in a mid-shed so I was kind of excited to be surprised about what colors and designs she was after she was done shedding. I named her Appa (like the sky bison in Last Airbender) I thought it was ironic because she was so small where-as Appa the sky bison was huge. She is a healthy mix of Titus's light yellow color, Achilla's spots and Achilla's grey eyes. At first Achilla did not like the idea of Appa now sharing her home and they nipped at each other for the first day. Now they are constantly found cuddling and get along great!
My questions pertaining Appa are as followed:
Question Three: Appa is 8 inches long and 31.2g. About how old does she look? (Pictures of her below as well)
Question Four: I have looked at pages and pages and different sites etc. I just can't pick what she looks like the most. I'm thinking she looks like a High Yellow? Any other things she may look like more?
Also Additional Side Question (pure curiosity): Do you agree that Titus looks to be a Temper Albino, and possibly a giant? What about Achilla being a Normal leo?
Thanks so much if you have read all of this and are able to help me out!
Kristen.
Currently I have 3 leobabies. Two I purchases together at a Petco on October 20th, 2013. I got both discounted to $5 dollars each because they were out growing their cage and picking on the baby geckos in the cage. I originally wanted a baby leo because they are so cute and tiny but I didn't have the heart to leave the bigger ones knowing they were bullying the babies. I took both boys home to be named Titus and Achilles, (my hubby loves anything Greek themed). At first staying in a 10 gallon tank that I purchased as one of the already made kits at Petco. Now residing in a 45 gallon tank with plenty of room for their growing needs. After learning how to sex my leos I came to find out that Achilles was actually an Achilla.
Question One: I am trying to figure out about how old Titus and Achilla are. About how old are baby leos when shipped to Petco?
I have had both Titus and Achilla for almost 4 months? Titus has shed 4 times and is in a mid-shed right now. Achilla has only shed twice. He may be a giant temper albino, currently weighing in a 65g and 9 1/2inches long. I'm thinking by the time he is fulling grown he will meet the weight requirement for a giant. Achilla is normal type leo, 9 inches long and weighing in at 40.1g.
Question Two: Considering the above details and pictures provided below, about how old would you assume both Titus and Achilla to be?
More recently, I was dying to get one more baby, but this time a little smaller like I originally wanted, but not too small that she would get picked on. After weeks of checking out our local Petco, On January 14th, 2014 I finally found one perfect for what I was looking for. Before I left Petco, I already established that she was indeed a female. She was in a mid-shed so I was kind of excited to be surprised about what colors and designs she was after she was done shedding. I named her Appa (like the sky bison in Last Airbender) I thought it was ironic because she was so small where-as Appa the sky bison was huge. She is a healthy mix of Titus's light yellow color, Achilla's spots and Achilla's grey eyes. At first Achilla did not like the idea of Appa now sharing her home and they nipped at each other for the first day. Now they are constantly found cuddling and get along great!
My questions pertaining Appa are as followed:
Question Three: Appa is 8 inches long and 31.2g. About how old does she look? (Pictures of her below as well)
Question Four: I have looked at pages and pages and different sites etc. I just can't pick what she looks like the most. I'm thinking she looks like a High Yellow? Any other things she may look like more?
Also Additional Side Question (pure curiosity): Do you agree that Titus looks to be a Temper Albino, and possibly a giant? What about Achilla being a Normal leo?
Thanks so much if you have read all of this and are able to help me out!
Kristen.
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