`Do I have a correct list of what my leopard gecko will need?
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kholtme
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I dont think its that necessary to clean the tank that thorough once a week, unless you want to. Just bleach ( 1 part bleach 9 parts water, then rinse very well) everything before you get your gecko and it should stay pretty clean for the most part. Once you get your gecko replace the paper towel substrate weekly or every other week. If your gecko poops in a hide, then use dawn dish soap to clean the hide, rinse well, then either air dry or dry it with a paper towel. Dawn dish soap is safe. Have you seen those commercials where they use dawn dish soap to clean the oil off the birds whenever there is an oil spill in the ocean?
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Just a quick note - I wouldn't feed the crickets oranges or other citrus. I think it causes them diarrhea, which obviously ehydrates them and makes them less healthy for your leo to eat. Many other veggies could be used though - carrot ends, apple cores (remove pips, as they contain cyanide), melon skin, radish ends (my crickets love radish ends), etc.
Just a quick note - I wouldn't feed the crickets oranges or other citrus. I think it causes them diarrhea, which obviously ehydrates them and makes them less healthy for your leo to eat. Many other veggies could be used though - carrot ends, apple cores (remove pips, as they contain cyanide), melon skin, radish ends (my crickets love radish ends), etc.
If I feed crickets adult bearded dragon food and liquid crystals/ a wet paper towel for hydration do I have to gutload them still since i'm giving them bearded dragon food? Or is that all I need to feed them
Do people normally feed bearded dragon food 24/7 or just use it to gutload them? If I need to I will feed them apple without the core 24/7 then gutload them with bearded dragon food
Do people normally feed bearded dragon food 24/7 or just use it to gutload them? If I need to I will feed them apple without the core 24/7 then gutload them with bearded dragon food
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What bearded dragon food do I feed the crickets? Could I use a sponge or paper towel for moisture if not the Fluker's Cricket Quencher? It would be probably easier then putting fruits or vegetables in every day, or atleast less expensive. And sorry to ask this again but do I still have to gutload them if I feed them bearded dragon food 24/7?
kholtme
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If they have a good diet 24/7 you dont need to gut load the crickets. I believe Elizabeth stated which bearded dragon food earlier in this thread. I cant remember off the top of my head which brand. I just know you want the adult bearded dragon food. You can use a damp paper towel for water, but if you have some carrots in the fridge just throw a little piece in. Or if you eat an apple throw a little piece in. My dubias have helped me eat a better diet because I buy fruits and veggies that i like to feed them. So i will eat most of the fruit or veggie then give my roaches some too.
kholtme
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Pet Food : Amazon.com: Zoo Med 20-Ounce Natural Bearded Dragon Food, Adult Formula
im not sure if this is an add-on only or not.
im not sure if this is an add-on only or not.
Elizabeth Freer
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Kyle beat me to it. /\ kholtme posted the Zoo Med Natural Bearded Dragon Food, Adult Formula link you want right above, Logan. However, it is an add-on.
Maybe your pet store would carry that beardie food?
If you order the Hydrofarm thermostat now, the beardie food will be an add-on item.
You could also add on a warm dry hide:Click: Amazon.com : Exo Terra Reptile Cave, Medium : Reptile Supplies : Pet Supplies4
Fluker's thirst quencher as a backup for the beardie food? If so, no it won't work.
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