`Do I have a correct list of what my leopard gecko will need?
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Let me re word what I said before: The bearded dragon adult formula food is an addon item on amazon which means I need to buy it with a 25 dollar or more item. What do I do after I buy some and it runs out? Or would this work as the same thing?: Amazon.com : Zoo Med Laboratories SZMZM76 Beard Dragon Adult Soft-Moist Pellet, 10-Ounce : Pet Food : Pet Supplies
And for there hydration would grapes work?
And for there hydration would grapes work?
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Elizabeth Freer
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If you post something, and then change your mind, you can delete the earlier post.
I clicked your Adult Bearded Dragon Food link. The label looks the same; the name is different. Please call Zoo Med to confirm: 888-486-6633. They are open Monday-Friday.
- Can your pet store special order the beardie food?
- Can you find another online supplier for it?
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I found the big 20 ounce at ebay and on petsmart I found this (Is it the product you were recommending)
Zoo Med™ Natural Adult Bearded Dragon Food | Food | PetSmart
And I already ordered one of the big ones off of amazon with other stuff. And my brother said "Why wouldn't you just feed the bearded dragon food to the leopard gecko"? Any help on telling him why it won't work? Or will it work?
And what should I look for and ask at the expo? I'm not going to buy a leopard gecko there yet because I still have some questions and I want to be 100% ready.
Zoo Med™ Natural Adult Bearded Dragon Food | Food | PetSmart
And I already ordered one of the big ones off of amazon with other stuff. And my brother said "Why wouldn't you just feed the bearded dragon food to the leopard gecko"? Any help on telling him why it won't work? Or will it work?
And what should I look for and ask at the expo? I'm not going to buy a leopard gecko there yet because I still have some questions and I want to be 100% ready.
kholtme
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You cant feed the geckos the bearded dragon food because leopard geckos dont eat food like that. They only eat food the moves. So if a cricket is sitting still in the cage right in front of your gecko, he might not eat it because he doesnt see it. Movement is the key factor for leopard geckos to hunt. Do you have an ebay account? Im sure you can find the adult bearded dragon food on ebay if you need to buy more for a later date, but it should last pretty long if you dont put more in the cricket cage than they can eat. Then once you notice your bearded dragon food is getting low order some more to have it before you run out.
I ordered the last stuff I need for my tank, I just need stuff for crickets now. And for water could I just let tap water sit out over night then put it in the water dish for the leopard gecko? And would store bought grapes need to be washed off? And where can I get egg flats to put in my cricket tub?
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Elizabeth Freer
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This link shows the exact product I recommend.
Just look at leopard geckos and other geckos too, meet some of the breeders, and shop around.
Elizabeth Freer
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Did you visit a hardware store to buy some aluminum tape for your heat mat?
I use tap water right from the faucet all the time for water dishes.
Always wash grapes and other fruit or veggies.
Ask some restaurant or bakery that uses lots of eggs to save their flats for you. Also save the cardboard egg cartons from your home eggs.
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Elizabeth Freer
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Just rinse any grapes, fruit, or veggies with plain tap water.
Empty paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls make good hiding places for your crickets.
Nice that your dad has aluminum tape.
I numbered the different groups of questions so you can type the number and the answers for that group of questions so it's easier for everyone.
1. For crickets I saw someone on youtube using window replacement screen to cover up big holes in a toat for cricket. Should I do that, or should I just cut small dot holes with a drill? Also, Do I need substrate for crickets? And would around 5 pieces of bearded dragon food and 4 pieces of grape work for there food?
Also how often should I change the grapes/bearded dragon food?
2. I know to use tape on top of the toat edges to make sure they don't get out and I know to use egg cartons and rolls for them to hide in. Also, how often should I clean the cricket toat, and do I just use water to rinse it out?
Sorry for all the questions, I'll try to group questions up.
Btw I miss spelled tote "toat".
3. And what size tote should I get? I have a 30 gallon would that be good?
4. P.S. To clear things up do I use Zoo med reptile calcium with d3 on monday and wednesday and on friday do I use zoo med reptivite without d3? Also for an adult leopard gecko do I feed them every other day with how much crickets they can eat in 15 minutes or until they are uninterested?
1. For crickets I saw someone on youtube using window replacement screen to cover up big holes in a toat for cricket. Should I do that, or should I just cut small dot holes with a drill? Also, Do I need substrate for crickets? And would around 5 pieces of bearded dragon food and 4 pieces of grape work for there food?
Also how often should I change the grapes/bearded dragon food?
2. I know to use tape on top of the toat edges to make sure they don't get out and I know to use egg cartons and rolls for them to hide in. Also, how often should I clean the cricket toat, and do I just use water to rinse it out?
Sorry for all the questions, I'll try to group questions up.
Btw I miss spelled tote "toat".
3. And what size tote should I get? I have a 30 gallon would that be good?
4. P.S. To clear things up do I use Zoo med reptile calcium with d3 on monday and wednesday and on friday do I use zoo med reptivite without d3? Also for an adult leopard gecko do I feed them every other day with how much crickets they can eat in 15 minutes or until they are uninterested?
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Elizabeth Freer
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Oh my, that's quite the balancing act!
Elizabeth Freer
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See bold replies above.
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Does it matter if I just use the tote? I't would be easier for me since I already have it and I spent alot of my money so far. Also How exactly would I clean the tank, water dish, and hides with bleach? And do you feed your leopard geckos 3 times a week or just recommend it?
Elizabeth Freer
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It's OK to use the tote. I don't think it will need any modifications.
Make a bleach solution in a tub/tote. Then soak and scrub small things like the water dish, hides, et cetera.
Put some bleach solution in a spray bottle. Then spray and scrub the tank and screen.
Every leo is different. I feed my leo about 3x per week. Regular feedings are best, just like for people.
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1. For the tote I'll drill small holes on the top on the lid. Ill put around 4 - 10 pieces of bearded dragon food In a corner and in a bowl ill put some grapes. Does that sound good?
2.And what do you mean by they need regular feedings? If 3 times would work, would a feeding on monday, wednesday, and friday work? And if I need to do another day would sunday work added to that
3. Also would bleach harm them after it dries if they lick it?
4. And after I clean everything and get all my stuff for the leopard gecko and crickets, I'll talk more about supplementing since I feel more comfortable talking about it before I get my leopard gecko.
Also I'm probably going to try to get a normal morph.
2.And what do you mean by they need regular feedings? If 3 times would work, would a feeding on monday, wednesday, and friday work? And if I need to do another day would sunday work added to that
3. Also would bleach harm them after it dries if they lick it?
4. And after I clean everything and get all my stuff for the leopard gecko and crickets, I'll talk more about supplementing since I feel more comfortable talking about it before I get my leopard gecko.
Also I'm probably going to try to get a normal morph.
Elizabeth Freer
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1. For the tote I'll drill small holes on the top on the lid. Ill put around 4 - 10 pieces of bearded dragon food In a corner and in a bowl ill put some grapes. Does that sound good?
That sounds good. When the crickets eat all the food, just add more food.
2.And what do you mean by they need regular feedings? If 3 times would work, would a feeding on monday, wednesday, and friday work? And if I need to do another day would sunday work added to that
Regular feedings mean some food about 3x per week. It is not a good idea to feed every day one week and then no food at all the next week. Just like us. With "regular", and not excessive feedings, a leo will have a good feeding response and eat the food right away. That way your leo will eat the food the cricket has eaten, before the cricket has the chance to poop it out.
When a leo eats bugs and worms right away, he'll get maximum benefits from the multivitamins and calcium with D3.
3. Also would bleach harm them after it dries if they lick it?
You don't want your leo licking dried on bleach.
Even if I don't specifically say rinse, always rinse everything well. That includes large items like the tank and the screen.
4. And after I clean everything and get all my stuff for the leopard gecko and crickets, I'll talk more about supplementing since I feel more comfortable talking about it before I get my leopard gecko.
OK
Also I'm probably going to try to get a normal morph.
I really like normals best. They have a "wild" look!
So for cleaning I'm going to use a tote or a tub with 1 parts water 6 parts bleach, then clean and scrub it with a wet towel, then rinse it off and air dry it. Would normal drying with paper towels work also for drying them? ? Or just air dry? I'll try to do the screen and the tank in the tub. I might just do it all in a tub. Tell me if I'm doing anything wrong for cleaning, and thanks.