`Do I have a correct list of what my leopard gecko will need?

Zux

Zux

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Sounds like you're still doing awesome and thinking about everything in an intelligent way Logan !

As for the taming process you can keep trying more now that you have time off school, if it isnt making progress you can begin to make your own progress by lightly stroking his side and see how he reacts to that, for me with any Gecko, when they don't react at all to a light stoke on the side it almost always means they will be fine with at least the early stages of being picked up.

As before, work slowly as any progress you make however small builds a little more trust each time.

Let me know how it goes this week and I can give you more tips on what to do based on that.


Keep up the good work !
 
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logan1234

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He is at my dad's house so I will try on Monday and Tuesday. (Days I'm there) I will also try to go over there to feed him on Thursday and try that then, too.
 
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MandaLovee

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so I am considering a leo for myself & I spent HOURS reading this thread & it was so full of knowledge and so helpful!!
I feel a tiny bit overwhelmed with everything I learned and I am a 22 year old, so I applaud you Logan for your dedication and your care when getting Flynn. I was so excited for you as you approached the point in time you were able to get him and it sounds like hes coming a long way with the taming. Would love to continue to see updates about him & how things are going. :biggrin:
 
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logan1234

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I tried on Monday and today to get him to come onto my hand. Today when I opened his humid hide because I needed him to get out, he was standing/laying there with his eyes open. I may of woke him up... :coverlaugh:
Anyways, I put my hand in front of the humid hide and he went across it into his hide. It took him a bit and he wasn't quick about it. Does this mean he is calm enough to move on? What should I do next?
 
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logan1234

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Okay, so today I tried again. I just fed him and he saw my hands after I was done through the glass and came out of his hide. He was going back in and then this thing that we have that sprays out air freshener sprayed, and he got scared and was trying to hide. I've read in your article, Zux, that they are jumpy to things no matter their personality. The (I don't know the name of the air freshener sprayer) thing is on the other side of the room now, which isn't too far from where it was previously. Also, we have a AC in there now since his cold hide temps were around 80 degrees. It lowered it to 76-78 now.
 
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logan1234

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UPDATE/Vacation advice?: Okay, so I've picked up Flynn and moved him across the tank when changing paper towels, and he didn't try to escape. Just saying that. Also I have been doing "around 4th of july things" like going to see fireworks and stuff, so I wasn't trying to get Flynn to come to me lately.

Now this posts main reason: Okay, so the end of this month (July) I am going on vacation. Me and my dad are going along with other family members. My dad and I are the only people who take care of Flynn. We will be out of town, and I don't think there is anyone that can take care of him the 3-4 days we are gone.

Right before we leave, I would heavily spray his moist hide, fill his water dish, and do stuff for the bugs. What I need advice for is that what should I do for feeding him since we will be gone. I was thinking of putting the rest of the phoenix worms in a dish in his tank before we go. It isn't a vitamin dusting week, so that isn't anything to worry about. Any suggestions, or is that a good idea?
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
......My dad and I are the only people who take care of Flynn. We will be out of town, and I don't think there is anyone that can take care of him the 3-4 days we are gone.

Right before we leave, I would heavily spray his moist hide, fill his water dish, and do stuff for the bugs. What I need advice for is that what should I do for feeding him since we will be gone. I was thinking of putting the rest of the phoenix worms in a dish in his tank before we go. It isn't a vitamin dusting week, so that isn't anything to worry about. Any suggestions, or is that a good idea?
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Bases covered, Logan!

Feed Flynn a very good meal the night before you leave. Maybe give him an extra bug! Then leave the rest of his Phoenix worms in a dish to eat while you're gone.

Bon voyage!
 
JessJohnson87

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When I leave for a few days and have no one to care for my animals: I spray heavily before I leave, give them a good meal the day before I leave and I'll put a few mealworms in the escape proof dish I have for the worms and give the worms a chunk of carrot so the lard butt can eat them whenever he wants.
 
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logan1234

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I am at vacation and I saw the Exo Terra tank Elizabeth recommended. It is awesome! Hope I will be able to get it for birthday. Will ask questions after I'm back :)
 
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I am back from vacation, and Flynn seems like he did okay :). Flynn still had quite a few phoenix worms left, so I fed him 11 and tossed the rest out. I'm going to be getting back on schedule and feeding him mealworms roaches on Monday.

Now about the awesome Exo Terra tank. My dad said I can get it before my birthday, but we have to wait for money. I am possibly also getting a new hide for Flynn, and some other things such as a background drop, Exo Terra water dishes, etc. I was thinking about making it the Exo Terra Desert rock color theme. I already have 2 Exo Terra hides, and I'm keeping the cold hide, so I will only need to get a new water dish and other decor. I will still be using everything but the water dish and the tank, so no worries about wasting! :D

Only one question for now :)

1. Will I need to get a new heat mat when i get the new tank, or is the one I have now good?
 
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Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
I am back from vacation, and Flynn seems like he did okay :). Flynn still had quite a few phoenix worms left, so I fed him 11 and tossed the rest out. I'm going to be getting back on schedule and feeding him mealworms roaches on Monday.

Now about the awesome Exo Terra tank. My dad said I can get it before my birthday, but we have to wait for money. I am possibly also getting a new hide for Flynn, and some other things such as a background drop, Exo Terra water dishes, etc. I was thinking about making it the Exo Terra Desert rock color theme. I already have 2 Exo Terra hides, and I'm keeping the cold hide, so I will only need to get a new water dish and other decor. I will still be using everything but the water dish and the tank, so no worries about wasting! :D

Only one question for now :)

1. Will I need to get a new heat mat when i get the new tank, or is the one I have now good?
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Will you be going for the Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 inches?

Although your current UTH will work, it might be a good to switch to heat cables then. Here's how kholtme (Kyle) configured heat cables on his 40 gallon breeder tank.

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logan1234

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Whenever we get the tank, yes, we will be getting that size. What brand of heat cables do you recommend, and anything I should know about them?
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
Whenever we get the tank, yes, we will be getting that size. What brand of heat cables do you recommend, and anything I should know about them?
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Welcome home, Logan! I'm really glad that Flynn did good in your absence. :D

I've never used heat cables. The advantage is that you customize the cables to fill the needed heat space (~1/2 of your vivarium's floor). Maybe someone will stop by who has used a brand that works well [MENTION=52816]kholtme[/MENTION].

You stick the cables on with aluminum tape you get at a hardware store.
 
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logan1234

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It will be a while still before I get the tank. My dad just said I will get it sometime before November. Plenty of time to prepare for moving stuff over. :)
 
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logan1234

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Last night, I got the farthest in taming with Flynn. He actually stepped onto my hand, and he also went in between my hand and the tank wall. This is a good upgrade from him usually just sticking his head out and looking at me. :biggrin:

Now, I'm gonna order some medium phoenix worms, and go try it again today. Maybe he will come out far enough to pick him up today?

P.S. : Can I just put collard greens in with the crickets 24/7, this way we don't need to take them out into another container to gut-load them? It would be much easier.
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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logan1234 said:
Last night, I got the farthest in taming with Flynn. He actually stepped onto my hand, and he also went in between my hand and the tank wall. This is a good upgrade from him usually just sticking his head out and looking at me. :biggrin:

Now, I'm gonna order some medium phoenix worms, and go try it again today. Maybe he will come out far enough to pick him up today?

P.S. : Can I just put collard greens in with the crickets 24/7, this way we don't need to take them out into another container to gut-load them? It would be much easier.
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Hooray, your patience has helped make Flynn comfortable even though you wish this would happen overnight! :biggrin:

Always order the largest Phoenix worms for a leopard gecko. The largest ones are only 3/4 inch long.

Yes, place the collard greens in a dish or a lid with the crickets, dubia, or mealies 24/7. The fresh greens provide high calcium and moisture for the bugs and worms. There is no need for "gutloading" feeders separately when they have a great diet all the time! I agree that it's much easier and saves "a step".

Have you any pesticide-free dandelions in your yard? The flowers, leaves, and stems can also be fed to your feeders.
 
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