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CWilson13
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Arya has yet another game she likes to play. I call this one "Can I give him a heart attack"
I am experimenting with adding a 2nd level to the tanks to give them more room to wander about and Arya especially more to climb on. I thought I had a good structure arranged. One piece of 7"L x 3.6"W Travertine on either side of the humid hide and then a piece of porcelain or slate as the floor of the 2nd level. I chose the travertine as the supports because it is thicker and I thought it would fill in the small gap between the glass and the hide... Well turns out it there is still an Arya sized space. I was replying to a thread on here and heard some noises. I got up to check and for the life of me, I couldn't find her. Not in the hides, not under the arch/steps I put in so she could climb up. Mild panic set in and started looking everywhere again. Changed my angle to check the warm dry hide, and finally spotted her, tucked in between the humid hide and travertine. Pulled out everything, including the travertine with her still clinging to it. After that I had my wife help out by occupying Arya while I finished rearranging again.
Not even 2 minutes after she goes back in her tank, she climbs ALL THE WAY UP her tree. I tried grabbing the camera to get a picture of her being cute. Nope, "Can I give him a heart attack" round 2 instead. She proceeds to try climbing from the top of the tree onto her cheap plastic vine plant. I know it can't support her so I shove the camera at my wife and, somehow quickly and slowly enough to not scare Arya but still have my hand ready to catch, move in. I get her to step onto my hand just enough for her to change directions and flop her gecko butt off of me and slide down the glass. Thankfully she landed safely, yes I checked her again after even though the whole thing was quiet, even during the landing. 3 heart stopping events all within one 30 minute window folks. I am just glad she is still in one piece.
Arya has yet another game she likes to play. I call this one "Can I give him a heart attack"
I am experimenting with adding a 2nd level to the tanks to give them more room to wander about and Arya especially more to climb on. I thought I had a good structure arranged. One piece of 7"L x 3.6"W Travertine on either side of the humid hide and then a piece of porcelain or slate as the floor of the 2nd level. I chose the travertine as the supports because it is thicker and I thought it would fill in the small gap between the glass and the hide... Well turns out it there is still an Arya sized space. I was replying to a thread on here and heard some noises. I got up to check and for the life of me, I couldn't find her. Not in the hides, not under the arch/steps I put in so she could climb up. Mild panic set in and started looking everywhere again. Changed my angle to check the warm dry hide, and finally spotted her, tucked in between the humid hide and travertine. Pulled out everything, including the travertine with her still clinging to it. After that I had my wife help out by occupying Arya while I finished rearranging again.
Not even 2 minutes after she goes back in her tank, she climbs ALL THE WAY UP her tree. I tried grabbing the camera to get a picture of her being cute. Nope, "Can I give him a heart attack" round 2 instead. She proceeds to try climbing from the top of the tree onto her cheap plastic vine plant. I know it can't support her so I shove the camera at my wife and, somehow quickly and slowly enough to not scare Arya but still have my hand ready to catch, move in. I get her to step onto my hand just enough for her to change directions and flop her gecko butt off of me and slide down the glass. Thankfully she landed safely, yes I checked her again after even though the whole thing was quiet, even during the landing. 3 heart stopping events all within one 30 minute window folks. I am just glad she is still in one piece.
JessJohnson87
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:crackup:
Maybe she thinks she's a crested gecko and can walk on glass.
Maybe she thinks she's a crested gecko and can walk on glass.
thepianoguy
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it looks like mine!
good luck and have fun!
good luck and have fun!
JessJohnson87
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LOL. Be lucky she didn't give you a 4th heart attack moment by walking upside down from the screen :shock:
thepianoguy
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wow...that will be...uh not so great~!
lol is like i am a funny guy! i WILL give u a heart attack! lol
lol is like i am a funny guy! i WILL give u a heart attack! lol
CWilson13
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Yeah, she can be a brat. But typically she is an absolute sweetheart. She actually wants to come out a lot. That is part of her climbing. I think if she could, Arya would stay out of her tank 24/7. I might end up giving her the 40gallon once the snake cage arrives. I can give Arya a lot more to climb on and keep her busy in a 40 gallon.
thepianoguy
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lol...ahh sweet baby!
CWilson13
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Well, tonight has shown me that I can't arrange things how I wanted, that or I can't use the humid hide. The rocks on it allow just enough space she can wiggle her way in between glass and hide. I have already had to help her out twice. Time for new ideas... Really want to move her to the 40 gallon now. Still waiting for the new cage for Pandora though.
What's worse is that Apollo is such a lazy butt that it would almost be pointless to do it for his. I will update again when I have something lol
What's worse is that Apollo is such a lazy butt that it would almost be pointless to do it for his. I will update again when I have something lol
JessJohnson87
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She sure is adventurous. I still think you should try the pipe idea with a piece of 12x12 tile.
CWilson13
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That probably will be my next attempt. I also have to figure out where things can go.
It's funny though, she always gets more active in the evenings and Apollo is up early every day. If I wake up after 6:30am I will be lucky to see him. Arya doesn't get moving until 8-9pm though.
It's funny though, she always gets more active in the evenings and Apollo is up early every day. If I wake up after 6:30am I will be lucky to see him. Arya doesn't get moving until 8-9pm though.
JessJohnson87
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Ziggy is the most active late at night, I've seen him wandering about at 2 in the morning. The CG on the other hand, has been bouncing around his tank since I put him in the bio one.
CWilson13
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Well, no go on the pvc as the risers. There is only 1 and 7/8 inch clearance on either side of the HH so I am still trying to figure something else out. If she wasn't so curious about all the little tiny spaces and if she can wiggle in them, I would go for keeping the HH more centered and do a 2nd level in the middle of her tank. I still might if I can find a way to keep her out from the tight spaces.
Not easy trying to come up with new ideas and test them out currently. I just started work again and this is the busiest/craziest round of service for us. Hopefully later in Spring and early Summer I will be able to sit down for 5min and work this all out.
Not easy trying to come up with new ideas and test them out currently. I just started work again and this is the busiest/craziest round of service for us. Hopefully later in Spring and early Summer I will be able to sit down for 5min and work this all out.
CWilson13
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My little Diva is definitely back to eating now. She has gained a little weight too even, up to 54g. She still climbs all over everything and doesn't stop for long, if at all, when she is out of her tank. I really enjoy the personality differences between my two Leos. Arya the hyperactive bundle of attitude, and Apollo the lazy but arrogant King :coverlaugh:
I went and picked up a new shelf to help conserve some space. Neither really were thrilled about being moved at first but they seem to have settled fairly well. I still have to get everything organized on it, but so far the temperatures are steady and I can access everything I need. Even better is that once Pandora moves out of the 40 gallon tank, it will actually fit on this shelf as well and give either Leo a lot more room. Still not sure who will take it over though. Arya would enjoy the extra space and all, but Apollo keeps getting bigger.
I went and picked up a new shelf to help conserve some space. Neither really were thrilled about being moved at first but they seem to have settled fairly well. I still have to get everything organized on it, but so far the temperatures are steady and I can access everything I need. Even better is that once Pandora moves out of the 40 gallon tank, it will actually fit on this shelf as well and give either Leo a lot more room. Still not sure who will take it over though. Arya would enjoy the extra space and all, but Apollo keeps getting bigger.
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JessJohnson87
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I love that rack, it's a little bigger than mine (I think it's the 4ft tall one). I used a piece of floral wire to fasten my thermostat to one of the shelves of the rack so it was not sitting on the floor, zip ties work well to. Glad that she is doing well 
CWilson13
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Hoping the wacky New England weather is the cause, because yet again Arya is refusing food. A week ago she ate 2 silkworms and a Hornworm. All week long she has turned her nose up at everything I have offered. Silks, horns, supers, and even dubias... I don't get it. Nothing else has changed aside from the weather outside. She still climbs (too much) all over. Even looks like she is going to bite at food, then turns her nose up and climbs/walks away.
I really hope there is nothing seriously wrong.
I really hope there is nothing seriously wrong.
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