I've been toying with the idea of getting a leo for a few days, but before I get serious about it I need some questions answered. I've researched reptile care extensively over the course of a few years, but my actual firsthand experience is very limited and I need to brush up on specific parameters for leopard geckos.
1. My biggest concern is temperature. I'm building a custom terrarium and I've taken the temperatures with the materials I'll be using ahead of time. The ambient temperature of the room is 70F, and the tile I want to use stays at 75 F, and heats to 95 F on my UTH. Are these temps safe?
2. What supplements should I use, and how should I use them? Like calcium, calcium with D3, and other vitamins. How often should I use each one? I already know how to dust crickets, I do that with my crested every so often.
3. How much floorspace would you recommend for the gecko's health and to maintain a heat gradient? I'll be building my own terrarium because it's cheaper and I can make it whatever size I want.
Thanks for any advice you give! Like I said, I'm still only thinking about doing this, because there's a lot for me to consider.
1. My biggest concern is temperature. I'm building a custom terrarium and I've taken the temperatures with the materials I'll be using ahead of time. The ambient temperature of the room is 70F, and the tile I want to use stays at 75 F, and heats to 95 F on my UTH. Are these temps safe?
2. What supplements should I use, and how should I use them? Like calcium, calcium with D3, and other vitamins. How often should I use each one? I already know how to dust crickets, I do that with my crested every so often.
3. How much floorspace would you recommend for the gecko's health and to maintain a heat gradient? I'll be building my own terrarium because it's cheaper and I can make it whatever size I want.
Thanks for any advice you give! Like I said, I'm still only thinking about doing this, because there's a lot for me to consider.
