October 21st is the day I have adopted another gecko into my little family of reptiles. This is my new baby who is unnamed as of now:
My birthday is November third but this was the weekend we could pick him/her up! My setup is very simple, a 20 Long with 3 hides, a water bowl, plant, UTH and thermostat (Being shipped and should be here tomorrow or so). I also added in some tiles that it can go under as he/she is very small and the hides are giant compared to him!
I started feeding mealworms and got 4 into him/her, with a huge feeding response! I think I might try some dubia tomorrow. The poor thing is extremely skittish and stays in the warm hide all day as well, but I have found healthy poops! I also have started the taming process by talking next to the enclosure and putting my hand in the tank when cleaning, feeding, etc.
If you have name suggestions, I'd love to hear them, but it usually takes me a lot of time to choose names! Any other suggestions for the enclosure (Or even care) would be great!
Now days they have a 20 long, with upgrades coming, 5 hides, not including all the levels in the multilevel hide and the hammock, both of which they use. I have since changed their substrate to tile and rearranged their tank from the below after photos. They of course also have a thermostat and UTH!
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After:
They are very docile and are handled often, feeding on Dubia and Mealworms as well. I would like to get them a larger enclosure but separating them would obviously be more appealing. They like to snuggle up in blankets and have taught me so much. I've now started with babies and adults (Which is the age I have purchased these girls) so I am learning much more and can compare their care for the future.
This is Bongo, my Crested gecko and third reptile. He is still growing, nearing a little over 15 grams now. I am housing him in a 12"×12"×18" but will upgrade to a larger, bioactive setup in a few months. He is on Repashy and eats insects twice a week. Still a bit shy but certainly one of my favorites! Finding him in his tank is one thing and another when he contorts himself into all sorts of strange positions in new spots!
I really appreciate anyone who reads this, I am so happy to be apart of this community! GU has helped me in so many ways and I've met truly amazing people!
My birthday is November third but this was the weekend we could pick him/her up! My setup is very simple, a 20 Long with 3 hides, a water bowl, plant, UTH and thermostat (Being shipped and should be here tomorrow or so). I also added in some tiles that it can go under as he/she is very small and the hides are giant compared to him!
I started feeding mealworms and got 4 into him/her, with a huge feeding response! I think I might try some dubia tomorrow. The poor thing is extremely skittish and stays in the warm hide all day as well, but I have found healthy poops! I also have started the taming process by talking next to the enclosure and putting my hand in the tank when cleaning, feeding, etc.
If you have name suggestions, I'd love to hear them, but it usually takes me a lot of time to choose names! Any other suggestions for the enclosure (Or even care) would be great!
Other Geckos
Leopard Geckos
I've also had my other full grown female Leopard geckos known as Arcalis and Lizzie (Named by my sister). I've now had them for a year, but they themselves are now two years old and my first reptiles! They were rescues, I had recieved them in a 10 gallon tank (Housed together) with two hides, a bowl, and two lights, on calci-sand. We paid 65 dollars, which was over priced, but I don't regret getting them!Now days they have a 20 long, with upgrades coming, 5 hides, not including all the levels in the multilevel hide and the hammock, both of which they use. I have since changed their substrate to tile and rearranged their tank from the below after photos. They of course also have a thermostat and UTH!
Before:
After:
They are very docile and are handled often, feeding on Dubia and Mealworms as well. I would like to get them a larger enclosure but separating them would obviously be more appealing. They like to snuggle up in blankets and have taught me so much. I've now started with babies and adults (Which is the age I have purchased these girls) so I am learning much more and can compare their care for the future.
Crested Gecko
This is Bongo, my Crested gecko and third reptile. He is still growing, nearing a little over 15 grams now. I am housing him in a 12"×12"×18" but will upgrade to a larger, bioactive setup in a few months. He is on Repashy and eats insects twice a week. Still a bit shy but certainly one of my favorites! Finding him in his tank is one thing and another when he contorts himself into all sorts of strange positions in new spots!
I really appreciate anyone who reads this, I am so happy to be apart of this community! GU has helped me in so many ways and I've met truly amazing people!
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