Geckos! Izzy & Edgar -PICS!!! * *big*

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• Mileysmybaby

  December 2010 72.2.165.201

  aww! cant wait to see pics! I LOVE geckos! I want one sooo bad! LOL

  
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• KittKattize

  December 2010 99.246.179.188

  I have a leopard gecko as well. His name is Zeek, well actually it's a she, but his name was picked out WAYYY before I got him/her. <br><br>They are so easy to care for. Here's what I do for Zeek:<br><br>Zeek eats mealworms all the time. I give him about 10 a night. Sometimes he eats them all, other times he doesn't. I don't give him crickets anymore because a) he couldn't catch them; b) They die off quickly; c) They are so noisy!<br><br>Zeek has a hut with moss in it for when he is shedding. I made this out of a margarine container. The moss is to be moist, not dry and not soaked.<br><br>Zeek has 2 lamps. One for at night, (NiteGlow) and one for during the day (DayGlow) I think that's what they are called. They basically heat up the tank or whatever you have to the temperature that is comfortable for them. <br><br>Leopard Geckos are very picky creatures. They will pick one area of the tank to do their business and that's it. <br><br>When decorating the tank I avoided the fine sands and put in the rocks you get for a fishtank. The small ones. Zeek got an eye infection from the sand and I've banned it from my own personal use. I put a piece of newspaper down when I found out where he was going to the bathroom for easy cleanup. <br><br>Don't grab them by the tails, and unless you handle them daily I would suggest leaving them alone altogether. <br><br>Do not forget to feed the food! Geckos get their nutrition from what they eat, so make sure you feed the crickets/mealworms as well!<br><br>Hope this helps. This is the book that I really liked when I got Zeek, it helped so much! <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Leopard-Gecko-Manual-African-Fat-Tailed/dp/1882770625/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292446566&sr=8-1"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.amazon.ca/Leopard-Gecko-Manual-African-Fat-Tailed/dp/1882770625/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292446566&sr=8-1</a>;

  
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• RoyalRaccoon

  December 2010 75.84.62.221

  Congrats~ I adore herps, so the more members on here with them, the happier I am! I also have my own lizard(a bearded dragon) named Izod.<br>Leos are pretty easy to care for, so if you've got lizard experience, then it shouldn't be too hard. <br>Here's what I know about them, even though you might already have some of this information. You should also do your own research, and double check anything I say(if you choose to listen to it), because I learned what I know a couple years ago, and I can't guarantee it's completely up to date(I don't keep leos).<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Enclosure:</span><br>A 10 gallon(at least, a 15-20 is always better if you can get one) will house a single leo, and a 20 gallon will house a pair(male/female, or female/female). Judging by the names, it sounds like you are receiving 2 males, which means they will need to be kept in their own tanks, even if they've done fine together before you receive them. Housing males together is never recommended, and a little cruel in the long run. All leos are solitary creatures, so don't feel even a little sad about separating them, because they won't care.<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Substrate:</span><br>Avoid loose substrate(sand, rocks, coconut fiber, etc). It's costly, dirty, and dangerous. Above all, don't let anyone ever talk you into calci-sand(calcium sand). The pet stores love to sell this stuff, because they are ignorant, or plain greedy. It's like keeping your lizard on cat litter. If they swallow it, it will clump in their intestines, which requires emergency veterinary surgery to fix. Reptile carpet, and ceramic tiles are the best choice, because they are reusable and easy to sterilize. Paper towels and newspaper are another option, but they aren't reusable, and thus will cost a lot of money in the long run.<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Heating:</span><br>A UTH(under tank heater) on a <span style="font-style:italic">thermostat</span>. I can't stress the thermostat enough. UTH are notorious for causing burns when not kept on one. The UTH should cover roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the tank, and the thermostat should be set to 85-90 degrees fahrenheit on the hot end of the tank. You'll want the cool end to be roughly 70-75 degrees, so invest in a good, accurate thermometer(digital probe or temperature gun! Adhesive ones are NOT accurate) as well. Heat lamps are pretty pointless for leos, because they are nocturnal, and absorb a good amount of their heat from their ventral side, rather than their dorsal side. Leaving a light on at night to heat them when they are most active, will also disturb their natural cycle. Some people use a red heat lamp at night so they can see their geckos, which can work, but is not as good as the UTH, and you wouldn't want to use it with a UTH, because you'd make the tank too warm.<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Lighting:</span><br>Leos are easy because they require no special lighting. Just get a low watt, preferably energy efficient, bulb and a simple fixture to simulate daylight. <br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Food and Supplements:</span><br>Leos are insectivores. Crickets and roaches are recommended over meal worms, or super worms. Meal worms, and super worms are not very nutritious at all, and pose health problems due to their hard exoskeleton. Think of meal worms and super worms as occasional treats, but not a staple. Other soft bodied worms, like wax worms, can be given, but are harder to find in most pet stores. A variety is always recommended over continuously feeding the same thing. Never leave uneaten insects in the cage.Gut load your feeder insects on mostly vegetables, some fruit, and/or commercial insect feed.<br>You'll want to get a calcium power with vitamin D3 in it, and a multivitamin for dusting feeder insects; I recommend RepCal and Herptivite. On top of those 2, you should also get a pure calcium(one without vitamin D3) powder to put in a dish for the geckos to lick up. I personally use JurrassiCal for pure calcium.<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Cage Requirements:</span><br>1 dry hides(house) and 1 humid hide(house) minimum. Your dry hide should be on the warm side of the tank, and the humid hide should be on the cool side of the tank. You can buy hides or make your own out of tupperware/plastic. To make a humid hide you can use damp moss or a damp paper towel on the inside.<br>Rock and/or wood for climbing and hanging out on. You don't need it to be fancy, and you don't need a lot of it, but you geckos should have some amount of stuff to interact with. <br>Water dish and calcium dish(sort of explained above, under food and supplements).<br>Digital probe thermometer(not necessary if you get a temperature gun).<br><br><span style="font-weight:bold">Handling:</span><br>Leos aren't cuddle bugs like some reptiles. Handling should be minimal, especially since they are typically trying to rest/sleep while we are awake. Leos can also drop their tails, which can be extremely stressful for them, and it puts them at risk of developing an infection.

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• SC`s Stars II

  December 2010 76.232.42.168

  Thanks for all the advice you guys!<br>I got em today instead of tomorrow and I've added piccas!

  
• RoyalRaccoon

  December 2010 75.84.62.221

  Yay! Now that you know one is male and one is female, you shouldn't need a separate cage unless they suddenly don't get along for whatever reason.<br>Both look like they might need to gain just a little weight, but other than that, they look really good, which means no special care or anything other than increasing their diet.<br><br>I highly recommend getting them off the sand when possible, and feed them in a separate tank/box until it's out to prevent further ingestion of sand. A shoebox should be big enough for a leo.

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• SC`s Stars II

  December 2010 76.232.42.168

  PrinceSushi wrote:

  Yay! Now that you know one is male and one is female, you shouldn't need a separate cage unless they suddenly don't get along for whatever reason.<br>Both look like they might need to gain just a little weight, but other than that, they look really good, which means no special care or anything other than increasing their diet.<br><br>I highly recommend getting them off the sand when possible, and feed them in a separate tank/box until it's out to prevent further ingestion of sand. A shoebox should be big enough for a leo.

  <br><br>I actually have enough of my reptile carpet to cover the tank so I'll be using that ^.^<br>Yeah they do seem a little skinny, but nothing a little more feeding won't fix ^.^<br>Since they were handled daily at school, I think they've come to like being held. They let you pick them up without squirming and Edgar fell asleep in my hand earlier today. <br>I'm lovin these lil guys!

  
• KittKattize

  December 2010 70.81.255.129

  I wish Zeek still let me hold him. He used to until he got an eye infection. Now he's blind in one eye. <br><br>Congrats though! They both look absolutely adorable!

  
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• RoyalRaccoon

  December 2010 75.84.62.221

  CoasterCannons wrote:

  PrinceSushi wrote:

  Yay! Now that you know one is male and one is female, you shouldn't need a separate cage unless they suddenly don't get along for whatever reason.<br>Both look like they might need to gain just a little weight, but other than that, they look really good, which means no special care or anything other than increasing their diet.<br><br>I highly recommend getting them off the sand when possible, and feed them in a separate tank/box until it's out to prevent further ingestion of sand. A shoebox should be big enough for a leo.

  <br><br>I actually have enough of my reptile carpet to cover the tank so I'll be using that ^.^<br>Yeah they do seem a little skinny, but nothing a little more feeding won't fix ^.^<br>Since they were handled daily at school, I think they've come to like being held. They let you pick them up without squirming and Edgar fell asleep in my hand earlier today. <br>I'm lovin these lil guys!

  <br> That's perfect. <br> Hey, if they are calm and don't mind handling, then you're lucky! I'm sure it will help you build a strong bond with them.<br> Be careful with reptiles when they are outside the cage. A reptile that curls up and falls asleep outside the cage may actually be too cold.

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• SC`s Stars II

  December 2010 76.232.42.168

  Izzy shed last night ^.^ Her color is so pretty and fresh!!!<br>I'll put some new pics up of her soon ^.^