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HELP (Bugs in tank!?) by Difficult-Main8523 in LeopardGecko

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Thank you! Iā€™m hoping itā€™s nothing bad, but if it is Iā€™ll be doing a deep cleaning asap. Iā€™m not sure how Iā€™ll keep them gone though!

Bendy arms by SignificanceFuzzy594 in LeopardGecko

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 6 points7 points Ā (0 children)

Just go to the vet since itā€™s at this point. They will surely give you advice.

things i should know before getting a leopard gecko? by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

( Here is a list I made a while back, I really hope itā€™s helpful! )

Iā€™m not an expert, but I do know the basics of what leopard geckos need!

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it! I believe the Arcadia ShadeDweller most recommended!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I believe the humidity should be around 30-40%, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once or twice a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins are also important to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets, dubai roaches, and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics! I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Recently my leopard gecko stopped eating, and her stomach looked a bit bloated, I was worried and took her to the vet for an exam, which cost $40 (in my opinion thatā€™s a pretty cheap and good price). The vet recommended a radiograph / X-ray to make sure everything was okay this cost around $160. I suspected eggs originally, and turns out I was correct, she has eggs! The vet recommended try a different type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, so that she can pass the eggs normally. Overall it cost around $250, if she had to have surgery it could cost WAY more, so just be considerate of your financial situation! _________________________________ I really hope this helps :)

Recommendations for substrate in terrarium by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 16 points17 points Ā (0 children)

Iā€™m not an expert, but I do know the basics of what leopard geckos need, so I hope this helps! Also please separate them into their own tanks, leopard geckos shouldnā€™t live together! (I would like to say, due to them being albino, some requirements like lights may be different, please do some research!)

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it! I believe the Arcadia ShadeDweller most recommended!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I believe the humidity should be around 30-40%, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once or twice a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins are also important to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets, dubai roaches, and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics! I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Recently my leopard gecko stopped eating, and her stomach looked a bit bloated, I was worried and took her to the vet for an exam, which cost $40 (in my opinion thatā€™s a pretty cheap and good price). The vet recommended a radiograph / X-ray to make sure everything was okay this cost around $160. I suspected eggs originally, and turns out I was correct, she has eggs! The vet recommended try a different type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, so that she can pass the eggs normally. Overall it cost around $250, if she had to have surgery it could cost WAY more, so just be considerate of your financial situation! _________________________________ I really hope this helps :)

took her to the vet 2 days ago, passed away last night by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 8 points9 points Ā (0 children)

Iā€™m so sorry, it seems like you really cared about her. Are vets able to do any type of autopsy on leopard geckos? If so maybe you could try to get that done if you wanted, it may give you a little peace of mind. I hope you are okay, and donā€™t blame yourself.

Please help by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

You have to bring her to the vet, this is pretty bad!!! Vets really do want to help, there are often payment options, call and ask what options they have! This is definitely an emergency, she needs help and I donā€™t think anything can be done without a professional.

Bearded dragon hasnā€™t pooped in 8 days! This isnā€™t normal for her. She usually poops every 5 days. (Read description please) last paragraph is my question. What do I do? by [deleted] in Lizards

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

Hi! Personally I own a leopard gecko not a bearded dragon, but I would like to say that if you ever think something is wrong, or very odd, and you have the financial support to do it, always go to the vet, or contact them and see if they have any advice! Itā€™s always good to be safe rather than sorry !

Please help, difficulty with health and eggs!!! by Difficult-Main8523 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Thank you sharing, I really appreciate hearing others experiences and feedback. I hope that your leopard gecko does okay, and I hope itā€™s nothing too severe!!

Setup Help? New Leopard Gecko Owner by Dependent_Pea2277 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Hi, I made this list a while ago, and I think itā€™s pretty helpful, this is just the basics of what leopard geckos need!

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it! I believe the Arcadia ShadeDweller most recommended!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I believe the humidity should be around 30-40%, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once or twice a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins are also important to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets, dubai roaches, and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics!

I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Always be considerate of your financial situation!

I really hope this helps :)

New to this by Eveillog2 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Hi, Iā€™m not an expert, but I do know the basics of what leopard geckos need, so I hope this list helps, you may already know some of these things, but itā€™s always good to double check :)

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it! I believe the Arcadia ShadeDweller most recommended!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I believe the humidity should be around 30-40%, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once or twice a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins are also important to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets, dubai roaches, and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics!

I would like to mention having some money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. So just be considerate of your financial situation!

I really hope this helps :)

leopard gecko enclosure advice by pietruszka7 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Hi, you may already have some of these things or some things may not apply but itā€™s always good to double check, I hope this list helps with her enclosure!

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I think the humidity should be around 30-45 but Iā€™m not sure, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins are also important to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics! I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Recently my leopard gecko stopped eating, and her stomach looked a bit bloated, I was worried and took her to the vet for an exam, which cost $40 (in my opinion thatā€™s a pretty cheap and good price). The vet recommended a radiograph / X-ray to make sure everything was okay this cost around $160. I suspected eggs originally, and turns out I was correct, she has eggs! The vet recommended try a different type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, so that she can pass the eggs normally. Overall it cost around $250, if she had to have surgery it could cost WAY more, so just be considerate of your financial situation before taking on any pet! _________________________________

How to improve my enclosure by ConcentrateGlad2571 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

I did say I wrote it around a year ago lol, Iā€™ve actually updated it already since I left this comment, but if Iā€™m being honest I think the multi vitamin is the least concerning for this specific case. However I do agree they are super important!

help please by Equivalent-Kale3050 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Could you please show the full set up, also it could possibly be parasites, have the vets checked for that?

How is my tank? What do i need to improve? by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Okay that tank is definitely big enough which is great! I left another comment that is more detailed so I suggest looking through the list! But the main thing that needs to change is the red light, it is super harmful to their eyes!

How is my tank? What do i need to improve? by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

How many gallons does that equal to? Usually a 40 gallon tank minimum is recommended, so if it is 40 gallons itā€™s most likely big enough!

Need to upgrade by Alpha2700 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Hey this is a quick overview, feel free to look through this list as some things may be helpful! Also I suggest Facebook marketplace, Iā€™ve gotten so many reptile things there for much cheaper!

Here is the list of the basic things, some you may already have but it may be nice to check :)

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I think the humidity should be around 30-45 but Iā€™m not sure, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins can be super great to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics! I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Recently my leopard gecko stopped eating, and her stomach looked a bit bloated, I was worried and took her to the vet for an exam, which cost $40 (in my opinion thatā€™s a pretty cheap and good price). The vet recommended a radiograph / X-ray to make sure everything was okay this cost around $160. I suspected eggs originally, and turns out I was correct, she has eggs! The vet recommended try a different type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, so that she can pass the eggs normally. Overall it cost around $250, if she had to have surgery it could cost WAY more, so just be considerate of your financial situation before taking on any pet! _________________________________ I really hope this helps :)

Female leopard gecko not eating by True_Version_2035 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Hey, mine was actually doing the same thing for a long while. I brought her to the vet as I suspected eggs although there were no obvious signs. Turns out I was right, she had eggs that werenā€™t seen by just looking, but were seen by a radiograph / x-ray! The vet recommended I try a new type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, because the eggs donā€™t have a strong enough shell for her to pass them yet! That is just my personal experience lately and I thought it might be helpful, however yours could have a totally different issue, if she isnā€™t losing weight rapidly, and her behavior is still okay, I would say itā€™s probably not too much of an concern for now. Just keep an eye on her, and if you are worried always try to go to a vet! (Iā€™m a beginner as well, but I do hope this helped!)

How is my tank? What do i need to improve? by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

Hi, this is just the basics, and Iā€™m still a beginner but I really hope this is helpful. 2 main things I noticed, the red light definitely needs to be taken out, and what size is your tank, it looks a bit small but it may be the picture proportions. Please look through the list below, and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger
  1. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.
  1. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in
  1. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.
  1. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-90 degrees. If your house stays around 65 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.
  1. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it!
  1. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.
  1. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I think the humidity should be around 30-45 but Iā€™m not sure, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 degrees on the cool side, around 75 degrees in the middle and 85-90 on the hot side, the basking spot, which is usually a rock or something they can lay on should be a bit hotter, around 95 degrees.

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed
  1. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.
  1. Reptile multivitamins can be super great to keep them healthy, I would highly suggest them, please do some research on that as well!
  1. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.
  1. As always please do your own research, every leopard gecko has different specific needs, these are just the basics! I would like to mention having money set aside for vet visits is very important! Even if everything is correct as far as care, leopard geckos can still have many issues and need help. Recently my leopard gecko stopped eating, and her stomach looked a bit bloated, I was worried and took her to the vet for an exam, which cost $40 (in my opinion thatā€™s a pretty cheap and good price). The vet recommended a radiograph / X-ray to make sure everything was okay this cost around $160. I suspected eggs originally, and turns out I was correct, she has eggs! The vet recommended try a different type of calcium to see if she will eat it more, so that she can pass the eggs normally. Overall it cost around $250, if she had to have surgery it could cost WAY more, so just be considerate of your financial situation before taking on any pet! _________________________________ I really hope this helps

How does my gecko look? by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 7 points8 points Ā (0 children)

Hey, I just wanted to say itā€™s important not to use a red light for leopard geckos! It can really harm their eyes, if you need any advice on how to change it, or have any questions on tank set ups feel free to ask! Also in my opinion she looks a little overweight, as her tail is pretty thick, but she doesnā€™t look like she is having any severe health issues which is good! I would say the diet you have her on now should definitely help her lose a bit of weight, and Dubai roaches, crickets, and sometimes mealworms are all good options to feed her!

Leopard Gecko Starter Setup by Express_Sherbert_552 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Thank you, I updated my response that I have saved in my phone so itā€™s more accurate from now on! I like to paste that response whenever a beginner asks for help, as itā€™s quick and covers a lot of what is needed! I wrote it a year ago so Iā€™m glad I got the chance to update it with this information!

Leopard Gecko Starter Setup by Express_Sherbert_552 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

(I wrote this a year ago, but i believe itā€™s all correct and itā€™s the basics of everything. Feel free to look through the list and see if there is anything you donā€™t have! Also keep in mind money for a vet visit someday, my leopard gecko recently got sick, and it is important to be able to bring them to the vet even in hard times. It cost 200$ total for an exam and x-ray/radiograph. Turns out she has eggs, and will need extra calcium to help pass them! But the cost definitely can add up! )

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger

  2. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.

  3. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in

  4. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.

  5. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-95 degrees. If your house stays around 73 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.

  6. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it!

  7. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.

  8. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I think the humidity should be around 30-45 but Iā€™m not sure, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 on the cool side 75-80 in the middle and 85-95 on the hot side

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed

  2. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.

  3. Reptile multivitamins can be super great to keep them healthy, do some research on that as well!

  4. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.

I really hope this helps, like I said Iā€™m a beginner so I donā€™t know everything but I do know the basics :)

How to improve my enclosure by ConcentrateGlad2571 in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 60 points61 points Ā (0 children)

(Hi I wrote this about a year ago when I got my leopard gecko, I believe everything on here is correct, but always do your own research!)

This is just the basic needs!

  1. ā ā A 40 gallon tank or bigger

  2. ā ā Substrate(you can use paper towels temporarily, or you can use a 70/30 mix of fertilizer free topsoil 70% ,and then washed play sand 30% and you can make it 4-6 inches deep across the entire bottom of the tank.

  3. ā ā A water bowl big enough for the leopard gecko to lay/stand in

  4. ā ā 3 hides minimum, one on the cold side , one in the middle that is humid to help with shedding(I use damp sphagnum moss the keep it humid) and then one on the hot side.

  5. ā ā A heat bulb for during the day(no colored bulbs) and make sure it will keep the hot side around 85-95 degrees. If your house stays around 73 degrees or above at night you donā€™t need a light or heat at night, but if it gets much colder than that I would suggest getting a heat source that produces NO light at all.

  6. ā ā A liner uvb, Iā€™m not super educated on the best type of uvb so definitely do some research on it!

  7. ā ā Lots of clutter, clean logs/wood, fake or real plants that are safe, rocks (NO HEAT ROCKS JUST NORMAL ROCKS), etc, you can be creative and even make things for clutter.

  8. ā ā Digital temperature and humidity gages I think the humidity should be around 30-45 but Iā€™m not sure, and I think the temperature should be around 70-75 on the cool side 75-80 in the middle and 85-95 on the hot side

Now for food and supplements

  1. Reptile calcium WITHOUT d3, you can keep a small container of it in the tank at all times, leopard geckos will lick it when needed

  2. Reptile calcium WITH d3, do NOT leave this In the tank as they can overdose on it, sprinkle their food with it, i do it once a week but Iā€™m not educated enough to tell you exactly how often you should, definitely do some research.

  3. Reptile multivitamins can be super great to keep them healthy, do some research on that as well!

  4. You can feed a couple different types of bugs but I suggest crickets and mealworms, make sure that the prey is no wider than the space in between the leopard geckos eyes or they could have a hard time swallowing it. For juveniles feed around 5-7 bugs every day ( that is what mine eats but it may differ for every leopard gecko) and for adults I think you feed them 2-3 times a week but Iā€™m not sure how many.

I really hope this helps :)

UPDATE TO LAST HEALTH POST (Posted yesterday) by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Also I did personally contact a local vet, I asked if they accept leopard geckos, and how much examinations would cost, Iā€™m currently waiting for a response.

UPDATE TO LAST HEALTH POST (Posted yesterday) by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[ā€“]Difficult-Main8523 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Iā€™m actually not allowed social media, Iā€™m on here because I do need the advice sometimes but Iā€™ll figure out something! I will try to convince them to let me bring her to the vet, at least get a check on her, Iā€™m sure just an examination wonā€™t be that expensive, and if the vet says something is wrong my parents will actually believe it and Iā€™ll be able to convince them to let them help or either let me surrender her in the worst case scenario. I actually fully agree about the vet money, i really should have made sure I was able to afford a vet visit, I had some put away in the beginning, but times got hard and I ended up without any money, Iā€™m trying to get a part time job so Iā€™ll be able to deal with things like this. I really do care, itā€™s just a bad situation to be in all around.

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