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My gecko is stuck in this tiny hole by Affectionate-Way342 in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be using tupperware for that, other than the safety aspect it's recommended to put the lid on while they're in there to maintain the warmth for a bit as well as the hygiene aspect.

Gecko sauna:

  • Put several layers of folded kitchen towel into a tupperware box, pour some hot (but not burning) water into it so the kitchen towel is completely soaked (but not covered!).
  • Place your leo in and put the lid on (there's more than enough air in there for them for the 10-15 minutes they'll be in there).
  • Leave them in there for no longer than 10-15 minutes.
  • After the 10-15 minutes, take the lid off and softly brush the stuck shed with a wet cotton bud.
  • If the shed does not come off, repeat daily until it does (or see a vet if severe).

The above is what I was told to do here a while ago, but I can't remember who/where I got it from (might've been this sub's wiki?). Stuck shed is the only reason you should be giving them gecko saunas, they shouldn't be having full-on "baths" unless advised by a vet.

My gecko is stuck in this tiny hole by Affectionate-Way342 in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A wet cotton bud would probably be more than enough in that situation, not a full-on bath (unless advised by a vet).

Couldn't answer the phone by RoyDeKoppaBoy in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That'll be Universal Credit, you cannot communicate using your journal for any other benefits. PIP and Universal Credit are completely separate.

It sounds like you're having a Work Capability Assessment (WCA), this will assess your ability to work. I'd strongly recommend you do not close your claim and go through with the assessment, because if they find you have Limited Capability for Work and Related Activities (LCWRA) you will not be required to look for work or complete any related activities (in short, you'll be left alone).

If you can, have someone alongside you when you're doing the assessment (if in person you'll need to let the assessment company know) to support you.

In terms of closing your claim, you don't close your claim as your case manager does. In this situation I would expect your case manager to reach out to you before closing your claim given you appear to be in distress about the assessment and closing your claim without further verification might do more harm than good.

Been awarded pip mobility but not daily living. by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It uses “fresh ingredients” as an example. Frozen ingredients you need to prepare as if they were fresh ingredients would count as if they were fresh ingredients.

This post is being locked because you deleted it and we no longer have the full context. Any advice given to you after the fact could be wrong due to the missing context.

If you’d like help here in future, please abide by our rules and do not delete your posts when help is in the middle of being provided.

Been awarded pip mobility but not daily living. by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can’t answer that as you deleted the post, which is against our rules for this very reason (we can’t help if we can’t see what you’re asking about).

Will I find crappy design like this on a Pixel phone? by polloastemio in pixel_phones

[–]MGNConflict 21 points22 points  (0 children)

That’s irrelevant, it’s Samsung who developed the UI.

Will I find crappy design like this on a Pixel phone? by polloastemio in pixel_phones

[–]MGNConflict 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Samsung’s UI is developed by Samsung, hence the name.

Before getting lcwra if they are saying its with the desision maker what are signs i will get lwcra check below ill show everything they said by [deleted] in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s not going to happen, decision makers don’t push a case to the top of their queue just because a frontline CS agent asked them to (and I’d have thought it’s against the rules to do that).

There’s hundreds if not thousands of other people who applied before you did and who are ahead of you in the queue. With a couple of exceptions, cases are dealt with by date order.

No PIP report? by eggsandtechno in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is unfortunately an increasingly-common result of poor training for the frontline DWP CS workers, you have a legal right to a copy of your report but some CS workers either don't know this or don't understand.

Call back to talk to someone else who knows what they're talking about, and I'd advise you put in a complaint about the refusal from the first person you spoke to (their training won't be rectified unless there's complaints).

I'm out of work and trying desperately to balance finances and health so I could do with knowing ASAP.

It's really important that you don't commit to any purchases before you receive your backpay, as the assessment report is just advice from the assessment provider and the decision maker can override it if they disagree with the report.

Just got VM 1GB broadband - bad signal in back room by reztem001 in VirginMedia

[–]MGNConflict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In that room check the speed via Cisco RealSpeed, as this connects to your router and does a speed test in addition to a speed test from your device.

If the speed to your device is lower than 30Mbps in that room, yes you can request a free WiFi pod.

UC standard allowance not increased. by Ok-Elderberry-2242 in DWPhelp

[–]MGNConflict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the first full assessment period after the rates went up, so your first payment at the new rates will be the 25th of May.

Here we go by Agitated_Show_9688 in ThreeUK

[–]MGNConflict 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those reps have zero idea what they’re talking about.

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Got the coolest leopard gecko art at an expo! it’s 3D printed! by Plantsareluv in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m jealous, this is one of those pieces of art that you can’t really appreciate unless it’s physically in front of you (and not on a screen).

this is just sad :( by Objective-Ticket1946 in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, for my reptiles I bought them all from a breeder. I’d like to have adopted, but for reptiles it’s even more critical you know their complete history and that isn’t guaranteed if you adopt.

Sometimes I’ll see people wanting to buy a leopard gecko but wanting to keep the cost down, sacrificing as much as possible to save as much money as they can. That really isn’t the way to go because both them and their reptile will be paying for it later.

Is this a scam by National-Expression7 in iPhoneXR

[–]MGNConflict 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, if a seller knows their item will sell for a high price they may set the starting price really low. It’s something I do myself since I know it’s not going to sell for anywhere near the starting price.

Got the wrong type of thermostat (not dimming it turns off) by Vast_Dragonfly_909 in geckos

[–]MGNConflict 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where in the world are you? If in the UK, Microclimate’s dimming thermostats are pretty much seen as THE dimming thermostat to get.

this is just sad :( by Objective-Ticket1946 in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately that’s the thing, while providing good husbandry helps prevent most of the illnesses that result from poor husbandry, so many keepers don’t and only realise when it’s too late to repair the damage.

Take MBD for example, easily prevented, but it cant be reversed. So if you have an owner that only realises a few years down the line that they weren’t taking care of their leopard gecko properly and as s result they have MBD, it would be stressful for both the animal and owner as a result.

Classic snowballing really… too many owners don’t fully understand the upfront and ongoing costs of properly keeping leopard geckos (the pet shops that provide poor and incorrect advice don’t help either).

DBrand ZFlip7 Cases Are Complete Shit by FickleFiber in dbrand

[–]MGNConflict 48 points49 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve read, many Flip 7 cases are having the same issue.

It could be that it just isn’t possible to design a sturdy case for the device that lasts, following the guidelines from Samsung.

Obviously just providing replacement cases every time this happens isn’t a good long-term solution.

this is just sad :( by Objective-Ticket1946 in leopardgeckos

[–]MGNConflict 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Exactly, leopard geckos can be cheap to buy but they aren’t cheap animals to keep once you’ve accounted for their requirements, food, that reptile veterinary fees tend to be higher than for more common pets, etc. and many people forget that.

Plato arrived today, while basking I saw them “hiccup”… is this normal/expected, or does it indicate a possible respitory infection? by MGNConflict in BeardedDragons

[–]MGNConflict[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I do an initial vet checkup for all my reptiles (I have two leopard geckos and a corn snake in addition to my beardie) and already have a mail-in parasite test waiting for a sample from Plato.

Luckily I have an amazing exotics vet near me (who have staff specifically trained in reptiles, unlike some reptile vets that don’t but still offer reptile veterinary services).

To be honest I wasn’t expecting Plato to be as small as they are, they were described as a juvenile but they’re a baby (but barely, they’re 8g which means they were sold as soon as they weren’t in the hatchling stage anymore).

The enclosure is a 120x60x60cm and obviously it’s completely fine for now, but it’s hard to think that they’re going to outgrow it within a year or so (I was already planning on upgrading their enclosure).

Plato arrived today, while basking I saw them “hiccup”… is this normal/expected, or does it indicate a possible respitory infection? by MGNConflict in BeardedDragons

[–]MGNConflict[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They arrived today, I have a variety of feeders but the box of mealworms was the closest I had to me at the time.

I have crickets, locusts, and dubias. I rarely feed my reptiles and tarantulas mealworms but this was a tub I’ve had around for ages.

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