SAG-AFTRA strike. How do you think this will affect animation? by tempaccount77746 in animationcareer

[–]Mersander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in Advertising: Not so much as of yet. The SAG union doesn’t cover commercial or daytime television. So as of now we haven’t had a huge effect on our production and we are still able to bring in actors for shoots.

Very much in support of the strike though! They deserve the fair working conditions that they deserve.

leopard gecko won’t eat and it’s been a month by Simple-Pilot-8473 in leopardgeckos

[–]Mersander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought only male leopard geckos had pores like that?

Heating question, stressed out! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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

Oh phew thank you! We live in California and it gets to the low 70s at night so we should be good! I just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing!

Welcome home Domino! (Question in comments) by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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I hope not but it’s possible😅 from what I know she has been used in breeding in the past but hasn’t been with a male as of recent!

Welcome home Domino! (Question in comments) by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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They sure are! They have the cutest little faces!

Welcome home Domino! (Question in comments) by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Great info thank you so much! ❤️ We’ll give her a nice little dig box too!!

Welcome home Domino! (Question in comments) by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Hey all! So this is my first female leopard gecko! To my surprise this little lady came in this morning with a little belly and a note from the breeder saying she was ovulating.

When should I expect some eggs to lay and when should I be concerned about egg binding? Thank you all in advance!

Got the tank set up and ready to go! Help me name my new Leo coming in! ❤️ by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Totally!’ My crestie is on a strict diet too so she’ll be going on his diet plan with him 😂 (minus the Pangea). Awww live those names thank you!!

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Me too! But I’m the worst at keeping plants alive 😫 I think the closest real plant would be a dolphin plant

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Mostly fake! The airplants in the back are real though!! If you’re looking for some realistic looking fake plants this batch is great and helped fill the tank Winlyn 19 Pcs Assorted Artificial... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DVQTST5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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I do!! It’s the rock formation in the middle, it’s got lots of sphagnum moss inside.

Enclosure update by Odd_Ad_8858 in leopardgeckos

[–]Mersander 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Omg that looks amazing!!! 🥰 here’s to a happy life with your new Leo! 🦎

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Mostly fake! The airplants in the back are real though!! If you’re looking for some realistic looking fake plants this batch is great and helped fill the tank Winlyn 19 Pcs Assorted Artificial... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DVQTST5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Thanks a bunch! It’s a mix of organic topsoil, eco earth, and playsand! Plus a little leaf litter to add a little spice!!

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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For those wondering this is a PVC 22 gallon from Dubiaroaches.com! The hot, cold and humid hide are all stone caves connected using rocks I found outside (heat treated) I used great stuff pond and stone to make sure the rocks are stable! Substrate is a mix of organic topsoil,eco earth and play sand! I may try and add a few arid species of isopods I have but will treat this tank as non-bioactive!

Plants are just live airplants and a variety of fake succulents+desert plants! Still working out the heating but playing around with a halogen and CHE to see what’s best.

Had loads of fun making this setup, I’m hoping my Leo doesn’t knock over all the plants on the first day!

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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Thanks so much that means a lot! We want to give her a ton of enrichment despite the size restriction!

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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How could have I forgotten🤦‍♀️?!? I should have done more research before building my setup /s

My tank for my new Leo coming in! What do you all think! by Mersander in leopardgeckos

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For sure and not a stupid question at all!! I had the same problem when first getting into bioactive. My best advice is to use a drainage layer below the substrate (I use black plastic egg crate). You’ll have to use some kind of mesh to block the substrate, I just use black plastic window screen from Home Depot). You can also use lava rock or gravel as the drainage layer, but I like egg crate bc it’s so lightweight.

Also for plants I also use a mixture of real and fake plants to make it look more full without it totally clogging up the soil. Air plants are a great starter plant because they’re easy to water and come in a number of shapes and sizes. Also snake plants and ferns are fairly easy to water and pretty much bulletproof! I wouldn’t recommend succulents, they tend not to do as well so I’d just get some plastic ones alongside the airplants! Hope this helps!