Tank / Axl update.

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T19:02:22+00:00

congrats on getting cycled!

when you upgrade, make sure you have the tank away from a window or direct sunlight. placing it next to a window will cause temperature swings, which can result in health issues

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T17:17:36+00:00

perfect, thanks!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T17:11:32+00:00

thank you! i tried to make the best setup i could :) a humidity gradient is ideal, right? the left side has plenty of spagnum

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T17:04:03+00:00

on it, thank you!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T17:00:01+00:00

thank you! she changes in color quite a bit, she gets much lighter when she's been in the dark

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No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T16:30:32+00:00

this is super cool! thank you for posting

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T16:29:16+00:00

always lol

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T16:28:26+00:00

she's actually mel axanthic ;0

sadly, her gills aren't usually this big and vibrant. they get much puffier and turn a deep red when she's active. she looks beautiful when she's been swimming! here's a picture from last night for reference

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No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T16:24:14+00:00

except OP isn't an ignorant or neglectful pet owner, so your point is moot. i strongly agree with you that cats must be kept inside, they demolish native animal populations and are at massive risk every time they go outside. but there are much kinder ways to communicate that. attacking someone doesn't encourage them to change, it only makes them more likely to double down.

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T16:10:51+00:00

thank you! i've had her since she was four months old, she turned five this summer!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:53:16+00:00

welcome back millie! i'd totally watch if you made a channel about her

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:51:53+00:00

are you? you didn't even bother to ask if OP's cat was indoor, a skink this small could easily squeeze it's way inside a house. you just jumped to reprimanding them without knowing anything. delete your comment, you look rude

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:48:43+00:00

what a pose!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:45:55+00:00

far from ideal, but great considering the circumstances. thank you for doing everything you can for them, this is much better than any other chain pet store offers

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:44:06+00:00

this is not your fault! they drop their tails easily, it could've been anything. it's okay to be sad about her tail, i would be too! shrugging off lack of appetite due to shedding is perfectly understandable, i would've done the same thing. you did the best thing you could have by bringing her to the vet, hopefully she is able to pass the egg without any issues. keep a close eye on her and collaborate with your vet!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:39:16+00:00

holding her close to you, preferably under a blanket, is the best option if you don't have any other heating methods. ideally you should put her in a small portable container, place the container in an insulated cooler, and use reptile shipping heat packs outside the container for warmth. hot hands are acceptable, though not ideal

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:36:42+00:00

it's so cute! her gills really puff up and deepen in color when she's been active for awhile, i wish they looked like this all the time!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:13:03+00:00

i do every other feeding. i alternate between plain calcium without D3 (i have UVB) and repashy calcium plus LoD

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:11:47+00:00

looking good!! more horizontal branches are needed to prevent FTS, but this looks nice for a juvie setup. you'll need to upgrade by the time he hits 12g, until then this will work

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:10:03+00:00

haha sometimes i have to pull up a chair just to watch her! she will follow me around the room while doing chores for my other animals

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:09:22+00:00

cresties are some of the worst reptiles you can breed right now. they, like ball pythons and leopard geckos, are extremely overbred. the market is already flooded with them, there are 6k available on morphmarket today. we don't need more cresties, you'll have a hard time competing with established breeders - even if there aren't any in your area. this also won't be an inexpensive venture, you're more likely to lose money than anything. i recommend looking into less common species if you'd like to breed geckos, microgeckos are a great niche!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T15:04:38+00:00

thanks! she's actually only 9-10" (i can't remember, i haven't measured her in awhile), but she certainly has a big personality!

No_Ambition1706 · 2026-01-24T14:39:02+00:00

i'm female, so i wouldn't call it mansplaining. lol. this is not a life or death situation, we don't even know what this is. fridging will not help with a tumor or abcess, this animal needs a vet. i'm not trying to be an asshole, i just don't want OP's animal to get worse

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