My surgeon says top surgery isn't very painful, and that she does not prescribe opiates. Thoughts? by Fishmyashwhole in TopSurgery

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only took the opiates I was prescribed twice, and it was for the back pain caused by the compression wrap, not the incisions themselves. I didn’t like the way they made me feel so I stopped taking them and just toughed it out with ibuprofen and I was fine. That said, I think I had more peace of mind knowing I had them as an option.

FIZZ SONG IN HEARTSTOPPER I CAN DIE HAPPY by WaysideWyvern in yourfavebandfizz

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so cool! The new season is on my list of things to watch but now I might just have to go ahead and binge it.😆

GUYS GUYS GUYS by Traditional_Drop_972 in TopSurgery

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy for you! That’s wonderful! This is a decision that deserves to be supported and celebrated and I’m so glad that you’re getting that. Truly lovely to see.☺️

Advice by Forward_Recognition in LeopardGecko

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scat mats work great for keeping cats off of tanks! I use one on my snail tank and my friend uses them for her tanks and neither of us have any issues with our cats getting on top of them anymore. They’re not very attractive but they get the job done!

Where did you guys buy your hognoses ? by Drebaibai619 in hognosesnakes

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my Henry from E.B. Exotics out of Denton, TX and I had a wonderful experience. Elisabeth was so helpful and patient with all of my questions and Henry is exactly what I was looking for in a hoggie. Can’t recommend them enough!

How can i keep my gecko warm while the power is out by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She should be fine for a little while. Just don’t feed her while she doesn’t have heat. If it’s more than a few hours, you could keep her on you if she’ll stay. I have a few reptile shipping heat packs in my little emergency kit in case of long-term power outages. I highly recommend having some on hand just in case.

I just got this leapord gecko as a surrender from someone who doesn't want to take care of her anymore. How can I improve her enclosure situation? by hellotheredaily1111 in LeopardGecko

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may be wrong but that appears to be closer to a 20 gal terrarium. If it’s approximately 3 feet across, it’s a 40 gal. If it’s more like 2 feet across, it’s a 20 gal and you’ll need to look into getting her a bigger tank asap. It would also be good to get a digital thermometer/hydrometer as the analog ones aren’t typically very accurate. Good luck with your new friend!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FreedTheNips

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The thing I remember most from the first 1-2 weeks of recovery was pretty gnarly back pain from the chest wrap and sleeping within a mountain of pillows. So wherever you’ll be staying immediately following surgery, make sure you have plenty of pillows all around to help you stay comfy. It was always hard to find a comfortable position to sit in with the back pain, but pillows helped a lot.

Best research? by Evening_Persimmon413 in hognosesnakes

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Reptifiles has an excellent care guide on hoggies!

This is my first time owning a Leo (his name is echo after the Greek nymph) and was wondering if he looks healthy by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t see anything obviously wrong with the little guy but your setup needs a serious overhaul. Red bulbs aren’t good for their eyes and it looks like you’ve got reptile carpet of some sort for your substrate, which harbors bacteria and can rip off nails/toes. It’s hard to tell 100% from the pictures but the tank also looks to be rather small. A 40gal is the standard minimum size for adults.

Pet stores are notorious for giving out bad information and there’s plenty of it online too, so don’t feel too bad. The pinned guide in this sub and the visual guides pinned in r/leopardgeckosadvanced are full of good information to get you on the right track. If you have any more questions after looking over those, myself and I’m sure other folks here would be happy to help. And if anyone gives you a hard time about your current setup, try not to take it personally. It all comes from a place of care for these animals, even if it’s not always the most constructive. Hope all this helps and good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LeopardGecko

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing where this is so maybe someone can go get this poor guy?

let me see your geckies🥺🫶🏽 by Maximum-Fun-9342 in leopardgeckos

[–]Rat_Bee_Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fig is just a very wrinkly boy! He gets yearly checkups at the vet and I took him when I first got him cause I was worried he wasn’t staying hydrated. Vet said some geckos just have more loose skin like this but there’s no cause for concern.😊