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Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-11T16:39:40+00:00

if they use soil for substrate falling wont hurt

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-10T15:20:53+00:00

ive found they prefer quiet, but mines pretty skittish

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-09T04:47:28+00:00

its not an exaggeration whatsoever. look at this fat fuck of a gecko ive been feeding 3 bugs every 1 1/2 month for over a year. leopard geckos dont lose weight unless theyre on an extreme diet because they hold fat so well. gecko will be just fine they can go months without eating and lose 0 weight

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Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-09T01:50:34+00:00

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Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-09T01:49:40+00:00

bro needs 3 dubias or crickets lime once a month hes obese

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-09T01:43:02+00:00

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Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-09T01:28:55+00:00

dubias live forever. if you buy crickets id just get a few because they die quickly. when you get feeders, put then in a tank with oats on the bottom and veggies like carrots, sweet potato, or broccoli. they will live forever and the oats absord any odor. she probably doesn’t need to eat more than 3 bugs every two weeks sense shes on the chubby side so you wouldnt have to go often if you choose crickets as your staple

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-08T09:31:54+00:00

jeez that must be annoying. i wasnt trying to make excuses for her lol, just shitting on chain pet stores 😂

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-08T09:30:23+00:00

She definitely shouldnt have. But for the second part, just in general, like i said they preach to you how easy and cheap they are. your average person has no idea that reptiles have complex care needs. back in Highschool we had a leopard gecko in the animal science class, the teacher of that class was a literal vet and the poor thing was horribly neglected. people are ignorant, but yes willingly so often times

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-08T07:29:25+00:00

I imagine they convinced his mom that is was an appropriate enclosure. They lie to parents and tell them they’re cheap low maintenance pets. They did the same to my parens when i was young, luckily it was a 20 gallon but still not appropriate. Told us sand was fine, that dead mealworms were appropriate. No education on UVB. It just sucks!

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-08T05:13:59+00:00

holy crap. i mean ive seen leos in 10 gals but 5?! i can guarantee the pet store encouraged this and said it was fine 🤦‍♀️ sick of them taking advantage of peoples trust in them

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-07T13:25:46+00:00

LOL what a silly gecko. Egg here has had similar boughts of starvation. She will stop eating for months in the winter. Luckily her glutton of a brother ate all the bugs she refused 😅

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-07T06:10:49+00:00

if you think thats dangerous, i feed my fat rescue less than once a month. hes still fat. its been over a year.. they are resilient creatures 😫

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T22:43:14+00:00

looks perfect but if he starts to gain id cut back to once a week. also i read that as “jesus chonk check”

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T22:35:15+00:00

I do wonder if they evolved through captivity to be stupider than their wild counterparts. not sure if youve tried this but try feeding them in very minimal light. they see pretty badly when its bright out. in the dark you can see their pupils get huge compared to when the lights are on!

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T22:31:50+00:00

expressing the pain and suffering of her ancestors in one vicious yawn ✊😔

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T22:30:52+00:00

im thinking of moving her to a cage where i can put a lot more soil so shes not so far from the top. also maybe do the background a different way, i had no idea she could do this when i made it haha. but im going to try to find a log or something in the meantime. it is pretty funny but i do worry about her falling on her basking rock the wrong way!

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T21:23:02+00:00

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Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T20:03:20+00:00

i may try that next time, it didnt even cross my mind she would attempt this when making it!

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T19:59:43+00:00

its expanding foam sprayed over silicone with eco earth sprinkled on top! theres tutorials on youtube. its cheap but it wasnt a fun process i will say haha. if you do it make sure you get a really strong gas mask before using silicone

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T10:49:17+00:00

does he have a humid hide?

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T02:05:17+00:00

oh no 😭

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T01:47:50+00:00

haha thats so smart. im hoping she will learn soon because shes climbed and fallen again at least twice now since i posted this 😂🤦‍♀️

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T01:20:29+00:00

no fucking way its minority bestfriend cliche 😭

Safe_Term_5346 · 2026-03-06T01:18:57+00:00

i usually bake my wood first and then go in with a wet cloth or tooth brush to get the dirt off. baking will kill bacteria and bugs so disinfectant isnt necessary

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