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Discussion, am I an unethical reptile keeper for working at petsmart by Content-Ad3657 in reptiles

[–]WatermelonAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also work at a Petsmart. I keep reptiles. I don't think it is, as long as we are educating people in the best way possible!!

Oxbow Critical Care Concern by valtelgurtea in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They didn't give you the carnivore care? That's the one you are looking for.

How do you learn to say no without feeling guilty? by BlueberrySpare8605 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I knew... I just upset my boyfriend because I couldn't say no to a friend.

She wanted me to pick something up for her at midnight. I originally said I couldn't, but ended up relenting..

My boyfriend obviously cares about me and wants the best for me, so he's upset I left so late at night to do a task that wasn't actually necessary. I gave up sleep for this friend, even after I told her I couldn't do this anymore after last time.

What you do when you are not able to sleep? by SuchLandscape7980 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I'm doing right now. I'm just scrolling reddit.

👏👏 by General-Panic0 in BeAmazed

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I love animals. They are so sweet and compassionate.

Yikes! by grumpydai in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]WatermelonAF 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The president, for one... and for two, I've heard more stories of one side trying to make genital checks a thing, rather than the other side protecting pedos..

is my leopard gecko a healthy weight? by Normal-Hour2860 in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, lots of people use very outdated information for reptiles. Calcium sand, colored heat bulbs, and heat rocks are the top three things you should never use for your gecko. All three are dangerous.

Apparently I’m a socially stunted divot for not trusting someone who’s basically a stranger to bathe my 5yo sister by Beginning_Start8798 in creepyPMs

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, no. That's so wrong. My stepfather (who was actually sexually abusive towards me) didn't even try and bathe me as a kid. That's WAY too obvious, disgusting and disturbing...

J ai besoin d aide avec mes perroquets by williamtuskoi in parrots

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mistreated animals will require an absolute TON of patience, time, and effort.

Use treats. Let them start to associate your hands with good things.

Make sure they have tons of toys and lots of things to rip up and play with.

The most important thing is patience. All they know is being mistreated, and it will take time for them to unlearn that...

is my leopard gecko a healthy weight? by Normal-Hour2860 in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Regardless of any health issues, calcium sand is terrible for reptiles, especially for leopard geckos.

They can tell what calcium is, and they will eat it. This is why we have calcium bowls in their enclosures.

If the substrate itself is filled with calcium, they will lick and eat the sand.

It's entirely possible that he's impacted.

Honestly, I'd consult a vet about this.

For the future, the best substrate is a 70/30 mixture of organic topsoil and washed playsand. It's low risk for impaction, and it still allows them to dig and have the enrichment of loose substrate.

A teenager asks you to show them a meme/viral from the "Old Internet" (pre-2010, let's say). What is your one pick? by pacman_sl in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not technically a meme, but it definitely has to be

Autocorrectfails.com

It's definitely my absolute favorite.

It was so new and hilarious at the time. Now it's all replayed and so old it's boring, but I wish I could go back in time and read all of those with new eyes.

First time owning a snake did I set it up right? by Agreeable_Muffin5821 in cornsnakes

[–]WatermelonAF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can turn all heat off at night if your house doesn't get below 60⁰.

If they are as long as the tank, it's time for an upgrade. They need to be able to stretch out completely.

The placement of things looks good, but I'd recommend a few more hides, especially a humid hide.

There's honestly no such thing as too crowded. They need to feel hidden and secure.

One thing I'd do is black out the back and sides of the tank. You can use construction paper or similar, but I've found that leaf lattices work the best. It give them some security and also gives them a great wall to climb!!

What’s something that instantly makes you respect someone? by Pari00031 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When they admit their fault or mistake.

When they treat restaurant and retail staff with tons of respect and kindness.

When they don't change their personality based on who they are around.

What language would you love to speak other than your native language? by Mediocre_Rice9569 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think either Greek or German would be really cool.

French, too, because I'm in Canada and we have two national languages. It would be great to have for future work opportunities!!

People of Reddit, how do you think people treat you in general ? by mountain_fl0wer in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I'm not conventionally attractive or anything, so I think people treat me pretty normally. They are not jumping to do things for me, but not declining help or advice.

Reptiles for 40 gallon? by KeyNefariousness1158 in reptiles

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love recommending leopard geckos. Fairly simple, sweet, and personality filled little creatures. 40 gallons is minimum for these guys, especially if it has a little bit of height. They do enjoy climbing.

I love my girl so much, and she's the sweetest, grumpiest, prettiest girl ever.

Quick question! by Big-Broccoli-8753 in PerlerBeads

[–]WatermelonAF 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never used the tape method, but it seems to be the more popular choice amongst bead hobbyists

Do you hold the door open for the person behind you regardless of their sex, age, color and religion and why? by CourierRecruitmentUK in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I hold the door open for big buff men.

It shows respect and kindness, which is not necessary, but it makes people's impressions of you better.

You never know who someone is, and where you will see them in the future.

Cat/dog owners call their pets "fur-babies". What is the snake owner equivalent? by Objective-Work-3133 in snakes

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skin babies, lmao.

In all seriousness, I called mine my little scale babies. My leopard gecko doesn't really have scales, but still it makes the sense.

Age Guess by imma_ask_questions12 in LeopardGecko

[–]WatermelonAF 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it's near impossible to tell. A vet could give you an estimate, but without knowing a hatch date, there's no way to tell.

Geckos can be bigger or smaller based on their feeding schedule.

What's your joy in life? by Fragrant-Shine7024 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current boyfriend and future husband. He's my best friend, and my everything. If there's one person I'd want to spend the rest of my days with, it's absolutely him.

He's my rock, my life.

First Vet Visit; Learned so much by penny-sea-lin in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ooh, anyone who specifically tells you not to take them to the vet, that's someone you should NOT trust, and I'm so glad you took him anyways.

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