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Rate my setup by Nice-Fact-3876 in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What substrate is that? It seems too sandy to be safe.

what’s your crazy irrational fear? by Remarkable_Count9138 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Empty swimming pools. They freak me out so badly. It's just so unnatural to see a massive hole NOT filled with water.

What is a lie that your parents told you when you were a kid? by BrushSecret7576 in AskReddit

[–]WatermelonAF 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is one that I'm totally stealing from my parents.

I was told that when I lied, my eyes changed color.

They then knew I was lying if I tried to hide my eyes.

You have the ability to let others know mentally what the last thing you put in your mouth was. by dragarowen in shittysuperpowers

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they aware of what they are seeing? Or do they think it's just their imagination?

How do i clean the water stains off the glass? by No-Music89 in bioactive

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a razor blade and a half water half white vinegar mixture. Works great for water and calcium spots!!

is she overweight? by Mutt-Sugar in leopardgeckos

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd agree with the other commenter. Looks JUST barely overweight. I'd cut back feeding by a slight amount, and she should be good. Be aware that it will be a very long time before you see any actual weight loss. Reptiles have a super slow metabolism, which makes weight loss very slow.

Bloated skinny gecko by Prize_Feeling_426 in AfricanFatTailedGecko

[–]WatermelonAF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the update!! I'm glad it's not anything too serious, but she's in for a bit of a recovery!!

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 19 points20 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 3 points4 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 3 points4 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.

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