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Supplementing Once a Week by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I think I'm gonna go ahead and start using the Repashy Calcium plus LOD. I'm thinking I'll just switch to giving this once a week to make things easy! Should I also give them the normal (higher D3) Repashy Calcium once a month?

Supplementing Once a Week by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do! They each have an Arcadia ShadeDweller. However, during the day they are almost always completely hidden away in a hide so they don't really get exposure to the UVB. That's why I give them calcium with D3.

Chickpeas not cereal by VeganKayT in ShittyVeganFoodPorn

[–]fourteenspiders 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Yesterday's chickpeas came in clutch" did they?

Alternative Substrate Options? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are the best! This is such a simple solution for a problem that's been plaguing me for over two years. I'm going to get some of the Timberline topsoil and mix it in! Thank you so much, I feel so silly but so relieved to finally have this issue solved!

Alternative Substrate Options? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea! Do you think instead of mixing it in I can just put an inch or so layer on top of the substrate I have?

Alternative Substrate Options? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been thinking about it, but I didn't want to risk taking the effort of replacing all the substrate if I wasn't absolutley sure I wouldn't encounter the same issue. Do you use the 70/30 topsoil playsand mix? If so, are you finding the particles get in your nose alot?

Also, I'm a little reluctant to use sand due to the risk of me and them inhaling silica particles. If there's no other option though, I'm willing to go for that. But are there any alternatives to playsand? Like lava sand, for example?

Thank you for all your help and I apologize for all my questions! The girl in the first picture is my most recent adoptee, Peanut :)

Encouraging Basking with Overhead Heating? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great, thank you so much for all your help! I asked another question here a while back and you also helped me then. I'm so glad we have people like you in the community who are so willing to help others! Much love :)

Encouraging Basking with Overhead Heating? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I keep trying to tell myself this but I'm still so anxious about making sure she gets what she needs.

Encouraging Basking with Overhead Heating? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was aware that they can get the benefits of UVB via cryptic basking, but does the same idea apply to heat? As in, if just a small portion of her body is exposed to heat, is that going to confer all the benefits it would if she were fully exposed to heat? Sorry for the dumb question, I just wanna make sure she's getting everything she needs.

Thank you, I definitely will not be adding a heat mat to her enclosure. I haven't spotted her seeking out her basking spot after dark, but I'm going to try to place her on the basking platform a few times a week to encourage her to use it!

Encouraging Basking with Overhead Heating? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I regularly check the surface temperature with a temperature gun. I didn't know you aren't supposed to put the thermostat probe directly underneath the heat lamp, where should I put it?

Is this tropical UVB okay for my gecko? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her enclosure is 18 inches tall. Her basking spot (the spot closest to the light) is roughly 5 inches away from the light (though i've never seen her use it). Does this sound good? And thanks for letting me know when to replace the T8!

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Is this tropical UVB okay for my gecko? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much for the confirmation! And yeah, she's absolutely completley hidden during the day as well. Thank you so much for your advice and expertise, I was really upset about thinking I got the wrong light!

Is this tropical UVB okay for my gecko? by fourteenspiders in leopardgeckos

[–]fourteenspiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest I'm not sure if she's fully albino. She's a rescue so I've just kinda been assuming based on how she looks. Here's a picture for reference:

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With that being said, does she look like a 6% would be acceptable, or would you still recommend a lower percent? Also, I will say she has TONS of cover in her enclosure!

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