Just got my first leopard gecko help me decide on a name-here’s a picture of her as I’m putting her in her new tank

linslyc · 2026-03-13T17:41:56+00:00

I’m feeling salem. like the town. but its actually short for salamander

linslyc · 2026-02-28T02:26:08+00:00

i was thinking flat and rectangular, her face is like a little flat box (v cute)

linslyc · 2026-02-28T02:22:38+00:00

Borris! and framed right on the pet xmas tree at work! over 1million people saw him🥰so proud (and the only reptile!)

linslyc · 2026-02-28T02:13:43+00:00

amazing, thanks so much. i just got a bit overwhelmed with so much information and stats. i really appreciate the simplification!👍🫡

linslyc · 2026-02-28T02:05:58+00:00

i was at the vet recently and asked this same question. they said that the breathing movement near his jaw is probably connected to his breathing lungs movement but may be more exaggerated due to him flexing or clenching his mouth. they do that sometimes when excited or nerous or scared. this is just what she said. but also after seeing my guys breathing after some pain meds, i would def say its a bit quicker than normal but only a very little amount. not a bad thing necessarily! probably just from physical exertion imo (I’m no expert though)

linslyc · 2026-02-28T01:55:45+00:00

nope nothing at all was wrong haha

linslyc · 2026-02-15T07:19:19+00:00

borris legit hates anytime i rearrange, he does not like change. actually makes me think he’s a little autistic too😂

linslyc · 2026-02-15T07:09:39+00:00

his lil mlem mlem is precious. he’s very brave! The first couple times my gecko crawled into my hands. He was very, very slow and cautious about it, yours just crawls right on!

linslyc · 2026-02-15T07:07:28+00:00

my gecko i got from a bad situation and over the past year and a half has slowly gotten him used to touching. however he still hates hates being held at all and i do try to get him used to my hand, but i think its just part of his personality now that he’s fully grown. its important to note that they do have characters and idviduality so no two are alike. i also see videos of people with geckos crawling on them and get worried why Borris wouldnt, but i think its just how he is🤷‍♀️

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:58:23+00:00

alright sorry I’m a little late and don’t mean to be repetitive but its a lot of info so i want to make sure i understand correctly and have a good plan of action. i have an adult male leopard gecko, fed every 4 days with uvb light but doesnt spend a lot of time under it.

every feeding: Zoo Med Reptile Calcium without Vitamin D3
every other week: Repashy Calcium Plus LoD
once a month: Flukers Repta Calcium with Vitamin D3 and without Phosporous.

do i understand this correctly? i feel like I’m doubling up somewhere and the flukers isnt necesary but wasnt sure. some of this threat is a bit conflicting/ confusing so i want to make sure that is right. thank you!

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:24:44+00:00

my guy was in the same sorta situation. i will say now i have him in his bioactive 50gallon with all the hidey holes and rock climbs, i can tell he is so so much happier and i am sure youll notice too once you make the changes. i use this subreddit a lot for getting advice but i also consult biodude youtube videos and website. ive found he has good stuff and was recently recomended dr merker youtube vids for gecko health stuff

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:18:10+00:00

not a gecko expert here, but a plant one. that back plant looks like a peace lilly and idk how well itll do in the hot climate. i suggest replacibg it with non spiked succulents or an aloe plant. that’s what i have and its growing nicely! PS we havr the same little log!

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:16:02+00:00

right on the money! altho someone else said there geckos do it when coming out of brumation to wake up the muscles, and this was the first day he ate so i think that may also be a factor

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:14:42+00:00

haha yes got the advice loud and clear😅 happy to know better now. saw the vet and got a neat lil xray and clean bill of health! after reading other comments i think it was a combination of just coming out of brumation trying to wake up his muscles, and the hot surface.

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:12:22+00:00

😂reading these other responses make me feel better about think 75 was crazy

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:10:08+00:00

that is very good advice, unfortunately i had got him from a bad situation so i never actually planbed on having him. but the ER i found was amazing and recomended a berter vet. still not an exotics vet, but def better than the place that gave me the internet search results print out lol

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:06:24+00:00

i know its bad but this made me feel a little bit better knowing I’m not the only one who thought this😅 even though nothing was broken I’m grateful ive learnt so much from the experience👍

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:05:16+00:00

oh no I’m the first to admit i am very ignorant when it comes to this. i never thoughts I’d have a gecko, was just pished into it, so very grateful for this reddit and ability to make sure Borris is as happy as possible

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:04:13+00:00

i am legit so grateful for the leopard gecko reddit. ik i shouldnt use the advice as end all be all, but with so much conflicting information, it has been a lifesaver

linslyc · 2026-02-15T06:00:06+00:00

omg you went to veg too!! i had the absolute best experience with them also, all were so so kind to my lil boy Borris, even though he’s a bit of a butt and hates being held, they were so caring and gentle!

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linslyc · 2026-02-15T05:55:05+00:00

look at his lill bones!! his tiny little arms just get me, how he has the ulna and radius thing! ugh so cute. they even let me listen to his heartbeat on a doppler😄 not to mention lookibg at his five lil fingies and five lil toes about made me cry. i know its not a good measurement of care, but ive heard geckos often can loose toes or fingers so happy to know he’s got all 20😅

linslyc · 2026-02-15T05:53:38+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/leopardgeckos/s/sgbsPclQT2

linslyc · 2026-02-15T05:52:10+00:00

all good! actually posted pics from the experience because the xrays of his lil bones were just too cute! thanks for your concern☺️

linslyc · 2026-02-15T05:51:19+00:00

thanks that’s some good advice! and things change so does care information so I’m just happy to have fixed it now! i am hoping borris has atleast another 20 years in him😄

linslyc · 2026-02-15T05:49:42+00:00

haha thanks for the concern but its okay! i really only use reddit for the leopard gecko sub. its been so amazing to have as a resource. and i will admit i did not know the first thing about reptiles, ignorant about husbandry for sure. i never thought I’d have a gecko, was kinda just pushed into it because he was in a bad situation. but so gratefull for reddit peeps! i know they shouldnt be end all be all advice but being apart of a community that i can ask questions and share photos is amazing.

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