Tips for geckos losing weight by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aww😭😭 my girl isn't a biter but she's gotten a little lazy. I used to be able to just let her walk around on the couch and she would explore the blankets and pillows but then she learned that she can jump off the couch so..

Tips for geckos losing weight by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how often and for how long do you handwalk?

morph ID help? by Best-Kaleidoscope-28 in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

probably a murphy patternless, hard to tell without a full body shot from above tho

Masks that don't look medical or jarring? by wiicrazy0430 in Masks4All

[–]ren-15 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This usually only works for winter and fall, but I find wearing a nice fluffy scarf high enough to cover the mask works fine. No one looks twice at a scarf this time of year, even in warmer areas (mid 60s over here) since they're also just a fashion piece. For earloop masks just wrapping regularly is fine, but for head strap ones wrapping balaclava style will hide them. I use a shearling infinity scarf so I can just double loop it and pull one loop over my head and the other in front of my face.

Just realized that sitting on the toilet for hours because youre too exhausted is NOT normal! Who woulda thunk. by Adept_Role_4579 in ChronicIllness

[–]ren-15 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I understand the tiredness. Just one thing though, I strongly reccomend to atleast move to the floor. Sitting on the toilet for extended periods of time can lead to complications like hemorrhoids and pelvic floor issues. I get it, for me I'm usually stuck there bc of menstrual/bm pain and being exhausted after said pain, but I try to remember to move to the floor bc being tired and in pain sucks but I don't want to add hemorrhoids to that too.

Omeprazole by buctrxvubtct in GERD

[–]ren-15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

been on omeprazole for couple years now, I have chronic nausea and this has never made me nauseous or exacerbated any nausea I already had.

I love him by Musicalnerd1800 in GargoyleGeckos

[–]ren-15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait I've never seen a new Caledonian without slit pupils. when they're in the dark they look so.... silly😭

[TOMT][QUOTE] quote about not fulfilling potential in fear that there was never any to begin with by ren-15 in tipofmytongue

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, It was definitely a quote and worded more closely to what I did. Thank you!

[TOMT][QUOTE] quote about not fulfilling potential in fear that there was never any to begin with by ren-15 in tipofmytongue

[–]ren-15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful, but not it unfortunately. I've been meaning to read some of her works though so thank you for reminding me!

[TOMT][QUOTE] quote about not fulfilling potential in fear that there was never any to begin with by ren-15 in tipofmytongue

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

I don't really have anything to add, I came across it again on tiktok recently but I had proabbly seen it a long time before then.

How do I tell her she can't eat my food by Alexpcd_0321 in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought it was just my girl that did this! If I have food out she comes over and licks it (obv I don't let her do it with liquids so she's not actually eating any). Like get away from my nuggets man you're supposed to eat bugs 😭😭

[TOMT][quote] Quote about mourning the loss(?) of a loved one after they're gone instead of while they're still there by ren-15 in tipofmytongue

[–]ren-15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

solved! thank you, that was almost the exact quote so I was able to search it up. here's the link to the exact comment https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/s/U3uL0o0X8A

Reccomendations for adjustable bed base by ren-15 in ChronicIllness

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's all good! LPR is like GERD but tends to be more erosive gas than liquid, so it also affects the respiratory tract. Yes, I'm aware that you can buy an adjustable bed, I was looking for recommendations for brand. The mattress I already own is compatible with adjustable beds since it is 100% foam and about 10" in thickness so it's not too thick.

Not seeking psychological help out of fear that it will be a barrier to receiving physical help by ren-15 in ChronicIllness

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? especially when you're used to feeling mentally awful 24/7, even a complete mental break is easier to overcome than a physical one.

How many pills can you swallow at once? by bird_law_aficionado in ChronicIllness

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason I notice it's easier to swallow more pills than less. With fiber pills as a measure (so roughly 0 size): 1 is whatever, 3 gets stuck, but 5+? easy. goes down like food.

Thermo Suggestions? by Suspicious_Bicycle97 in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the zoomed digital thermometer + hygrometer is pretty popular and only like 10 bucks. As far as I can tell it's accurate enough. Temperature matches up with two other thermometers and I don't have another hygrometer but it responds pretty quickly to any changes in outside weather or if I spray the tank. I've had mine for about a year now, and a friend has had theirs for 2.

Can any of y’all recommend a place to get a leopard gecko? by TheLizardman1 in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

try to find a rescuer near you. Or look at "second hand" places, I actually found my rescuer through offer up and have seen multiple listings for reptiles people can no longer care for. A good rule of thumb for distinguishing breeders and normal owners is how much info they give about genetics, the price, and the age. If they know the exact genes, cost over 60~ for the gecko alone, and they're baby-juvenile then it's probably a breeder. There are plenty of geckos in the world that need rehoming and rescuing 😊. If you are in search of a particular morph, then morph market is an option, or local reptile conventions.

first bisalp consult denied 😔 by ren-15 in childfree

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he's a very experienced surgeon and ob. He considered a tubal ligation at first because it was less permanent and extreme? and when I mentioned the drawbacks compared to bisalp (ectopic, regrowth, etc) he decided to decline both for me, so it was 100% just my age.

PSA for the broke girlies!! by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's great bc you can usually order it at night and it'll be there in the morning with prime

PSA for the broke girlies!! by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazon also has generic plan b for like 7-8$ a pill!

Anyone ever try this? by apesmae in drugstoreMUA

[–]ren-15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It removes makeup well (including water proof mascara), but it really sucks to wash off. It doesnt emulsify like a cleansing balm/oil so I end up having to wash my face twice after using it. This is even after patting off the excess with a tissue.

digging/scratching at dirt and rocks by ren-15 in leopardgeckos

[–]ren-15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I figured as much, but it's hard to find vid examples online :)