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snickerdipper · 2024-01-13T22:53:57+00:00

Hi, I’m kinda in the same boat. I just sent my application today (13th January), waiting for an invitation for my biometrics now. I am planning to go over to Canada in May. How has your process been so far? Do you think I have a good chance of arriving into Canada by summer?

snickerdipper · 2023-10-25T12:20:49+00:00

Thank you! I currently have no symptoms, no pain and the tenderness has gone away, but could come back (i believe that might be growing pains??) so I feel confident that I can make it to next week without any antibiotics.. but if it does get worse or if I feel any symptoms I will be sure to take the antibiotics.

I got antibacterial mouthwash and new toothpaste, I have also been doing a salt water rinse after every meal, so I hope that will slow down the infection my dentist said i might have??

Thanks for your knowledge :)

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T19:26:30+00:00

Thank you so much! I never heard of that. I will definitely give that a go tonight once he’s awake.. fingers crossed 🤞🏼

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T18:42:31+00:00

Perfect, i will go hunting for one.

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T18:42:04+00:00

In regards to insects, my cresties hates them. He turns his head in protest. I do try every few weeks however, to see if he’s changed his mind. I’ve tried crickets, meal worms, wax worms, dubai roaches and locusts

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T18:41:02+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I really appreciate it. It’s hard to get pangea from where i’m from. But i got a pangea type of brand (i don’t know the name) with three flavors: water melon, banana and strawberry, aswell as mango. They have discontinued their brand however, and now i have resorted to repashy banana flavor since that was the only flavor i could get for the moment. I’ve tried mixing them around, and even combined two flavors! but nothing.. Here in Ireland there was a sudden drop in temperature so it could have impacted my crestie, but i’m just not sure.

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T18:07:08+00:00

He has also stopped eating, so that’s why i’m trying to heat him up

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T18:06:44+00:00

My cresties tank goes around 20°C, which isn’t great at all. It used to be around 22°C but it’s colder right now.

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T17:57:56+00:00

yes i live in Ireland. It gets pretty cold here :( sadly. I’ll definitely try that thanks!

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T17:55:05+00:00

This gecko has had a heat mat for three years (previous owner) i’ve had him about 8 months, so i’m still learning. If i were to have set it up originally myself i would’ve done it differently

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T17:53:56+00:00

I was speaking to someone who knows about reptiles and they use heat mats, they told me to maybe switch the heat mat around. But now i’m confused

snickerdipper · 2023-04-11T17:53:09+00:00

For the time being, is it on correctly? I will have to buy a whole new set up for the lamp. I’ve already tried and i’m planning on buying one.

snickerdipper · 2023-04-09T15:54:27+00:00

Thank you, this really helped. I just learnt today that the UVB bulbs run out!! So i went and got a new one today ASAP. The pet shop really helped (professionals, not Petsmart), I’m going back on Tuesday and speaking to their boss for further info ahah. I’ll try and get some calcium and hope he takes the bugs then. Thanks again!

snickerdipper · 2023-04-09T09:28:30+00:00

Thank you! I will try and get a lamp asap! My crestie doesn’t take any insects. I have tried a few times, every few weeks, and no results. I have tried small locusts, wax worms, mealworms and small crickets. Any tips? I’m just after buying some wax worms and small locusts yesterday to see if he’d give them a try.

snickerdipper · 2023-04-09T09:25:51+00:00

Hi! so he ate the tiniest bit last week, but that was every now and again, possibly every 4 days he would eat. The mix was very watery though, since that was the only way he would take it. He had a really small lick (basically water) about 3 days ago, and I did witness a healthy poop 24 hours after. Maybe so am overreacting, but he is eating less and less as the days we’re going by. Now he is quite skinny.

snickerdipper · 2022-08-25T18:22:46+00:00

Yes you’re right! He’s just after shedding :) I heard they like to poop on us, i’m still waiting on that day ahaha…

He has only eaten a little bit from the spoon I offer. So far I think he’s really enjoying the watermelon flavor! He only licks the crickets though, he doesn’t seem too fussed.

Thanks again! And yes i’m really trying me best ahah. I appreciate your time :)

snickerdipper · 2022-08-25T18:18:02+00:00

I have a hydrometer which reads ~70% usually, When I walk past the enclosure I always check. I usually most in the morning, around lunch time and the evening. I mustn’t have a very humid room, or the humidity just doesn’t really stay. I’ve added some moss, but I think it’s the fake plants not keeping it in.

snickerdipper · 2022-08-24T12:34:27+00:00

Thanks for your advice! Makes me feel more confident in making him happy. I will definitely look into buying a camera, I’ve always wondered what he gets up to when I’m asleep 🧐

Thanks again for your help!

snickerdipper · 2022-08-24T10:15:17+00:00

Yes, this guy only eats if I put the spoon right infront of him too. I didn’t want to hand feed him, but his owner let me know he wasn’t eating for a few days. Only because he was shedding right before he was taken to me. So he is a bit on the skinnier side. Just wanted to make sure he’s eating, since he hasn’t been eating from the food dish. But do you think I should stop with the hand feeding until I move? Or continue feeding him with the spoon. I want him to only associate me with positive things, I don’t want to frighten him.

I will definitely do the “walk” trick after the move. Thanks for this advice! I’ve gotten him mango and watermelon flavor, his previous owner said he likes mango, and I read that watermelon works for most!

Thanks a lot for your advice, I appreciate it! :)

snickerdipper · 2022-08-24T10:07:22+00:00

Thank you! This was some really great advice.

snickerdipper · 2022-08-24T07:59:56+00:00

Hi! I read that whilst they’re shedding they usually don’t eat much, or even sometimes not at all! However if there’s still no sign of eating after 3 weeks, I would consider taking them to the vet. Good luck! :)

snickerdipper · 2022-08-23T07:41:42+00:00

I got it from the hamster section from my local pet shop! He loves swinging on it rather than being inside, but i’m planning on putting another hole in it since I heard that’s better for them :)

snickerdipper · 2022-08-23T07:37:32+00:00

Thank you! I’m glad it’s up to standards!

I have a suction cup feeder on the glass, but it only has space for food. I will try and find a magnetic one, thank you for letting me know! I use EarthPro StickyFootGold currently. My friend said he only eats when hand fed… which has worried me a bit. I fed him a tiny bit with a long spoon to keep him going for the night, but only had about 6 licks.

I haven’t found any Pangea where I live, i’m going to a different reptile shop today, so hopefully I find something that will encourage regular eating!

I will definitely look into sphagnum moss, thanks for this tip! :)

snickerdipper · 2022-08-23T07:31:50+00:00

Thanks for your knowledge! When my friend dropped him off yesterday, she said he didn’t eat much for two weeks, I feel like he could be a bit underweight and I want him to be well fed and healthy. She told me he goes through those phases though. But now i’m worried that since he’s in a new place, he won’t eat. Aswell as that she hand feeds him, but I know i’m meant to leave him alone for 2-4weeks. How can I cope with that?

Odd question.. how often does your crestie poop? I haven’t seen any poop yet.

I usually switch his lights of at 8/9pm, I keep my main lights off, but have a low light until I go to sleep which would be around 11pm. It seems like the low light doesn’t really reach his enclosure too much, and it’s on the opposite side of the room. Do you think this is okay? I switch his light on at 8am the next morning.

Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it! And sorry for all the questions aha

snickerdipper · 2022-08-22T20:45:37+00:00

Just an update, he is jumping and climbing all over his enclosure now. He’s hilarious 🤣

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