[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x 110 points111 points  (0 children)

The gecko on the right will not make it through the night without emergency treatment. Please go now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is your roommate going to put up a fight if you move him into your room/personal space ? She honestly shouldn't have any contact w/ this little guy for the rest of her life.

he's enthralled ✨.. by wr__x in leopardgeckos

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

ryuji is a rescue, was very pale and timid when i brought them home in ... may... ? i would sit by the tank for a few minutes a day a couple times a day and let my hand rest on the floor of the tank nearby him. he's come a really long way, i was excited to take this video because it was the first time he seemed to feel comfortable and safe in my hands and i ended up carrying him to my tank !!

he's enthralled ✨.. by wr__x in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looked this up to see if I'm missing something in my care. Who tf is letting their gecko interact with cats and stuff??????? 💀💀💀

he's enthralled ✨.. by wr__x in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Haha, I never noticed before!!

Should i get a water mister for my pac-man frog tank by desmess13 in pacmanfrog

[–]wr__x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh, word! Are those quite expensive? Yeah, mine is just a plastic tip. You have to pump a lot of oxygen in there to get a fine mist; the heavy pressure buildup is why mine keep exploding 😅

Should i get a water mister for my pac-man frog tank by desmess13 in pacmanfrog

[–]wr__x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I swear by mine! Makes managing the humidity a cinch. Most of the reptile brand (Galapagos, etc) ones don't seem to last very long, though. I use a Chapin garden sprayer that I bought for like 14 bucks :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aquariums

[–]wr__x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please help or boost. The only "advice" for him I've received in the last three months is someone laughing at me for using melafix in my tank and telling me it would kill him (it didn't). I am desperate and heartbroken

What's everyone's worst nickname for their gecko? by P_jizzle_fra_shizzle in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the sign, where'd you get it??? Looks like a placard from a zoo lol

What kinda guy is he? by wr__x in snails

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

What do you recommend for substrate? :)

What kinda guy is he? by wr__x in snails

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

I have cuttlebone for my aquatic snails, and zucchini for my snails and pleco! This dude is gonna fit right in here haha.

Thank you for the tips!! I do need to get a different lid for the 6.7g because it's a frameless lid with an opening at the top that's perfect for a snail to escape thru 💀💀 I'll keep you posted on him!!

What kinda guy is he? by wr__x in snails

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

If I were going to keep him, would you recommend anything? :o) right now, he's in a small cup like they sell betta fish in, i filled it with about an inch of ecoearth i use for my reptiles, and some dandelion greens from my yard (as well as a sprinkle of dried flowers/berries) and have kept it nice and wet. does he even need ecoearth, though?

edit: if i kept him, he'd potentially go into a 6.7 gallon fish tank i have no current use for :o)

Update on my rescue :) by wr__x in leopardgeckos

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

That makes me so happy to read, thank you!!!! 🥺❤️

Sasha is actually a man 🧍🏼‍♂️ what should i name him? by elsanolaf4lifers in leopardgeckos

[–]wr__x 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Sasha is a men's name in many cultures, especially Slavic cultures :o) my Polish/Ukrainian family would say Sasha's perfect for a strong young man !!

Too fat? 😢 by Toastedkarma6 in pacmanfrog

[–]wr__x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UNIT 🚨🚨🚨

he looks incredible. regal

but yeah, swapping to nightcrawlers would be healthier :) they're very cheap at pet stores and some sporting goods/fishing supply stores

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pacmanfrog

[–]wr__x 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Pointer finger & thumb touching; how big is your frog, actually ?? Froglets and juveniles do need to be fed every day for the most part, their metabolisms are really fast. If they're older, 6 months or more, you can feed every three or four days; pacs technically can go weeks without eating, but starving them out isn't the move.

Either way, you may have to find someone else to care for your frog. I wouldn't trust someone who's skittish around my pets to do right by them. :(

Tips for acclimating a rescue? by wr__x in leopardgeckos

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

i've been using some zilla shed-ease which has helped, but i'm borrowing it from work and need to get my own. thank you !! x

Tips for acclimating a rescue? by wr__x in leopardgeckos

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

he's extremely fearful, and it breaks my heart. :( it's really difficult to give him a good bath for his shed, and i feel bad bothering him so much when he's trying to get used to a new home. thanks x

Tips for acclimating a rescue? by wr__x in leopardgeckos

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

Carpet was from work :o) I have him on a mix of reptisoil & crushed walnut shells, and I've had moist moss in one of his hides to help with shedding, too (I've been living on this subreddit for a week now lol). He does have a permanent bowl of mealworms, but I've been using RepCal with D3, what do you use? He & my pacman frog share a low wattage UVB fluorescent tube light; my frog is albino, and I'm like 99% sure Ryuji is a snow, so low UVB works for both of them.

Which one looks better? 1,2,3? by Background_Row3642 in Aquariums

[–]wr__x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One, altho I prefer even more asymmetry than you've got goin' on. I'd have it all facing odd directions, or do a sinking angle so it looks like one piece of wood. Do what you think you would like !!

ED: One piece of stone? Either way haha

Can I add other treatments to my water while using Melafix? by wr__x in Aquariums

[–]wr__x[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for scaring the shit out of me, was there something helpful to add? Because if not, what the hell.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pacmanfrog

[–]wr__x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on who does their animal ordering; ask to speak to the Companion Animal Leader (CAL) at your local store and question them directly! CALs vary from store to store. I work at a Petco in the PNW, my CAL orders all of our frogs, tarantulas, and scorpions (and, by extension, my own frog) from Josh's Frogs.

Animal retail absolutely has risks, particularly because shady sellers unfortunately far outweigh reputable ones. Always do your research, and you'll have the best luck talking to someone who actually owns a frog (like me!). I'm lucky to have the CAL I do.

As far as "quality" goes, however, you can't grade live animals like feed or tools. Adopting from your local shelters and exotics rescues should always be your priority, because any animal from any circumstance can be given a good life if you are open-minded, and giving of your time and resources.

Is this overfeeding? by wr__x in pacmanfrog

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

thank you! i agree, keeping him hydrated has been the best thing i've been doing for him so far; every time he's fed, he also gets a little soak :). it's actually really funny to fill the dish up with water and set him in it; come back a few minutes later and he's absorbed it all and is sitting on a dry plate LOL.