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Post by napeesh on Dec 6, 2010 8:39:49 GMT -5
Hi, im getting back into leopard geckos after 4 years not having any. Due to university. Now I am ready again. Can I please see some really good examples of proper housing for 2 or 3 leopard geckos. Also, how to set it up properly. I want it done right the first time.
Thanks in advance
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 6, 2010 10:58:24 GMT -5
This is a 15gal aquarium that I had one of my leos in. I would say a minimum for 3 geckos would be a 30-40gal tank. I kept most of my leos individually in 10gal aquariums. I used sand in this set up but I used paper towel in all my other setups. Some people say sand can cause impaction but I used sand for years and never had any problems. The only time I would recommend not using sand is for baby leos. Attachments:
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 6, 2010 10:59:25 GMT -5
I would also supply a shed box. Attachments:
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Post by napeesh on Dec 6, 2010 14:13:19 GMT -5
How do you keep the heat constant?? Lamps or UTH??
What are the components to your moist hide?
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 6, 2010 18:31:03 GMT -5
I would use a UTH and connect it to a rheostat or a thermostat. For the moist hide you can use any type of container that the gecko can fit into and just add some damp moss. This is one I use for my snakes. Attachments:
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Post by napeesh on Dec 6, 2010 20:04:15 GMT -5
ok....that is how I did it before. I found that they still had some shedding problems every so often. What should be the humidity at??
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 6, 2010 23:31:22 GMT -5
As long as they have a moist hide the humidity shouldnt be a problem.
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Post by napeesh on Dec 7, 2010 10:31:25 GMT -5
ok. That is good to know. What about lighting?? Is it necessary?? Where in Saskatchewan would I find a good breeder to get one from when I am ready?
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 7, 2010 15:27:04 GMT -5
Lighting is not needed but it is up to you.
Ask Cindy @ Saskatchewan Exotics.
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Post by napeesh on Dec 7, 2010 16:41:04 GMT -5
ok. what is the best UTH to buy. Is there one that comes with a regulator?
Cindy deals with Leopard Geckos??
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 7, 2010 20:54:51 GMT -5
Exo-Terra has good UTH. I dont think any UTH come with a rheostat or thermostat. You can get lamp dimmers at walmart, home depot, and peavy mart for about 10.00. They work the same as a rheostat. Attachments:
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Post by napeesh on Dec 8, 2010 11:34:27 GMT -5
right on...thank you. I think that I am ready now.
I am thinking about getting a 30 long. I am thinking about 2 geckos. I need to find the right breeder first.
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Post by crazycolubrids on Dec 8, 2010 15:34:28 GMT -5
Right on. cant wait to see the setup and the geckos.
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