Comments on: Leopard Geckos

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:16:43 +0000

I have had a leopard gecko for 4 years, and i never had a moist area for shedding. Should i get one????

By: Iris

Iris — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:09:12 +0000

i have one and they are so cute and easy to take of. my mom doesn’t know and can’t because she is deathy afraid of them which is funny because she was sleep walking and ended up finding them and picking it up (good thing she did not remember)

By: leo

leo — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:57:59 +0000

my gecko bit me! why is that ?? i cant get it because every time my hand gets close it bites me?? i dont even know if its a gut or a girl!!! HELP!

By: zemo

zemo — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:57:06 +0000

i love these creatures their adorable and amazing and now i really want one . i will have one some day i will work hard to get the money for one. i just love their little eyes. who couldn’t love these things?!

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:07:53 +0000

I am new to leapard geckos and I was wondering if I could use a few small rocks from out in the yard to place in the tank for them to play on? Thanks

By: admin

admin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:23:10 +0000

It is best to keep the moist hide on the cold side. If left on the warm side, the moist hide will create humidity, and dry out quicker.

By: julia

julia — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:14:48 +0000

do you need to keep the moist area on the hot or cold side of the tank? i am new to this thanks

By: admin

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:07:13 +0000

Clint, you need to get a thermostat to help regulate temperatures. The surface temperature needs to be 88-90F, which can be measured with either a temp gun, or a thermometer with a probe.

Thermostats are costly, but some companies make cheaper ones. ZooMed makes the Rheostat, but with purchasing one of these you will want to keep an eye on the temperature for awhile, as you cannot pick a degree to set it to. Instead, you are picking higher or lower.

Leopard geckos do not need humidity. They are from a rocky, arid environment. A small tupperware container with moist pete moss is a great way to aid in shedding. You want to keep humidity to a minimum in the rest of the cage, as too much humidity can lead to respiratory infections.

Feel free to join the rest of us over at The Reptile File (http://www.TheReptileFile.com), we can help with any of your concerns.

Goodluck,

Iguana Salad

By: clint Holcombe

clint Holcombe — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:44:26 +0000

I have a female leo and she stays on the hot spot of the aquarium alot. I know it is because i do not have a top on the aquarium to bring up the temp. I believe the temp stays around 70 -75 degrees. How can I elevate the temp to where it needs to be? and Humidity?