Toddydog
Arachnosquire
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- Dec 30, 2017
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Alright so I got a leopard gecko a few weeks ago and I mean it seems to be going alright but I still think there need I need to improve so tell me how to do better.
The temps are around 75F with a hot spot around 93F
I bought 3 different under the tank heaters and none of them worked out completely. One of which almost impoded I was a little worried. So I opted for a cooler pad and a pad on the side. Not sure if that alright but I've checked both of them to make sure neither of them get too hot.
He spends time between the cool hide the moist hide and the warm hide which is his favorite. I've started feeding him every other day with gut loaded mealies sprinkled with calcium. I also bought a multi vitamin since I heard they need more than just calcium. The mealworms are kinda small so I'm not sure how many I should feed him I've kind of been just dropping them in and letting him eat until he went back into his hide.
My biggest issue here is that he hates me. I tried offering my hand. Putting some calcium on my hand. He gets so nervous around me and if I try to force the issue (try to pick him up) he'll hiss at me. I try to give him space now but I really want him to not be terrified of me.
He went into shed a while ago and I added some damp spag to the warm cave and it went well.
Anyways, any advice helps.
The temps are around 75F with a hot spot around 93F
I bought 3 different under the tank heaters and none of them worked out completely. One of which almost impoded I was a little worried. So I opted for a cooler pad and a pad on the side. Not sure if that alright but I've checked both of them to make sure neither of them get too hot.
He spends time between the cool hide the moist hide and the warm hide which is his favorite. I've started feeding him every other day with gut loaded mealies sprinkled with calcium. I also bought a multi vitamin since I heard they need more than just calcium. The mealworms are kinda small so I'm not sure how many I should feed him I've kind of been just dropping them in and letting him eat until he went back into his hide.
My biggest issue here is that he hates me. I tried offering my hand. Putting some calcium on my hand. He gets so nervous around me and if I try to force the issue (try to pick him up) he'll hiss at me. I try to give him space now but I really want him to not be terrified of me.
He went into shed a while ago and I added some damp spag to the warm cave and it went well.
Anyways, any advice helps.