Alicia and the Zoo Crew 2010

[TinysMom]

I'd say we need to meet up at Ali's so we can steal her bunnies - but there isn't enough space for us to all sleep there.

I know - we can go to Amy's and steal bunnies. I have dibs on Morgan!

 

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TinysMom wrote:

I'd say we need to meet up at Ali's so we can steal her bunnies - but there isn't enough space for us to all sleep there.

Well I got an air matress now and things are different so maybe I could fit more.

 

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Mrs. PBJ wrote:

Ali you have to come to me with Apply in hand

No...:grumpy:

 

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undergunfire wrote:

I think we just need to get Alicia out here so we can all meet up and do a little weekend vacation.....heeeeey bunny fest in Cali :bunnydance:.

:biggrin2:Who is paying for me to go?

 

[Happi Bun]

Bo is so handsome! He looks very comfortable. How is his personality? I remember going outside as a child and finding large Skinks under things and they were little devils! I also saved quite a few from neighborhood cats. They are cool. At the reptile expo there was one big one I thought was fake because he was just chillin on the table perfectly still with his eyes closed.

 

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Happi Bun wrote:

Bo is so handsome! He looks very comfortable. How is his personality? I remember going outside as a child and finding large Skinks under things and they were little devils! I also saved quite a few from neighborhood cats. They are cool. At the reptile expo there was one big one I thought was fake because he was just chillin on the table perfectly still with his eyes closed.

I think Bo may be a girl. Bo is my baby, oh my I just love Bo! Bo likes to lay down with me. He/She will curl up against my neck. He/She will also eat from my hand. :biggrin2:

 

[RandomWiktor]

Aw I love that Bo has a bigger tank now, it looks great I would definitely consider a second hide so he can have a cool end and warm end hide. A piece of cork bark at a slight slant would be fun for him to climb over/under, and some live or fake plants will give it a more natural & protected feel. It's off to a great start! He's one lucky skink!

 

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RandomWiktor wrote:

Aw I love that Bo has a bigger tank now, it looks great I would definitely consider a second hide so he can have a cool end and warm end hide. A piece of cork bark at a slight slant would be fun for him to climb over/under, and some live or fake plants will give it a more natural & protected feel. It's off to a great start! He's one lucky skink!

Haha we are making a list of things to get now...

Cork bark? (Still learning.) He/She did have a piece of bark to climb before but he/she just ignored it.

I would like to do live but not sure if I could keep it alive. I do have some fake ones around I am going to add...

Now a question can I use that same floor stuff for Jax (the gecko)?

 

[Myia09]

You mean substrate?

Leopard geckos are very prone to impaction. I reconmend tile, as it works the best, is a heat graidant, and looks very nice. It is very cheap..buy 2 12x12 and 2 6x6 for a standard 20 gallon long. I think I paid a total of $6..and it lasts forever so you never need to replace it, just wipe it off.

You can also use reptile carpet or paper towels.

Some people do use eco earth or other earthy substate, but leopard geckos shouldn't be in that much humidity. They should have a humid hide on teh warm side of the tank; but not for thier entire tank.

Plus, like I said it is still a risk of impaction, so you have 2 negatives.

 

[RandomWiktor]

+1 Myia - I prefer tile strongly as well. Holds heat nicely, zero impaction risk.

 

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Myia09 wrote:

You mean substrate?

Yup I am using eco-earth for Bo. Just started. Jax has paper towels but I had tile (12x12)for when he went into the bigger tank. I just love the look of the eco-earth in Bo's tank.

Leopard geckos are very prone to impaction. I reconmend tile, as it works the best, is a heat graidant, and looks very nice. It is very cheap..buy 2 12x12 and 2 6x6 for a standard 20 gallon long. I think I paid a total of $6..and it lasts forever so you never need to replace it, just wipe it off.

Yea I have heard some of the stories about impaction.. I just need to have my step dad cut some of the tilesmaller.

You can also use reptile carpet or paper towels.

The caresheet I was reading didn't like the carpet. Plus I'd rather use the tile.

Some people do use eco earth or other earthy substate, but leopard geckos shouldn't be in that much humidity. They should have a humid hide on teh warm side of the tank; but not for thier entire tank.

Plus, like I said it is still a risk of impaction, so you have 2 negatives.

Hmm things to consider.... What if I did just some for the warm side... More or less where the tile doesn't cover not much just alittle. Eh but if it could cause a problem...

 

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RandomWiktor wrote:

+1 Myia - I prefer tile strongly as well. Holds heat nicely, zero impaction risk.

LOL that settles that...

 

[Myia09]

Well, I have moss in the humid hide I have, so I guess there is "risk" but I still wouldn't lay down some, because the humidity won't stay jsut on one side of the tank. It will effect the entire tank.
Unlike a humid hide which stays in the hide.

I hate cutting tile..home deopot and lowes do sell the tiles individually if that is easier.

I don't like carpet either, but I much rather see a gecko on carpet than sand or another impaction risk substrate. Sometimes teeth/claws get caught on the carpet.

 

[Myia09]

JadeIcing wrote:

RandomWiktor wrote:

+1 Myia - I prefer tile strongly as well. Holds heat nicely, zero impaction risk.

LOL that settles that...

LOL I see how it is now!

 

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Myia09 wrote:

JadeIcing wrote:

RandomWiktor wrote:

+1 Myia - I prefer tile strongly as well. Holds heat nicely, zero impaction risk.

LOL that settles that...

LOL I see how it is now!

When you have two people saying the same thing it holds more weight.

I am messing with the tanks now. Jax is chowing on some meal worms. Jax is moving into the bigger tank which is also one of these.... http://www.zilla-rules.com/products/critter-cages.htm It is the 20gallon long. which is L30; W12; H12 (WAY TO SMALL FOR BO) I think this size perfect for Jax.

Ren could you use Jax old one? It's small but maybe you could put it up to good use. L20 1/2 W10 1/2 H 12 1/2

 

[undergunfire]

I want the 20gal. long for Dex. What is the price on those in your area, Alicia? I think they were like $60 here, but I am going to go and check Petco right now.

 

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undergunfire wrote:

I want the 20gal. long for Dex. What is the price on those in your area, Alicia? I think they were like $60 here, but I am going to go and check Petco right now.

I would have to check... As I said the other store had them a bit cheaper than Petco.

 

[slavetoabunny]

undergunfire wrote:

Peg....ICK!!! Those nasty little geckos are your house always scared me so much. They cling to the porch roof and are almost translucent pink. I get the creeps just thinking about they scurrying away. hahaha!

Just wait until you experience a tiny baby gecko scurry up your arm, under your shirt and into your bra! Yep, been there. Quite exciting.

 

[Myia09]

I keep 2 leopards per 20 gallon tank, so a 20 for one would be great.
I usually find my tanks on craigslist..it is usually at least $20 cheaper.
Petcos tanks are usually cheaper however.

 

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Myia09 wrote:

I keep 2 leopards per 20 gallon tank, so a 20 for one would be great.

:bunnydance:So in other words she is a little spoiled.

We are working wih her tank still...