dspdrew
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Hi, I have two Western Banded Geckos--one male and one female. For the winter, the only light I have on them during the day is a fluorescent fixture. Both have not been eating much all winter, which as far as I know is normal. The female I don't think I have seen come out from under their little rock at all for a few months now, while the male comes out for a few hours shortly after the lights go off at night.
The last few days, the male gecko has been out sleeping in the light during the day. He stands up really high off the branch while he sleeps. I have convinced him to go back under his rock a few times, but he keeps coming back out and standing up like a spooked cat. Anybody know what he's doing? Is this normal?
Edit: He also seems a little lethargic. Normally he really freaks out if I touch him, but when he is like this I can pick him up before he runs away. I know sometimes reptiles seem more relaxed when they're half asleep, so maybe that has something to do with it.
The last few days, the male gecko has been out sleeping in the light during the day. He stands up really high off the branch while he sleeps. I have convinced him to go back under his rock a few times, but he keeps coming back out and standing up like a spooked cat. Anybody know what he's doing? Is this normal?
Edit: He also seems a little lethargic. Normally he really freaks out if I touch him, but when he is like this I can pick him up before he runs away. I know sometimes reptiles seem more relaxed when they're half asleep, so maybe that has something to do with it.
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