I wanted to share how I do my moist hides. Over the years I have tried different things and these are the ones I use now.
The first one is the hide I use for any gecko for hatchlings and geckos up to 30 grams.
Take a small meal worm container you get from the large pet stores and cut a hole in the side. You want the hold about 1/2" off the bottom and just low enough so you can keep the lid on. Cut a paper towel in half and fold it so it is 4-5 layers and covers the bottom of the container. Then soak the towel with water. Every day you will have to spray water into the container to keep it moist but it will hold water for 2-3 days. Then once a week change the paper towel.
The container is free when you buy worms and will cost you a paper towel every week. For hatchlings this is the only one I will use, they are small and easy for them to climb into and help with it comes to shedding.
Next is the moist hide I use for geckos over 30 grams. Get a tupperware tub for sandwiches and cut a hole in the top. I put coconut fiber in these because they will hold water much longer. You will have to add water about once a week. I have used the deeper tubs for larger geckos but some don't like the extra room so I keep them small. With the hole on the top I have less coconut fiber getting carried out into the enclosure but you will have some.
The container can get got at the dollar store 2 for $1 and the coconut fiber is $3 for a round section that will do 4 or 5 containers. I change the coconut fiber every 6 months but I'm not sure that is needed. Coconut fiber holds water so much better and it will allow you to go longer before refilling. I have not seen anyone tasting it or anything and I don't feed in the hide so no risk of impaction.
I keep my moist hides right on top of my warm spot. This way they stay warm and won't chill the geckos, if you have them on the cool side they won't use them as much. They might not be the prettiest hides you can have but for me they are the best for the geckos.
Instead of cutting holes you can use a soldering iron to melt the holes and keep from getting sharp edges.
The first one is the hide I use for any gecko for hatchlings and geckos up to 30 grams.
Take a small meal worm container you get from the large pet stores and cut a hole in the side. You want the hold about 1/2" off the bottom and just low enough so you can keep the lid on. Cut a paper towel in half and fold it so it is 4-5 layers and covers the bottom of the container. Then soak the towel with water. Every day you will have to spray water into the container to keep it moist but it will hold water for 2-3 days. Then once a week change the paper towel.
The container is free when you buy worms and will cost you a paper towel every week. For hatchlings this is the only one I will use, they are small and easy for them to climb into and help with it comes to shedding.
Next is the moist hide I use for geckos over 30 grams. Get a tupperware tub for sandwiches and cut a hole in the top. I put coconut fiber in these because they will hold water much longer. You will have to add water about once a week. I have used the deeper tubs for larger geckos but some don't like the extra room so I keep them small. With the hole on the top I have less coconut fiber getting carried out into the enclosure but you will have some.
The container can get got at the dollar store 2 for $1 and the coconut fiber is $3 for a round section that will do 4 or 5 containers. I change the coconut fiber every 6 months but I'm not sure that is needed. Coconut fiber holds water so much better and it will allow you to go longer before refilling. I have not seen anyone tasting it or anything and I don't feed in the hide so no risk of impaction.
I keep my moist hides right on top of my warm spot. This way they stay warm and won't chill the geckos, if you have them on the cool side they won't use them as much. They might not be the prettiest hides you can have but for me they are the best for the geckos.
Instead of cutting holes you can use a soldering iron to melt the holes and keep from getting sharp edges.
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