Recent content by lisa0668

Mine will go into her moist hide for a couple of days at a time, then not go near it for 4 or 5 days. She always comes out to her warm spot eventually. I agree that if your gecko is eating and pooping OK then he'll probably be just fine.

Thanks, HJ! I'm going to try that out.

DEFINITELY go with a breeder! We got a baby from a pet store and the poor little guy got sick and died within a month - he just literally wasted away. We got our latest from a breeder, and she is beautiful and healthy and worth every penny we paid.

What time of day do you feed your geckos? Seems like it would be best to feed at night since they are nocturnal, but Gigi is more active early in the morning than in the evening. Opinions?

I'm glad you asked this - I was wondering about weighing too!

Say hi to Gigi!

Started working with Gigi to get her used to being handled this morning. She actually walked quickly over my hand, took a few licks, and generally tolerated me! Over the last few weeks, when I take out her food dish or something like that, she jumps at me from in her hide. None of that when it...

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it! She ate for the second night in a row last night, so I'm thinking she's beginning to feel at home. I'm going to give her at least a few more days to adjust, and if all is well start working on getting her used to being handled.:main_thumbsup:

Hi, I'm new to the forum an could use some help. Just got a new gecko a week ago. She is about 3 months old and was shipped to me across the country. Took her to the vet and she got a clean bill of health. I have the warm side of her habitat at about 92 degrees, and a moist hide on the cool...