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It can sometimes be heavy, it gets muddy when wet and it may have stuff in it that you don't want in your tank, though I don't worry that much about that. It's mostly the weight and the muddiness. Aliza

Cute gecko! Aliza

That's a lovely habitat for a leopard gecko but note that this poster is getting a gargoyle gecko, Aliza

I see no sign that it's a boy! Aliza

Here's an article written awhile ago by someone who had a very successful leopard gecko bioactive enclosure. I'm also including a link to the previous article where she discusses the leopard gecko's native habitat...

I don't think so, Aliza

I responded to your other post. I forgot to mention that I actually don't use a thermometer or hygrometer. I mist every night and my house is comfortable for humans even in the winter, so I don't worry about humidity and heat. Aliza

Congrats on your gargoyle gecko plans. You can use the substrate you're planning on. An easier alternative is to get the substrate that doesn't require a drainage layer from Joshsfrogs.com. If you have trouble finding it, send them an email; they're very responsive. I have the traditional...

If the toe gets necrotic (dead with no circulation) it will likely fall off on its own. I don't think you'll need a vet for this, Aliza

It's possible that the pinkish ovals on either side of the lower belly is a sign of eggs. You should know either way within 2 weeks. Aliza

Unless you're completely monochrome (and even in that case), it's a question of contrast between the color of the belly (white) and other things that look a little different.f Aliza

I agree that this is a bit extreme for a gecko with the history you described. I don't know that the vet is deliberately fleecing you (and I have no way to know). I have found that some people, including medical professionals, are overly cautious and thorough. In my opinion, if you're not...

Have you looked at your female's belly to see if she's ovulating? It would look like two pink spots in the mid-abdomen. Some females need a little time to get used to the idea and some just won't tolerate it. Try putting them together and give them a little time. If the female resists the...

It's an albino. It could be a Bell Albino or a dark Tremper and unfortunately there's no way to know. Aliza

I think it's fine to make your own food. I wonder if you mixed up a reasonable fruit puree and then added some calcium and vitamin D3 supplement to each serving if that would work. When I first started keeping day geckos, I was following the advice of Leann Christensen (daygecko.com) and...