Recent content by acpart

Do you mean why aren't they open all the way? try this: dip your finger in water and let a drop fall on each eye. See if that helps it open its eyes all the way. When I was breeding geckos I had some hatchlings that had trouble opening their eyes and after some weeks of this treatment, most...

It might be interesting for you to post to some dart frog forums because they must have a way to keep plant soil appropriately moist to support the plants. that sounds like an awfully large amount of water. My approach is to capitalize on the plants that can tolerate daily misting conditions...

Contact Julie Bergman and geckoranch.com and ask these questions. I think she will be glad to help you, Aliza

I know this sounds awful, but I recommend that you hold her and use your fingernails (or a tweezer near the eye) and pull this stuff off. It's possible that she now has an infection in her mouth and she may need a vet visit for antibiotics. Aliza

That's going to be one happy house gecko! Aliza

Congratulations on your gecko! Here are some suggestions: 1. If your gecko is small and young, it should be in a small cage 2. when your gecko is an adult it should be in a cage that is at least as large as 45x45x60cm 3. feed your gecko powdered "Crested Gecko Diet" if you can get it in Korea...

Yes, they are snow albinos. The broken tail and body bands (which are usually solid at hatching from side to side) indicate that they have the stripe gene. I really like the look. They should be lovely pastel colored when they mature, Aliza

Here are a few thoughts about your geckos and your setup: --juvenile geckos protect themselves by hiding, so their behavior isn't unusual, especially when they are in an unfamiliar place (which will become more familiar with time). They also react to stimuli that make them nervous by arching...

Welcome! Pictures are always welcome as well. Aliza

It looks like a fun space for a leopard gecko. I couldn't find any ingredient info for the substrate, but it looks more like coco fiber than sand, so it should be fine. Make sure the rocks you have piled up are attached solidly so they don't fall over on the geckos. Enjoy! Aliza

If the shed is still on, especially around the eyes, you really need to get it off. Wet a paper towel and get the dried shed wet so it softens. Use your fingernail to loosen the shed and see if you can peel it off. You won't hurt your gecko; you will make it much more comfortable. Aliza

If you never noticed that she's shed there's nothing to check and nothing to worry about. Otherwise, make sure that there isn't shreds of shed hanging off her, especially on the feet and the end of the tail. It's fine to pull those off and to use your fingernails if necessary. Aliza

I assume you mean leopard geckos. You will need to check (if you don't know already) that you have 2 females if you want to keep them together. Two males are likely to fight and a male and a female will produce eggs which are not completely simple to incubate. Read a bunch of care sheets to...

Honestly, I think any of them would be fine. It's kind of nice to have a proportional thermostat, if you want some reason to choose one. Aliza

In general, I increase the humidity for geckos who require humidity and make sure I provide a humid hide for geckos that come from arid environments. If after 24 hours they are still not successful with shedding I do remove the shed for them. As long as it's clear that the shedding is underway...