a cold gecko = a lazy gecko?

[Mr_Peepers]

Hey guys,

About 5 days ago I moved my leo from my dorm back home for winter break (about an hour and a half drive). He's now set up in my room, which gets a bit drafty, but the heat lamp seems to keep his cage warm enough.

Lately he's been hiding a lot in his hut, which i'm assuming is just from the stress of the drive. When he hunts for crickets he's very lively and active.

Last night too i caught him dozing off at around 1am, and normally around that time he's walking around the cage. Should I be concerned about his laziness, or is this just from the stress of the drive / new people around the cage?

I don't have a thermometer, so I can't check the temp of the cage. He does bask on his rock though, which is where the heat lamp is pointed

 

[RepGurl]

I would say it is just stress from the changes. If he is eating and pooping good there is no reason to worry. I do have to say that I would get a digital thermometer so you can know the temp for sure. Also leos seem to do better with a heat pad then with heat lamps. There are several websites that you could order both these things from or any pet store should have them. They are two things that really are necessities for a healthy leo.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Yes... stress. I would suggest belly heat over the heat lamp, though.