First timer learning

[benga]

So i just got my juvi leopard gecko and have a few questions.

So i heard leopard gecko cannot see red light is this true? If i leave this light on over night will it bother the leo? Should i leave it on? Is it best to just be dark at night? (http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11147193)

Also i fed it yesterday a super worm(large) and it ate it after i killed it because the super worm was fighting. Now i did that and it isn't interested at all. Is that normal shouldn't a juvi be hungry often? Also should i get other types of insects or will super worms suffice?

Is it okay for me to wet the worm first then dip it in Calcium powder because if i don't dip it in water first most of the powder just falls off.

Are Leopard geckos like captive aquatic turtles where the air and stuff have to be at the right temperature for it to be interested in food?

Should i have a bowl with some Ca powder in it?

i think that is all my questions, i know its a huge wall of questions and is probably overwhelming but if you can just take your time to answer some i would very much appreciate it.?

 

[FatTailPro]

White lights can make it to hard for the gecko to see. So, The red light is to keep temperatures at the correct temperatures: If you are using over head heating then yes, if you are using over head heating then keep the red light on so the temperature will stay around 90F. Also, most gecko like to see their pray moving before they attack it. If the insect is already dead the gecko might lose interest in it. It is always good to feed any gecko a variety of insects. However, If you can only get your hands on one pray, like mealworms, than that would be fine.

There's ways to coat your food with powder without it falling off. I'm not sure what way you use, but when i coat my insects i put them in a container with the powder and shake it up. This usually coats them in the powder and it doesnt fall off. You can use a ziplock/sandwhich bag as well.

As far as temperatures goes, most gecko won't eat unless temperature are correct. For leopards I keep them at 92F. Usually, under that temperature they may not be interested in eating.

Yes, keep a bottle cap with some calcium in it. Calcium without vitamin D3. To much D3 is not good for them.

Good luck.

 

[triplegex]

first off a red light can work but overall your juvi will thrive much better with a heating pad

next if your feeding him supers it'll be normal for him to eat every other day or so that is a big meal for a little dude

Don't wet em just dump em in the dish with the supplements in it some will stick and they will seek out the supplement on their own

keep him with a gradient IE 90-95 on one side and around 75 ish on the other Leos are all about belly heat not are temp they need a hotspot to digest

I suggest leaving some supplement in the dish you feed out of it works well

 

[benga]

White lights can make it to hard for the gecko to see. So, The red light is to keep temperatures at the correct temperatures: If you are using over head heating then yes, if you are using over head heating then keep the red light on so the temperature will stay around 90F. Also, most gecko like to see their pray moving before they attack it. If the insect is already dead the gecko might lose interest in it. It is always good to feed any gecko a variety of insects. However, If you can only get your hands on one pray, like mealworms, than that would be fine.

There's ways to coat your food with powder without it falling off. I'm not sure what way you use, but when i coat my insects i put them in a container with the powder and shake it up. This usually coats them in the powder and it doesnt fall off. You can use a ziplock/sandwhich bag as well.

As far as temperatures goes, most gecko won't eat unless temperature are correct. For leopards I keep them at 92F. Usually, under that temperature they may not be interested in eating.

Yes, keep a bottle cap with some calcium in it. Calcium without vitamin D3. To much D3 is not good for them.

Good luck.

first off a red light can work but overall your juvi will thrive much better with a heating pad

next if your feeding him supers it'll be normal for him to eat every other day or so that is a big meal for a little dude

Don't wet em just dump em in the dish with the supplements in it some will stick and they will seek out the supplement on their own

keep him with a gradient IE 90-95 on one side and around 75 ish on the other Leos are all about belly heat not are temp they need a hotspot to digest

I suggest leaving some supplement in the dish you feed out of it works well

My apologies, i should have added that i also have a heating pad, but without light will the gecko still see. I'm sure it has much better night vision than humans but good enough to see in the dark dark?

 

[Dimidiata]

Their crepuscular i belive, they should have excellent night vision, bright lights may actually disturb them. I see a lot more activity out of rango when the room is dim and i dont have any of the lights on.