Future Leopard Gecko

[LeoGecko]

[INDENTI've decided I'd like to have a leopard gecko as my first reptile. I plan on using mealworms and crickets as food. I also will use paper towels as a
substrate and I'm starting to look for a 20g long tank. I'm trying to do as
much research as I can and I have a few questions.

1. What should my feeding scheduele for these food items be? (how often
how many)
2. If I have a calcium dish do I have to dust the food with calcium? If so
how often? How often should I dust with a multivitamin?
3. I'll be using a heat mat. Is it okay to provide a nocturnal light all day.
This will mainly be so I can see it better. Or could I use just a red tinted
incandescent for viewing.
4. What can I use to regulate the under tank heater?
5. What is a good place online for low priced leopard gecko supplies.
Thank you.

Thank you so much for your answer. BTW I will be breeding mealworms
since it is pretty easy. That way I can use freshly shed mealworms.

 

[Wreptile]

1.
I try feeding every other day, and feed until they won't eat anymore. They usually know when they're full.
2.
You won't have to dust the feeders every time. Maybe once every few weeks. I think dusting with multivitamin can be used everytime you coat your feeders.
3.
It's fine, as long as you have the proper amount of hides, so they are able to get away from the light.
4.
Light Dimmer is the cheap way to go. You could also use special reptile dimmers.
5.
www.LLLreptile.com
www.TheBeanFarm.com

 

[g3ckosr4me]

:main_thumbsup:

1.
I try feeding every other day, and feed until they won't eat anymore. They usually know when they're full.
2.
You won't have to dust the feeders every time. Maybe once every few weeks. I think dusting with multivitamin can be used everytime you coat your feeders.
3.
It's fine, as long as you have the proper amount of hides, so they are able to get away from the light.
4.
Light Dimmer is the cheap way to go. You could also use special reptile dimmers.
5.
www.LLLreptile.com
www.TheBeanFarm.com

 

[Superior]

1.) I use the feeding schedule that looks like this:

Adult-

Monday- Calcium
Wednesday- Calcium
Friday- Herptivite
Saturday- Calcium w/ D3
Sunday- Calcium w/ D3

Juveniles:
Mon- Calcium
Tues- Calcium
Weds- Calcium
Thursday- Herptivite
Friday- Herptivite
Saturday- Calcium w/ D3
Sunday- Calcium w/ D3

And just feed them until they stop.

2.) You still should to be sure they get enough. They will use the bowl incase they need extra. See schedule for multivitamins.

3.) I think leos can't see red light, so I think you should just use one of those for viewing (I'm not entirely sure, so you should wait for someone else to post)

4.) A thermostat is the best way to control a UTH. I use a rheostat, but i'm saving up for a good thermostat.

5) No idea

 

[LeoGecko]

Thank you so much for all ur help.

 

[corvettefan]

1.
I try feeding every other day, and feed until they won't eat anymore. They usually know when they're full.
2.
You won't have to dust the feeders every time. Maybe once every few weeks. I think dusting with multivitamin can be used everytime you coat your feeders.
3.
It's fine, as long as you have the proper amount of hides, so they are able to get away from the light.
4.
Light Dimmer is the cheap way to go. You could also use special reptile dimmers.
5.
www.LLLreptile.com
www.TheBeanFarm.com

Wow, I feed mine everyday...should I start doing it everyother day or continue because they're used to it?

 

[Khrysty]

Wow, I feed mine everyday...should I start doing it everyother day or continue because they're used to it?

Mine get their bowls refilled whenever they're empty. Usually every day to every three days depending on how hungry they are. Generally none of mine pig out

(except for one I rescued, I will only let her have about 10 mealworms a day because she WILL eat until I have no more food to give her regardless as to whether she's hungry or not)