Hides?

[William]

Okay, I am probably going to get a leopard gecko, I have been learning as much as I can about them, what I dont know is what they mean by "Humid hides" and
"dry hides"

 

[William]

Uh, well?

 

[Scott&Nikki]

A "dry hide" refers to any area the leo can hide and not be seen. There should be 1 on the hot end of the tank, and 1 on the cool end of the tank. In addition there should be a "humid hide", which is used to aid in shedding. People usually just use a tupperwear with papertowels or moss that you moist every day. I hope that helps.

 

[Scott&Nikki]

Uh, well?

Give us a chance to respond... people will be much more willing to help you if you are patient.

 

[GeckoMandi]

I use 3 hides in my tubs, 1 humid, 1 hot (both on warm side), and 1 on the cold end.

 

[ReptileMan27]

Like said above, a humid hide is what is used to help with shedding, you will need one in the cage. Very simple to make, I just use a plastic butter tub, cut a hole big enough in the contained for the leo to enter and exit, then I put moist paper towels in it. They do also sell ones, they do look nicer but of course cost $. Dry hides are just basic hides for the leo to hide in, one on the warm side and the one on the cool side.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Depending on how much space you have in the gecko's enclosure, usually two hides is enough. One dry hide on the warm side, and a moist hide on the cool side.