Housing Makeover

[karencowboymojo]

Being a new owner of Leopard Gecko's, my initial setup was inadequate, to say the least.

Thanks to the advice of members here, I believe I have a hospitable, and comfortable set up now. I had taken back just about EVERYTHING from my initial setup, and purchased the following:

1. Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 tank
2. Zoo Med Reptitherm UTH (30-40 gallon)
3. Zoo Med Hygrotherm humidity & temperature controller
4. 40 watt red bulb with stand...for viewing only
5. Repti-carpet

The left 1/3 of the enclosure is the "hot" zone, set at 91 degrees day/ 81 degrees night (floor temperature). With the temperature to the far right, being the "cold" zone, which hovers about 9 to 10 degrees cooler.

Hides include a smallish size hot hide, a large moist hide, and a large cold hide. I also added a couple other things for climbing, and resting.

The moist hide is placed half hot / half cold, and seems to be the favorite of my two geckos. They are both in their now, with one shedding.

Thank you to all that took the time to help me out!

And...please let me know what you think about my current setup, and whether I need to change, add, remove something.

4Th tank in post is updated again! We and Dexter and Morgan like it now, Actually Dexter is obsessed with the XL moist hide, We tryed a smaller cave to give them more movement room but he was upset and sleep on the cool side all night then we put XL cave back in with moist washcloth there he went truckin in and crashed. I say SPOILED (-: after just 11 days.

Thank you again!

 

[fallen_angel]

I think it looks beautiful. Gecko heaven!! The rock wall in the back is just awesome. All the hides and decor look great! I especially love that :skull: !! Adds a nice touch Great job! So who's the lucky gecko moving in?

 

[karencowboymojo]

Hi Fallen Angel, I have two gecko's...Dexter, and one that still needs a name. They are both in the moist hide.

I wasn't too sure about the skull...but my husband insisted...now I kinda like it.

 

[fallen_angel]

I especially like the painting on the skull, I think it adds a neat contrast to the overall look of the cage. But I tend to just really love colorful things

 

[Kolkri]

Makes me want to redo Pumpkins set up. It has been the same for over two years. lol Yours looks great.

 

[karencowboymojo]

Makes me want to redo Pumpkins set up. It has been the same for over two years. lol Yours looks great.

Thanks, Kolkri...my first attempt was lacking, and not a good habitat for leo's...and was based on the advice of the pet shop.

Thanks to marauderhex, Cesar_Da_KIng, & grboxa, I made a lot of changes for the better.

Learned a lot in the last week!

 

[Cesar_Da_KIng]

How much did you pay for that exo terra and where if you dont mind me asking?

 

[karencowboymojo]

How much did you pay for that exo terra and where if you dont mind me asking?

I got it from PetSmart on sale for $119.99. I think the regular price is $149.99.

 

[Cesar_Da_KIng]

Thanks a million

 

[karencowboymojo]

Thanks a million

And thank you for your help!

 

[karencowboymojo]

Our second little buddy has a name now! He is Ringo and his bud Dexter from the TV show, he's a worm killer LOL. When he's hungry that is.

 

[karencowboymojo]

I think it looks beautiful. Gecko heaven!! The rock wall in the back is just awesome. All the hides and decor look great! I especially love that :skull: !! Adds a nice touch Great job! So who's the lucky gecko moving in?

thanks