My First Leo

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lgreen

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Hi,

New to the forum and I just purchased my first reptile last week. Just thought I'd share my set up for fun, but also welcome comments and criticism.

The initial idea was just to take care of the basic needs of the gecko at the most simple level. As I go along I can work on making it look more natural.

Setup:
-10g Zilla Critter Cage w/ sliding screen top (will most likely upgrade to a 20L after the leo gets a bit bigger)
-Exo Terra Glow Light w/ 50w night glo bulb
-Exo Terra Sm. UTH
-Paper towel substrate

I've been using a small digital thermometer, but need to order a couple new ones along w/ a good thermostat (looking at the big apple 1000SC). Also going to purchase a digital hygrometer. Anything else I'm missing?

Feeding/Supplements:
-Pinhead to medium sized crickets that are fed rolled oats, as well, fresh fruit and veggies.
-Cricket food and crickets are dusted in Zoomed Reptical w/ d3 and Zoomed Reptivite
-I've also have mealworms, but haven't tried feeding them to the leo yet

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VampyricAngelX

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Cute baby. Everything looks good, though you probably won't really need a hygrometer too much but I guess it never hurts to have one in there. And I'd put a dish of calcium in there for he/she to lick at if they choose.
 

mainelygeckos

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Welcome to GF. :) Your setup looks pretty good and I agree about the calcium in the tank all the time. They will lick it as they need it. They know when they need calcium. Cute little gecko you have there and good luck! :D
 

Stitchex

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Welcome to GF.net! Your little Leo will grow up looking nice, I can tell you that:D. Looks like you did your research well on the housing, good job! Calcium in a bowl is a good idea though.
 
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leonewbie

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Don't forget the calcium in a bowl should be without the d3, you don't want d3 overload :)
 

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