new member, new gecko c:

[supersnuffy]

Heya ;D I'm Sarah, 15 years old and I just got my first gecko.
I'm a little worried, seeing as it's been shipped around a bit...my cousin took it in when her friend was going to leave it to die and then she offered me it.
It's curled up in one of its shelters looking pretty sorry for itself - is it just settling in? I can take a picture to show its pose.
It came out in the car on the way here and looked pretty alert, holding its body well and darting into the second shelter (there's a hollow log and a little weird...thing xD) I believe it's a leo, as it has a lot of spots with a yellowish colouring underneath.

 

[mainelygeckos]

a picture sure would help us out in helping you hun please post one if you can

 

[supersnuffy]

Better

She seems to be better,. she's out and looking alert but i'll take a pic anyway for verification of the species xD I'm pretty sure she's a leo, but just to make sure...also, i'll add in the pic i took of her looking sorry for herself

also, i could do with some name ideas ;D

 

[supersnuffy]

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv189/supersnuffy/Gecko006.jpg that's the most recent..

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv189/supersnuffy/Gecko001.jpg her looking sorry for herself xD

 

[Saphira]

she is so cute!!!! She probably was a little stressed when you first got her.. give her a few days.

 

[supersnuffy]

Are you supposed to mist the viv?

 

[clarkee_04]

You are not supposed to mist the viv, you should have a humid hide that your gecko can retreat to if it needs humidity. Also, you should take out the bark chips and put in paper towel or floor tile. Have a warm side of about 90-93 and a cool side of about 80.

 

[bubblez825]

You are not supposed to mist the viv, you should have a humid hide that your gecko can retreat to if it needs humidity. Also, you should take out the bark chips and put in paper towel or floor tile. Have a warm side of about 90-93 and a cool side of about 80.

:main_thumbsup:

 

[THE WHISPERER]

Welcome to GF

 

[acpart]

Welcome to GF. It may be a good idea to read a caresheet in order to know as much as possible about how to care for your leo. There are a number available. Here is the link to mine:

http://geckcessories.wordpress.com

Aliza

 

[CornBall]

Welcome to GF!

:main_yes:

 

[rawson5084]

Welcome to GF

 

[ajveachster]

If she didn't eat right away don't worry too much. Sometimes they won't eat the first few days until they are comfy. Good Luck!

 

[fallen_angel]

She looks just fine, some tail pics would be good too though.. If she has a nice, plump tail, then that's great! If it's super skinny, then she will definitely need some extra attention to bounce back and be healthy again.

Welcome to GeckoForums

 

[Lady_Kiya]

I agree, she is probably just a little stressed from the move. Give her a few days and she will turn around. I also agree with getting rid of the wood chips. I use tiling myself and find it much nicer, not to mention easier to clean. :main_thumbsup:

 

[Alusdra]

Good of your cousin for taking in the gecko! I don't know if someone who was going to leave out an animal to die would stay my friend, though...

What a cute gecko! I hope you have fun together- definitely look up care sheets and ditch the wood chips.

 

[Bling_my_leo]

Welcome Sarah. My name is Emma, if you ever need any help with your new leo, just send me a pm.