sleeping geckos.

[Thunderslide]

On his back though?, they will rub their back on stuff, but they dont roll over on their back. I dont know though, either something is wrong with the leo or you have the one and only rolling over leo lol.

Well I don't really know what on his back means as I didn't witness it, I am mearly reporting hearsay evidence.

 

[nwheat]

I've never seen mine on their backs in their cages, but I have seen them flip over when they are in deli cups - similar setting as the moist hide.

 

[Leopardbreeder]

My geckos ussually strech their legs out and really lay down, but never on thier backs. My juviniles take about 15-20 to complete a shed after it begins to peel. Its pretty cool to watch. The only thing with my guys is that they get skin stuck on their nose. Dont know if thats a problem?

 

[crs]

Lying on their back is very wierd, but I doubt it will be a big problem, but just to be safe keep an eye on her and take her to the vet if it keeps on happening.

 

[NicoleO]

I'd watch him closely if he's flipping over on his back seeing as leo's don't have thoracic diaphragms so they can't breathe when they're on their back's. I hope he was just rolling over because he was passed out due to lack of oxygen if he wasn't conscience. Its like with rabbits they don't have a thoracic diaphragm either so when people flip them on their back and think that they're sleeping they're actually suffocating the rabbit.

 

[PaulSage]

I've never seen mine on their backs in their cages, but I have seen them flip over when they are in deli cups - similar setting as the moist hide.

I just read this thread for the first time, and as I was scrolling past all the posts of people saying they've never seen a gecko on it's back, I was thinking, "Haven't you ever been to a reptile show?" :main_laugh: Also, I've found geckos in their humid hides sideways and upside-down while they're digging in the substrate (usually for egg laying or shedding).