Which morph and how much is she worth?
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DrCarrotTail
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The smaller they are the more they run away. She'll calm down as she grows. If the male is much bigger than her I would separate them. He could eat her or part of her or just make her stressed out. Sand, especially calcisand is fairly dangerous for leos. They can eat it and it can clog their intestines and kill them. Paper towels or slate are much better and safer choices.
Leo looks to be a normal. Without knowledge of it's background its probably in the ballpark of $10-30 depending on size and how much someone else likes her. If you got her from a breeder and know her genetic background probably more like $20-50 based on the same things as above and if she's het for any unusual traits. She's very pretty!
Leo looks to be a normal. Without knowledge of it's background its probably in the ballpark of $10-30 depending on size and how much someone else likes her. If you got her from a breeder and know her genetic background probably more like $20-50 based on the same things as above and if she's het for any unusual traits. She's very pretty!
On the package off the sand there was a leopard gecko on it so I don't think the sand is a problem. The male is as big as her. Her is a picture of both of them.
I got both gecko's from my reptile store. Btw. You mean the colours of the female (left) can change? Do you also have any idea of which morph it will give me if I breed them (ofcourse when they are much bigger
)Oh, here is a link to the sand I bought. Repti-Sand Natural Red 2.25kg by Zoo Med | Pets at Home
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There are a lot of things that will have pics of geckos on them or that pet stores will say is safe. Most companies are worried more about the almighty dollar than your pet's health. Learn to take the advice given here, it comes from people that care for these animals on a daily basis...not salespeople.
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They sell bones for dogs (cooked ones can splinter, but they still sell them), cedar bedding for small animals (can cause respiratory infections), wire floor cages that can damage an animal's feet.....
Just because it says it's for an animal doesn't mean it should be sold/used. They sell it because ignorant (not stupid....two different meanings) people buy it.
So take advice from people who have done research and/or have experienced the problems from the product. Get rid of the sand.
As for the original issue.
Separate the male/female first of all, as they could mate before she's of a proper weight and able to safely carry/lay eggs. If she becomes gravid when she's too small, she could get egg-bound or develop metabolic bone disease (especially if she's not being provided with the right supplements). If "she" ends up "he", the males could fight.
Also, even though the male doesn't look too much larger, he's still larger then her and could bully her to the point of her not eating.
Morphs...
She looks normal...and yes, the amount of spots will change as she gets older, and the bands will likely fade away completely. The male looks like he could be a light normal or a mack snow, but the only way of knowing at this point is to test-breed. BUT...as far as breeding goes, you have a lot more to learn about proper care before even thinking about breeding. Also realize that breeding can be expensive and time/space consuming. You have to realize that a single female can lay an average of 2 eggs per clutch every 2-4 weeks during February to October, sometimes longer. Do the math to figure out just how many hatchlings that would be. You would then have to house, heat, and feed those hatchlings; then later you will likely want to find homes for them all. Put LOTS of thought into breeding before you get into it. If you were to breed these two, you will not get money from it. You will be putting more money into it than what you'll get out of it and will be lucky IF you break even.
Just because it says it's for an animal doesn't mean it should be sold/used. They sell it because ignorant (not stupid....two different meanings) people buy it.
So take advice from people who have done research and/or have experienced the problems from the product. Get rid of the sand.
As for the original issue.
Separate the male/female first of all, as they could mate before she's of a proper weight and able to safely carry/lay eggs. If she becomes gravid when she's too small, she could get egg-bound or develop metabolic bone disease (especially if she's not being provided with the right supplements). If "she" ends up "he", the males could fight.
Also, even though the male doesn't look too much larger, he's still larger then her and could bully her to the point of her not eating.
Morphs...
She looks normal...and yes, the amount of spots will change as she gets older, and the bands will likely fade away completely. The male looks like he could be a light normal or a mack snow, but the only way of knowing at this point is to test-breed. BUT...as far as breeding goes, you have a lot more to learn about proper care before even thinking about breeding. Also realize that breeding can be expensive and time/space consuming. You have to realize that a single female can lay an average of 2 eggs per clutch every 2-4 weeks during February to October, sometimes longer. Do the math to figure out just how many hatchlings that would be. You would then have to house, heat, and feed those hatchlings; then later you will likely want to find homes for them all. Put LOTS of thought into breeding before you get into it. If you were to breed these two, you will not get money from it. You will be putting more money into it than what you'll get out of it and will be lucky IF you break even.
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@GexPex So you are saying that the female is old enough to already breed I also don't have any other males, just one female and one male. The female and the male are eating fine, everyday I check if they ate atleast 2 crickets. Also, my reptile shop has an incubator (it costs € 150 so it is safe) and they told me that if the lay eggs, they will carry them. So that's not a problem for me Thanks in advance
I also don't have any other males, just one female and one male. The female and the male are eating fine, everyday I check if they ate atleast 2 crickets. Also, my reptile shop has an incubator (it costs € 150 so it is safe) and they told me that if the lay eggs, they will carry them. So that's not a problem for me Thanks in advance
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I'm saying that if you keep them together, she will eventually get old enough to breed, causing the male to actually breed with her. They can become sexually mature before they are of proper breeding weight (50-55g). If she does get egg-bound, that's a large vet bill....if there's even a reptile vet in your area.
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What GexPex is saying is that if your female gecko becomes egg bound, you will have to take her to a reptile veterinarian, if you have one to even take it to, and that would be an expensive bill. . . . . btw. .get rid of the sand unless you want to risk killing your gecko.
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