getting a leo

My friend is letting me babysit his adult leo while he's away at college. From what I understand, he is in a 10 gallon tank, is on sand, has a light bulb and heat rock, and eats crickets. My friend has had him for 5 or 6 years, but has no definite age.

I'm getting rid of the heat rock and am adding silkies and mealies to his diet.

Is there anything special that he will be needing?

Thanksss, guys.

How about a humid hide?

Basically, this can be made with a plastic container. Cut an entrance hole, and keep moist moss or paper towels or whatever inside. The gecko will use this during shedding or whenever else they feel like it.

If the bulb is a bright light, swap it out for a red or black light bulb instead.

Also, I would switch to cage carpet instead of sand. Sand can get dirty fast and harbor bacteria...almost every leo I've seen/heard of with health problems like prolapses or mouth rot, were being kept on sand.

Hope that helps.

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Originally Posted by elevatethis

How about a humid hide?

Basically, this can be made with a plastic container. Cut an entrance hole, and keep moist moss or paper towels or whatever inside. The gecko will use this during shedding or whenever else they feel like it.

If the bulb is a bright light, swap it out for a red or black light bulb instead.

Also, I would switch to cage carpet instead of sand. Sand can get dirty fast and harbor bacteria...almost every leo I've seen/heard of with health problems like prolapses or mouth rot, were being kept on sand.

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I wasn't too sure about the sand.. I've never used it before. But, the humid hide and red lamp are certainly good ideas. Gracias.