first leo

[butters!]

i just bought my first leo today.not sure of the sex but its the only one i plan on having so it doesnt matter.

i read the caresheet but any more advanced info,tips etc is welcome.

so with no more delay here it is

[grammie]

wow!!! I love it! We just inherited two, but nothing like that one.

[Laterr]

i really like his/her pattern. And it looks so smooth. Lol.

[wafisherman]

What caresheet did you read?

What are the temps? How are you providing heat?

Do you have more than one hide? Hot and cool side?

Do you have a humid hide?

Calcium dish?

Not a fan of any loose substrate, but that bark may be OK.


Oh, and that's a great looking little leo!

[Beardedragon]

Id switch the substrate to paper towels or tile, im not a fan of loose substrate either. a lonngg time ago ( about 6 years ago so things might have changed, I was not very reptile orientated then) I used the same stuff for iguanas and it always came with bugs ( Mites im guessing, again I did not know much) Id also get a smaller hide and make sure you have a hot/cold/and humid.

[butters!]

thanks guys!

i switched to paper towels last night,the bark was way to wet.
i have 3 hides,a lil branch to climb on,a uth set at 88 f. i bought some reptocal and dusted some crickets.if i do that 2 times a week is that ok or do i need a calcium bowl too?

[wafisherman]

thanks guys!

i switched to paper towels last night,the bark was way to wet.
i have 3 hides,a lil branch to climb on,a uth set at 88 f. i bought some reptocal and dusted some crickets.if i do that 2 times a week is that ok or do i need a calcium bowl too?

Which reptical is it? Vitamins or Calcium? Should be phospherous free and WITH D3.

A small bottle cap with some calcium to free lick when they feel the need is a good practice.

Here is my current setup:




Warm side humid hide filled with either damp eco-earth or spag moss. UTH + Infrared bulb on warm side. Plenty of warm and cool hiding areas. Slate. Water dish and feeding dish.

[jrosen123]

Sooo cute, makes me want to breed again.

For that little guy/girl, I would have a much smaller hide, and a much smaller/shallower water dish.

It cant hurt to have a little dish with calcium/vitamins in all the time, even if you dust the crickets.

Also how big is your tank?

Warm and hot sides of the tank are very important in order for them to regulate their body temperatures.

A humid hide is also a good idea to aid in shedding.

Its a good thing you got off the bark, it is difficult to deal with, and for a baby it is better to go with paper towel, its just easier to clean, and softer.

Other than that, it sounds good, It is good that you have a UTH.

Good luck,