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Skits
06-19-15, 08:52 PM
So I had my two switch into tanks quite a few times. Things kept changing care-wise - I started with sand like the pet store guy said, then switched to carpet, paper towels, newspaper..then decided to try things the way I wanted and just give them a natural substrate. I mixed 50/50 dirt-sand and so far they LOVE it. I gave them lots of things to explore and made them a weird wood castle thing that they're enjoying so far.

Pictures aren't the best but just got a few. :)

Sammy-
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Blizzard-
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AlexCrazy
06-19-15, 09:17 PM
they are soo cute! love the "weird wood castle thing" ha ha

Albert Clark
06-20-15, 01:39 PM
Great set up Alex! Terrific looking geckos.

sirtalis
06-20-15, 04:29 PM
I did a similar large set up for my leos, the only difference was I used live plants, what are you using for heat, and what is your basking spot and humidity. The reason I ask is that I raised my basking spot to 120 F and the humidity to 65, their behaviour totally changed, did you see a difference?

sirtalis
06-20-15, 04:30 PM
I'm building a 4x2x2 because they act so different, fast and aggressive lol

Skits
06-20-15, 06:17 PM
They have quite a bit of humidity and their entire tank is a lot hotter. They have a light and heat pad and the spot is 104. Humidity, I'm not sure as I have nothing to check but it's been a lot more humid that before. They are definitely moving around a lot more already and they've been digging and hunting more actively!

Some more from today during feeding.

Blizzard with a cricket smile.
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Omnom
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And Sammy
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