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07-16-2008, 02:47 PM
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Info on My New Addition :-)
I would really appreciate some help with my golden gecko. I think I have covered most of her basic needs but I can't find much info on her really. For instance does she need a humid hide? Also, I am of the opinion that UVB is beneficial to nocturnal reptiles. Is this true or false? Substrate I chose for her is Plantation Soil and Sphagnum moss, is this okay?Lots of branches and tons of cover for her as well. I mist 2 to 3 times a day. Oh yes, she has a night glo bulb with the UVB bulb.
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07-16-2008, 03:20 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
Beneficial, yes. But they need a place to hide away from it when they want to. Lots of good coverage. And not too strong of a bulb. 2.0 is good.
Ditch the spagnum moss. It can cause impaction if eaten. I have no idea what "plantation soil" is. Can you elaborate?
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07-16-2008, 03:36 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
I think "plantation" is a brand name for potting soil and other soil amendments. If it is what I think that it is, it has chemical fertilizer in it and as such should not be used.
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07-16-2008, 03:40 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
Ugh, yes ORGANIC is the only kind of potting soil you should be using. Better yet, go for some shredded coconut fiber, the kind that comes in bricks.
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07-16-2008, 04:21 PM
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No plantation soil is organic and is made by exoterra.It is rather like cocofiber(???) But plants can be grown in it without other soil.It comes in a brick also that expands in water.
So moss is bad? Okay it is gone then. How is cocofiber different than a moss? Isn't there a risk of impaction with either??Just asking as my Basilisks are on it too.
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07-16-2008, 04:23 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
Then its the same stuff. Whew. Toss that moss. Moss can get all wrapped around the intestines, getting caught up and cutting off circulation. The coco-fiber are all little bitty pieces and can be passed.
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07-16-2008, 04:46 PM
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great consider it done! :-) I am so glad I found all of you. This is an invaluable resource to me. heck even made me quit my job...lol
Oh yeah it is Forest moss I have...still bad??
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07-16-2008, 05:37 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
I'm not sure what forest moss is? Live moss? Like carpet moss?
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07-16-2008, 06:49 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
It is also by exoterra comes in an expandable block. I believe it is relatively new stuff, new to middle of no where Canada anyhow :-)
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1.4.0 Anoles(Casanova,Bambi,Fiona,Belle,Rain )
0.0.1 Long Tail Grass Lizard(Dragon)
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1.1.0 Hypomelanistic Corn Snake
Bunny: Honey
Chihuahua/JRT mix: Pippin
Shepard/Lab mix: Ruby
Cockatiel: Brennan
Budgie: Tiny
Hooded Rat: Jimmie
Hamster: Mischief
Chinchillas: Mork and Will
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07-16-2008, 06:52 PM
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Re: Info on My New Addition :-)
Oh yes, what would her heat and humidity needs be? She is at 84 F and humidity is crazy high because it is wicked humid here today...99 percent.
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0.1.0 Bearded Dragon(Crush)
1.4.0 Anoles(Casanova,Bambi,Fiona,Belle,Rain )
0.0.1 Long Tail Grass Lizard(Dragon)
0.0.1 Golden Gecko(Kim-Ly)
0.1.0 Brown Basilisk(?)
0.0.1 Basilisk Plumifron(Messiah)
1.1.0 Hypomelanistic Corn Snake
Bunny: Honey
Chihuahua/JRT mix: Pippin
Shepard/Lab mix: Ruby
Cockatiel: Brennan
Budgie: Tiny
Hooded Rat: Jimmie
Hamster: Mischief
Chinchillas: Mork and Will
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