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Just a quick beginner question to make sure that I am not doing anything wrong. I know that to keep my bearded dragon hydrated I give him a weekly soak in warm water, as well as drop water on his nose. Is there anything I can do to keep my leopard gecko hydrated besides just provide a water bowl for him? I've had him for about 3-4 weeks and have never seen him drink from his bowl like I have seen other leos do before. Is it good for him to have a weekly soak as well? Drops of water on his nose? Thanks in advance for any advice! ~Eric M

All the watering required for leos are clean water in bowl and moist soil or paper towel in the hide.

Tim
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I provide a hide box with sphagnum moss that damp for my leos to go into. They spend a large amount of their time in there. It is really useful to facilitate shedding and a great spot for egg laying.

I will soak my leos in warm tap water if there is skin that will not come off after shedding (around digits/ and head area). Once the skin is soft enough I pull the skin off and put them away.

I've had mine for 3 weeks and have never seen her drink from the water bowl. BUT, I've seen her licking the damp papertowels in her humid hide. So make sure you use 'stale' water that has had time to sit out and dechlorinize in there as well.

I read a while back that as long as their tongues are a bright red, it means they're staying hydrated. Check for that. Mine has a very red tongue.
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Blaine

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You can also do wonders for a geckos hydration by feeding food thats properly hydrated! Gut load those crickets and mealies with some good high water content fruits and veggies! Ever seen a Cricket thats stuffed his face on some collards greens or carrots? They are full of not only beneficial nutrients but also WATER!!!