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One more of my Quick Questions?!?

bigabon Nov 16, 2003 02:28 PM

How do you gutload mealworms...i have them sitting in oats with shredded carots and a couple of solid pieces of carrots...is this good or do you need more then that?
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Dog-Molley
Brand new Leo-Doory

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aimee_s Nov 16, 2003 03:16 PM

hi!

oats are good, if you want to add variety, you can add some wheat, fish flakes, calcium powder 4 ur leos, trex cricket sandfire gutload, and there's some insect gutload at the pet store. other than that, it's fine. be sure to toss & refill your gutload every 2-3 weeks. also, instead of shredded carrots mixed into the gutload, you might just want a thumb-size peice of carrot on a small folded piece of paper towel in the container, so it's easier for you to change every 3-4 days to avoid molding. good luck & have fun!

[aimEe]
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savana_man Nov 16, 2003 05:02 PM

Where did you get the mealworms from? I went to Wild Birds Unlimited today and she was sold out till thursday. Hows your gecko doing?
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My pets: 1 pictus gecko ( for trade or sale in the B-ham area),hamster,cat,3 mice, and 3 leopard geckos. Thanks,
Adam Walton

bigabon Nov 16, 2003 06:35 PM

Hey Adam
I got mine from the Petco in inverness they seemed pretty good none of them were dead in the container.

My Leo is doin great she seems to be warming up to her environment!!!
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Dog-Molley
Brand new Leo-Doory

savana_man Nov 16, 2003 07:36 PM

thanks!!

Yeah my geckos are doing great to. They are so social. I went to just look at them and King Henry came out of his castle and nuzzled the glass where my hand was. It was awesome!! I'm about to post some pics of the new ones, the new female wouldn't sit still long enough for a picture so i'll get that one tomorrow night.
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My pets: 1 pictus gecko ( for trade or sale in the B-ham area),hamster,cat,3 mice, and 3 leopard geckos. Thanks,
Adam Walton

bigabon Nov 16, 2003 07:40 PM

Yeah it took my Leo forever!!!!!!! to get on my hand. I laid my hand in the cage and finally after 20 minutes or so she crawled on my hand and i went over to the floor and just held her for a little while. She likes to run around on the carpet.

Watching them eat is still the greatest...lol!!!!!!!!!
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Dog-Molley
Brand new Leo-Doory

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