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    Beardie Not Drinking

    Okay, my teacher got a beardie over the weekend, but it's not drinking. Knowing that I keep herps, he asked me if I could find out a solution. Sorry, this is really quick I'm a Gecko Guy, not beardie, and I don't know the parameters of the tank that it is in. Thank you so much.
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    Reptile Checklist - READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY A HERP

    Hey guys, I realized that I haven't been on for awhile, so I decided to write this thread for new herp keepers. In this thread, I'll offer a checklist of things that one should own BEFORE purchasing a herp so that your pet can live a happy and healthy life. 1. PROPER SETUP. Make sure that your...
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    Nephrurus Care Sources

    Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knew good sources for care of Nephrurus spps.. I've read Steve Sykes' awesome articles in Reptikes USA and on ReptileChannel.com and was looking for some more reliable information on them. As of right now, any species profiles are good. Thanks, Brian
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    Fecal Fiasco

    My leopard gecko has recently has abnormal shaped feces as well as some runnier ones, so I got him to a certified avian and exotics vet to run for parasites. Fortunately, he was negative. I asked her about the possibility of stress-related problems, and she said that itt was possibility since...
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    Holodactylus africanus?

    Does anyone know what is going on with Holodactylus aficanus, also known as the Gully, African clawed, or African fingered gecko? I am not even considering getting one, but I was wondering if anyone had updates, new care information on them. Brian
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    Good Crestie Breeders?

    I would like to attend the NARBC at Arlington in Febuary 2012. I was wondering if anyone knows who to stay away from, who you like to buy from, etc. The ones that I see as "Vendors" at the show that are under question are below: Alpha Geckos Gorgeous Geckos Berry Patch Geckos Many thanks, B&K
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    Terrarium Lighting?

    I have yet another question about my crested gecko: What are good lights for a naturalistic terrarium? I've got an Exo Terra Sun Glo and a Exo Terra Repti Glo 2.0 over my tank. In the tank itself are Weeping Fig (Ficus benjemina), Sasnveria (Sasnveria spp), Golden/Devil's Ivy (pothos spp) and a...
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    Crested Gecko Diet Problem

    Hey guys, I would like some help with my baby crested gecko. This problem has been reoccuring since I've gotten him (July tis year). His food dries out within a day of me putting it in there, and I was worried that he wasn't eating. Then thank goodness I started finding droppings all over his...
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    Good Plants for Russians?

    I might get a Russian Tortoise, and I was wondering what kind of seeds should I spread in the enclosure? I will have both an indoor and an outdoor enclosure. Outside he/she will be able to graze freely. Moreover, inside, I will offer many greens in a food dish, lightly dusted with calcium and...
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    Plants??

    I might get a Russian Tortoise, and I was wondering what kind of seeds should I spread in the enclosure? I will have both an indoor and an outdoor enclosure. Outside he/she will be able to graze freely. Moreover, inside, I will offer many greens in a food dish, lightly dusted with calcium and...
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    Russian Tortoise

    I would like a Russian because I'm new to Chenolians (sorry if I misspelled it). I've been researching them and was wondering if you guys had any tips for me. Feel free to suggest another good begginner species that is relativly small and easy. Thanks, Brian
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    Gecko Questions

    Hey guys! First question: My two year old male leopard gecko often has what seems like new scales pointing out of his preanal (femoral) pores. I know of several species (including Tokays) that excrete wax from their pores, but most geckos excrete it from their vents. I usually notice them when...
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    Day Geckos

    We're thinking about getting a day gecko, but we're stumped on which one to get. We've been in the hobby for two years now and are trying to "graduate" to another gecko species. Our candidates are as follows: Madagacar Giant Day Gecko, Standing's Day Gecko, Gold Dust Day Gecko, and the Lined Day...
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    Lighting Dilemma

    In my crested gecko's natuaralistic terraruim I have a Repti Glo 2.0 Full Spectrum light and a Sun Glo light. Although the CRI is 98, the Kelvin amount is 6,700 K. I have read in reptiles that the closer the CRI is 100 the better but the Kelvin should be around 5,500. Is this ok or do I need to...
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    Wilting Weeping fig

    Recently I set up my crested gecko's natauralistic terraruim with a weeping fig in it. The last few days the leaves have turned yellow and died(most of this occurs and the middle and lower sections of the plant). Any suggestions? Thanks, Kevin
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    Weeping fig growth

    Recently I set up my crested gecko's natauralistic terraruim with a weeping fig in it. The last few days the leaves have turned yellow and died(most of this occurs and the middle and lower sections of the plant). Any suggestions? Thanks, Kevin
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    Cooling Geckos

    My leopard gecko and my brother's crested gecko enclosures are just a bit too warm. My cool side of the tank (for the leo) is around 82 F but I would like it more around 78 F. I currently have a small fan over the cool side + my ceiling fan is on 100% of the time. My brother's tank is around 76...
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    Gecko not feeding

    Recently I bought a crested gecko from a Repticon Expo (Houston June 25). It has only eaten 2 mealworms, a little papaya, and a little mango in 7 days. I bought it from a unreliable dealer(I discovered this after I had bought it). Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get him how to feed...
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