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I keep the hot side at 90-93 F, using an on/off thermostat. When it accidentally goes to 100 F, because the probe occasionally gets knocked out of place, I've seen my geckos walking across the hot side on their tip-toes...not their normal belly-lounging. They give me pretty good hints.

:main_yes: I'm back! :D The poll results are in the shape of a bell curve, so there doesn't seem to be a clear consensus about the required cold side comfort temperature zone of our leopard geckos, as the seasons change. Perhaps, the geckos don't expect or require to see a temperature lower...

I hope they ship them back to Denmark, where he purchased them. It surprised me how geckos are smuggled around like drugs in other parts of the world, and here we can acquire them as easily as a goldfish. (The man was fined $2,000 US.)

This was too funny, I had to share it: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/10/is_that_a_gecko_in_your_pants.html

The UTH might not perform as well through all of those stones, and overhead heating would be necessary. Looks cool, but not the ideal setup.

You'll have to control the heat source and light source separately. The solution I came up with was to keep the UTH 24-7 on thermostat control, and provide a separate (non-heat generating) light on the timer. If your only source of heat is the overhead heat lamp, then it must be available to...

I noticed something looked different about them. I do have those floating rock ledges that are magnetically attached. My leos really enjoy them. I think the shorter height may be an issue. What other stackable front-opening reptile cage manufacturers are out there? I've heard about Vision...

I am considering this cage design. Are they as sturdy as a 20L glass aquarium, which are designed to hold water? How is the 6"x23" UTH oriented? I'm thinking you must have it the long way, such that the tank is hot in the rear and cold in the front. I suppose it doesn't have to be a left to...

That's very interesting. I have central heating, so I have hesitated to warm up the whole house above 70*F when I am not home during the day. But, perhaps I could add a low wattage heat lamp and thermostat, like Cassandra (Haligren) is doing, to help the cool side.

LOL - That's funny - a heat lamp for the cool side! I was wondering if anybody might do this. Even where I live, the room can dip into the low 60's without the heater.

That is reassuring news. I am amazed how they have eaten almost nothing in the last few weeks, but still act normally, albeit very sleepily. At their tiny size, there's not much mass to lose. Is it too soon to have Spring Fever?:D

I live in California, so the room doesn't get below 70 F during the day, but maybe they are aware of the Winter by the amount of darkness. I was going to give one baby away as a gift to a new reptile owner (under my guidance), but now I think I should wait until Spring.

Regulation and Education The Humane Society US has a very radical view with regard to banning reptiles as pets. I am strongly opposed to a ban, but some level of regulation is definitely in order for the welfare of these animals. I know it would be difficult to enforce laws on private owners...

My two babies (2 and 3 months old) seem to have lost their appetites, since the days started getting shorter. This is pretty much the same behavior as my adult leos. Consequently, their growth rate has slowed, but they look reasonably healthy. Is this normal? Is it okay if they stay at 5 and 8...

Aww - so sweeeet! Congrats!