In a message dated 2/9/01 10:12:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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First of all, confining your leopard doen't sound like a very good thing to
do, and neither does trying to increase the humidity in the whole cage.
Leopards are not a high-humidity lizard.
I think I said this to someone else in other words, but I personally believe
that you have to make hiding places large enough to accommodate at least one
animal, and it's probably best to provide one for each animal, except
obviously in a large harem. I think it's also best to make the hole just
larger than the animal can fit through. Also, I understand that leopards
need enough darkness.
>>
Hi-
While leopards are a desert dweller, they spend the day in humid places. I
remember reading something that said the humidity in an underground burrow
could get as high as 80%.
A warm "steam" in a tupperware sandwich container will loosen the skin. I
wash the container in hot water, wet a paper towel with hot water and leave
the gecko in the container, in the tank, for a few hours.
Remember, shedding problems can also be caused by calcium/mineral deficiency.
You are right about the light, my leos ignore the tupperware containers
unless I put a clay saucer over the top that darkens the hidebox. I bury the
containers and cut a hole in top.
And theres no telling why they like one hidespot over another. I've had them
sit on the box but never go in it, or squeeze three deep into the teenyest
tupperware. One female even goes in and covers the opening with dirt.
Good Luck-
Jason
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