gecko in a bath? | Leopard Geckos | Page 1

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:13 PM

#

no

#

they arent meant to be in bath tubs

#

nqa]

#

idk, gonna <@&443773497429196810> cause maybe it is possible

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:19 PM

#

in my experience- bathrooms typically are more humid then the rest of the house even without water running so you would run into humidity issues i would assume and also ... not particuarly wise to do ig? is there any specific reason you wanna do it in the bathroom...?

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:23 PM

#

I feel like it'd be pretty easy for a gecko to escape that way honestly

#

On top of what Peachy mentioned

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:24 PM

#

upgrading to a 36x18 / 40 gallon or bigger tank would be less money then renovations (a lot would probably need to be done) and also safer and easier in the long run. it would take a lot more then just covering the drain and such to get a bathroom in livable conditions for an animal. so you would probably just be better off doing a tank upgrade.

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:25 PM

#

id imagine a bathtub is a pretty good enclosure aslong as you make sure its escapeproof

#

cheap and big

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:26 PM

#

nine

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:26 PM

#

no

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:26 PM

#

what?

#

its literally just a large container

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:26 PM

#

not the same thing at all lol, and qa's already explained why not

#

he can fit under the door

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:27 PM

#

make a screen lid

#

but akso you dont know whats in the paint

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:27 PM

#

and why would she do that instead of just letting you get a bigger enclosure?

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:27 PM

#

so heating may cause issues

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:28 PM

#

pliant gale and why would she do that instead of just letting you get a bigger enclosure?

yeah thats what im thinking, u wouldnt have a bath anymore

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:28 PM

#

that's just thousands of dollars in renovations to a room that isn't really necessary

#

20 gallons is livable. is it thriving min? no but it isn't gonna hurt a leopard gecko

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:28 PM

#

pliant gale not the same thing at all lol, and qa's already explained why not

the only valid reason they gave is humidity and u could just open the doors and windows for a couple days

#

im more concerned about the paint. some can off harmfull gasses when heated.

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:29 PM

#

<@&870521900160401418> imma have another higher member chime in HonkWalk

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:29 PM

#

oh

#

is it just

#

metal?

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:29 PM

#

maybe try to explain to her that it would be more efficient and cheaper + easier to just get an upgrade?

#

hm

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:31 PM

#

id probably slather the bath with pond seal epoxy or something to stopbthe paint orbcoating from being exposed

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:31 PM

#

remember to disclaim any advice given.

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:31 PM

#

right

wary ginkgo Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

Your mom is okay with you wanting to fill your bath tub with dirt, create a custom lid, wire a bunch of heating, thermostats and whatnot in a bathroom but not a 40 gallon tank c_a_t

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

LOL

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

also removing the toilet and such?

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

Honestly I'm concerned about what the bathtub is made out of and/or coated with. A lot of bathtubs nowadays are coated with gel resin and as far as I know that will give off toxic fumes when heated. If it's made of metal, I'd be concerned about it turning into an oven

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

it's not just about getting the bathtub safe

#

getting a bathroom LIVEABLE for an animal is not just about putting a mesh lid over a tub and calling it done

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:32 PM

#

LOL

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:33 PM

#

tbh i think a bath tub would be a good idea aslong as you can do it properly

#

ive had the idea before

#

but never went through with iy

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:33 PM

#

If you don't know then I wouldn't do it

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:33 PM

#

if you aren't sure what the house builders used to begin with don't do it lol

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:34 PM

#

Cast iron would be a huge no especially

#

Any spot the heating touched would be so hot

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:34 PM

#

simple wren Cast iron would be a huge no especially

how come?

wary ginkgo Sep 17, 2022, 9:35 PM

#

I have no logical reason for why I wouldn’t do that (apart from not being to actually use the bathroom as a bathroom because u can’t rly shit next to an animal for all eternity cuz poo particles b sprayin 💯 and also thousands of dollars to renovate it to be animal safe), all i can rly say is that’s dumb and id convince her for a tank or something more….normal……

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:35 PM

#

simple wren Any spot the heating touched would be so hot

how so? the metal would only heat to the temp the environment is

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:35 PM

#

that's not how metal works

copper shale Sep 17, 2022, 9:35 PM

#

metal wont heat hotter then the environment

#

just monitor the temps for a bit

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:36 PM

#

Have you ever touched a seatbelt buckle that was sitting in the hot sun all day

#

Metal is a conductor

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:37 PM

#

👍

wary ginkgo Sep 17, 2022, 9:38 PM

#

simple wren Have you ever touched a seatbelt buckle that was sitting in the hot sun all day

LOL literally what I was about to say, have u ever touched any metal that’s been sitting in direct heat for a hot minute. Metal is a good thermal conductor, they heat above the ambient temperature because they r so good at absorbing heat

#

Porcelain too

icy spire Sep 17, 2022, 9:38 PM

#

accidentally grabbing a fucking pan out of the oven

#

Sad

#

that shit hurtted

wary ginkgo Sep 17, 2022, 9:38 PM

#

Like u can put a thermostat over it sure but the ambient air temperature will b fucked then too

simple wren Sep 17, 2022, 9:40 PM

#

I'm not even sure how effective a thermostat would even be at that point

acoustic field Sep 17, 2022, 9:47 PM

#

Well this was a fun discussion to read

pliant gale Sep 17, 2022, 9:49 PM

#

LOL

silver patio Sep 17, 2022, 10:50 PM

#

nqa but also a lot of bathrooms use mildew and mold resistant silicone due to the high humidity so it isn’t 100% silicone which is unsafe for animals

pliant gale Sep 18, 2022, 9:40 PM

#

@topaz pike

topaz pike Sep 18, 2022, 9:42 PM

#

pliant gale <@317549127934279680>

?

pliant gale Sep 18, 2022, 9:43 PM

#

topaz pike ?

showing you about them getting an upgrade

#gecko in a bath?