#Thinking about welcoming home a second leopard gecko

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wary zenith
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i think you should focus on perfecting the husbandry of the leo you currently have before there is any consideration of another animal. that is if the setup is still similar to any of the previous images shared. and also good not to fall into the habit of getting animals too frequently.

ionic bridge
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I second you focusing on your first leopard gecko. It has not been long enough for you to really have perfected anything and if I’m gonna be blunt based on your responses in other forums you need more time learning proper husbandry information.

supple reef
wary zenith
# supple reef her husbandr is fine

fine, not at or exceeding thriving standards. basing everything off of previous information shared here- it looks under thriving minimum (and while yes id seen it said she has supposed neuro issues the videos youve shared she seems rather active and capable of larger habitat), thermometers are incorrect as i previously have said, humid hide isnt a hide as it is clear, i dont see a thermostat, i dont see an appropriate basking spot, i do not see uvb. i think you should re examine the !guide and focus on giving your current animal the best life you possibly can.

you have given a lot of incorrect advice in this server and i think some time studying the animal you have as well as how to properly vet a source of information would be more beneficial to you than jumping into having multiple pets.

opaque krakenBOT
cursive horizon
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Is this McFlurry

supple reef
cursive horizon
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Orange ?

supple reef
cursive horizon
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Oh yeah

supple reef
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one of the newer ones they got

cursive horizon
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The peeps at the store are going to want to see how Pepper’s care is and how she’s been doing before they adopt another to you (especially since it’s been a short time). I highly recommend reading the stuff said above because, no, your care isn’t not really fine. It’s our responsibility to do our best for our pets and make sure they are thriving

granite sail
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i also dont know how old you are, but you do need to be wary about the amount of money youre putting into your care, especially if thats coming from a parent or guardian

a lot of us with multiple reptiles are 100% financially responsible for our own animals, and only add when we know it can be afforded

supple reef
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they would adopt another one out to me

granite sail
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so im assuming youre still not financially independent

supple reef
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2 part time jobs

cursive horizon
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Then it would be great if you could focus more of those resources on upgrading your current leo and getting better stuff for her cat_thumbs_up

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Because you’d be looking at having two adult leopard geckos that need upgrades. It also wasn’t long ago that you had a health scare with your current one

supple reef
granite sail
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how big is it though

supple reef
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20g cuz they told me no biger for her

cursive horizon
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20 gallons is a great size for babies, temporary usage, and quarantine, but it’s not really a permanent solution for leopard geckos. They always recommend going as large as possible at that store unless there are special circumstances. Since Pepper’s neuro issues are very slight, there’s no reason to keep her in a small enclosure.

supple reef
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and she is starting more and more things

cursive horizon
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20 gallon is the bare minimum. The adoption post they made about her quite literally says she needs greater than or equal to a 20 gallon to be brought home.

It was also not long ago that you were recommending stuff like red lights, so it just doesn’t seem appropriate for you to be getting another animal so soon

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If her neuro symptoms are worsening, that could be a sign or prolonged stress or other illness.

wary zenith
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greater than or equal to sign on that card there

supple reef
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she started the Star gazing
Head tilting
Inability to catch prey

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Circling

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she dose not do good in a biger tank

cursive horizon
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If she’s getting that much worse, like I said, she’s probably stressed or has some sort of illness. That means you need to revise your husbandry, triple check it, and possibly see a vet

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Neuro symptoms don’t just get severe out of nowhere without reason

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Hurt Tbh I don’t really care to argue with you anymore since it seems like your mind is made up that your care is perfect and you’re ready for another leo. Just know that we do not recommend it, and we instead recommend that you do more learning and reassess your leo care, especially if Pepper’s condition is worsening.

!guide I’ll send this another time

opaque krakenBOT
supple reef
scarlet marten
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You realize that increased stress due to being forced into a new environment is almost certainly what would trigger neurological symptoms and not Existing In A Place With More Room To Walk, right?

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Putting a neuro gecko into a different setup, even if it's a tiny critter keeper, will cause stress and lend to more exaggerated neurological symptoms.