r/Reptileenclosures

Hello :) im reaching out for help because ive been concerned about the treatment of my partners gecko for a while, waiting for them to listen to my concerns and do something about it. Nothing was done, so ive decided to take over the gecko as my own into my own care. I've done alot of research and the enclosure she's in is HORRIBLE. its a small greenhouse for plants, with a box shed that has a heat mat under, a small ceramic water bowl, and no room to hide, explore, climb, or not get sad in. She's been refusing to eat for months, 4 months ago she was really good about it, but hasn't ate since. Against my partners wishes, when she said she only eats roaches and not try anything else, I tried meal worms, roaches, crickets to intrigue her into something new and still nothing. My partner says its normal and she's probably reaching that old age. But hearing her scratch at her glass I think she's Just miserable.

I've been changing her water everytime and today was my last straw when I saw the small bowl was full of dirt. And idk if it's been like that since I last changed it 4 days ago.

I feel so bad for her i need to help her.

What I learned she needs and am working to get:

40 gallon tank, 3 hides (for shedding, cooling, and warmth), not just a heat mat but also a heat lamp and a uvb light to absorb calcium, 3 different types of dirt, sand, clay, a water bowl to be able to lay in that is changed daily, a temperature thermometer, plants, a bowl of calcium, interactive sticks and rocks she can climb on, she needs a light and dark schedule (not just dark or she's confused).

If im missing anything please tell me.

Im looking on facebook market place for things, i asked to trade my animal crossing Nintendo switch for a 40 gallon tank :( but im not rich, they need lots of things and the add up isnt cheap.

Im starting a go fund me and am hoping anyone who would like to help me save her happiness do what they can ♡

Please no mean comments im here to help this baby not fight

UPDATE : my partner surrender their leopard gecko to me, she's now mine. I've been messaging people om FBMP all night and everyone was so kind I was able to collect the following items :

[X] 40 gallon tank [X] 3 hides (for shedding, cooling, and warmth [X] not just a heat mat but also a heat lamp [ ] a uvb light to absorb calcium [ ] 3 different types of dirt, sand, clay, [X] water bowl to be able to lay in that is changed daily [ ] Digital temperature thermometer x2 [ ] Temp gun [X] live plants [X] a bowl for calcium [X] interactive sticks [X] rocks she can climb on [ ] Vet $120 to visit (next week check) [ ] Basking rock [ ] Leaf litter [ ] Bark [ ] Spaghum moss

LINK:

https://gofund.me/581bddd49

Hiii i just picked up this digitsl thermostat and new Basking bulb today, it seems to not be rising? Any ideas on how to fix it? I cant find any info. Its plugged into its own outlet and these two products are compatible i thought

Hey,

This morning she seems not so active. Usually when i put in some dubia she will rush to it but not this morning.

Does she looks ok? Her tummy looks bigger than usual im not sure if there are eggs or she is just chubby.

Help me out guys, thank you 🙏🏻

TL;DR I need affordable 4x2x2 closed top enclosure recommendations. Bonus points if stackable.

I need enclosure recommendations. I rescued a geyri oromastyx that came with a 40 gal enclosure with a mesh top. I know he needs at least a 4x2x2. My first goal was to get him stable. Got his temps and lighting up where they need to be (his old home struggled with this) and he's eating great and coloring up well...now to figure out his long-term setup. The room humidity ranges from 35-50%. I got a dehumidifier that I put right by his enclosure, but I haven't noticed much difference. Still can't get humidity below 35%...so I'm assuming I need to look for a closed-top enclosure. What does everyone recommend that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I saw Toad Ranch and they look really nice, but also really pricey. Bonus points if stackable becuase let's be honest...I'll probably find a reason to snag an ornate in the future as well.

I think I'm about halfway done on carving foam before we can get to covering the foam up! Any thoughts or opinions on how it seems to be going so far? I am thinking of sticking more hardscape out the walls later but for now I'm just trying to get my texture right.

I just had to unexpectedly put one of my cresties to sleep. After several exotic vet visits and diagnostics (bloodwork, X-rays, etc) it was determined that my little guy was fighting some type of internal infection with little hope that he would recover. I’m devastated by his loss and I don’t know what to do with his enclosure.

I don’t plan on getting any more reptiles in the near future but I would like to reuse some of the decor in my other gecko enclosures. Is that a safe option? I was planning on washing the silk plants with hot water and soap and baking the wood in the oven. Should I be worried that the infection that killed my gecko could spread to the others via the decor even after sanitizing? I’d hate to throw out everything because It could be reused. I’ll be asking my vets opinion as well but wanted to see what others have done.

i got a chameleon a few days ago and she seems to only like the branches near the uvb light, chatgbt said that is normal and where she feels most comfortable but today and yesterday she has been in her plant and hiding and skittish when i go to give crickets , given the fact shes only been in this new enclosure a few days is there anything i need to know/tips i could use the help!!! ive also noticed shes only slept on the top of her cage or on the door

Heres my BP babys current set up, but I am upgrading him to 120 asap cause its long overdo, any tips on decor and new setups in general? Hes going on..6/7 years old? Hes just about full size and I wanna give him more room but im not sure if I should go vertical or horizontal like his current cage cause ive seen both done and they look cool!