Okay I just got my first reptile. She is a Leopard Gecko morph and the breeder said that she was born on the 17 of October. So she is still very young and only weighs 14 grams. Anyway, my friend also got a leo as well, however hers explores its surroundings and plays in its tank. Mine however hides 24-7. The only time she ever comes out is maybe for 5, 10 mins top at some point during the night. I know she is a baby and I've only had her about a week, however I'm afraid she is being to reclussive and antisocial. I've gotten her out and she will let me pick her up and she will eat food(when she is hungry) when I offer it. I'm sure I'm just making something out of nothing, but I don't want to end up with a gecko that doesn't do anything exciting. I mean thats half the point of having one, is watching them thrive in their environment. Anyway, my question is, basically, do you think she will "come out of her shell" as she matures and becomes an adult. Thank you for your time!
2007-12-23 18:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
no its fine trust me thats how they are especially when they are babies just getting acclaimed to their new home. go easy on it for awhile, dont pick it up that much and let it get used to its new home. also check the temperature it should be 75 on the cool side and 91 on the hot
2007-12-23 19:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are nocturnal, so they naturally hide and sleep during the day and are active at night. A week is a very short time for her to get used to her new home. Let her have time to settle in and eat well before handling much. They are not very exciting reptiles--they do tend to lay around most of the time.
Do make sure your setup is correct--UTH pad, correct temps., 3 hides (1 moist), calcium dish, NO sand or loose substrate, etc.
www.drgecko.com
2007-12-24 10:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know they are nocturnal? And if you sleep through the night chances are you won't see it. And at this time of the year some reptiles go into winter slow down / brumation which is like a mini hibernation.
To answer your questions, Yes I think after the winter period and after she has been in her new home a while she will come out of her shell and become more active.
2007-12-24 10:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by Übermensch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 1st leopard gecko was like that but older and u no wats wierd me and my friend went 2 a reptile show and bought are geckos on the same day and his gecko was like ur friends gecko and she still is. dont worry there nocturtnul and my older gecko is still like urs and ive had him for 5 months and hes doing fine. dont worry
2007-12-24 11:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by reptile lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋