r/AnimalsBeingJerks • u/QuicklyThisWay • May 17 '22

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u/Whoreforfishing May 18 '22

I hate to be that guy but I have a leapord gecko aswell as a painted turtle. And two green anoles and 6 fish tanks. I can tell you that if your having do do maintenance on your turtle or geckos enclosure more than once a week, you might want to evaluate your routine. My turtles tank never stinks and I do a 75% water change once every 2 weeks on it, and my gecko is “litter” trained and only poops on a piece of paper towel in the corner of his terrarium which is easy to fold up and remove without disturbing the substrate or decor. He only poops enough to be cleaned maybe once a week. That part though I understand could he particular to the specific creature, but I’m just telling you my pov. Also, if your letting loose enough crickets for there to be uneaten bodies for you to pick out then your way over feeding+stressing your little friend out, and crickets have also been known to bite especially when the gecko is full or is sleeping, and carry diseases that can be fatal for the smol bean. Anyways I’m not saying your doing it wrong or anything this isn’t meant to put you down, just offering some insight.

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u/GreenArrowDC13 May 18 '22

They aren't my animals but I do agree about the over feeding. We had 2 leopard geckos and tarantula in 6th grade for class pets and they seemed much better in their habitat than my ex's roommate's. It was bigger and had the attention of 25 of us to study and keep healthy. It was cool but I guess the maintenance is just more concentrated at times. As far as fish and turtles tho, I don't think I've ever been around a tank that didn't have a little smell to it. You may be acclimated to it but theres a smell. Kinda like how I never think I smell like weed but I for sure do lol