Stuck shed

[SysCrusher]

Originally Posted by rhacattacktylus

Actually I like the bath idea, nothing better than a nice soothing bath, just be carefull if you use anykind of bubblebath cause some of the chemicals might be bad for the leachie. They also have different heads for the shower so you can put it on gentle for your leachies.

Har, frickety HAR!

[SysCrusher]

Originally Posted by stevec153

Not trying to insult you at all, but I think there are better ways to rehydrate your leachie than your tub.

The more I think about this the more I wonder how bad an idea this is. New Caledonia IS a tropical island right? I imagine there are some rain storms there? Isn't showering them with water similar to what a rain storm might be like on the islands? They do not SOAK in the water but just have water showered on them. I would think this might help. Comments are welcome.

[stevec153]

Anytime I have had to rehydrate a leachie, I have found great success in using a plastic shoebox, moist paper towels, a few pieces of cork bark, and a water dish.
I don't think it is natural for a leachie to be in water, out in the open. I am sure could stress them out. It is possible they might come in contact with rain and water, but not out in the open. They spend most of their time on the side or in the hollows of trees. Can't really see them swimming in puddles.

Also if an animal is having trouble shedding, he is already stressed.

Just my opinion.

Prevention is the key, dry air is the enemy!!

[Andrew Gilpin]

if a shower is to be used, I'd highly suggest getting a 60 qt. rubbermaid or sterilite container, drilling a few 1/4 holes in the bottom, and hot gluing a large section of screen on the top. Be sure to elevate the bin 6-12 inches off the bottom of the tub, and make sure the holes in the bottom can't get blocked. Shove some fake plants/vines in there and you've got yourself a rain chamber .
Used this for several years with Uroplatus and chameleons.

[jtmoney528]

Im switching all my leachies to tubs

[Gecko Ranch]

Originally Posted by jtmoney528

Im switching all my leachies to tubs

Just take 'em to the Holiday Inn!

[stevec153]

Originally Posted by jtmoney528

Im switching all my leachies to tubs

Jacuzzi tubs???? lol

[jtmoney528]

Originally Posted by stevec153

Jacuzzi tubs???? lol

Yes with jets and enough room for 2 people of course ... cant forget the bubbles

[jtmoney528]

By tubs I meant Plastic Containers ... not bathtubs!

[Northern Gecko]

Originally Posted by rhacattacktylus

Actually I like the bath idea, nothing better than a nice soothing bath, just be carefull if you use anykind of bubblebath cause some of the chemicals might be bad for the leachie. They also have different heads for the shower so you can put it on gentle for your leachies.

You slay me with your brilliant wit. Maybe next time you come by, we can all take a bath with the leachies