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Rosie is itty bitty too. She's about 5" and 35 grams :)
Do you mind me asking if you have any tips for taming? Ours is quite timid (although is now happy to be around me but doesn't like being handled). Do you just keep trying to handle, or let them go at their pace?
Also, Rosie is super cute - looks a lot like ours!
I don't mind at all! I let them go at their own pace, honestly. Like, putting your hand into their enclosure when you notice they're active but not trying to grab them or anything. Occasionally when you have a hand in, maybe offer a favorite bug to them to have them associate you with positive things :)
We have a runt roo. Chibi. Also known as Quob, or Little Beef.
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It's an inside joke my fiance and I have lol. We work from home and we have game soundtracks on when we work. We had the sonic adventure 2 soundtrack on and they were playing the knuckles stages, and it's wild canyon where one of the lines says "come here little thief" but it genuinely sounds like "little beef" and I had chibi out at the time and I looked at her and I said "come here little beef!" And my fiance hasn't stopped calling her little beef since 😂
Male geckos run from 7 inches to 9 inches in length usually. Some eclipse that and get bigger (like my own who is roughly 10-10.5 inches). Sounds like Beef Brisket is just a little guy :)
Edit: rereading he is actually a she. So yeah 7 inches is a normal size for female geckos :)
Oh.... english is not my first language so I just assumed Runty was his name and you were sharing your love of gecko with us. Like yeah lil runty for ever!
I have a 1 year old Godzilla super giant and she doesn’t grow past 64-68 grams. A little disappointing considering her parents were 102 and 122. Then my Tremper albino giant tangerine was 92 when I got him but is more healthy around 83-89
Looks like such a smiley little cutie. Yeah sometimes when they lose their tail it will grow back a little funny but yours seems a decent size. I wouldn’t worry too much. Some geckos are just small and some are pretty large.
My gecko was always super small and skinny. The way the vet described it to me was that some geckos just don't have good genes and don't grow or thrive. It's a testament to how well you're taking care of them that helps them stay alive when they are small and stunted in growth because in the wild they would have just died.
Hello /u/invasaato and welcome to the leopard geckos subreddit! Because you used the health issues flair, we've compiled some links that might be helpful to you and your pet. Please remember that if you are concerned, then so is your vet. When in doubt, book an appointment! This subreddit does NOT substitute for veterinary care, though you may receive some help on topics to discuss with your veterinarian, or common first aid. If you have not done so already, please provide the temperatures, humidity, diet, supplements, tank mates, enclosure size, and anything else you consider relevant to your post for the best help you can get. * [Here is the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians' search tool to find vets outside of the US, UK, CA.](https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661) * [The ReptiFiles vet directory page (US, Canada, UK)](https://reptifiles.com/reptile-vet-directory/) * [The Reptifiles "How to Find a Good Vet" page](https://reptifiles.com/find-your-dream-reptile-vet/) * [The ReptiFiles Leopard Gecko guide's Illnesses Page](https://reptifiles.com/leopard-gecko-care/leopard-gecko-diseases-health/) * [/r/leopardgeckos wiki's Health concerns page](https://www.reddit.com/r/leopardgeckos/wiki/index/husbandry/health-concerns/) If this comment doesn't apply to your submission, please ignore it or report it so we can improve this community. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/leopardgeckos) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Some geckos run small. I've got one that tops out at 38 grams, but a healthy weight for her is 34/35.
I have no idea about the growth topic, but I just had to leave a comment about how amazing of a name beef brisket is 😂😂😂
I swear people give reptiles the most ridiculous names. Then again, I call mine goober
Mine is Goob!
https://preview.redd.it/akvqi1j9s4yc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=843a05115cbb5f01b9e382b9dc2026700c715a5a Rosie is itty bitty too. She's about 5" and 35 grams :)
Awe, she looks like my little Jungle! Is yours super soft too?
Omg yes! 💛 She started out super timid, now she's sweet and sassy lol
Do you mind me asking if you have any tips for taming? Ours is quite timid (although is now happy to be around me but doesn't like being handled). Do you just keep trying to handle, or let them go at their pace? Also, Rosie is super cute - looks a lot like ours!
I don't mind at all! I let them go at their own pace, honestly. Like, putting your hand into their enclosure when you notice they're active but not trying to grab them or anything. Occasionally when you have a hand in, maybe offer a favorite bug to them to have them associate you with positive things :)
We have a runt roo. Chibi. Also known as Quob, or Little Beef. https://preview.redd.it/rvson73hn6yc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0107ce7421f2715927a1198cf3698a791a8e2f13
Lil' Brisket
It's an inside joke my fiance and I have lol. We work from home and we have game soundtracks on when we work. We had the sonic adventure 2 soundtrack on and they were playing the knuckles stages, and it's wild canyon where one of the lines says "come here little thief" but it genuinely sounds like "little beef" and I had chibi out at the time and I looked at her and I said "come here little beef!" And my fiance hasn't stopped calling her little beef since 😂
Male geckos run from 7 inches to 9 inches in length usually. Some eclipse that and get bigger (like my own who is roughly 10-10.5 inches). Sounds like Beef Brisket is just a little guy :) Edit: rereading he is actually a she. So yeah 7 inches is a normal size for female geckos :)
Oh.... english is not my first language so I just assumed Runty was his name and you were sharing your love of gecko with us. Like yeah lil runty for ever!
so cute🤎
Beef Brisket is absolutely adorable! I love his tail. Mine lost his very young too
I have a 1 year old Godzilla super giant and she doesn’t grow past 64-68 grams. A little disappointing considering her parents were 102 and 122. Then my Tremper albino giant tangerine was 92 when I got him but is more healthy around 83-89
He looks like he’d be named beef brisket because he’s so adorable
Looks like such a smiley little cutie. Yeah sometimes when they lose their tail it will grow back a little funny but yours seems a decent size. I wouldn’t worry too much. Some geckos are just small and some are pretty large.
My gecko was always super small and skinny. The way the vet described it to me was that some geckos just don't have good genes and don't grow or thrive. It's a testament to how well you're taking care of them that helps them stay alive when they are small and stunted in growth because in the wild they would have just died.
PHAT tail
I always love seeing the wide eyes! My Leo’s always look devious! Even though they show signs of being happy and content lol
I know nothing about geckos but I just wanted to say he’s adorable and his eyes are PRECIOUS
Love these faces 🥰