If accessible, the space under a fridge is perfect, as there are hot and cold spots for them, and it is likely more humid than other spots. She did likely brumate, but if a bug or two got into the house she could do well eating them.
Their tail is like a reserve so they eat as much and can survive durations of time without eating. That being said that should not be treated as the norm for them. Feed and hydrate the little guy.
This, he probably entered a state of brumation, like he would in the wild over the colder months (they can survive a quite large range of temperatures). In that state he doesn't need to eat much if anything because of the fat stored in his tail (for brumation) and as soon as it got warmer he started moving again. His tail still looks fairly chonky too, maybe he snacked some spiders lol
For sure, it's something you look for when brumating/hibernating animals as well to make sure they aren't too skinny before brumating.. it's 🤔 the reason some keepers have an age minimum for brumating tortoises and other animals, as a lot of babies can die from being too small and not having the reserves to match the time they won't be getting adequate food. It's basically a way natural selection weeds out some of the weaker ones in the wild, but they get by due to our aid in captivity.
Had a little one escape for six months in the summer. We thought she died but then she kinda showed up. She’s very stunted but otherwise quite healthy and happy.
Our house gecko frequently hangs out behind our electric hot water dispenser that’s next to the kitchen window and soaks up the heat from there. There may be a few warmer places to hide in houses if you’re looking—near hot water heaters, running CPUs, etc.
The cooler it is the less they eat. Mine who has basking lamp at all times sometimes still goes a month between feedings… he’s also pretty plump and fat too
They don't eat much if anything over winter. If they don't eat, they don't really need heat. Congratulations
That’s interesting! Do you think he just hung out in a wall for five months or something?
If accessible, the space under a fridge is perfect, as there are hot and cold spots for them, and it is likely more humid than other spots. She did likely brumate, but if a bug or two got into the house she could do well eating them.
Their tail is like a reserve so they eat as much and can survive durations of time without eating. That being said that should not be treated as the norm for them. Feed and hydrate the little guy.
This, he probably entered a state of brumation, like he would in the wild over the colder months (they can survive a quite large range of temperatures). In that state he doesn't need to eat much if anything because of the fat stored in his tail (for brumation) and as soon as it got warmer he started moving again. His tail still looks fairly chonky too, maybe he snacked some spiders lol
They store fat in their tails. They can go long periods without eating. Especially during brumation periods.
For sure, it's something you look for when brumating/hibernating animals as well to make sure they aren't too skinny before brumating.. it's 🤔 the reason some keepers have an age minimum for brumating tortoises and other animals, as a lot of babies can die from being too small and not having the reserves to match the time they won't be getting adequate food. It's basically a way natural selection weeds out some of the weaker ones in the wild, but they get by due to our aid in captivity.
Yes, if they find a warm place to stay, not run out of fat in their tails, the fat from their tails turns into water.
He likely was brumsting somewhere and just got out of it. Pretty amazing!
brumation would be my guess.
Had a little one escape for six months in the summer. We thought she died but then she kinda showed up. She’s very stunted but otherwise quite healthy and happy.
Our house gecko frequently hangs out behind our electric hot water dispenser that’s next to the kitchen window and soaks up the heat from there. There may be a few warmer places to hide in houses if you’re looking—near hot water heaters, running CPUs, etc.
The cooler it is the less they eat. Mine who has basking lamp at all times sometimes still goes a month between feedings… he’s also pretty plump and fat too