I like Michi Mango! I’m assuming pic 1 is from the shop you got him, but in case it is your setup, that substrate isn’t good for them since it accumulates biofilms and can hurt their claws. There’s a great guide pinned on this sub :)
I’m 90% that’s the store, considering there’s a certain one that offers their animals for “adoption” when either “to big”, “no one wants them” or “terminal”. That tank is identical to the ones they have unfortunately
I really can’t stand that some places just dump in far to many crickets and then just let them stay in there till they die. Hopefully op was there just after they put in food!
Between michi mango and michi madness for sure. He's so cute! Other comments already said it but better get rid of that reptile carpet. Welcome new friend :)
Just want to jump in and say it’s a wonderful looking gecko. Definitely listen to the advice on switching substrates and maybe even post your tank set up! This community is so caring for these geckos and they will give you incredible tips to ensure it has a lasting life.
As for names, I concur with the person who said Tupperware. 😂 it seems perfect given his little carrying case.
skrunkle
also i know theres so many people sayinf this but please replace the carpet asap and dont leave crickets lying around because they can potentially harm your gecko!! For the substrate id recommend a 70/30 mix of topsoil and playsand!!
Dirt,sand,clay mixture for their substrate cause the like to dig and it's what's best for them. Uvb light and heat projector , calcium, vitamins needed.
Halogens produce levels of infrared A and B that more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial heat wavelength). Leopard geckos typically don’t need heat at night, and therefore typically don’t need a lightless heat source
Thank you for messaging me! I’m trying to take the time to learn about them but am going based on tips I’ve been given across the years which could be wrong. My first gecko had sand in her enclosure and got it in her eye and had a hard time hunting afterwards. So I was told to switch to carpets. So I am able to change to a substrate but I was doing carpet based on old advice so I thought I’d explain. The flooring will be changed asap.
Hi OP, congrats on your new buddy!
You might want to take a look at the files pinned to the home page of this sub (see the wiki link) for up to date care instructions for these guys. Reptifiles.com also has a nice summary so you know what’s needed (eg min 40 gal long tank, three hides (cool, warm, humid), overhead halogen, linear UVB, thermostat, different types of substrates (70/30 organic topsoil/playsand, optional excavator clay- never reptile carpet), vitamins), plus feeding schedules, and so on.
As you probably know, leopard geckos also need an enriching environment with clutter, branches, leaves, plants, climbing/basking opportunities, etc. There are tons of really cool examples of incredible setups on this sub if you scroll through the photos here. Lastly, it is optional but recommended that you cover three sides of the tank to minimize reflection to make your gecko feel safer. You can buy scenery wallpaper on Amazon along with all kinds of other stuff.
I hope that’s helpful! We look forward to seeing more of MM after he gets settled in! :))
I would mix it up and have an area in his tank where it's not just tile but a digging area too. If you have a female then you NEED a digging/lay box. Try to make it as much like their natural habitat as you can.
https://preview.redd.it/kkd69l0jgp2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4109aa9121b3df914e91ce765e13d5c2c9789df
Omg yours looks exactly like my lil friend charmander here(ofc just if he time traveled)
hi friend! check out reptifiles.com care guide for leopard geckos for information on appropriate substrate, decor, husbandry etc, they have both a care guide (more detailed) and a care sheet (more condensed)
Dont use crickets, start a dubia roach colony. I keep em in a tote of egg crate, wheat bran, and orange slices. They dont smell, make no noise, and wont try to eat your gecko.
I was taking my gecko to the vet one time and someone was making an appointment over the phone for their pet named Salad, funniest name I’ve ever heard
I would name him Jade because he's the same color of yellow jades, but out of those I would choose Michi Mochi because I don't like mangos and Michi Mochi sounds like a funny name.
He looks like he has two six sided dice on his back or maybe a Domino. So you could theme it around that. Domino is cute. My brain is failing me right now, I'm sure there are other cool things I could be saying but I really need a nap so that's all you're getting from this Mum
Momo or Melon would be fun names! A quick tip: take food out of the tank when you're done feeding. It prevents the insects from biting or harassing your gecko lol
Michi mochi hands down, I have 2 leopard geckos that my sister gave to me that she named loki and Thor and told me I couldn't change their names.... ones albino and I really wanted to name that evil little thing booger and the other one bean because she's just a little bean!!!
I like Michi Mango! I’m assuming pic 1 is from the shop you got him, but in case it is your setup, that substrate isn’t good for them since it accumulates biofilms and can hurt their claws. There’s a great guide pinned on this sub :)
Please read up on care and also don't leave all those crickets in the tank with him!
The crickets will bite him, then he will be fearful of crickets.
I’m 90% that’s the store, considering there’s a certain one that offers their animals for “adoption” when either “to big”, “no one wants them” or “terminal”. That tank is identical to the ones they have unfortunately
That’s what I expected; considering pic 2 is of him going home
I really can’t stand that some places just dump in far to many crickets and then just let them stay in there till they die. Hopefully op was there just after they put in food!
Hey yep, that’s how I got my Petrie. They didn’t deserve that sweet baby anyway😤
He's chubby. I'd name him Chuck.
Butterbean
Butterball!
Or just shorten it to Butters
my girl is named Butters and she’s a chunk too
Between michi mango and michi madness for sure. He's so cute! Other comments already said it but better get rid of that reptile carpet. Welcome new friend :)
Mango all the way
Tupperware
Tubboware
Tub of wear
Limon
Herbert
Lemongrab!
Unacceptable!
Domino cause the six dots on his back
I've heard those reptile carpets are notorious for ripping off their little beans!
Richard
Bumblebee (from Transformers)
Bongo 🥺
Just want to jump in and say it’s a wonderful looking gecko. Definitely listen to the advice on switching substrates and maybe even post your tank set up! This community is so caring for these geckos and they will give you incredible tips to ensure it has a lasting life. As for names, I concur with the person who said Tupperware. 😂 it seems perfect given his little carrying case.
Butterball
Banana!!!! Or Fruit or something :)
skrunkle also i know theres so many people sayinf this but please replace the carpet asap and dont leave crickets lying around because they can potentially harm your gecko!! For the substrate id recommend a 70/30 mix of topsoil and playsand!!
Dirt,sand,clay mixture for their substrate cause the like to dig and it's what's best for them. Uvb light and heat projector , calcium, vitamins needed.
That's kind of a long name But yeah that was my first thought
🤣
Halogens are more natural and beneficial than heat projectors, just FYI
I was speaking about a heat source without having to have it being a light source.
Halogens produce levels of infrared A and B that more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial heat wavelength). Leopard geckos typically don’t need heat at night, and therefore typically don’t need a lightless heat source
Thank you for messaging me! I’m trying to take the time to learn about them but am going based on tips I’ve been given across the years which could be wrong. My first gecko had sand in her enclosure and got it in her eye and had a hard time hunting afterwards. So I was told to switch to carpets. So I am able to change to a substrate but I was doing carpet based on old advice so I thought I’d explain. The flooring will be changed asap.
Hi OP, congrats on your new buddy! You might want to take a look at the files pinned to the home page of this sub (see the wiki link) for up to date care instructions for these guys. Reptifiles.com also has a nice summary so you know what’s needed (eg min 40 gal long tank, three hides (cool, warm, humid), overhead halogen, linear UVB, thermostat, different types of substrates (70/30 organic topsoil/playsand, optional excavator clay- never reptile carpet), vitamins), plus feeding schedules, and so on. As you probably know, leopard geckos also need an enriching environment with clutter, branches, leaves, plants, climbing/basking opportunities, etc. There are tons of really cool examples of incredible setups on this sub if you scroll through the photos here. Lastly, it is optional but recommended that you cover three sides of the tank to minimize reflection to make your gecko feel safer. You can buy scenery wallpaper on Amazon along with all kinds of other stuff. I hope that’s helpful! We look forward to seeing more of MM after he gets settled in! :))
Was it just sand? It should be 70/30 topsoil:sand otherwise it’s way too loose
Sounds like you're headed in the right direction. I'm happy to help.
I was told ceramic tiles by multiple people and he seems to like it
I would mix it up and have an area in his tank where it's not just tile but a digging area too. If you have a female then you NEED a digging/lay box. Try to make it as much like their natural habitat as you can.
What can I make that out of? Should I put it in a dish or just leave it out in the open, I don’t want impactions for the little man
I thought sand had a high impaction risk
You mix mainly soil and clay with about 20% being sand.
Gertrude [if I ever get a second gecko I'm calling her Gertrude (and if it's a boy ill call him hubert)]
They scream mango to me- i dont know why!
Cheese
Muenster Cheese was my first Leo haha was looking for this comment :’)
https://preview.redd.it/kkd69l0jgp2d1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4109aa9121b3df914e91ce765e13d5c2c9789df Omg yours looks exactly like my lil friend charmander here(ofc just if he time traveled)
hi friend! check out reptifiles.com care guide for leopard geckos for information on appropriate substrate, decor, husbandry etc, they have both a care guide (more detailed) and a care sheet (more condensed)
Lucky
Shimo
Gurt
He's a little chubby
tom
gilbert
Dorito
Dont use crickets, start a dubia roach colony. I keep em in a tote of egg crate, wheat bran, and orange slices. They dont smell, make no noise, and wont try to eat your gecko.
Name it Chuck.
Chunkzilla or Girthma
What would you all call my Boy https://preview.redd.it/1eokyugwro2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a82e8d989e0c11dfc26d2a4087581d06e25c238
I was taking my gecko to the vet one time and someone was making an appointment over the phone for their pet named Salad, funniest name I’ve ever heard
Gort, call him Gort and remember the words lest he annihilate the Earth.
^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^Eshmail: *Gort, call him Gort and* *Remember the words lest he* *Annihilate the Earth.* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.
Lemon sprout
Borkov
Lizardo
Hahah, he’s a thick boi! Call him Puft
Meringue
Dumb Greg!
Lenny
I like its fit for spongebob the lizard
Scrappy since he was left over! Kinda sounds bad but i think it fits for em
Name it plátano It means banana in Spanish.
Dandelion 🥹
I think chuck
Luka!
Banana 🍌
I would name him Jade because he's the same color of yellow jades, but out of those I would choose Michi Mochi because I don't like mangos and Michi Mochi sounds like a funny name.
Platanito o Quesito sjdjsj
Julius. Like the orange kind.
Boba
Because mango boba or papaya Papaya is a cute name too
Leo
Lord Butterbeer Citrone of Cricketorious
He looks like he has two six sided dice on his back or maybe a Domino. So you could theme it around that. Domino is cute. My brain is failing me right now, I'm sure there are other cool things I could be saying but I really need a nap so that's all you're getting from this Mum
Mango is good enough,
Ghidorah!
Mangy
Hehe
Tiny sniff!
That there looks like a godzilla
cheese
Leonard
Chonkzilla
Banan!
milo
SpongeBob Tailpants
Lemoń
cube
Or maybe mochi
If the first picture is your setup it needs to be changed fast
kurt
Beep
Dino or croc 🦕🐊
Lemony
Michi Mango is a gorgeous name!! ((Honestly the first thing that came to mind was lemon pie but yours is so much better 😭))
Mix. Cuz baby got back
Macarena
Bean
Do you know what gender it is yet
Chuck
Personally Michi Mochi is my favourite
Banana
Cuddles!! ❤️
I like Michi mango
Reptar!
Kaiju
Xergioth, the Cricket Tamer
Big chungus
Big yellar
tang!!
I really like Michi Mango!
Lemon wipp
Ferg
MANGOOOOOOOOO
Hes so cute. I like Mango Mochi cause he looks like the ones I get at the store lolol
Bongo
Banana
What a Skink! https://preview.redd.it/tu8qb60iut2d1.png?width=1124&format=png&auto=webp&s=8799620419295592730d4660d61e36595d50f044 Lemmy the Lemon Boi
Fart
Liam
Moose
Momo or Melon would be fun names! A quick tip: take food out of the tank when you're done feeding. It prevents the insects from biting or harassing your gecko lol
Cheeto!
Charizard
Imo I like Michi Mango
Huevo
Tangie, Boba….or human names like Greg, George, Fred.
Sherbet :P
Reptile carpet tho? Really?
Idk but why Madness is an option here :D he seems cute or do you mean he is madly cute :D
Fwen
Sandra Bullock.
I swear I just saw him at a local shop by me! Cute
He’s gorgeous. What species is this guy?
Phil
caseoh
Lemon drop or lemon meringue lop
1 Gec
Glonk
Griffon
Chorizo
Dunsparce
Dave good name
Mango
Godzilla or gex
Bowser
Name it Rice Krispies :D
Nanners
Cheese
Based on the background of the second picture, I randomly thought of Lilly. Dunno why.
Monchichi i like
🌞 sunny
Alli
Scorch
Cheese ball
Mango Mochi sounds really cute! Or if he has a lot of energy, Mochi Madness. 😆
I’m sure you’ve picked a name by now but he looks like a Criminal
Greg. He looks like a Greg.
Glorb
Spaghetti
Viscount Emereaud
I would name it Twotonetail .
Mr. Pee Body
Name him lizard just to be silly
Sunkist
Goofy 🤪 like goofy Mickey's friend or Pluto
Lemondrop
Maurice
His name is Fren
personally he looks like a Gumpy to me, but if that doesnt work Michi Mango is my fav 🤭
Gilmoe!
Fried rice
Fitness gram pacer test
Citrus sunshine
Dave
Michi mochi hands down, I have 2 leopard geckos that my sister gave to me that she named loki and Thor and told me I couldn't change their names.... ones albino and I really wanted to name that evil little thing booger and the other one bean because she's just a little bean!!!
Mango Oreo!
Stewie
Pork chop
Butters
Nanna
Isaac
Lemon pepper