Leopard Gecko hiding!!!

[stysall]

My Leopard Gecko keeps getting underneath his carpet and just lays there!

Is this normal or should I be concerned.

Should I think about changing his substrate.

Cheers for any replies.

[ChelsNLuke]

Ours always used to get under there he either got himself out or we had to help him, I suppose it would be a problem if left under there for a while , we now just place his hides and dishes on the places he can get under, maybe try cutting the carpet more to size ?
-Chels

[stysall]

HI,

There is a calcium powder dish on the spot but he moves it LOL

[ChelsNLuke]

Maybe get a heavier dish we use exo terra dishes and Toby our Leo can't move them they are very sturdy
-Chels

[stysall]

I might have to rearrange his home a bit and put heavier items there to discourage him.

[vgorst]

Do you use a heat mat? Is he going underneath and lying directly on it? If it keeps happening you could try placing heavy decor around the edges so he can't life it up at all

Make sure you have enough hides located in the warm, cool and inbetween and that they are a good size. Too big and they don't feel secure, too small and they can't fit in comfortably

[stysall]

Yes I use a heat mat and no he isn't laying on top of it, he is laying under the carpet in the cool end.
I have 3 hides for him, one in the hot end, one in the cool end and one inbetween. The hides ain't very big but he hasn't had any problems using them, he does have to curl himself round though.

[vgorst]

Originally Posted by stysall

Yes I use a heat mat and no he isn't laying on top of it, he is laying under the carpet in the cool end.
I have 3 hides for him, one in the hot end, one in the cool end and one inbetween. The hides ain't very big but he hasn't had any problems using them, he does have to curl himself round though.

In that case do you use a thermostat and thermometer for your heat mat? I may be that he's too warm and trying to get onto a cooler surface.

If your temperatures are all good then try adding more hides/decor. It may be that he doesn't feel that secure. My geckos love hiding amongst piles of wood, rocks and fake plants. You could try this and that would help to weigh the carpet down a bit more.

[stysall]

The temp is 31c.

[pgosling]

Originally Posted by stysall

The temp is 31c.

Is that at the hot end or cool end? how are you measuring the temp??