Slyder the Leopard Gecko — Nurturing Through Observation 🦎🌿

Caring for Slyder required attentiveness to environmental conditions rather than hands-on interaction. I monitored temperature, humidity, and habitat conditions, ensured feeding routines were followed correctly - my first time feeding live insects, and checked regularly for signs of stress or change.

I’ve known him since he was a few months old; he's my friend's leopard gecko, he's named after a purple dragon in Barbie's Diamond Castle - my friend's and mine favourite Barbie film. Slyder has a little rainbow bridge in his enclosure, which he loves to climb on and a little enrichment pop-up mesh tent, which he loves to run around in.

This experience reinforced the importance of observation-led care — understanding that well-being is often maintained through careful monitoring rather than constant intervention. I have been developing these skills and knowledge since I adopted my two Horsefield Tortoises, Jack and Sally, in 2017. Increasing my understanding and care for reptiles through different foods, enclosures, temperature, humidity needs and enrichment.

10 - 16/08/2020

It was rewarding to spend extended time with Slyder, beyond the brief visits I usually made when seeing Gemma. Over the week, he grew noticeably more relaxed and comfortable, showing the benefits of consistent, attentive care.

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