Leopard Geckos
Although, leopard geckos are one of the best beginner reptiles, they need their share of proper care and attention. By understanding how to fully and 100% positively understanding how to take care of thie species, one can raise a leopard gecko to leave an average of 10 - 15 years or more.
But, you must know how to properly take care of a leopard gecko before you even think about bringing one into your home. Read up as much as you can- online care sheets and leopard gecko books. I suggest you read everything. Then make sure that you know what you're getting before you bring it home. Don't pick out a dud, so to speak.
Books about Leopard Geckos
My favorite information care guides
Caring for Leopard Geckos
HERE is an extensive caresheet.
It includes: History, Temperament, Size, Lifespan, Enclosure size, Substrate, Decor, Heating, Humidity, Lighting, Diet, and Breeding info.
As well as product suggestions and help.
Where to Buy a Leopard Gecko
Once you've decided to bring home a leopard gecko, and you've done all your research, meaning you know the proper husbandry and diet, you're ready to pick out a leopard gecko.You need to take into consideration a few things...
When purchasing a leopard gecko from a pet store you will need to take into account:
With retail reptiles, you do not know whether or not the parents were health and not prone to genetic disorders.
Whereas, with breeders, they take care and pride into their reptiles, and any sign of a health concern that may have a slim chance of being hereditary, is removed from the breeding groups.
But, it all falls down to your opinion, as not all pet store reptiles are sickly, housed improperly, etc. And, you may not want to pay the 45-55$ for overnight shipping from a breeder.
You can alway consider a local reptile show. To which you will normally find cheaper prices, more variety, and breeders.
Blazing Blizzard Male Leopard Gecko
Signs of a Healthy Leopard Gecko
Leopard geckos that exhibit the following characteristics, generally, will be a healthy choice for a leopard gecko.Sickly leopard geckos will exhibit the following characteristics:
You, also, want to take notice to the fecal matter in the enclosure, if you have the opportunity to do so. Fecal matter that is covered in sand, can indicate early signs of impaction.
RAPTOR Female Leopard Gecko
Leopard Gecko Morphs
Choose your favorite.
- Standard (Wild Caught, Normal)
- High Yellow
- Jungle
Bold Jungle
Bold Stripe - Tangerine
Hypo Tangerine
Super Hypo Tangerine
Super Hypo Tangerine Baldy - Carrot Tail
Super Hypo Tangerine Carrot Tail (SHTCT) - Tremper Albino
Het Tremper
Jungle Tremper
Tangerine Tremper
Snow Tremper - Bell Albino
Het Bell
Jungle Bell
Tangerine Bell
Lavender Bell
Snow Bell - Rainwater Albino
Het Rainwater
Jungle Rainwater
Tangerine Rainwater
Snow Rainwater - Murphy Patternless
Las Vegas Albino Patternlass (LVPA)
Tremper Patternless - Giant
Super Giant - Blizzard
Blazing Blizzard
Diablo Blanco - Mack Snow
CoDom Snow
Super Snow
Creamsicle - Emerald
Emerine - RAPTOR
APTOR
Eclipse - Enigma
Red-Eyed Bell Enigma
Tremper Enigma
Snow Enigma
Caring for Leopard Geckos
Need Help Caring for Leopard Geckos
Check out the all extensive guide with feeding concerns, husbandry, natural enclosure, morphs, and more.
Leopard Gecko Breeders
Aubrey's Reptiles
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My Favorite Leopard Gecko Morphs
SHTCTB (Super Hypo Tangerine Carrot Tail Baldy)
Bell Albino
Mack Snow
Feedback? Comments? Questions?
I'd love to hear what you think.
Lena wrote
Can i take my leopard gecko outside to run in the grass with close supervision. there is no pestisides on my lawn!
Posted August 07, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
My son's would love to have a Gecko for a pet. I told them they had to wait until they moved out.
Great lens.
5* and favored.
Lizzy
Posted July 21, 2008
cara wrote
if u have maybe one of those hill things were it can hide under or something like that well it could have went on her legs or maybe if u have a tree thing in there it could of fell on it.
mine died cuz that happend to her hope i kinda helped bye
Posted May 13, 2008
Lily_Link wrote...
kalyn- sounds like paralysis; time for a vet visit ASAP to find out why.
Posted April 03, 2008
kalyn wrote
my leopard gecko back legs are not moveing what happen to her??????? please help my gecko!!!!!now!
Posted April 02, 2008
chloecavanaugh wrote...
Very informative. My son is so into these creatures.
He enjoyed your lens very much.
*****
Chloe
Posted December 21, 2007
