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I know this may be a dumb question, but are leopard geckos your favorite pet reptile? I noticed that this forum has more posted messages than any other. I recently bought an adult male leo, and he is rapidly becoming our favorite pet. I have 2 corn snakes, and although I still enjoy them, the gecko just seems to have more personality. If leopard geckos are not your favorite, what is?

I would say that certain leos of mine are my favorites! It all depends on their personalities. But Arwen - my Brazilian Rainbow Boa- is up there. Heck, I can't really really say that any of them are better! It depends all on my mood and on their moods!

4.11 leos
1.0 mali uromastyx
0.1 brazilian Rainbow boa
0.0.1 motley sunglow corn
1.0 Savannah monitor
1.0 Madagascar Day Gecko
1.1 Bearded Dragons

Of the two geckos i keep now, i'd have to say that my crested gecko Zeek brings be alot of joy! I have a leo and i do love him dearly, but Zeek showed off his great personality the first day i had him. He interacted with my dad which was really cool. He didn't hide at all, instead came right up to the glass and began following my dad around the room. Its hard to explain but it was very interesting to watch. He's quick to indicate when its time to be fed (he comes to the side of the tank closest to me and stares at me).

I guess i just like how he'll eat from my hand and doesn't run and hide. I know that reptiles are best observed not handled much, if at all, but this kind of interaction is very cool. I can only hope i oneday get the same with my leo

Red

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azureus06 I keep: leopard geckos, giant day geckos, gold dust geckos, stenodactylus geckos, crested geckos, anoles, red eyed tree frogs, green tree frogs, golden mantellas, painted mantellas, dendrobates azureus azureus06

it is really a toss up with my leos and my boas. I think I tend to like the personality of the leos more though.
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Even if your on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there
22 leos,1.1 redtail boas,1.1 rainbow boas,1.1 cornsnakes, 1.0 tokay gecko,1.0 veiled cham, 5 dogs and a cat. Oh, can't forget Tater my parrolet.

Unfortunately, I have to say the geckos aren't my favorite.. While I love them dearly, none of them can match the "On your toes" attitude of my Savannah Monitor. I own a Boa.. before that I owned an African rock Python.. Her and the monitor were/are fiesty brats....(Due to unforseen circumstances I was forced to find a new home for my beloved ARP) Which I adore... I don't mind an animal with an attitude.. in fact, its a challenge to work with them.. and leo's can't beat a Sav for personality really..though I know I'll hear different opinions on that... *chuckles*

I used to have quite a few reptiles, now i only have a ball python and a leo. I would say the ball python has been my favorite of any pet ive ever had though. I really wanted a monitor but my parents didnt want anything that large and potentially dangerous. Not really dangerous but nasty cuts and bites, you know.

Rob Woods

I have lots of species and i can't decide. They all have something about them that you like but i'll tell you this of all the herps i've gotten leos are the only thing i had to get another of right away. lol! All herps rule! Katie
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Owner of 3 Leopard Geckos, 3 Fire Belly Toads, 3 Treefrogs,
2 Bahaman Anoles 1 Japanese Fire Belly Newt and 1 Turtle "GOT-A-LUV-UM"