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We've read a couple of books and several care sheets from the internet, and next weekend we'll chat with Steve Hammack, but we are looking for the best book or website to constantly refer to with the most up-to-date info.
We are planning to get a leo gecko for my daughter in a few months, and she wants the most current opinions. Any suggestions?
-JKJeansonne
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Austin Herp. Soc.

best book i would think would be " The Herpetoculture of Leopard Geckos" created by De Vosjoli . Tremper . Klingenberg . Advanced Visions, Inc.

you can buy the book at leopardgeckos.com . I belive from Tremper
and its about 40 dollar's .. its explains everything you need.
also
alot of the little sites right above the fourms are good leo links and some give care info

good luck

Actually, I would head for "The Leopard Gecko Manual" also written with help from Tremper. It is sub $5 usually, but has all the information most people will ever need, from how to set up, feed, and recognize problems. It is the only book we ever use and it done in a very straight forward "everyone" manner. If everyone here had a copy of the Manual the boards would be dead, all the questions can be answered there. Our tattered copy is our staple, I don't tend to recommend the Herp book because a lot of people seem to find it overwhelming and harder to find the answer to that immediate question you are facing at the time. I'm a science nut and an engineer, the Manual has the right mix of straight advice and science.

Thanks for doing your research ahead of time, we gladly welcome any and all questions and celebrate those people who ask them BEFORE the animal arrives so everyone can have a good experience. Good luck, and welcome to the boards.
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Ok,
I've seen some questions about bad sheds and stress, and several other issues which may not be covered in general literature.
I keep snakes, and I've told my daughter that its much easier to keep reptiles on paper, but she won't have it.

My more specific questions are as follows:
1. What's the best substrate
(It has to be affordable, as she must pay for all expenses from her allowance of about $3 a week.)
2. How should we keep humidity up? Will the substrate do this well enough, or should we partially cover the enclosure?

Thanks
-Jack
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Austin Herp. Soc.

just remember that any given source of info is not the law. Most if not all sources of info are theory and not scientificly backed.

While I agree with the info posted thus far, I suggest you read many care sheets, books, articles etc. Weigh all that info and come to your own conclusion as to the best possible way you can provide a happy healthy home for you gecko.
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I plan on getting this book on your strong advice. We already own another one (can't recall the title).
Thanks for the advice.
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Austin Herp. Soc.

I would recommend going to www.vmsherp.com and checking out all of the information they have available. They have produced thousands of the best geckos on the market and have everything you need to know on their site.
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Here is the link to their site, sorry.
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