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I am having a hard time convincing my parents that I NEED a leopard gecko to survive! So I thought if I found 50 reasons why a leopard gecko is the pet for me, my parents would give up and let me have one.

I only have one reason so far:

1. They're easy to care for.

Can you add to this list? Will you be the person with the 50th reason? Please post all of the reasons why a leopard gecko is a good pet! It would really help! Thanks in advance,

~ZeroX
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If being obsessed with animals was an occupation, I'd be rich!

There are three steps to caring for animals:

Feed, Clean, Handle, Nuture...
Love, Love, Love!

2)They have great personalities.
3)They rarely bite, if at all!
4)They barely smell, unless their cage isnt cleaned
5)They use their own "bathroom"!
6)They're quiet and dont make noises to keep you up at night.
7)They dont require much space
8)They're beautiful!
9)Their food bill is fairly cheap (especially for one)

My brain is dead for now. Ill post more if I think of anything, lol

~Crystal Light
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So Many Alleles, So Little Time...!
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~~The Gecko Barn~~

n/p
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Christina

Leopard Gecko Morph Descriptions

2.3 leos
-0.1 tangerine het rainwater albino w/jungle background (Blinkers)
-0.2 jungles (Vahz & Skissor)
-1.0 tremper albino (Spitfire)
-1.0 tangerine rainwater albino (Bronx)

-ignorance is not to be punished when one is trying to gain knowledge...what scares me is the vast number of people who, when given the information to gain knowledge, choose to ignore it.

She logged onto my computer earlier, and I forgot to log off! lol.
Sorry.
~Crystal Light
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Crystal Light (Yes..that's my real name)

*Whenever you lose a gecko, just think of it as God building on his own Leopard Gecko collection

The Gecko Barn

2. They're cute
3. They're funny
4. They're quiet
5. They don't need much space
6. They generally don't bite and when they do they usually don't even break the skin
7. They're generally very handleable (compared to a lot of other reptiles)
8. They don't make a mess of the house
9. They don't chew
10. They don't scratch
11. There isn't water to spill everywhere

There's 10 to get you started....lol
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Christina

Leopard Gecko Morph Descriptions

2.3 leos
-0.1 tangerine het rainwater albino w/jungle background (Blinkers)
-0.2 jungles (Vahz & Skissor)
-1.0 tremper albino (Spitfire)
-1.0 tangerine rainwater albino (Bronx)

-ignorance is not to be punished when one is trying to gain knowledge...what scares me is the vast number of people who, when given the information to gain knowledge, choose to ignore it.

1) Buetiful creatures
2) Have there own personality
3) not everything is the same
4) great center piece
5) great thing for your friends to see
6) Not supper expensive
7) Take a little bit of knowledge, but not alot
8) Simple to care for
9) Takes away your boreing times
10) become part of your life
11) if your a kid give you resposibleity !!!
12) part of matureing, cant live without a leo
13) Arent usually picky eaters
14) Great animal to learn off of !
15) Not original- not just anyone has one....
16) Are like people..
17) Dont need to much care like a dog
18) teaches u hands on LOL!!!
19) Best pet i have ever had
20) Lovely, great looking pet... not always the same

i can think of anymore lol talk to you guys later...
P.s. I hope this helps

Ok lets see what i can come up with hehehe although i'm sure i'll say some of the same as the others who have posted

1. don't smell
2. are small
3. are very personable
4. you can handle them (usually)
5. come in a range of colours/morphs
6. don't require a huge amount of space
7. have a long life span when cared for properly
8. poop in the same spot
9. provide hours of watching enjoyment
10. food for them is easy to come by and breed
11. females get along well in groups
12. you can decorate their homes with a range of hides
13. are very clean animals
14. are easy to breed, if you chose to
15. heating is easy using an under tank heater
16. lighting isn't required (although you can put a red bulb on
for night viewing)
17. they don't make any noise (ok babies will scream at ya but
not often)
18. don't have to be walked like a dog
19. using papertowels in the bathroom area its easy to clean
20. the Leopard Gecko Manual is a wonderful guide and is readily
available
21. they don't leave fur on the carpet
22. they eat their own skin when they shed.
23. you don't have to change filters like with a fish tank
24. they aren't really expensive to buy
25. breeders are available everywhere
26. teaches how to be responsible
27. is a wonderful conversation piece
28. helps break down stereo types about reptiles
29. they are very cute when they wag their tails
30. get used to the feeding schedule and come out to greet you
when you come near the tank.

Ok i'm drawing a blank......been sitting here a while and just can't come up with anymore.

Hope that helps
Red
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Crested Gecko Zeek:1.0, Ziggy and Zeus
LEOS: Boo: 1.0 normal , Bronx & Nala: 1.1 blizzard,
Lily: 0.1 patternless, Abby: 0.1 albino, Zoe: 0.1 reduced pattern, Dot: 0.1 hypo
New Girls: Flame, Karma, Bubbles and Bell pics coming soon
Chip: 1.0 papillion (small dog)

Omigod! Thank you so much!

I'm positive that I now have 50 or over (more additions are welcome, of course) I didn't actually think there could be 50 reasons. THANKS!

My dad said on Sunday of last week that if I kept my room and the kitchen clean for a month I could get a leopard gecko! I mentioned to him today, just now, that I had been cleaning for three days. (Monumental for me - I'm a messy slob) I am making up a chart of money that I have saved up thus far. I only have $124. Plus I have to buy a fridge to keep my mealworms in so they won't breed so that is also a big investment.

Anyway, getting off topic. My dad said that he would seriously consider getting me a gecko if I showed him my chart at the end of the week.

It goes like this:

Date

5-12

Room

*

Kitchen

*

* = clean

I know I'm rambling. Sorry. But thanks again for helping me with 50 reasons why. If I get my gecko, I'll be sure to post pics!
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If being obsessed with animals was an occupation, I'd be rich!

There are three steps to caring for animals:

Feed, Clean, Handle, Nuture...
Love, Love, Love!

See 31

>>
>>1. don't smell
>>2. are small
>>3. are very personable
>>4. you can handle them (usually)
>>5. come in a range of colours/morphs
>>6. don't require a huge amount of space
>>7. have a long life span when cared for properly
>>8. poop in the same spot
>>9. provide hours of watching enjoyment
>>10. food for them is easy to come by and breed
>>11. females get along well in groups
>>12. you can decorate their homes with a range of hides
>>13. are very clean animals
>>14. are easy to breed, if you chose to
>>15. heating is easy using an under tank heater
>>16. lighting isn't required (although you can put a red bulb on
>> for night viewing)
>>17. they don't make any noise (ok babies will scream at ya but
>> not often)
>>18. don't have to be walked like a dog
>>19. using papertowels in the bathroom area its easy to clean
>>20. the Leopard Gecko Manual is a wonderful guide and is readily
>> available
>>21. they don't leave fur on the carpet
>>22. they eat their own skin when they shed.
>>23. you don't have to change filters like with a fish tank
>>24. they aren't really expensive to buy
>>25. breeders are available everywhere
>>26. teaches how to be responsible
>>27. is a wonderful conversation piece
>>28. helps break down stereo types about reptiles
>>29. they are very cute when they wag their tails
>>30. get used to the feeding schedule and come out to greet you
>> when you come near the tank.

31. vitamin and mineral supplements are available at most pet stores
32. everyone here love leos and are willing to help out
33. a simple ziplock container can serve as a humid hide
34. flooring can be papertowels, tile, slate (don't want to get into a debate about sand LOL)
35. mealworms (and other worms) don't make noise and don't smell like crickets do although i feed both.
36. can be trained to eat from a bowl
37. they each have their own distinct personality
38. they don't pee on the carpet LOL
39. mom and dad don't have to worry about it running around the house and getting underfoot (secure screen top is good)
40. it will bring you much happiness

The only down side about these guys is that they are addictive, i started out with one and now i have 12 plus 3 crested geckos and 2 aft's. hehehe. Having just one is cool in that you can spend time with it moreso than 12 of them hehehe....

Red
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Crested Gecko Zeek:1.0, Ziggy and Zeus
LEOS: Boo: 1.0 normal , Bronx & Nala: 1.1 blizzard,
Lily: 0.1 patternless, Abby: 0.1 albino, Zoe: 0.1 reduced pattern, Dot: 0.1 hypo
New Girls: Flame, Karma, Bubbles and Bell pics coming soon
Chip: 1.0 papillion (small dog)

I read all of the suggestions so far and there's an area that I feel needs a little bit more exploration.

Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat is good for your heart and health. Leos are just as if not more theraputic.

A Their slow and deliberate movements are relaxing to watch. Just like fish, leos are stress-reducing pets.

B Leos seem to enjoy and crave our attention, which gives us a sense of being needed. They will climb out on your hand and happily sit on our shoulder for hours, craving our contact like a cat or dog, with a lot less maintenance and immediate or demanding needs.

C Due to the online forums/communities where other leopard gecko lovers cohabitate, participating gives one a sense of belongingness; a need all people must fulfill. This is a possitive outlet for expression.