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Sorry, I don't have pics but its probably a simple answer. I was wonder how old my baby gecko is. She is a normal color and still has solid stripes. There may be the faintest hint of those stripes having spots in them. I am just looking for a range. I was guessing about 7-9 weeks. She is my first Leo. I am guessing she is a girl only because I read that most Leos in the pet trade are girls because of the incubation temps. Thanks.

1.0 Corn Snake "Motega"
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko "Zubi"

The only real way to tell is to cut her in half and count the rings.

TOTALLY KIDDING!!

Jon sorry I have been up for waaaaaay too long
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2.0 Leos (Spot - Normal but oh, so sexy; Jessie - hypotang)
3.2.4 Fattails (Henri, Suwannee, Valencio, Dixie, Isis, Zipper, Pheonix, Hissy, and Snickerdoodle)
0.0.1 redfoot tortoise (Sherman)
0.0.1 sulcatta tortoise (Tinacious aka Tiny)
1.1 Dogs (Zubin and Brenda)
0.1 cat (Mimi)

Ha Ha!!!! I'm a bit loopy too. Now for some real help....... Bueller?......... Bueller?.........

Bands intact = young

I need a photo. I'd agree with your estimate though. A month or 2, perhaps?

And CAREFUL!! I've never purchased a pet store leo but I take in neglected/sick leopard geckos via my vet hospital, a 'nameless' pet store chain, and the humane society...My 4 latest rescues that are supposedly "pet store leos" (all from Petco I believe) happen to be THREE males and one female.

Pretty frustrating since I'd prefer to keep my "bachelor pad individual studio apartments" for the breeder males, not the adorable but space-consuming male rescue cases that are now healthy, happy little guys...I love them but I know I'll have 'em for years to come so I worry about running out of housing...
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Too many Leos
1.0 feline "Spot"
0.1 canine "Tika"

Thanks for the info. I don't plan on keeping more than 1 Leo. If it's a boy or girl I'm fine. I guess the girls just look a little prettier because as adults they are not so bulky at the head and neck. According to the pics I've seen online, she is healthy looking for her age. I saw some poor things at PetsMart that had tails like beardies. I got my girl at Petco. She happily gobbles up 6 or so crickets a day. I also leave a few mealworms in a dish just in case.

1.0 Corn Snake "Motega"
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko "Zubi"

Well...it sounds like you've got one of the few leos that comes out of Pet-hell (oh, I mean "Petco" pretty healthy!

Also sounds like you're doing a great job. And just a "heads-up" -- I've had a few "late bloomers" that I though were females and turned out to be boys. Gotta keep an eye on them!!
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Too many Leos
1.0 feline "Spot"
0.1 canine "Tika"