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Gecko Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Photo: Gecko
Gallery Photo: U. milliilli

Geckos are small to average sized lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm climates throughout the world, whose name stems from the unique vocalizations these animals make. Gekkonidae is the largest family of lizards, with an estimated 2,000 different species worldwide. Excluding the Eublepharinae family, all geckos have a transparent membrane which they lick to clean instead of eyelids. Most Gecko species will expel a foul-smelling material and feces onto their aggressors and/or drop their tails as a defense. Many Gecko species are well known for their specialized toe pads that enable them to climb smooth and vertical surfaces. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Geckos. . Don't forget to check out our other gecko related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.

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Do I need a calcium bowl in with my AFT's?
by gwright86 - Jun 03, 2003 03:22 PM
2 Jun 06, 2003 09:44 PM
by Captive_Science
Strophurus ciliaris
by Rhacphantastic - Jun 03, 2003 01:28 PM
1 Jun 03, 2003 02:45 PM
by GeckosByBrad
Mourning Geckos
by EtBGeckos - Jun 03, 2003 01:03 PM
0 No replies
Giant Madagascar Day Gecko
by GeckoGuy06 - Jun 02, 2003 07:57 PM
1 Jun 05, 2003 08:49 PM
by lldg
Chondrodactylus keeping.
by Griesi - Jun 02, 2003 05:58 PM
0 No replies
I have a ?
by GeckoGuy06 - Jun 02, 2003 05:34 PM
0 No replies
HELP ASAP!!
by dragongirly - Jun 02, 2003 11:10 AM
1 Jun 02, 2003 02:26 PM
by meretseger
"Super Red" Grandis
by jefe - Jun 02, 2003 01:37 AM
0 No replies
2 Jun 02, 2003 03:52 PM
by geckomom
Giant Day and Feather Rock
by herp-noob - Jun 01, 2003 01:20 PM
0 No replies
managasgar eggs
by terryp - May 31, 2003 09:54 PM
1 May 31, 2003 10:11 PM
by terryp
2 May 31, 2003 10:41 PM
by MALIKI
Nephrurus amyae questions
by Rhacphantastic - May 31, 2003 12:38 AM
1 Jun 01, 2003 07:48 AM
by TomWood
2 Jun 02, 2003 03:57 PM
by geckomom
Teratoscincus scincus calling like crazy.
by Greenstar - May 30, 2003 09:48 AM
0 No replies
fat tail gecko problems
by skript - May 29, 2003 09:18 PM
3 May 31, 2003 02:57 AM
by iluvblackfrancis
Important... need advice on gecko!
by tanias16 - May 29, 2003 01:16 PM
1 May 29, 2003 02:38 PM
by NagyReptiles
Arizona native gecko?
by pcand - May 29, 2003 01:31 AM
3 May 31, 2003 08:27 PM
by pcand
Tokay Pics
by NagyReptiles - May 28, 2003 02:44 PM
1 May 28, 2003 02:45 PM
by NagyReptiles
Giant Millipede Okay with Flying Gecko?
by ETChipotle - May 27, 2003 10:58 PM
6 Jun 08, 2003 09:20 PM
by WingedWolfPsion
Please read, AFT Gecko questions.
by ZeR0 - May 27, 2003 07:33 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 04:03 PM
by geckomom
4 Jun 03, 2003 01:11 PM
by jdlyk
1 May 27, 2003 06:23 PM
by lldg
random tokay hatchling and adult pics
by knathan - May 27, 2003 12:49 PM
0 No replies
How big does a house gecko get??
by CBred-tails - May 27, 2003 12:06 PM
1 May 27, 2003 12:20 PM
by jdlyk
Newbie, please help...
by swails - May 27, 2003 10:10 AM
2 May 27, 2003 06:02 PM
by swails
what geckos can be kept together
by jj9078 - May 26, 2003 10:48 PM
5 Jun 09, 2003 04:19 PM
by wkdrake
Question About Gravid Banded Gecko
by pyrodragon - May 26, 2003 10:30 PM
1 May 26, 2003 11:44 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
SICK AFRICAN FAT TAIL GECKO PLEASE HELP!!!
by geckogrrrly - May 26, 2003 05:42 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 04:13 PM
by geckomom
1 May 26, 2003 06:44 PM
by GeckosByBrad
Purchasing Day Geckos
by herp-noob - May 25, 2003 09:22 PM
2 Jun 13, 2003 05:01 PM
by dragonpink
price range...
by iluvblackfrancis - May 25, 2003 03:43 PM
1 May 25, 2003 05:49 PM
by groundgeckofreak
2 May 25, 2003 02:52 AM
by ellymae
egg trouble!! can anyone help me?
by mountain_goat - May 24, 2003 08:45 PM
0 No replies
breeding flying geckos
by ellymae - May 24, 2003 06:09 AM
1 Jun 11, 2003 10:36 AM
by Spawn
tokays
by carrotfairy - May 23, 2003 11:53 PM
1 May 24, 2003 01:13 PM
by StaleCracker
1 May 24, 2003 03:49 PM
by groundgeckofreak
Tiger Gecko?
by SBShortie - May 23, 2003 12:07 AM
1 May 23, 2003 02:30 PM
by nocturnal36
Pictus Gecko and Bibrons Gecko Questions
by jdlyk - May 22, 2003 07:03 PM
1 May 23, 2003 04:01 PM
by spikeyhairedpunk
infection scar?? on tail
by earthsscum - May 22, 2003 04:06 PM
3 May 25, 2003 01:49 AM
by reproom
stenodactylus calling...
by nocturnal36 - May 22, 2003 02:54 PM
0 No replies
Pet Gecko's
by NateDiggity - May 22, 2003 01:12 PM
4 Jun 02, 2003 04:17 PM
by geckomom
geckos in greenhouses
by Carlton - May 21, 2003 10:49 PM
6 May 23, 2003 04:05 PM
by spikeyhairedpunk
weird diet question.................
by Dragon Eyes - May 21, 2003 10:18 PM
2 Jun 09, 2003 03:56 PM
by wkdrake
what to feed
by Drako32186 - May 21, 2003 08:39 PM
1 May 21, 2003 10:24 PM
by snowmen
Cat gecko, Aeluroscalabotes felinus
by dartboy - May 21, 2003 03:37 PM
4 May 22, 2003 06:58 AM
by meretseger
What kind of gecko is this?
by Griesi - May 21, 2003 01:35 PM
8 May 27, 2003 12:32 PM
by jdlyk
A new way of feeding my geckos...
by eliotm - May 21, 2003 12:50 AM
1 May 21, 2003 01:06 PM
by imtokay
Can you mist eggs?
by eliotm - May 21, 2003 12:45 AM
1 May 21, 2003 01:10 PM
by imtokay
Gecko Pic Request...
by asanders - May 20, 2003 08:00 PM
2 May 21, 2003 08:25 PM
by UroJade
My Poor little marble
by spikeyhairedpunk - May 20, 2003 04:52 PM
1 May 21, 2003 09:27 PM
by spikeyhairedpunk
7 May 22, 2003 09:48 AM
by Sofia_c
AFRICAN FAT TAIL GECKO
by geckogrrrly - May 20, 2003 08:44 AM
0 No replies
Sand geckos
by birdznfrogs - May 19, 2003 12:48 PM
4 May 20, 2003 06:44 AM
by birdznfrogs
Very, very weak flying gecko- help
by tazziesmommy - May 19, 2003 03:14 AM
8 May 21, 2003 08:33 PM
by UroJade
Any one seen?
by geckoreptilian - May 19, 2003 01:10 AM
3 May 21, 2003 08:03 AM
by imtokay
Gecko Questions
by jdlyk - May 18, 2003 09:34 PM
0 No replies
Marble Gecko Help
by spikeyhairedpunk - May 18, 2003 07:41 PM
2 May 19, 2003 04:00 AM
by ingo
FIRE GECKO???
by compasscreek - May 18, 2003 02:54 PM
0 No replies
RE: Leucistic fat tailed geckos
by bobbles - May 18, 2003 02:43 PM
0 No replies
Tokay has a swollen eye...
by stalecracker - May 18, 2003 12:34 PM
3 May 20, 2003 10:59 AM
by stalecracker
Food for hatchling House Gecko
by JakeTakeoko - May 18, 2003 11:56 AM
1 May 20, 2003 05:29 PM
by DaveCable
Female Standings Not Eating
by geckogirl72 - May 18, 2003 11:12 AM
1 May 20, 2003 08:58 AM
by lldg
Anybody knows this gecko?
by Jan Grathwohl - May 17, 2003 06:52 PM
3 May 23, 2003 08:46 PM
by GeckoKing
White-lined/skunk Gecko & roaches
by br4d05 - May 17, 2003 11:00 AM
2 May 19, 2003 08:22 AM
by Israel68
House Gecko Questions
by jdlyk - May 16, 2003 05:07 PM
1 May 19, 2003 12:32 AM
by ETChipotle
Viper Gecko or Helmet Gecko ?
by nocturnal36 - May 16, 2003 12:48 PM
2 May 21, 2003 12:41 PM
by boopster
My African Fat Tail*
by gecko_gal - May 16, 2003 09:39 AM
0 No replies
Injured Giant Day Gecko Help!
by dustinxj - May 16, 2003 09:35 AM
3 May 16, 2003 11:00 PM
by reproom
Gecko book recomendations please
by Hefe - May 15, 2003 05:54 PM
0 No replies
5 May 16, 2003 11:25 AM
by GeckosByBrad
Nephrurus amyae
by GeckosByBrad - May 15, 2003 03:48 PM
2 May 16, 2003 03:43 PM
by jasonkaline
Pic of my orange het fatty!
by Blazin - May 15, 2003 02:56 PM
1 Jun 02, 2003 04:09 PM
by geckomom
Hind leg color in P. m. grandis
by eliotm - May 15, 2003 12:14 PM
0 No replies
House Gecko Questions????????
by jdlyk - May 15, 2003 12:06 PM
0 No replies
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