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Leopard Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Photo: Leopard Gecko
Gallery Photo: chrish

The Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko naturally found in the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and parts of Iran. Unlike most geckos, leopard geckos possess eyelids. Leopard Geckos spend the day hidden under rocks or in burrows to escape the daytime heat and emerge at dusk to feed by hunting insects. These Geckos are solitary, and do not usually live with other animals. Leopard Geckos are insectivores that feed on insects, worms, and spiders. When food is scarce in the desert, they rely on their ability to store excess fat in their tails. Leopard geckos also have the ability to voluntarily detach their tails. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Leopard 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.

Topic Replies Last Post
what age can leos breed until
by ReptiKH24 - Nov 28, 2003 02:03 PM
1 Nov 28, 2003 08:04 PM
by Andrea_A
0 No replies
reasoning for wanting a leopard gecko...
by -ryan- - Nov 28, 2003 09:44 AM
12 Nov 29, 2003 04:07 AM
by Andrea_A
sad news
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 28, 2003 06:47 AM
5 Nov 28, 2003 09:24 PM
by Tokay_Dude1
muah - Tanisha and Tyrone pics!
by sotik - Nov 28, 2003 03:49 AM
2 Nov 29, 2003 03:25 PM
by sotik
Some of my Bestest Geckos of Year
by CoolGecko - Nov 28, 2003 03:20 AM
4 Nov 29, 2003 02:36 AM
by CoolGecko
Newbie Questions
by sirhelm - Nov 28, 2003 12:27 AM
3 Nov 28, 2003 12:55 AM
by aimee_s
heat pads and extension cords?...
by -ryan- - Nov 27, 2003 08:52 PM
6 Nov 28, 2003 05:04 PM
by -ryan-
It's the best when you........
by ByRandom - Nov 27, 2003 07:28 PM
3 Nov 28, 2003 11:16 PM
by ByRandom
30 gallon long tank
by gsir8 - Nov 27, 2003 06:08 PM
2 Nov 28, 2003 10:09 AM
by gsir8
2 Nov 27, 2003 06:01 PM
by dubumb
3 Nov 28, 2003 12:30 AM
by snmreptiles
gravid female
by alieliza - Nov 27, 2003 02:29 PM
1 Nov 27, 2003 05:38 PM
by ReptiKH24
5 Nov 30, 2003 03:44 AM
by shortydsm
5 Nov 28, 2003 07:45 PM
by joefro
can i put jade plants with my leos?
by jdm2007 - Nov 27, 2003 12:25 PM
1 Nov 27, 2003 09:36 PM
by nasr_36
2day is a good day!
by aimee_s - Nov 27, 2003 11:56 AM
2 Nov 28, 2003 01:00 AM
by aimee_s
leopard or mali uromastyx
by sean1234 - Nov 27, 2003 11:38 AM
3 Nov 27, 2003 02:07 PM
by fruitionx
0 No replies
8 Nov 28, 2003 11:12 PM
by kg
water source for mealworm beetles?
by aimee_s - Nov 27, 2003 02:08 AM
8 Nov 28, 2003 07:15 PM
by sotik
BOB IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE!!!
by cv768 - Nov 26, 2003 11:16 PM
2 Nov 28, 2003 07:05 PM
by thefiradragon
A new pic and....
by rooster1 - Nov 26, 2003 11:01 PM
1 Nov 27, 2003 01:34 AM
by Andrea_A
Snows!
by kg - Nov 26, 2003 07:35 PM
7 Nov 27, 2003 07:43 PM
by marla
1 Nov 26, 2003 09:42 PM
by aimee_s
Fat l'il leo
by Finnigan - Nov 26, 2003 07:32 PM
2 Nov 27, 2003 12:57 AM
by rjward97
Last 03 babies growing up
by Dakman - Nov 26, 2003 06:19 PM
1 Nov 26, 2003 11:17 PM
by xelda
Pic of my Tank Setup
by calgecko - Nov 26, 2003 02:17 PM
3 Nov 26, 2003 11:27 PM
by xelda
Need Help with a cold leo PLEASE
by jag - Nov 26, 2003 02:04 PM
3 Nov 26, 2003 03:00 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
I got my 2 new females from Amgecko
by jcgecko - Nov 26, 2003 01:35 PM
2 Nov 26, 2003 08:55 PM
by marty_gecko
My first ever leo setup: for babies/juviniles
by Gilbery007 - Nov 26, 2003 12:27 PM
13 Nov 27, 2003 11:18 AM
by Gilbery007
I got worms!!! I got worms!!!
by savana_man - Nov 26, 2003 12:21 PM
1 Nov 26, 2003 02:54 PM
by aimee_s
What thermostats do you use?
by Gilbery007 - Nov 26, 2003 11:16 AM
2 Nov 26, 2003 05:41 PM
by Gilbery007
from where in enclosure do you use your temp gun
by geckoGirlsMom - Nov 26, 2003 10:34 AM
1 Nov 26, 2003 11:25 AM
by GoldenGateGeckos
What phase is she.
by LeoGeoKing - Nov 26, 2003 10:08 AM
2 Nov 26, 2003 01:54 PM
by cheeto4/5/03
ok heres the pic of my gravid females underbally
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 26, 2003 03:40 AM
6 Nov 27, 2003 12:38 AM
by tokay_dude1
Aaronhoare, please read. >>>
by TebbyGecko - Nov 26, 2003 03:16 AM
0 No replies
LG stores in CA?
by nicktc - Nov 26, 2003 02:25 AM
1 Nov 26, 2003 11:19 AM
by kg
GeckoParty Apology
by kurma - Nov 26, 2003 01:41 AM
0 No replies
3 Nov 26, 2003 11:31 AM
by cv768
How important is vitamin supplementation?
by xelda - Nov 25, 2003 10:44 PM
0 No replies
Changing Colors
by XxJackalxX - Nov 25, 2003 09:37 PM
1 Nov 26, 2003 05:57 AM
by LeoBeginner
Emergency!!!! Need Your Help!!!
by LeoMan - Nov 25, 2003 08:38 PM
7 Nov 28, 2003 08:28 PM
by Andrea_A
Feedback on Newbie's tank set up ... .
by calgecko - Nov 25, 2003 08:11 PM
9 Nov 26, 2003 10:12 AM
by Melle
Does anyone have pics of their breeding setup
by bigdee - Nov 25, 2003 07:53 PM
0 No replies
10 Nov 27, 2003 10:33 AM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Keeping you posted.What thermostat/s do you use???
by Gilbery007 - Nov 25, 2003 05:36 PM
0 No replies
washing the cage?
by katieh - Nov 25, 2003 05:26 PM
1 Nov 25, 2003 06:42 PM
by Andrea_A
Het??
by alkee42 - Nov 25, 2003 05:24 PM
1 Nov 25, 2003 06:19 PM
by Andrea_A
Redquake...
by nasr_36 - Nov 25, 2003 04:09 PM
3 Nov 25, 2003 07:12 PM
by RedQuake
Anyone going to the Arlington show Dec.13? N/P
by TebbyGecko - Nov 25, 2003 03:58 PM
12 Nov 26, 2003 09:43 PM
by Rob Jenkins
1 Nov 25, 2003 03:46 PM
by TebbyGecko
bedding?
by alkee42 - Nov 25, 2003 02:42 PM
9 Nov 28, 2003 12:51 PM
by Budlightsnoopy
Possible eggbound female
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 25, 2003 01:41 PM
5 Nov 25, 2003 09:58 PM
by tokay_dude1
Incubation question??
by alkee42 - Nov 25, 2003 01:26 PM
3 Nov 25, 2003 06:25 PM
by alkee42
normal male blizzard female
by lafferman - Nov 25, 2003 11:35 AM
3 Nov 25, 2003 04:45 PM
by chadlong
can leos eat fly larvae? N/P
by aimee_s - Nov 25, 2003 11:30 AM
14 Nov 28, 2003 04:31 AM
by sotik
7 Nov 26, 2003 09:36 AM
by sotik
Nice Surprise!!!!!
by jt3119 - Nov 25, 2003 01:10 AM
6 Nov 25, 2003 09:49 PM
by Andrea_A
Superworm beetle
by buffysmom - Nov 24, 2003 11:31 PM
2 Nov 25, 2003 09:55 PM
by buffysmom
blind gecko
by kg - Nov 24, 2003 10:59 PM
5 Nov 25, 2003 06:35 PM
by kg
Jak is doing great, but seems to have a wierd habit
by chikimonke - Nov 24, 2003 10:14 PM
4 Nov 25, 2003 04:03 PM
by TebbyGecko
6 Nov 27, 2003 08:04 AM
by LauraV
need help help shedding
by stephencb - Nov 24, 2003 09:18 PM
1 Nov 24, 2003 10:48 PM
by aimee_s
4 Nov 25, 2003 03:42 PM
by CCappy175598
Gravid or just fat??
by z10silver - Nov 24, 2003 08:51 PM
3 Nov 24, 2003 09:48 PM
by Fritz
2 Nov 24, 2003 09:26 PM
by Leo Lover
mealworm beetle question >>
by aimee_s - Nov 24, 2003 08:16 PM
6 Nov 25, 2003 07:23 PM
by aimee_s
Walking strangly...(MBD?)
by Sara2 - Nov 24, 2003 07:31 PM
2 Nov 24, 2003 09:20 PM
by Sara2
Been a while since I posted an Ecko Update....
by Heather - Nov 24, 2003 07:30 PM
2 Nov 25, 2003 11:41 PM
by buffysmom
6 Nov 25, 2003 12:37 AM
by opinionatedgecko
1 Nov 24, 2003 06:02 PM
by roi3in
err... I'm getting kinda worried.
by eskadol - Nov 24, 2003 04:51 PM
5 Nov 27, 2003 12:20 AM
by marla
do you recon these gals can be kept together? pic
by CCappy175598 - Nov 24, 2003 04:02 PM
2 Nov 24, 2003 08:51 PM
by CCappy175598
Andrea_A
by kurma - Nov 24, 2003 03:55 PM
3 Nov 25, 2003 06:15 PM
by Andrea_A
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