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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
4 Nov 24, 2003 09:34 PM
by aliceinwl
~*PICS*~ of my Trio from Urban Gecko.....
by Leo Lover - Nov 24, 2003 03:07 PM
3 Nov 27, 2003 08:16 AM
by LauraV
Naturalistic Vivariums.
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 24, 2003 02:43 PM
1 Nov 24, 2003 03:38 PM
by azteclizard
5 Nov 26, 2003 11:30 AM
by GoldenGateGeckos
going away for a week.....
by SittonJ - Nov 24, 2003 10:38 AM
2 Nov 24, 2003 11:37 AM
by kurt18
Gut-loading: Constant vs. Small Groups
by sotik - Nov 24, 2003 02:25 AM
7 Nov 24, 2003 11:18 PM
by sotik
Fru-Frus are AWESOME...*pics*
by kg - Nov 23, 2003 11:40 PM
8 Nov 24, 2003 11:59 PM
by kg
Ok, Jak is staying it Boston for Thanksgiving...BUT...
by chikimonke - Nov 23, 2003 10:25 PM
3 Nov 24, 2003 09:51 AM
by aimee_s
Golden Gate geckos
by RickMcK - Nov 23, 2003 09:20 PM
6 Nov 24, 2003 02:51 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Feeding question
by gex53 - Nov 23, 2003 08:33 PM
1 Nov 24, 2003 09:57 AM
by aimee_s
Age old subject.. .but looking for an answer..
by calgecko - Nov 23, 2003 06:35 PM
22 Nov 24, 2003 09:49 PM
by aliceinwl
Juvie not eating again...not an eye is shut??
by budlightsnoopy - Nov 23, 2003 06:23 PM
3 Nov 23, 2003 08:39 PM
by coalchilli
5 Nov 24, 2003 11:26 PM
by sotik
Acting odd
by Priest - Nov 23, 2003 03:17 PM
1 Nov 23, 2003 03:43 PM
by xelda
1 Nov 23, 2003 07:51 PM
by Andrea_A
6 Nov 24, 2003 08:41 PM
by jcgecko
I think baby leo is blind>>>
by bigdee - Nov 23, 2003 02:42 PM
2 Nov 24, 2003 12:34 AM
by snmreptiles
1 Nov 23, 2003 09:20 PM
by aimee_s
morph?
by jenni270986 - Nov 23, 2003 02:15 PM
1 Nov 23, 2003 02:39 PM
by Josh06
3 Nov 24, 2003 08:13 PM
by deadfishherp
2 Nov 23, 2003 01:45 PM
by Andrea_A
2 Nov 23, 2003 10:14 PM
by buffysmom
Lots of pics!!!!
by jenni270986 - Nov 23, 2003 11:30 AM
7 Nov 23, 2003 04:07 PM
by jenni270986
Best place online to get mealworms?
by savana_man - Nov 23, 2003 10:57 AM
11 Nov 24, 2003 10:58 AM
by roi3in
Allergic to mealworms.... any ideas?
by embibble - Nov 23, 2003 09:47 AM
5 Nov 23, 2003 07:26 PM
by StarGecko
Help! My gecko, is refusing to eat!
by bordercollie101 - Nov 23, 2003 09:06 AM
3 Nov 23, 2003 04:57 PM
by bordercollie101
stuck skin on tail & head- how to remove?
by marla - Nov 23, 2003 08:41 AM
2 Nov 23, 2003 11:53 AM
by meretseger
A few questions plz help.
by Gilbery007 - Nov 23, 2003 07:31 AM
3 Nov 23, 2003 02:00 PM
by Gilbery007
new LG's
by sirhelm - Nov 23, 2003 12:45 AM
2 Nov 23, 2003 01:51 PM
by Angus_8
Growing.....the other way
by Angus_8 - Nov 22, 2003 09:28 PM
5 Nov 23, 2003 03:50 PM
by aliceinwl
2 Nov 23, 2003 06:51 AM
by lunar-reptiles
panacure
by matt16 - Nov 22, 2003 07:40 PM
5 Nov 23, 2003 03:34 PM
by xelda
a little egg help plz!
by geckoluver101 - Nov 22, 2003 07:27 PM
5 Nov 23, 2003 09:54 AM
by geckoluver101
2 Nov 23, 2003 02:10 AM
by TebbyGecko
calcium withOUT d3
by JDM2007 - Nov 22, 2003 06:02 PM
1 Nov 22, 2003 07:25 PM
by azteclizard
Where did my post go?
by chikimonke - Nov 22, 2003 05:57 PM
1 Nov 22, 2003 10:51 PM
by geckoluver101
1 Nov 22, 2003 05:09 PM
by Mayo
3 Nov 23, 2003 11:14 AM
by cheeba1983
You know what agrivates me......
by alebron - Nov 22, 2003 01:24 PM
4 Nov 22, 2003 04:34 PM
by alebron
Some drawings i have done!
by jenni270986 - Nov 22, 2003 12:57 PM
11 Nov 22, 2003 08:25 PM
by Angus_8
pinkys mice??
by Tyler3400 - Nov 22, 2003 12:56 PM
1 Nov 22, 2003 01:51 PM
by Andrea_A
leopard gecko not eating
by wewantpeace2003 - Nov 22, 2003 11:34 AM
13 Nov 23, 2003 02:36 PM
by Andrea_A
Pics of my 3 new Normal Females
by Lyn - Nov 22, 2003 11:34 AM
3 Nov 22, 2003 06:41 PM
by TitanicGeckos
Is it ok to use cardboard as a warm hide?
by Gilbery007 - Nov 22, 2003 10:32 AM
1 Nov 22, 2003 02:09 PM
by Andrea_A
My first pair of Super Hypo carrot tail
by Kurma - Nov 22, 2003 09:00 AM
4 Nov 23, 2003 02:39 PM
by Andrea_A
2 Nov 22, 2003 12:23 PM
by Angelking
such a cutie
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 22, 2003 07:37 AM
3 Nov 22, 2003 03:16 PM
by TebbyGecko
0 No replies
lol she sould one on a runway
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 22, 2003 07:35 AM
4 Nov 22, 2003 07:52 PM
by lazor1
Hide question
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 22, 2003 01:48 AM
2 Nov 22, 2003 09:14 PM
by Angus_8
The many generations of the leopard gecko forum...
by iluvblackfrancis - Nov 22, 2003 01:45 AM
16 Nov 24, 2003 08:11 PM
by Rick
Mealworm Question
by gex53 - Nov 21, 2003 11:53 PM
2 Nov 22, 2003 01:30 AM
by kalidraven
new gecko
by Lazor1 - Nov 21, 2003 10:03 PM
2 Nov 21, 2003 10:59 PM
by TebbyGecko
Hide question
by Lazor1 - Nov 21, 2003 09:59 PM
1 Nov 21, 2003 10:53 PM
by tokay_dude1
Going home for Thanksgiving...
by chikimonke - Nov 21, 2003 06:04 PM
10 Nov 22, 2003 05:49 PM
by buffysmom
Please resbond to my bost 2down n/p
by aaronhoare - Nov 21, 2003 05:54 PM
2 Nov 21, 2003 09:00 PM
by TebbyGecko
3 Nov 21, 2003 11:34 PM
by TebbyGecko
0 No replies
3 Nov 22, 2003 02:56 PM
by alieliza
Anything go with Leo's?
by Andy1982 - Nov 21, 2003 04:40 PM
5 Nov 22, 2003 12:21 AM
by bradley
Gecko completely non-active
by ew1074 - Nov 21, 2003 04:06 PM
2 Nov 21, 2003 05:32 PM
by Angus_8
Blazing Banana Blizzards?
by tc_legacy - Nov 21, 2003 03:35 PM
7 Nov 22, 2003 07:03 PM
by armiyana
red bulbs
by tree42 - Nov 21, 2003 02:34 PM
2 Nov 21, 2003 04:27 PM
by kalidraven
D3 Controversy
by sotik - Nov 21, 2003 01:54 PM
4 Nov 25, 2003 06:33 PM
by sotik
xelda...I'm starting to sound like you, now...
by sotik - Nov 21, 2003 01:15 PM
2 Nov 21, 2003 03:52 PM
by sotik
So confused are leopards nocuternal or no ?
by tree42 - Nov 21, 2003 12:57 PM
5 Nov 21, 2003 04:51 PM
by azteclizard
5 Nov 22, 2003 06:25 AM
by GoldenGateGeckos
UVA UVB
by tree42 - Nov 21, 2003 10:38 AM
3 Nov 21, 2003 11:20 AM
by suzywoolf
New to Leopard Geckos A Few Questions
by Davidmore1 - Nov 21, 2003 10:30 AM
2 Nov 22, 2003 03:18 AM
by shortydsm
Do i leave my heat mat on all day and night???
by Gilbery007 - Nov 21, 2003 07:21 AM
14 Nov 21, 2003 11:21 PM
by xelda
Feeding a blind leopard gecko
by tazziesmommy - Nov 21, 2003 06:08 AM
1 Nov 21, 2003 09:37 AM
by Finnigan
2 Nov 21, 2003 09:21 PM
by sotik
lol check out her smile
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 20, 2003 11:13 PM
4 Nov 21, 2003 09:19 PM
by Tokay_Dude1
How long do your mealworms last?
by calgecko - Nov 20, 2003 10:52 PM
1 Nov 20, 2003 11:36 PM
by buffysmom
WHAT'S YOUR HEAVIEST LEOPARD GECKO???
by cv768 - Nov 20, 2003 10:36 PM
8 Nov 21, 2003 11:11 PM
by Andrea_A
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