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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.

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How old untill she can eat a pinky?
by Priest - Nov 20, 2003 10:08 PM
4 Nov 21, 2003 04:55 AM
by kurma
pic of freddy's setup, comong soon! mabye tonight: )
by MacArthur - Nov 20, 2003 08:21 PM
1 Nov 21, 2003 11:09 PM
by Angus_8
Leos and their bands, very curious please reply
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 20, 2003 06:12 PM
2 Nov 20, 2003 10:49 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
Poll: What do you use to gutload your mealies?
by alebron - Nov 20, 2003 05:48 PM
7 Nov 21, 2003 07:53 PM
by aimee_s
3 Nov 21, 2003 07:25 PM
by roi3in
how long till...
by the-mikester - Nov 20, 2003 05:05 PM
1 Nov 20, 2003 07:30 PM
by dragonlady01
Choices..choices...
by eskadol - Nov 20, 2003 05:00 PM
1 Nov 21, 2003 01:52 AM
by sotik
Ear infection?
by YasminInTheNight - Nov 20, 2003 04:01 PM
1 Nov 20, 2003 04:04 PM
by YasminInTheNight
5 Nov 20, 2003 04:47 PM
by Demona
Carrot tail and Tangerine Carrot tail Comparison.
by Blazin - Nov 20, 2003 02:41 PM
9 Nov 22, 2003 04:16 AM
by jc2080
3 Nov 21, 2003 10:40 AM
by Sarah99
info on gecko care during 1 week vacation
by aimee_s - Nov 20, 2003 12:02 PM
4 Nov 21, 2003 07:48 PM
by aimee_s
I'll try this again.....what kind of leo???
by lucy - Nov 20, 2003 11:57 AM
12 Nov 20, 2003 10:08 PM
by kg
Atlanta Reptile Show...
by Sarah99 - Nov 20, 2003 09:47 AM
2 Nov 21, 2003 04:12 PM
by Sarah99
The Urban Gecko gecko show
by Finnigan - Nov 20, 2003 09:35 AM
6 Nov 21, 2003 12:56 AM
by Seahorse
Tanisha!
by sotik - Nov 20, 2003 02:08 AM
2 Nov 20, 2003 02:55 PM
by TebbyGecko
Funny way to give her a work out
by Priest - Nov 20, 2003 01:04 AM
2 Nov 20, 2003 03:37 PM
by fisherk2
Question on mealworm colonies
by xelda - Nov 20, 2003 12:10 AM
4 Nov 21, 2003 01:42 AM
by xelda
testing n/p
by lazor1 - Nov 19, 2003 11:53 PM
1 Nov 20, 2003 03:27 PM
by nasr_36
Should I be using a vitamin along with the calcium?
by Poohbear03031 - Nov 19, 2003 11:11 PM
6 Nov 21, 2003 03:11 PM
by xelda
1 Nov 20, 2003 03:29 PM
by Andrea_A
PETCO MILLENIUM STORES!!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
by angelawina - Nov 19, 2003 10:12 PM
5 Nov 20, 2003 09:55 PM
by geckoman2003
Cricket Question
by XxJackalxX - Nov 19, 2003 09:54 PM
6 Nov 21, 2003 01:06 AM
by xelda
Carrot Tail Group Pic
by Rob Jenkins - Nov 19, 2003 09:23 PM
4 Nov 19, 2003 11:53 PM
by Rob Jenkins
WOW! kinda scared me..
by eskadol - Nov 19, 2003 09:20 PM
5 Nov 19, 2003 11:50 PM
by Andrea_A
***QUESTION***
by chikimonke - Nov 19, 2003 09:00 PM
8 Nov 21, 2003 01:08 AM
by xelda
3 Nov 19, 2003 09:05 PM
by Rob Jenkins
Major Problems please help
by stephencb - Nov 19, 2003 07:02 PM
3 Nov 20, 2003 06:58 PM
by stephencb
weird tail color....*PIC*
by divinitry - Nov 19, 2003 05:48 PM
1 Nov 19, 2003 06:17 PM
by fruitionx
A couple questions about new leo.......
by lucy - Nov 19, 2003 05:37 PM
0 No replies
Hide Size?
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 19, 2003 05:09 PM
2 Nov 19, 2003 05:29 PM
by Leo Lover
1 Nov 20, 2003 03:56 PM
by Andrea_A
Red Bulbs
by gex53 - Nov 19, 2003 04:58 PM
4 Nov 19, 2003 05:34 PM
by Leo Lover
Escaped gecko- question
by Melle - Nov 19, 2003 04:13 PM
7 Nov 19, 2003 08:20 PM
by budlightsnoopy
Who's Going to the Atlanta Show?
by lovelyleopards - Nov 19, 2003 04:05 PM
1 Nov 19, 2003 05:27 PM
by Lunar-reptiles
Most Expensive Leo?
by Raydeohed - Nov 19, 2003 03:11 PM
1 Nov 19, 2003 04:14 PM
by Rob Jenkins
Hoping to start breeding- color suggestions?
by DrZot - Nov 19, 2003 08:35 AM
1 Nov 19, 2003 09:22 AM
by Rob Jenkins
Leo Lover....just a question
by fruitionx - Nov 19, 2003 07:28 AM
1 Nov 19, 2003 12:43 PM
by Leo Lover
8 Nov 20, 2003 11:32 PM
by buffysmom
zoo meds repti temp 500R
by lazor1 - Nov 19, 2003 12:22 AM
4 Nov 19, 2003 01:12 PM
by LeoBeginner
2 Nov 19, 2003 12:31 PM
by KofSeattle
cant find leo......
by Tyler3400 - Nov 18, 2003 08:20 PM
5 Nov 19, 2003 01:11 PM
by geckoGirlsMom
Feeder question...
by LeoGeoKing - Nov 18, 2003 08:15 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 10:01 PM
by aliceinwl
3 Nov 19, 2003 07:10 PM
by aaronhoare
possible reasons for leo still not eating...
by chipstahoy - Nov 18, 2003 06:09 PM
8 Nov 19, 2003 12:25 PM
by SittonJ
switch from crickets to mealworms?!?!?!?! help!
by das408851 - Nov 18, 2003 06:08 PM
5 Nov 18, 2003 09:38 PM
by aliceinwl
This is cool.
by Karu - Nov 18, 2003 05:02 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 08:12 PM
by aimee_s
cooling temps?
by das408851 - Nov 18, 2003 03:10 PM
1 Nov 18, 2003 09:32 PM
by pcole
Price for stool to be examined?
by TebbyGecko - Nov 18, 2003 02:24 PM
1 Nov 19, 2003 06:50 AM
by tokay_dude1
Egg Questions.
by drako32186 - Nov 18, 2003 01:15 PM
6 Nov 18, 2003 10:34 PM
by xelda
2 Nov 18, 2003 01:15 PM
by xelda
Tremper giant jungle tangerine albino line.
by amgecko - Nov 18, 2003 09:59 AM
6 Nov 18, 2003 08:51 PM
by Rob Jenkins
One more of Bella and Red Stallion offspring.
by amgecko - Nov 18, 2003 09:56 AM
1 Nov 18, 2003 01:30 PM
by TebbyGecko
3 Nov 18, 2003 11:51 AM
by Sara2
Tremper giant tangerine carrot head male.
by amgecko - Nov 18, 2003 09:51 AM
0 No replies
Climbing geckos
by lazor1 - Nov 18, 2003 04:27 AM
1 Nov 18, 2003 08:28 PM
by buffysmom
3 Nov 18, 2003 03:20 PM
by loutreefrog
My Gecko Scared The Crap Outta Me!
by sotik - Nov 18, 2003 02:11 AM
1 Nov 18, 2003 07:51 AM
by suzywoolf
Calcium Powder Question
by gex53 - Nov 18, 2003 01:04 AM
4 Nov 18, 2003 07:47 AM
by LeoBeginner
**Quick Question**
by Demona - Nov 17, 2003 11:12 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 11:50 PM
by Demona
Tank pics anyone?
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 17, 2003 10:53 PM
13 Nov 19, 2003 12:49 AM
by jag
Shedding, Hiding and lose of appitite?
by chikimonke - Nov 17, 2003 10:27 PM
0 No replies
Comfy frito?
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 17, 2003 09:40 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 10:18 PM
by bigabon
Coir fiber and cork bark,,,
by Neo_TheOne - Nov 17, 2003 09:23 PM
2 Nov 19, 2003 04:23 PM
by Rob Jenkins
Cricket Sizes???
by pdelena - Nov 17, 2003 09:10 PM
2 Nov 17, 2003 11:15 PM
by dubumb
Help!
by XxJackalxX - Nov 17, 2003 07:59 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 02:04 AM
by Mr.T
incubation temp
by jdm2007 - Nov 17, 2003 07:16 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 07:47 PM
by cody
homemade incubator....
by alieliza - Nov 17, 2003 06:57 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 11:16 PM
by dubumb
anyone ever bought from geckoglade?
by alieliza - Nov 17, 2003 06:56 PM
0 No replies
2 Nov 18, 2003 04:51 AM
by Lunar-reptiles
Expo Geckos doing well!
by insideoutsider13 - Nov 17, 2003 04:55 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 05:16 PM
by TLB
new baby pics.
by Karu - Nov 17, 2003 04:06 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 12:27 AM
by TebbyGecko
Question about UTH on acrylic?
by Leo Lover - Nov 17, 2003 02:23 PM
4 Nov 18, 2003 02:35 PM
by chipstahoy
New Sig & Gecko Talk
by sotik - Nov 17, 2003 02:20 PM
2 Nov 17, 2003 03:38 PM
by xelda
BREEDING GECKOS??? Question....
by cv768 - Nov 17, 2003 02:00 PM
2 Nov 18, 2003 12:12 PM
by kurt18
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