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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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17 Nov 18, 2003 02:47 PM
by StarGecko
vivariums
by thefiradragon - Nov 17, 2003 12:36 PM
3 Nov 18, 2003 08:16 PM
by reflex21089
Waxworms and Breeding Prep
by bgexotics - Nov 17, 2003 11:55 AM
0 No replies
breeding superworms....
by fruitionx - Nov 17, 2003 11:19 AM
9 Nov 18, 2003 08:49 AM
by ecb
Bedding
by TheLabyrinth - Nov 17, 2003 10:10 AM
6 Nov 19, 2003 04:53 PM
by 1george
Thankyou
by RedQuake - Nov 17, 2003 06:14 AM
0 No replies
Online reptile supply help.
by Poohbear03031 - Nov 17, 2003 04:51 AM
6 Nov 18, 2003 03:39 AM
by Poohbear03031
Activity Question
by gex53 - Nov 17, 2003 01:29 AM
1 Nov 17, 2003 03:29 AM
by Poohbear03031
Shipping help needed asap
by aliceinwl - Nov 17, 2003 12:22 AM
4 Nov 17, 2003 11:27 PM
by aliceinwl
Jump Start
by spasmolytic - Nov 16, 2003 10:35 PM
0 No replies
7 Nov 17, 2003 06:09 PM
by em1515
2 heat lamps, different ends...stressful?
by Jawz - Nov 16, 2003 10:02 PM
5 Nov 17, 2003 07:59 PM
by em1515
Active Question?...
by bigabon - Nov 16, 2003 10:00 PM
3 Nov 19, 2003 05:02 PM
by 1george
Lighting
by gex53 - Nov 16, 2003 09:52 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 11:49 PM
by kalidraven
your help would be much appreciated!
by em1515 - Nov 16, 2003 09:35 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 06:07 PM
by em1515
Could this kill my gecko?
by kyle_gecko - Nov 16, 2003 08:42 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 09:35 PM
by kyle_gecko
My new geckos....well the one I could get a picture of
by savana_man - Nov 16, 2003 07:46 PM
4 Nov 17, 2003 06:43 AM
by bigabon
Few questions
by alebron - Nov 16, 2003 07:00 PM
1 Nov 17, 2003 12:49 AM
by Andrea_A
difficulty passing stool!
by llyncilla - Nov 16, 2003 06:12 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 08:33 PM
by llyncilla
Meal Worm Culture?
by devious_froggy - Nov 16, 2003 06:06 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 08:45 PM
by bigdee
Crickets?????
by bigabon - Nov 16, 2003 05:53 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 07:42 PM
by bigabon
cooling temps?
by das408851 - Nov 16, 2003 04:44 PM
0 No replies
New York Metro Reptile Expo
by gsir8 - Nov 16, 2003 04:21 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 12:12 AM
by opinionatedgecko
anyone feed Butterworms?
by shortydsm - Nov 16, 2003 04:12 PM
0 No replies
4 Nov 17, 2003 12:28 AM
by aimee_s
Small Blue Spot on stomach?? (more)
by lil_frogger2 - Nov 16, 2003 03:22 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 04:53 PM
by lil_frogger2
One more of my Quick Questions?!?
by bigabon - Nov 16, 2003 02:28 PM
5 Nov 16, 2003 07:40 PM
by bigabon
about gecko climbing / sleeping
by skarier - Nov 16, 2003 01:54 PM
2 Nov 16, 2003 04:34 PM
by skarier
I know its been awhile...
by pspguy - Nov 16, 2003 01:46 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 05:42 PM
by xelda
how to avoid stressing animals while handfeeding?
by llyncilla - Nov 16, 2003 12:59 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 11:42 PM
by xelda
1 Nov 16, 2003 03:27 PM
by aliceinwl
Bloody Stooles(poop)
by kara_capallia - Nov 16, 2003 12:17 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 01:28 PM
by Raydeohed
53 grams and 36 grams ready?
by eskadol - Nov 16, 2003 12:08 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 03:20 PM
by aliceinwl
hi ya all
by LeoLover456 - Nov 16, 2003 11:38 AM
0 No replies
Gecko rescue, need some diet info please
by Zim - Nov 16, 2003 10:10 AM
2 Nov 16, 2003 12:04 PM
by aimee_s
Female had 3 egg clutch?!
by blazeyoungblood - Nov 16, 2003 09:36 AM
1 Nov 16, 2003 09:46 AM
by Josh06
How Much Calci-Sand for a 20L?
by Jawz - Nov 16, 2003 08:44 AM
5 Nov 17, 2003 03:53 PM
by Jawz
0 No replies
For Slate/Ceramic Tile users
by jack7777766 - Nov 16, 2003 05:08 AM
1 Nov 16, 2003 02:49 PM
by bigabon
dominant - co-dominant leos??
by das408851 - Nov 16, 2003 03:58 AM
0 No replies
dominant - co-dominant leos??
by das408851 - Nov 16, 2003 03:52 AM
2 Nov 16, 2003 06:27 AM
by Rob Jenkins
Hatchlings update (with pics)
by xelda - Nov 16, 2003 02:50 AM
5 Nov 17, 2003 03:37 PM
by xelda
Mealworm & Beetle Questions - Input, please
by sotik - Nov 16, 2003 12:35 AM
11 Nov 17, 2003 12:18 AM
by sotik
Tyrone! (pics, rambling) Input if you desire.
by sotik - Nov 16, 2003 12:07 AM
4 Nov 16, 2003 02:04 AM
by sotik
Need a Favor
by npmarchand - Nov 15, 2003 10:53 PM
6 Nov 16, 2003 09:16 AM
by npmarchand
shedding
by das408851 - Nov 15, 2003 10:35 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 11:02 PM
by PoohBear03031
feces
by das408851 - Nov 15, 2003 10:30 PM
3 Nov 17, 2003 03:25 PM
by xelda
POOP QUESTION?
by svt03cobra - Nov 15, 2003 10:13 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 10:52 PM
by PoohBear03031
Leo Hide Concern
by Biscuit71 - Nov 15, 2003 10:08 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 08:16 AM
by Biscuit71
my leo & poop - questions
by aimee_s - Nov 15, 2003 10:05 PM
4 Nov 17, 2003 03:02 AM
by Poohbear03031
WHAT IS GOING ON???
by npmarchand - Nov 15, 2003 09:21 PM
4 Nov 15, 2003 10:28 PM
by npmarchand
A little off topic
by blazeyoungblood - Nov 15, 2003 08:47 PM
0 No replies
Waste Size?
by clickman - Nov 15, 2003 08:45 PM
1 Nov 16, 2003 07:22 AM
by aliceinwl
leo weight please help!
by matt16 - Nov 15, 2003 07:57 PM
2 Nov 15, 2003 08:37 PM
by Insideoutsider13
Breeding Leos
by JDM2007 - Nov 15, 2003 07:00 PM
0 No replies
new york reptile shows???
by angl2001 - Nov 15, 2003 06:14 PM
5 Nov 16, 2003 05:59 AM
by Lunar-reptiles
Weight Question
by Priest - Nov 15, 2003 06:11 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 06:23 PM
by roi3in
What is the average quaritine period?
by alebron - Nov 15, 2003 05:50 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 09:31 PM
by buffysmom
A Quick Question?!?
by bigabon - Nov 15, 2003 05:05 PM
5 Nov 15, 2003 11:43 PM
by bigabon
incubator...need answer soon!!
by drako32186 - Nov 15, 2003 04:16 PM
2 Nov 15, 2003 05:37 PM
by drako32186
Ecko Update..... again....
by Heather - Nov 15, 2003 04:15 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 11:13 AM
by TLB
Expo was today!
by insideoutsider13 - Nov 15, 2003 03:32 PM
3 Nov 16, 2003 06:33 PM
by loutreefrog
lost leo..
by tyler3400 - Nov 15, 2003 03:29 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 04:00 PM
by aimee_s
51 days...and todays the day....
by LzrdLady - Nov 15, 2003 03:21 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 11:51 PM
by spasmolytic
um...problem
by drako32186 - Nov 15, 2003 02:39 PM
2 Nov 15, 2003 08:29 PM
by aaronhoare
My Blizzard male!
by adam_d - Nov 15, 2003 02:15 PM
7 Nov 17, 2003 05:52 PM
by gsir8
FINALLY GOT HER!!!
by bigabon - Nov 15, 2003 02:04 PM
4 Nov 15, 2003 05:08 PM
by Andrea_A
what is the poop supposed to look like?
by chipstahoy - Nov 15, 2003 12:16 PM
3 Nov 15, 2003 02:19 PM
by aimee_s
Shedding Question
by pdelena - Nov 15, 2003 10:47 AM
2 Nov 15, 2003 12:36 PM
by aimee_s
treating impaction??
by llyncilla - Nov 15, 2003 07:40 AM
7 Nov 16, 2003 01:44 AM
by Andrea_A
my new girl!
by shortydsm - Nov 15, 2003 04:24 AM
6 Nov 15, 2003 08:30 PM
by kg
Handmade decorations
by LeoEyes - Nov 15, 2003 03:38 AM
4 Nov 15, 2003 02:06 PM
by Andrea_A
male and female leopard together?
by rauko - Nov 15, 2003 01:43 AM
3 Nov 15, 2003 12:42 PM
by aimee_s
Calcium brand preference?
by xelda - Nov 15, 2003 12:24 AM
7 Nov 15, 2003 02:58 PM
by Andrea_A
Couple of new Tremper Girls.
by Blazin - Nov 14, 2003 11:25 PM
1 Nov 15, 2003 12:34 AM
by TebbyGecko
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