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Leopard Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2005.
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
big belly on a baby
by ed_hunter - Jun 04, 2005 04:18 PM
2 Jun 05, 2005 10:06 AM
by ed_hunter
i've got a baby! and color questions....
by danya - Jun 04, 2005 11:02 AM
2 Jun 04, 2005 11:30 AM
by GreggMM
where do u look if your leopard gecko escapes
by ihavealizard - Jun 04, 2005 10:10 AM
4 Jun 07, 2005 11:11 AM
by ihavealizard
Dunno why I feel the need..
by leoluver - Jun 04, 2005 07:36 AM
3 Jun 04, 2005 09:43 AM
by peachstategeckos
Anyone else have a finicky eater?
by chibicricket - Jun 03, 2005 11:11 PM
6 Jun 05, 2005 10:35 AM
by kendergirl
Copper My new leopard gecko a few questions(first time owner)
by StepyGeckoGirl - Jun 03, 2005 09:23 PM
1 Jun 03, 2005 09:52 PM
by peachstategeckos
Terrium buddies
by Lizarddude720 - Jun 03, 2005 09:13 PM
3 Jun 05, 2005 10:05 AM
by MajesticRose
How do you increse carrot tail?
by twee - Jun 03, 2005 03:44 PM
16 Jun 05, 2005 04:02 PM
by brucealbinos
8 Jun 04, 2005 07:33 AM
by leoluver
mealworms?
by ihavealizard - Jun 03, 2005 01:46 PM
5 Jun 07, 2005 11:14 AM
by ihavealizard
leo gecko not eating
by mackdaddy81 - Jun 02, 2005 07:32 PM
14 Jun 06, 2005 03:07 PM
by AlteredMind99
My first ever leopard geckos!
by nuggan - Jun 02, 2005 06:07 PM
7 Jun 03, 2005 07:33 PM
by peachstategeckos
Crickets and Pinworms...
by humpbacks1962 - Jun 02, 2005 02:46 PM
9 Jun 04, 2005 10:50 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
cricket question
by Dkppunk - Jun 02, 2005 12:32 AM
1 Jun 02, 2005 04:02 AM
by humpbacks1962
Before/After Pictures...[6 Pictures]
by WiteLeo - Jun 01, 2005 09:36 PM
5 Jun 02, 2005 10:52 AM
by manhattanherps
questions about breeding and incubation
by tyler3400 - Jun 01, 2005 06:18 PM
0 No replies
My new gecko survived 7 days in a UPS truck
by nicoleo - Jun 01, 2005 06:02 PM
3 Jun 04, 2005 11:21 PM
by milwaukeereptile
Need Help, QUICK!
by Savvgawd - Jun 01, 2005 05:35 PM
4 Jun 02, 2005 11:17 AM
by peachstategeckos
My Best of 2004...
by BigSurf - Jun 01, 2005 11:44 AM
4 Jun 01, 2005 07:47 PM
by BigSurf
Where to get melanistic leopards?
by yellowconda12 - Jun 01, 2005 07:39 AM
9 Jun 03, 2005 03:36 PM
by GreggMM
Petsmart ordering
by geicogecko - May 31, 2005 10:26 PM
11 Jun 02, 2005 06:05 PM
by devious_froggy
Tank size
by Lizarddude720 - May 31, 2005 08:44 PM
0 No replies
just a random pic...
by jenni270986 - May 31, 2005 05:15 PM
2 May 31, 2005 05:20 PM
by jenni270986
Help-male not gaining needed weight (long post-sorry)
by crazyreptilelady - May 31, 2005 04:14 PM
8 Jun 01, 2005 07:51 AM
by crazyreptilelady
A pic of the rescue!
by AlteredMind99 - May 31, 2005 12:52 PM
3 Jun 01, 2005 04:38 AM
by humpbacks1962
worming?
by casey31179 - May 31, 2005 07:45 AM
2 May 31, 2005 12:54 PM
by AlteredMind99
Question about temperature...
by lejohn_james_23 - May 31, 2005 07:37 AM
4 May 31, 2005 07:49 AM
by lejohn_james_23
She laid a piece of cheese.
by twee - May 31, 2005 07:36 AM
7 Jun 01, 2005 03:33 PM
by twee
new to leos
by montanachucks - May 30, 2005 10:12 PM
5 Jun 04, 2005 03:09 AM
by StepyGeckoGirl
Trouble finding Leopard gecko?
by Lizarddude720 - May 30, 2005 08:05 PM
1 May 31, 2005 02:34 PM
by geckogrl6
mealworms?
by darkserpent213 - May 30, 2005 04:49 PM
1 May 30, 2005 05:17 PM
by peachstategeckos
Looking to buy---
by leoluver - May 30, 2005 04:21 PM
2 Jun 01, 2005 12:40 PM
by leoluver
pet smart and petco leos
by ed_hunter - May 30, 2005 01:21 PM
14 May 31, 2005 01:06 PM
by chibicricket
Leo Chillin!
by Tumtum03 - May 30, 2005 09:08 AM
1 May 30, 2005 01:17 PM
by AlteredMind99
C P R For a Hatchling... FYI
by humpbacks1962 - May 30, 2005 05:44 AM
4 May 31, 2005 07:51 PM
by chibicricket
I think we got EGGS!!
by LeoGirl - May 29, 2005 09:34 PM
7 Jun 01, 2005 05:53 AM
by leoluver
GECKO's For sale at Fair
by Samcin - May 29, 2005 05:49 PM
3 May 30, 2005 05:23 PM
by peachstategeckos
leopard gecko color changing?
by mackdaddy81 - May 29, 2005 04:51 PM
1 May 29, 2005 10:31 PM
by Sara2
patternless juvie prices???
by angl2001 - May 29, 2005 10:28 AM
4 May 31, 2005 07:36 AM
by leoluver
need answers.......
by outcove - May 29, 2005 01:39 AM
5 May 31, 2005 09:56 AM
by peachstategeckos
My first hatchlings of 2005
by gmgecko - May 28, 2005 09:00 PM
3 May 30, 2005 03:32 PM
by peachstategeckos
Everyone meet Harley.
by gmgecko - May 28, 2005 08:45 PM
1 May 30, 2005 09:13 PM
by peachstategeckos
Petsmart geckos
by geicogecko - May 28, 2005 06:57 PM
10 Jun 01, 2005 08:15 AM
by MajesticRose
Pictures
by gmgecko - May 28, 2005 05:27 PM
1 May 29, 2005 08:56 AM
by Gilbery007
Question about Geckos?
by casey31179 - May 28, 2005 02:56 PM
3 May 30, 2005 08:44 PM
by peachstategeckos
best place to buy leopard gecko's?
by zippy327 - May 28, 2005 11:25 AM
1 May 28, 2005 04:09 PM
by humpbacks1962
What kind are these?
by LeoGirl - May 27, 2005 09:25 PM
4 May 31, 2005 11:16 PM
by LeoGirl
1 May 27, 2005 11:36 PM
by WiteLeo
Update on a leo with an egg she refuses to lay
by twee - May 27, 2005 04:43 PM
1 May 28, 2005 06:21 AM
by humpbacks1962
Variety Pack
by DanTheFireman - May 27, 2005 04:23 PM
12 Jun 04, 2005 11:24 PM
by milwaukeereptile
Whats wrong?
by LeoGirl - May 27, 2005 03:32 PM
5 May 29, 2005 01:20 PM
by Niqui27
Vermiculite and water on hard wood floors---bad n/p
by yellowconda12 - May 27, 2005 02:50 PM
1 May 29, 2005 02:01 PM
by leoluver
I have a very confused gecko!!
by lizgirl17 - May 27, 2005 01:37 AM
1 May 27, 2005 03:17 AM
by aliceinwl
4 Jun 02, 2005 02:49 AM
by shuler06
Bells
by BlazinReptiles - May 26, 2005 11:39 AM
3 May 27, 2005 05:20 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
how much will my baby leos clor change each shed
by ed_hunter - May 26, 2005 08:41 AM
2 May 31, 2005 12:28 PM
by peachstategeckos
2 May 27, 2005 04:10 AM
by Gilbery007
Don't be fooled by imitations!
by Rick - May 26, 2005 01:25 AM
3 May 26, 2005 07:52 AM
by Gilbery007
INSANE!
by BlazinReptiles - May 26, 2005 12:13 AM
3 May 26, 2005 03:06 PM
by WiteLeo
why is he tring to get under the paper towels?
by ReptiKH24 - May 25, 2005 10:40 PM
2 May 26, 2005 06:11 AM
by misswindom
1 May 26, 2005 06:53 AM
by leoluver
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS IS?
by GECKOLAND - May 25, 2005 04:19 PM
1 May 25, 2005 05:00 PM
by humpbacks1962
how will my leo act
by ed_hunter - May 25, 2005 03:50 PM
10 May 25, 2005 05:20 PM
by peachstategeckos
questions. Not a lot.
by lillesspetz - May 25, 2005 12:01 PM
8 May 25, 2005 03:11 PM
by ed_hunter
Incubating and Shipping
by jwthought - May 24, 2005 04:52 PM
7 May 30, 2005 03:23 PM
by peachstategeckos
3 holdbacks...... Updated pictures......
by GreggMM - May 24, 2005 04:06 PM
2 May 24, 2005 10:29 PM
by wizardlizards
thermostat probe
by ed_hunter - May 24, 2005 02:09 PM
1 May 24, 2005 02:37 PM
by peachstategeckos
More on-topic, leo weights?
by AlteredMind99 - May 24, 2005 01:27 PM
8 May 25, 2005 06:34 AM
by AlteredMind99
OT signature ??
by AlteredMind99 - May 24, 2005 01:23 PM
2 May 24, 2005 02:32 PM
by AlteredMind99
Update on Smegal and Gollum
by felanmoira - May 24, 2005 01:06 PM
0 No replies
heating problem
by ed_hunter - May 24, 2005 08:57 AM
8 May 24, 2005 02:00 PM
by ed_hunter
Couple of neat pics
by leoluver - May 24, 2005 07:56 AM
3 May 24, 2005 11:12 AM
by peachstategeckos
HELP!! PLEASE DONT KNOW WHATS WRONG!
by conc3p - May 24, 2005 03:31 AM
2 May 24, 2005 12:39 PM
by AlteredMind99
how long til you can touch a gecko when it's shedding.
by lillesspetz - May 23, 2005 08:57 PM
4 May 24, 2005 08:09 PM
by humpbacks1962
Is there something wrong with my Gecko?
by cr8907 - May 23, 2005 05:49 PM
13 May 25, 2005 04:45 PM
by cr8907
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