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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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Everyone wanna see what I got from Rob Jenkins!
by Angelking - Nov 11, 2003 05:09 PM
1 Nov 11, 2003 05:29 PM
by Tim L.
For all you leo breeders
by bigdee - Nov 11, 2003 04:11 PM
1 Nov 12, 2003 03:01 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
2 Nov 12, 2003 02:25 AM
by LovelyLeopards
breeding
by alkee42 - Nov 11, 2003 03:41 PM
2 Nov 11, 2003 05:03 PM
by alkee42
Question regarding plants...
by Raydeohed - Nov 11, 2003 02:48 PM
2 Nov 11, 2003 05:18 PM
by alkee42
Slate and Tiles
by shuler06 - Nov 11, 2003 02:18 PM
3 Nov 11, 2003 07:46 PM
by Hemipene
Bit me...
by Sarah99 - Nov 11, 2003 01:14 PM
9 Nov 12, 2003 04:05 PM
by Sarah99
crickets or mealies???
by leobreeder1000 - Nov 11, 2003 11:09 AM
2 Nov 11, 2003 02:55 PM
by LeosAnonymous
new to handling
by SittonJ - Nov 11, 2003 10:25 AM
17 Nov 14, 2003 01:33 AM
by geckoGirlsMom
Help! crickets
by bigdee - Nov 11, 2003 10:18 AM
5 Nov 11, 2003 05:34 PM
by Tim L.
OT: Happy Veteran's Day!!!
by Rob Jenkins - Nov 11, 2003 10:12 AM
5 Nov 11, 2003 06:14 PM
by shuler06
bedding
by lazor1 - Nov 11, 2003 02:13 AM
1 Nov 11, 2003 02:42 AM
by Leo Lover
Is anyone working on a COMPLETELY BLACK Leo?
by gothbich2000 - Nov 11, 2003 12:49 AM
9 Nov 12, 2003 12:13 AM
by gothbich2000
Oh oh!! I got a Petco Story!
by Ciniusshade - Nov 11, 2003 12:31 AM
3 Nov 11, 2003 12:49 AM
by Tim L.
Drawing of Trinity
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 10, 2003 11:33 PM
3 Nov 12, 2003 07:54 AM
by earthpig23
mealworm gutload question - LOL im sorry!!! :-p
by aimee_s - Nov 10, 2003 09:55 PM
1 Nov 10, 2003 10:53 PM
by xelda
question for xelda
by jt101 - Nov 10, 2003 09:44 PM
8 Nov 11, 2003 03:10 PM
by Tim L.
I'm so very very sad....
by RedQuake - Nov 10, 2003 09:41 PM
2 Nov 11, 2003 12:20 AM
by Tim L.
white Patternless?.......... yes patternless
by leosandsnakes - Nov 10, 2003 09:40 PM
0 No replies
low calcium
by gsir8 - Nov 10, 2003 09:29 PM
2 Nov 11, 2003 10:14 AM
by GSIR8
guys, PLEASE help me on this one (a heating question)
by chipstahoy - Nov 10, 2003 09:05 PM
2 Nov 10, 2003 09:47 PM
by cercis
Need input on feeding
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 10, 2003 08:13 PM
4 Nov 11, 2003 06:25 AM
by LeoBeginner
NEW PICS OF JAK
by chikimonke - Nov 10, 2003 06:03 PM
4 Nov 11, 2003 06:18 AM
by briank
to leo lover
by das408851 - Nov 10, 2003 05:29 PM
3 Nov 11, 2003 01:56 AM
by Leo Lover
Justalittle chattin...
by bigabon - Nov 10, 2003 05:15 PM
9 Nov 11, 2003 12:34 PM
by kurt18
5 Nov 10, 2003 10:12 PM
by alebron
For TebbyGecko
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 10, 2003 02:53 PM
1 Nov 11, 2003 12:32 AM
by TebbyGecko
Reply to UROPAT about the albinos....
by Leo Lover - Nov 10, 2003 02:39 PM
1 Nov 11, 2003 07:15 PM
by uropat
Mealworm beetle question
by Mayo - Nov 10, 2003 02:26 PM
4 Nov 10, 2003 08:44 PM
by marty_gecko
kavanaugh_j, please read.
by TebbyGecko - Nov 10, 2003 01:17 PM
0 No replies
HELP !! Egg bound Leo...
by Bethstang - Nov 10, 2003 12:53 PM
4 Nov 10, 2003 02:57 PM
by Angel_Q
mealworm questions again! :-p
by x1angelbabyx - Nov 10, 2003 12:18 PM
10 Nov 10, 2003 04:03 PM
by aimee_s
6 Nov 10, 2003 07:03 PM
by Tim L.
I got the cutest little babies last night!
by Sarah99 - Nov 10, 2003 08:59 AM
3 Nov 10, 2003 01:08 PM
by TebbyGecko
14 Nov 11, 2003 04:58 AM
by Lunar-reptiles
My leo is gay...?
by briank - Nov 10, 2003 03:01 AM
8 Nov 11, 2003 12:56 AM
by lazor1
7 Nov 10, 2003 05:28 PM
by Leo Lover
Okay, I need your help, guys.
by xelda - Nov 10, 2003 01:11 AM
3 Nov 11, 2003 04:51 AM
by Hemipene
new breeder
by leobreeder1000 - Nov 10, 2003 12:00 AM
1 Nov 10, 2003 01:15 PM
by TebbyGecko
Humid/Dry hide info
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 09, 2003 11:24 PM
3 Nov 10, 2003 12:51 AM
by Tim L.
UTH
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 09, 2003 10:25 PM
3 Nov 09, 2003 11:03 PM
by Rob Jenkins
supplement powder...
by geckobliss - Nov 09, 2003 10:19 PM
2 Nov 09, 2003 11:47 PM
by joefro
Whereto put the bowls...
by bigabon - Nov 09, 2003 09:27 PM
2 Nov 09, 2003 10:55 PM
by Rob Jenkins
WHOOO!!! (again.. now with technicolor)
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 09, 2003 08:28 PM
1 Nov 10, 2003 12:48 AM
by Tim L.
2 Nov 09, 2003 07:56 PM
by Tim L.
Best substrate...
by clickman - Nov 09, 2003 06:54 PM
4 Nov 10, 2003 02:25 PM
by Noodle_Boy
Taking Your Leo Out of Their Cage
by leofreak - Nov 09, 2003 06:11 PM
8 Nov 10, 2003 12:47 AM
by Tim L.
Using sand to make tank warmer?
by Jack31081 - Nov 09, 2003 05:59 PM
11 Nov 11, 2003 12:15 AM
by opinionatedgecko
Drawing
by Melle - Nov 09, 2003 05:11 PM
16 Nov 10, 2003 01:06 AM
by leopardgex0203
my leo
by geoffreyt - Nov 09, 2003 04:20 PM
3 Nov 09, 2003 04:30 PM
by xelda
*PICS* yellow hypo VS yellowhypo x hypo tang cross
by SFgeckos - Nov 09, 2003 03:54 PM
5 Nov 09, 2003 10:43 PM
by Blazin
NEW cage idea...turned out kinda long
by chikimonke - Nov 09, 2003 03:27 PM
6 Nov 12, 2003 06:24 AM
by LeoBeginner
SHTC
by jc2080 - Nov 09, 2003 03:25 PM
1 Nov 09, 2003 03:53 PM
by Tim L.
tipping the scales
by leosandsnakes - Nov 09, 2003 03:23 PM
3 Nov 09, 2003 06:16 PM
by Tim L.
Poopy question
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 09, 2003 02:22 PM
1 Nov 09, 2003 02:34 PM
by CCappy175598
How to keep leo's tank warm during winter?
by Jack31081 - Nov 09, 2003 02:17 PM
6 Nov 10, 2003 07:14 AM
by chikimonke
new cage,breeding cage??
by das408851 - Nov 09, 2003 01:50 PM
1 Nov 09, 2003 03:37 PM
by aliceinwl
Some pics for 'BROWN' albino fans...
by divinitry - Nov 09, 2003 01:47 PM
1 Nov 09, 2003 03:05 PM
by Andrea_A
haha do you think MAYBE this girl is gravid???? *PIC*
by divinitry - Nov 09, 2003 01:45 PM
2 Nov 09, 2003 03:59 PM
by Tim L.
Turning a fridge into an incubator, more >
by Leo Lover - Nov 09, 2003 01:28 PM
4 Nov 09, 2003 09:42 PM
by CoolGecko
So I have two babies on hold for me...
by Sarah99 - Nov 09, 2003 12:55 PM
4 Nov 09, 2003 08:42 PM
by Fritz
My new gecko!
by Melle - Nov 09, 2003 11:28 AM
1 Nov 09, 2003 11:36 AM
by Tim L.
Green leopard geckos??
by Tim L. - Nov 09, 2003 11:07 AM
11 Nov 09, 2003 07:47 PM
by Tim L.
Reptile show second day results.. ?
by CCappy175598 - Nov 09, 2003 10:56 AM
4 Nov 10, 2003 03:42 PM
by CCappy175598
2 Nov 09, 2003 12:27 PM
by Angelking
What kind of small incubator can i use?
by leopardgex0203 - Nov 09, 2003 08:51 AM
3 Nov 09, 2003 04:37 PM
by uropat
1 Nov 09, 2003 11:01 AM
by Tim L.
Dumb Question...
by BrianK - Nov 09, 2003 04:48 AM
5 Nov 18, 2003 02:18 PM
by Sara2
Blazing Blizards??
by Kyle_Gecko - Nov 09, 2003 12:52 AM
1 Nov 09, 2003 02:00 AM
by armiyana
update on leo thats wasnt eating
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 08, 2003 10:09 PM
4 Nov 09, 2003 12:54 PM
by CCappy175598
Went to a reptile show today...
by kyle_gecko - Nov 08, 2003 10:09 PM
14 Nov 10, 2003 02:31 PM
by chipstahoy
Lobster roaches?
by Neo_TheOne - Nov 08, 2003 09:46 PM
5 Nov 09, 2003 01:28 AM
by xelda
Food
by BrianK - Nov 08, 2003 09:36 PM
3 Nov 09, 2003 12:19 PM
by archamedes1
cageing??
by das408851 - Nov 08, 2003 09:31 PM
2 Nov 08, 2003 10:11 PM
by das408851
weighing your leos... questions >>
by aimee_s - Nov 08, 2003 08:20 PM
3 Nov 11, 2003 12:57 AM
by opinionatedgecko
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