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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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Begginer Breeder
by reptileteen07 - Nov 06, 2003 11:29 AM
9 Nov 07, 2003 06:35 AM
by LizardLuva
Question on breeding Albinos>>>
by TebbyGecko - Nov 06, 2003 09:03 AM
2 Nov 06, 2003 11:56 AM
by TebbyGecko
geckos and their hearing.... need some help
by alieliza - Nov 06, 2003 08:16 AM
2 Nov 07, 2003 03:12 AM
by BrianK
Substrate
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 06, 2003 08:05 AM
7 Nov 06, 2003 09:42 PM
by Rick
Tank Size Questions
by insideoutsider13 - Nov 06, 2003 06:52 AM
3 Nov 06, 2003 10:31 AM
by jag
Still getting eggs, and success!
by blazeyoungblood - Nov 06, 2003 06:40 AM
1 Nov 06, 2003 10:25 PM
by xelda
Tangerine albino
by jc2080 - Nov 06, 2003 02:50 AM
3 Nov 06, 2003 06:59 PM
by Andrea_A
That Albino.....
by ByRandom - Nov 06, 2003 02:04 AM
1 Nov 06, 2003 08:51 AM
by TebbyGecko
What size container for 5,000 mealworms?
by StarGecko - Nov 06, 2003 12:12 AM
2 Nov 06, 2003 12:14 PM
by StarGecko
My new leo
by Finnigan - Nov 05, 2003 11:47 PM
1 Nov 07, 2003 03:31 PM
by buffysmom
got a breeding question...
by kyle_gecko - Nov 05, 2003 11:20 PM
2 Nov 06, 2003 12:31 AM
by kyle_gecko
Why me?...
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 05, 2003 11:16 PM
13 Nov 06, 2003 11:17 AM
by LeosAnonymous
question? food
by das408851 - Nov 05, 2003 11:10 PM
1 Nov 05, 2003 11:13 PM
by x1angelbabyx
*LOL* melvin is actually a FEMALE :-p
by x1angelbabyx - Nov 05, 2003 11:08 PM
6 Nov 06, 2003 08:57 AM
by TebbyGecko
1 Nov 05, 2003 11:13 PM
by xelda
lol heres the finished drawing of ron brit
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 05, 2003 10:42 PM
3 Nov 07, 2003 12:21 AM
by leopardgex0203
albino?
by das408851 - Nov 05, 2003 10:36 PM
5 Nov 05, 2003 11:52 PM
by armiyana
Lily is rearranging her tank.......
by RedQuake - Nov 05, 2003 10:13 PM
7 Nov 06, 2003 04:48 PM
by xelda
Is she Healthy?
by Priest - Nov 05, 2003 10:07 PM
2 Nov 05, 2003 10:53 PM
by StarGecko
orange
by das408851 - Nov 05, 2003 10:02 PM
5 Nov 06, 2003 11:46 PM
by armiyana
Meet my new baby "Freckles" (pics)
by Lyn - Nov 05, 2003 10:00 PM
2 Nov 06, 2003 07:48 PM
by angl2001
2 Quick Posts, Sorry
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 05, 2003 09:50 PM
2 Nov 05, 2003 10:21 PM
by TebbyGecko
Feeding Help
by kavanaugh_j - Nov 05, 2003 09:37 PM
2 Nov 06, 2003 09:59 AM
by LeoBeginner
How do my girls look?
by ran_dogg - Nov 05, 2003 09:29 PM
4 Nov 06, 2003 03:48 PM
by RedQuake
Our only will eat from my hand...any suggestions?
by budlightsnoopy - Nov 05, 2003 09:07 PM
0 No replies
i had to share this pic with u guys sooo cute
by angl2001 - Nov 05, 2003 08:25 PM
2 Nov 05, 2003 09:52 PM
by TebbyGecko
3 Nov 06, 2003 01:22 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
3 Nov 05, 2003 10:38 PM
by xelda
my house heater broke grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
by kalidraven - Nov 05, 2003 07:38 PM
0 No replies
shct, pic..
by RandyS - Nov 05, 2003 05:54 PM
4 Nov 05, 2003 10:19 PM
by Blazin
MR.FRITO WANTS YOU! LOL.
by Tebbygecko - Nov 05, 2003 01:56 PM
13 Nov 06, 2003 06:07 PM
by TebbyGecko
Hatchling growth rates
by xelda - Nov 05, 2003 01:35 PM
12 Nov 06, 2003 06:07 AM
by LeoBeginner
New Odd baby Leo ( Opinions Please)
by amytruman - Nov 05, 2003 01:19 PM
10 Nov 05, 2003 11:14 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
So... very... tempted
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 05, 2003 12:45 PM
7 Nov 06, 2003 06:00 AM
by LeoBeginner
Mealworm or Superworm Container
by ta2dshtrbug - Nov 05, 2003 12:26 PM
5 Nov 06, 2003 05:54 AM
by LeoBeginner
Males and females
by Melle - Nov 05, 2003 09:40 AM
2 Nov 05, 2003 11:18 AM
by Melle
My Gecko just arrived
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 05, 2003 09:21 AM
8 Nov 05, 2003 01:54 PM
by x1angelbabyx
9 Nov 05, 2003 08:59 PM
by kyle_gecko
3 Nov 05, 2003 11:14 AM
by freckles680
Bump on baby Fat Tail...Need Help
by jeanne - Nov 05, 2003 08:31 AM
0 No replies
Ecko Update
by Heather - Nov 05, 2003 06:52 AM
2 Nov 05, 2003 09:54 PM
by buffysmom
gravid female
by tokay_dude1 - Nov 05, 2003 02:54 AM
6 Nov 05, 2003 11:20 AM
by tokay_dude1
Albino Questions...
by Kyle_Gecko - Nov 05, 2003 01:06 AM
2 Nov 05, 2003 06:07 AM
by Dakman
normal?
by das408851 - Nov 05, 2003 12:01 AM
2 Nov 05, 2003 01:59 PM
by xelda
Stress....
by Noodle_Boy - Nov 04, 2003 11:47 PM
13 Nov 05, 2003 01:29 PM
by Demona
what is she? normal?
by das408851 - Nov 04, 2003 11:40 PM
5 Nov 05, 2003 09:02 AM
by TebbyGecko
Breeding
by cuckooclock - Nov 04, 2003 10:56 PM
0 No replies
Just Wondering (Please Read)
by XxJackalxX - Nov 04, 2003 10:10 PM
4 Nov 05, 2003 10:18 PM
by XxJackalxX
Jungle Golden?
by alieliza - Nov 04, 2003 09:40 PM
1 Nov 05, 2003 02:25 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Geckos favorite foods???
by ht3squid - Nov 04, 2003 09:06 PM
4 Nov 05, 2003 06:14 AM
by Fritz
Snails or catipillars (sp?) for food?
by Stratman - Nov 04, 2003 08:12 PM
0 No replies
4 Nov 05, 2003 05:48 AM
by Rob Jenkins
Everyones Fav Pic
by Dakman - Nov 04, 2003 07:00 PM
14 Nov 07, 2003 09:10 PM
by Dakman
Can Leos eat Green Giants?
by bizzy - Nov 04, 2003 05:56 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 09:13 PM
by nasr_36
1 Nov 04, 2003 05:29 PM
by Leo Lover
0 No replies
A question about leo behaviour
by solen5 - Nov 04, 2003 03:28 PM
0 No replies
1 Nov 04, 2003 05:50 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
Boy or girl?
by jenni270986 - Nov 04, 2003 12:53 PM
5 Nov 05, 2003 03:10 PM
by jenni270986
healthy weight?
by khalliaar - Nov 04, 2003 12:22 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 07:16 PM
by StarGecko
Jungle / Striped Rainwater Albinos
by DanTheFireman - Nov 04, 2003 11:35 AM
6 Nov 05, 2003 08:06 AM
by DanTheFireman
4 Nov 04, 2003 05:40 PM
by TebbyGecko
Amazing Gecko???
by fruitionx - Nov 04, 2003 11:02 AM
1 Nov 04, 2003 04:47 PM
by LeosAnonymous
Weight Question
by Priest - Nov 04, 2003 11:01 AM
0 No replies
RICK JONES?...
by cbreptilesinc - Nov 04, 2003 10:31 AM
0 No replies
Ecko Update
by Heather - Nov 04, 2003 07:09 AM
3 Nov 04, 2003 09:54 PM
by aliceinwl
Super Hypo Tangerine Carrottail -Scamp
by jc2080 - Nov 04, 2003 06:30 AM
2 Nov 04, 2003 09:28 AM
by Leo Lover
Marmite...
by jc2080 - Nov 04, 2003 06:28 AM
4 Nov 05, 2003 12:55 PM
by Sybella
4 Nov 05, 2003 02:35 AM
by jc2080
Question to all leo experienced
by Bushmaster - Nov 04, 2003 04:54 AM
1 Nov 04, 2003 12:48 PM
by Dakman
Incubator question
by lazor1 - Nov 04, 2003 01:20 AM
2 Nov 04, 2003 12:52 PM
by Dakman
Is that safe? >>>>
by ByRandom - Nov 03, 2003 10:47 PM
8 Nov 04, 2003 02:21 PM
by xelda
how to post a pic?
by das408851 - Nov 03, 2003 10:45 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 12:18 AM
by x1angelbabyx
1 Nov 04, 2003 01:42 AM
by iluvblackfrancis
Reverse Stripe Genetics?
by aliceinwl - Nov 03, 2003 10:21 PM
1 Nov 04, 2003 12:17 AM
by armiyana
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