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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
Sorry-have another question
by chubbyfrogmom - Jan 29, 2005 09:24 PM
5 Jan 29, 2005 09:44 PM
by thecheezman069
baby leo-how much do they eat?
by chubbyfrogmom - Jan 29, 2005 09:11 PM
4 Jan 30, 2005 03:07 PM
by leaftail
What do people feed there mealies
by primebizzel28 - Jan 29, 2005 12:15 PM
12 Jan 30, 2005 01:16 PM
by peachstategeckos
Quick ?
by spot012 - Jan 29, 2005 11:42 AM
1 Jan 29, 2005 01:17 PM
by WiteLeo
hibernation
by derd83 - Jan 29, 2005 08:41 AM
5 Jan 30, 2005 06:00 PM
by derd83
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by GreggMM - Jan 29, 2005 07:12 AM
1 Jan 29, 2005 08:28 AM
by Triad
Shedding and not in humid hide!?!?
by primebizzel28 - Jan 29, 2005 01:07 AM
2 Jan 29, 2005 12:01 PM
by primebizzel28
WiteLeo, that paper towel thing works!
by leaftail - Jan 29, 2005 12:01 AM
44 Jan 31, 2005 06:38 AM
by WiteLeo
Sorry for all the questions, but I new to leos...
by RaderRVT - Jan 28, 2005 11:07 PM
12 Jan 29, 2005 09:36 PM
by leaftail
Breeding & Shipping in Canada..
by BlazedBetty - Jan 28, 2005 05:16 PM
2 Jan 29, 2005 12:03 AM
by geckoguy_ottawa
Sheding problem. Help
by ktulu654 - Jan 28, 2005 11:57 AM
4 Jan 29, 2005 02:54 AM
by ktulu654
How can I tell if my gecko is prego?? Pics please..
by Sunshine1984 - Jan 28, 2005 11:31 AM
1 Jan 28, 2005 08:40 PM
by peachstategeckos
baby leopard gecko doesn't eat much
by spopt36 - Jan 28, 2005 11:22 AM
5 Jan 29, 2005 02:51 AM
by ktulu654
Kidney Disease, Husbandry, or Aggressive Gecko?
by aleaclay - Jan 28, 2005 09:30 AM
4 Jan 29, 2005 12:46 AM
by LeoGeoGuy
Post On Paper Towels, LeafTail
by WiteLeo - Jan 28, 2005 06:20 AM
4 Jan 28, 2005 11:29 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
Pics of humid hides....
by RaderRVT - Jan 27, 2005 10:32 PM
5 Jan 28, 2005 11:09 PM
by RaderRVT
new gecko mom
by chubbyfrogmom - Jan 27, 2005 08:44 PM
1 Jan 27, 2005 09:48 PM
by peachstategeckos
egg laying
by back2blaque - Jan 27, 2005 01:15 PM
2 Jan 27, 2005 10:28 PM
by geckogrl6
cork bark tile substrate?
by dragonvet - Jan 27, 2005 09:38 AM
2 Jan 27, 2005 10:24 PM
by geckogrl6
GIANT GECKO
by kfactor - Jan 27, 2005 05:18 AM
6 Jan 29, 2005 08:33 AM
by Triad
Blizzard,?
by jheep - Jan 27, 2005 12:19 AM
6 Jan 29, 2005 01:15 AM
by geckogod2
Couple of Breeding and Incubation Questions !!
by gemdreamer - Jan 26, 2005 10:42 PM
2 Feb 01, 2005 12:29 AM
by gemdreamer
6 Jan 28, 2005 06:01 PM
by itsazoo
egg incubation help
by willis1234 - Jan 26, 2005 07:43 PM
1 Jan 26, 2005 08:56 PM
by geckogrl6
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
by snakegal123456 - Jan 26, 2005 05:32 PM
4 Jan 28, 2005 08:21 AM
by Triad
what should I do?
by turtletyper - Jan 26, 2005 11:12 AM
1 Jan 26, 2005 08:54 PM
by geckogrl6
Sick leo.........help before vet!
by Joezilla - Jan 26, 2005 10:35 AM
4 Jan 30, 2005 02:46 PM
by geckomama
??? re: quarantine and poop sample
by gmagecko - Jan 26, 2005 10:28 AM
1 Jan 26, 2005 11:17 AM
by xelda
For Whiteleo!
by l_l3lackwolf_l - Jan 26, 2005 07:40 AM
5 Jan 27, 2005 05:23 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
Normal Morph Orange
by kfactor - Jan 26, 2005 02:14 AM
2 Jan 26, 2005 09:42 AM
by pocketfulloffire
Moist Hide
by kfactor - Jan 26, 2005 01:41 AM
3 Jan 26, 2005 11:59 AM
by kozmo02
Gecko won't use her lay box
by momtowildones - Jan 26, 2005 12:48 AM
1 Jan 26, 2005 08:48 PM
by geckogrl6
3 Jan 25, 2005 10:05 PM
by geckogrl6
New Gecko coming on Thursday! ... newbie on forum
by RaderRVT - Jan 25, 2005 07:32 PM
8 Jan 27, 2005 08:12 PM
by RaderRVT
Just Some Pics :D
by ManhattanHerps - Jan 25, 2005 05:45 PM
5 Jan 26, 2005 09:03 AM
by Manhattanherps
What can I mix with...
by theLC - Jan 25, 2005 04:37 PM
1 Jan 25, 2005 09:59 PM
by xNeViNx
Come out, come out, where ever you are... (crickets)
by l_l3lackwolf_l - Jan 25, 2005 03:56 PM
1 Jan 25, 2005 05:14 PM
by WiteLeo
Breeding Crickets
by bluebug32 - Jan 25, 2005 10:34 AM
2 Jan 27, 2005 04:25 PM
by leaftail
Tile for a 20 gallon tank
by Triad - Jan 25, 2005 08:12 AM
4 Jan 26, 2005 11:42 AM
by deuce02
Need help in norcal bay area
by nomadr - Jan 24, 2005 10:58 PM
1 Jan 26, 2005 07:46 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
2 Jan 25, 2005 01:56 AM
by justcage
sad story and egg ?
by dragonvet - Jan 24, 2005 08:50 PM
0 No replies
I am scared plese help
by ASK - Jan 24, 2005 07:24 PM
8 Jan 27, 2005 04:11 PM
by zachb1373
vets in NJ
by ReptiKH24 - Jan 24, 2005 02:52 PM
1 Jan 24, 2005 06:08 PM
by peachstategeckos
1 Jan 24, 2005 02:27 PM
by caboose
tile/poop
by newticus - Jan 24, 2005 12:22 AM
5 Jan 26, 2005 11:30 AM
by bluebug32
egg?
by dragonvet - Jan 23, 2005 08:46 PM
1 Jan 24, 2005 07:43 AM
by HerperHelmz
flexwatt help?
by josiahatteberry - Jan 23, 2005 08:45 PM
3 Jan 23, 2005 09:33 PM
by justcage
10 Jan 25, 2005 07:49 PM
by zachb1373
I need advice on what to do
by geicogecko - Jan 23, 2005 01:10 PM
7 Jan 29, 2005 05:47 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
Breeding age / size / weight NP
by Lacrosseboss18 - Jan 23, 2005 01:01 PM
3 Jan 23, 2005 02:22 PM
by geckogrl6
heating
by denise1 - Jan 23, 2005 10:34 AM
6 Jan 23, 2005 09:28 PM
by justcage
I have a ? about a leo please look at my pics
by adamant - Jan 22, 2005 11:33 PM
7 Jan 27, 2005 10:08 PM
by my2cents
Lobster Roaches?!
by lecoiskin - Jan 22, 2005 10:50 PM
14 Jan 25, 2005 07:06 PM
by zachb1373
Petsmart prices- what a joke!
by princesskain - Jan 22, 2005 10:22 PM
13 Jan 24, 2005 10:01 PM
by geckogod2
one more ?
by dragonvet - Jan 22, 2005 09:53 PM
1 Jan 22, 2005 10:33 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
superworms as feed 4 leo's
by dragonvet - Jan 22, 2005 09:07 PM
1 Jan 22, 2005 10:29 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
on the fence
by zachb1373 - Jan 22, 2005 07:40 PM
5 Jan 25, 2005 11:30 AM
by zachb1373
sick 16 year old female
by spilotes87 - Jan 22, 2005 06:57 PM
4 Jan 23, 2005 09:30 PM
by snakegal123456
are racks detrimental?
by josiahatteberry - Jan 22, 2005 04:56 PM
5 Jan 23, 2005 11:27 AM
by crimsonwolf1313
What morph is he?
by maize_n_olivia - Jan 22, 2005 08:52 AM
4 Jan 23, 2005 10:16 AM
by Maize_n_Olivia
Off topic..
by AlteredMind99 - Jan 22, 2005 08:37 AM
3 Jan 23, 2005 07:15 PM
by leaftail
4 Jan 22, 2005 03:05 PM
by AlteredMind99
adopt leos from petco
by peachstategeckos - Jan 21, 2005 08:40 PM
17 Jan 23, 2005 06:30 PM
by peachstategeckos
dixie
by dragonvet - Jan 21, 2005 08:26 PM
2 Jan 21, 2005 11:48 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
here are my guys
by dragonvet - Jan 21, 2005 08:21 PM
3 Jan 22, 2005 01:58 PM
by dragonvet
2 pics and a question.
by dragonvet - Jan 21, 2005 07:34 PM
1 Jan 21, 2005 07:39 PM
by geckogrl6
Has Any one had a male not want to breed?
by Geckolover20034 - Jan 21, 2005 02:20 PM
1 Jan 21, 2005 07:41 PM
by geckogrl6
Beautiful Jungle Ginat female
by manhattanherps - Jan 21, 2005 11:19 AM
3 Jan 22, 2005 12:15 AM
by manhattanherps
My Leo M F
by kfactor - Jan 21, 2005 05:10 AM
1 Jan 21, 2005 06:22 AM
by WiteLeo
what do you think
by pipatic - Jan 21, 2005 12:56 AM
1 Jan 21, 2005 06:23 AM
by WiteLeo
Vita-Sand
by BlazedBetty - Jan 21, 2005 12:07 AM
59 Jan 28, 2005 11:34 PM
by LeoGeoGuy
bonehead update
by pipatic - Jan 20, 2005 11:59 PM
0 No replies
a gene question
by dragonvet - Jan 20, 2005 09:59 PM
4 Jan 21, 2005 01:36 AM
by pipatic
clumsy hunter
by deimos - Jan 20, 2005 08:34 PM
2 Jan 22, 2005 02:55 PM
by kykeeper23
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