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Leopard Geckos

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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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tank divider
by Ekeve - Nov 29, 2005 11:13 PM
3 Dec 07, 2005 10:39 PM
by primebizzel28
a few questions before i purchase my first leopard gecko
by metal_pitbu11 - Nov 29, 2005 08:45 PM
2 Nov 29, 2005 10:34 PM
by jammerz
What morph is this girl?
by boxielover - Nov 29, 2005 07:41 PM
5 Dec 03, 2005 08:46 PM
by cutiepie
My petco gecko
by sardoniccheese - Nov 29, 2005 01:04 PM
5 Nov 30, 2005 08:05 PM
by sardoniccheese
4 Nov 30, 2005 06:02 PM
by BlueLeo
Blue spot on leo
by WindyO - Nov 28, 2005 09:46 PM
14 Dec 01, 2005 10:48 AM
by Gazz
Need info on Albinos
by Reptile-fanatic - Nov 28, 2005 08:04 PM
7 Nov 30, 2005 01:16 PM
by Gazz
New Leopard Gecko Owner - Help ...
by kimngeorge - Nov 28, 2005 03:00 PM
9 Nov 30, 2005 07:57 PM
by Shelley1063
Breeding/Genetics questions
by TangerineKing - Nov 28, 2005 02:50 PM
2 Nov 28, 2005 05:06 PM
by Gazz
Blue Leos?
by WindyO - Nov 28, 2005 02:41 PM
1 Nov 28, 2005 08:36 PM
by sardoniccheese
Tile
by meltz - Nov 28, 2005 01:24 PM
0 No replies
Blue Leo??
by WindyO - Nov 28, 2005 09:57 AM
7 Nov 28, 2005 09:48 PM
by WindyO
HELP! Infected Eye
by hamptonsbrad - Nov 27, 2005 06:09 PM
3 Nov 27, 2005 09:39 PM
by Shelley1063
sands
by luvinemgeckos - Nov 27, 2005 09:30 AM
1 Nov 29, 2005 05:01 PM
by tanias16
new forum member with new leos
by Ekeve - Nov 27, 2005 02:20 AM
18 Nov 28, 2005 11:21 PM
by Ekeve
Gizmo and Lady Number2
by joshwilson - Nov 26, 2005 09:49 PM
7 Nov 27, 2005 07:56 PM
by Shelley1063
information on leopard geckos
by luvinemgeckos - Nov 26, 2005 09:37 PM
1 Nov 27, 2005 05:44 AM
by Canio
5 weeks now..... please help...
by djseibert68 - Nov 26, 2005 11:58 AM
7 Dec 01, 2005 02:29 PM
by diz-awn
Introducing Chico and Lady Number 1
by joshwilson - Nov 26, 2005 01:24 AM
5 Nov 26, 2005 04:07 PM
by Shelley1063
heat mat question
by Canio - Nov 25, 2005 05:41 AM
1 Nov 29, 2005 04:55 PM
by tanias16
heat pad question
by Canio - Nov 25, 2005 05:03 AM
4 Nov 25, 2005 08:08 PM
by Canio
other species?
by ihavealizard - Nov 24, 2005 05:16 PM
5 Nov 27, 2005 05:05 PM
by ihavealizard
???
by jaym713 - Nov 24, 2005 11:19 AM
4 Nov 25, 2005 02:05 PM
by balloonzforu
Desert Blend Bedding? Walnut shells?
by Rhacsandacks - Nov 23, 2005 08:51 PM
1 Nov 24, 2005 12:55 AM
by Sardoniccheese
Anyone Have any Input Please?
by jaym713 - Nov 23, 2005 08:12 PM
1 Nov 24, 2005 11:12 AM
by BlueLeo
Quit eating
by baseballsls - Nov 23, 2005 07:19 PM
3 Dec 05, 2005 03:43 AM
by 3leoshk
What morph is this?
by PR1090 - Nov 23, 2005 05:07 PM
4 Nov 24, 2005 12:14 PM
by BlueLeo
Incubating containers & substrate????
by jaym713 - Nov 23, 2005 03:31 AM
6 Nov 27, 2005 10:58 PM
by geckoguy_ottawa
1 Nov 23, 2005 08:51 PM
by Gazz
HEre is the working one. What morph are these guys.
by boxielover - Nov 22, 2005 10:16 PM
15 Nov 29, 2005 02:38 PM
by geckogrl6
What Morph?
by boxielover - Nov 22, 2005 10:13 PM
2 Nov 24, 2005 07:24 PM
by BlueLeo
Reptile Education
by bps516 - Nov 22, 2005 12:59 PM
6 Nov 24, 2005 08:44 PM
by joeysgreen
Morph Question
by liquidsound - Nov 22, 2005 10:13 AM
1 Nov 22, 2005 10:36 AM
by Gazz
update
by MagPie - Nov 22, 2005 02:29 AM
6 Nov 22, 2005 10:31 PM
by MagPie
trouble sexing....
by FlammySnake - Nov 21, 2005 08:22 PM
2 Nov 21, 2005 09:22 PM
by geckogrl6
Last Hatchling for the year
by Shelley1063 - Nov 21, 2005 08:00 PM
1 Nov 21, 2005 10:50 PM
by Lyn
Egg fertality and Chicago land breeders
by PR1090 - Nov 21, 2005 04:36 PM
2 Nov 22, 2005 09:14 PM
by PR1090
6 Nov 22, 2005 10:23 PM
by palehorse67
White collar juvi?
by Rhacsandacks - Nov 21, 2005 09:29 AM
4 Nov 22, 2005 07:17 PM
by Shelley1063
Shedding question
by sardoniccheese - Nov 20, 2005 11:58 PM
0 No replies
Thermostats
by therescake - Nov 20, 2005 06:38 PM
0 No replies
Weight gain. Problem?
by buffysmom - Nov 20, 2005 03:46 PM
5 Nov 23, 2005 01:09 AM
by Lucien
Geckos in one cage?
by RedLeo16 - Nov 20, 2005 10:42 AM
4 Nov 23, 2005 08:49 PM
by asch803
Petco Leopard Geckos, at a steal!
by rhacsandacks - Nov 19, 2005 08:35 PM
9 Nov 27, 2005 02:07 AM
by Ekeve
morphs?
by mrbeefy - Nov 19, 2005 07:43 PM
0 No replies
what morphs are these???
by mrbeefy - Nov 19, 2005 07:18 PM
2 Nov 20, 2005 11:58 AM
by Gazz
Super hipo Tangerine? Leucistic?
by Juanma_Diaz - Nov 19, 2005 11:45 AM
12 Nov 30, 2005 12:43 PM
by Juanma_Diaz
help...... again.
by djseibert68 - Nov 19, 2005 10:24 AM
10 Nov 20, 2005 11:21 AM
by djseibert68
Petsmart geckos.. dare I even ask....
by TangerineKing - Nov 19, 2005 09:28 AM
3 Nov 21, 2005 01:29 PM
by bps516
genetics queston plz help
by hackbone - Nov 19, 2005 07:56 AM
1 Nov 20, 2005 01:29 PM
by PR1090
Project Leo
by morgath - Nov 19, 2005 03:42 AM
3 Nov 20, 2005 03:10 AM
by morgath
Couple questions about breeding leopard geckos
by TheCrimsonGhost - Nov 18, 2005 10:48 PM
1 Nov 19, 2005 01:34 AM
by gaparicio
What to do....
by iaherper - Nov 18, 2005 08:31 AM
2 Nov 18, 2005 06:15 PM
by boxielover
waxworm problems. feedback needed!
by stage9 - Nov 17, 2005 04:06 PM
3 Nov 18, 2005 03:55 PM
by tanias16
Rainwaters Rule
by LetkeysLeos - Nov 17, 2005 03:03 PM
3 Nov 17, 2005 10:37 PM
by LetkeysLeos
Kirmy and Alberto weight update and a question.
by jasonw - Nov 17, 2005 01:28 PM
2 Nov 17, 2005 05:52 PM
by Shelley1063
ReptileCity.com
by tanias16 - Nov 17, 2005 12:24 PM
2 Nov 17, 2005 05:48 PM
by Shelley1063
Is the Gecko okay.
by kulkat - Nov 16, 2005 10:38 PM
3 Nov 17, 2005 11:58 PM
by geckogrl6
New Geckos.
by elgecko - Nov 16, 2005 10:26 PM
4 Nov 17, 2005 09:17 PM
by WindyO
Rainwater(LasVegas) Albino Patternless and Patternless
by DavidKendrick - Nov 16, 2005 08:27 PM
0 No replies
One of my favorites..
by DavidKendrick - Nov 16, 2005 08:23 PM
3 Nov 17, 2005 02:22 AM
by thegeckooutlet
What Type of Morph do you think this is?
by DavidKendrick - Nov 16, 2005 07:09 PM
17 Nov 17, 2005 11:02 PM
by balloonzforu
question
by darkserpent213 - Nov 16, 2005 05:43 PM
1 Nov 17, 2005 11:58 PM
by sardoniccheese
breeding
by leoblizz - Nov 16, 2005 12:14 AM
1 Nov 16, 2005 06:13 PM
by WindyO
Pictures of my Dory
by dynasty - Nov 15, 2005 10:25 PM
2 Nov 16, 2005 09:55 PM
by dynasty
Good books?
by elgecko - Nov 15, 2005 09:41 PM
4 Nov 18, 2005 06:50 PM
by WindyO
Morphs
by meltz - Nov 15, 2005 05:52 PM
3 Dec 07, 2005 06:58 PM
by meltz
Stupid Eggs Question
by liquidsound - Nov 15, 2005 08:23 AM
6 Nov 16, 2005 08:09 AM
by liquidsound
new hatchling
by TheGeckoOutlet - Nov 14, 2005 09:36 PM
15 Nov 18, 2005 11:05 PM
by Kendergirl
a few questions
by meltz - Nov 14, 2005 05:49 PM
3 Nov 14, 2005 08:11 PM
by Shelley1063
I have 2 questions
by PR1090 - Nov 14, 2005 03:59 PM
5 Nov 15, 2005 10:10 AM
by Gazz
New leo, not eating.
by ShakesJC - Nov 14, 2005 03:09 PM
4 Nov 15, 2005 05:30 PM
by ShakesJC
weird question?
by pac-man - Nov 14, 2005 12:46 PM
1 Nov 14, 2005 03:54 PM
by tanias16
3 Nov 30, 2005 01:58 AM
by Ekeve
I thought my gecko was dead!!!
by abbyn - Nov 13, 2005 10:01 PM
1 Nov 14, 2005 12:25 PM
by tanias16
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