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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.

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handling baby geckos
by geckobill - Jan 15, 2005 01:18 AM
3 Jan 15, 2005 01:31 AM
by lizgirl17
What did you name your leos??
by peachstategeckos - Jan 14, 2005 09:18 PM
17 Jan 16, 2005 04:12 AM
by l_l3lackwolf_l
two questions...
by cti746 - Jan 14, 2005 08:59 PM
2 Jan 15, 2005 01:45 AM
by lizgirl17
Need a herp vet in the Detroit area!
by fisherk2 - Jan 14, 2005 08:32 PM
3 Jan 15, 2005 12:11 PM
by Chaco
Help! Gecko with head swelling!
by katahdin_97 - Jan 14, 2005 08:25 PM
9 Jan 16, 2005 12:01 PM
by katahdin_97
4 Jan 17, 2005 10:27 PM
by uf_g8or
2 Jan 15, 2005 01:34 AM
by lizgirl17
Man what a bummer
by geckobill2112 - Jan 14, 2005 05:29 PM
2 Jan 14, 2005 05:40 PM
by WiteLeo
21 Jan 15, 2005 06:49 PM
by leaftail
some pic's for ya hope ya enjoy
by pipatic - Jan 14, 2005 11:34 AM
3 Jan 14, 2005 02:28 PM
by chibicricket
Update on my new Leos
by felanmoira - Jan 14, 2005 10:54 AM
5 Jan 14, 2005 12:10 PM
by leaftail
shedding?
by deimos - Jan 14, 2005 07:07 AM
4 Jan 14, 2005 09:30 PM
by peachstategeckos
3 Leos in 20GL
by Kfactor - Jan 14, 2005 05:23 AM
4 Jan 14, 2005 05:15 PM
by geckogrl6
Brightness
by Kfactor - Jan 14, 2005 05:17 AM
1 Jan 14, 2005 06:22 AM
by WiteLeo
leo
by mantisman - Jan 13, 2005 11:00 PM
2 Jan 14, 2005 06:29 AM
by WiteLeo
eating prob..
by kirkpatrick - Jan 13, 2005 09:52 PM
6 Jan 14, 2005 12:34 PM
by spottedragon
How do I get my leos to eat worms
by IguanaMama - Jan 13, 2005 09:10 PM
5 Jan 14, 2005 01:33 AM
by leaftail
Update on Skinny Hatchling
by IguanaMama - Jan 13, 2005 09:02 PM
6 Jan 14, 2005 01:49 AM
by leaftail
6 Jan 13, 2005 11:10 PM
by geckogrl6
What dose Leo poop normaly look like
by primebizzel28 - Jan 13, 2005 07:28 PM
1 Jan 13, 2005 08:56 PM
by WiteLeo
Two important questions
by geicogecko - Jan 13, 2005 06:21 PM
4 Jan 13, 2005 07:25 PM
by leaftail
What humidity should i have in my egg box???
by Gilbery007 - Jan 13, 2005 05:52 PM
2 Jan 14, 2005 04:58 PM
by geckogrl6
Question on both of my Adult Female Leo's ~!@?
by jerzreptile21 - Jan 13, 2005 04:40 PM
2 Jan 13, 2005 09:51 PM
by jerzreptile21
URGENT NEED HELP *pics*
by pocketfulloffire - Jan 13, 2005 04:13 PM
8 Jan 15, 2005 07:27 PM
by pocketfulloffire
dead leo
by mantisman - Jan 13, 2005 02:40 PM
14 Jan 14, 2005 06:39 AM
by xelda
5 Jan 13, 2005 08:49 PM
by geckogrl6
geckobill2112, Where did you get the rocks?
by Michelle1010 - Jan 13, 2005 12:24 PM
3 Jan 13, 2005 03:50 PM
by geckobill2112
Again...Infrared bulb!?
by l_l3lackwolf_l - Jan 13, 2005 11:15 AM
1 Jan 13, 2005 01:27 PM
by l_l3lackwolf_l
Laying
by kfactor - Jan 13, 2005 05:09 AM
3 Jan 13, 2005 08:54 PM
by WiteLeo
Climbing
by kfactor - Jan 13, 2005 05:07 AM
2 Jan 13, 2005 04:25 PM
by geckogrl6
Another clutch
by ManhattanHerps - Jan 13, 2005 03:32 AM
4 Jan 14, 2005 11:08 PM
by gurnham4
8 Jan 13, 2005 05:26 PM
by marla
How to clean after parasites.
by geicogecko - Jan 12, 2005 11:21 PM
3 Jan 13, 2005 03:54 PM
by leaftail
Infromed Advice Needed
by HotRodHerps - Jan 12, 2005 09:41 PM
5 Jan 13, 2005 11:03 AM
by leaftail
need to fatten up my leo
by thecheezman069 - Jan 12, 2005 08:49 PM
4 Jan 12, 2005 11:33 PM
by lizgirl17
want to get anotehr gecko but...
by thecheezman069 - Jan 12, 2005 08:39 PM
2 Jan 12, 2005 11:40 PM
by milwaukeereptile
WOOO HOOO 2 more babys
by geckobill2112 - Jan 12, 2005 08:22 PM
2 Jan 12, 2005 09:48 PM
by witeleo
Tile...Paper...Paper Towels....Sand!?!?!?!?
by josiahatteberry - Jan 12, 2005 08:21 PM
4 Jan 13, 2005 08:50 PM
by Advent
I was wondering...
by lizgirl17 - Jan 12, 2005 08:10 PM
1 Jan 12, 2005 09:41 PM
by witeleo
Leafer, real quick...
by WiteLeo - Jan 12, 2005 05:10 PM
2 Jan 12, 2005 06:54 PM
by WiteLeo
Sand on the fire
by leaftail - Jan 12, 2005 05:01 PM
2 Jan 12, 2005 05:09 PM
by leaftail
6 Jan 12, 2005 09:57 PM
by kozmo02
Another Breeding Question...
by -JayDog- - Jan 12, 2005 04:08 PM
1 Jan 12, 2005 07:15 PM
by WiteLeo
Infrared Bulb
by l_l3lackwolf_l - Jan 12, 2005 01:17 PM
2 Jan 12, 2005 04:55 PM
by l_l3lackwolf_l
26 Jan 13, 2005 09:41 PM
by xNeViNx
sick gecko
by mantisman - Jan 12, 2005 07:04 AM
4 Jan 12, 2005 02:12 PM
by geckogrl6
Leo GIANT question
by kfactor - Jan 12, 2005 04:10 AM
2 Jan 12, 2005 12:16 PM
by -JayDog-
Wite Leo ?
by kfactor - Jan 12, 2005 04:07 AM
9 Jan 12, 2005 08:20 PM
by leaftail
worried about my gecko
by kozmo02 - Jan 12, 2005 12:33 AM
8 Jan 12, 2005 12:36 PM
by kozmo02
personality/pre-aquisition research
by cti746 - Jan 11, 2005 09:57 PM
4 Jan 12, 2005 01:00 PM
by caboose
2 Jan 12, 2005 01:40 AM
by MysticGecko
2 Jan 12, 2005 10:08 AM
by milwaukeereptile
Thanks leaftail
by lizardking7625 - Jan 11, 2005 07:09 PM
0 No replies
11 Jan 14, 2005 09:10 PM
by marla
baldy leo's ?
by Gazz - Jan 11, 2005 07:00 PM
5 Jan 13, 2005 02:00 AM
by leaftail
Help Please
by lizardking7625 - Jan 11, 2005 06:47 PM
1 Jan 11, 2005 06:54 PM
by leaftail
breeding basic questions
by goatvet - Jan 11, 2005 06:24 PM
3 Jan 12, 2005 04:43 PM
by uropat
UV Lights, LeafTail
by WiteLeo - Jan 11, 2005 06:17 PM
9 Jan 14, 2005 09:04 PM
by marla
Blizzard Lizard
by bizback67 - Jan 11, 2005 04:46 PM
2 Jan 14, 2005 09:03 PM
by marla
what can I feed my waxworms????????
by turtletyper - Jan 11, 2005 02:51 PM
2 Jan 11, 2005 05:42 PM
by AlteredMind99
Perlite Question...
by -JayDog- - Jan 11, 2005 02:02 PM
6 Jan 14, 2005 09:01 PM
by marla
Gecko Ravanges N.Y.
by Gabriev - Jan 11, 2005 11:42 AM
4 Jan 11, 2005 05:54 PM
by WiteLeo
Successful Breeding
by luczak32 - Jan 11, 2005 11:38 AM
2 Jan 14, 2005 08:58 PM
by marla
Question for you....
by jch - Jan 11, 2005 10:30 AM
3 Jan 19, 2005 05:35 PM
by Justinb.
Question on UV light source plz read.
by Gilbery007 - Jan 11, 2005 10:21 AM
9 Jan 14, 2005 08:55 PM
by marla
Flex watt tape question...
by JandM - Jan 11, 2005 10:11 AM
2 Jan 11, 2005 11:53 AM
by leaftail
Funny fecal story....
by JandM - Jan 11, 2005 10:08 AM
2 Jan 14, 2005 08:50 PM
by marla
Possibly going to Missouri Tomorrow
by Triad - Jan 11, 2005 09:14 AM
1 Jan 11, 2005 12:55 PM
by Triad
UK Geckos
by MysticGecko - Jan 11, 2005 08:35 AM
8 Jan 11, 2005 01:45 PM
by MysticGecko
7 Jan 11, 2005 09:40 PM
by xNeViNx
LeafTail is Sorry
by WiteLeo - Jan 10, 2005 05:53 PM
5 Jan 11, 2005 10:19 AM
by ran_dogg
Sand???......Paper towel?????....Possible Debate!!!!
by l_l3lackwolf_l - Jan 10, 2005 04:45 PM
13 Jan 11, 2005 04:15 PM
by hill4803
Carefresh as a substrate????
by Gibet_3 - Jan 10, 2005 04:39 PM
6 Jan 10, 2005 05:25 PM
by geckogrl6
New Leo's comming soon.
by WiteLeo - Jan 10, 2005 04:24 PM
11 Jan 10, 2005 05:36 PM
by Michelle1010
Picture of a very young hypo tangerine?
by geicogecko - Jan 10, 2005 03:36 PM
17 Jan 10, 2005 05:54 PM
by geicogecko
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