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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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Making your gecko eat.
by LeoDude7 - Aug 02, 2003 08:35 PM
5 Aug 02, 2003 10:06 PM
by RedQuake
1 Aug 02, 2003 06:44 PM
by geckoluver101
paint fumes hurt geckos???
by geckoluver101 - Aug 02, 2003 05:39 PM
1 Aug 02, 2003 05:46 PM
by MatPrice
Patternless Albino Question
by thegeckolady - Aug 02, 2003 05:36 PM
6 Aug 04, 2003 01:18 AM
by Starling
Need Instructions on Shipping
by leopardgex15 - Aug 02, 2003 05:10 PM
1 Aug 02, 2003 05:52 PM
by MatPrice
2 Aug 03, 2003 01:55 AM
by GeckoFire
Can you wet corckbark???
by jack7777766 - Aug 02, 2003 01:57 PM
4 Aug 02, 2003 03:55 PM
by Sybella
At what age can you visually see the sex of your gecko?
by marty_gecko - Aug 02, 2003 01:13 PM
4 Aug 03, 2003 12:56 AM
by tundrageckos
hide box
by npmarchand - Aug 02, 2003 12:59 PM
4 Aug 03, 2003 04:25 PM
by skynyrd0251
my new gecko
by pipatic - Aug 02, 2003 12:19 PM
2 Aug 02, 2003 01:35 PM
by peregrinefalcon
ok guys i need some help
by MatPrice - Aug 02, 2003 12:09 PM
5 Aug 03, 2003 02:07 PM
by jag
Lost my second egg...
by JJay - Aug 02, 2003 10:15 AM
1 Aug 02, 2003 10:43 AM
by GeckoFire
Test one more time.
by JJay - Aug 02, 2003 09:17 AM
1 Aug 02, 2003 09:19 AM
by JJay
How do I get URL...
by JJay - Aug 02, 2003 09:08 AM
0 No replies
4 Aug 02, 2003 04:38 PM
by DeltaWoods
Breeding Question
by kissnut - Aug 02, 2003 07:13 AM
4 Aug 02, 2003 05:47 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
1 Aug 02, 2003 07:45 AM
by peregrinefalcon
is a steady diet of mealworms acceptable? n/p
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 05:04 AM
5 Aug 03, 2003 04:18 PM
by bigguykev36
is sand ok if you don't feed crickets often?
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 05:03 AM
14 Aug 03, 2003 04:30 PM
by peregrinefalcon
is sand ok if you don't feed crickets often?
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 05:03 AM
1 Aug 03, 2003 11:36 AM
by Andrea1784
VitaSand or Calci-Sand? n/p
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 04:59 AM
5 Aug 03, 2003 10:41 AM
by jag
Can Leos swim? n/p
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 04:58 AM
1 Aug 02, 2003 05:02 PM
by geckoluver101
when will they eat?
by bigguykev36 - Aug 02, 2003 04:57 AM
2 Aug 02, 2003 06:50 PM
by geckoluver101
Question for GECKOVILLE about super worm farm.....
by Leo Lover - Aug 02, 2003 02:22 AM
2 Aug 02, 2003 06:14 PM
by geckoluver101
2 Aug 02, 2003 03:40 AM
by RedQuake
Leo Pictures.
by mad_piranha - Aug 01, 2003 10:24 PM
1 Aug 02, 2003 07:56 AM
by peregrinefalcon
How do a post multiple pics from the Photo Gallery?N/P
by LeoGeoKing - Aug 01, 2003 10:23 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 10:28 PM
by mad_piranha
Update on sick beasties....
by ragnew - Aug 01, 2003 10:07 PM
0 No replies
How hot is too hot??
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 09:51 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 10:43 PM
by geckoville
Been gone for a week heres some updated pics...
by reflex21089 - Aug 01, 2003 09:26 PM
2 Aug 02, 2003 09:09 AM
by reflex21089
newest additions
by LauraV - Aug 01, 2003 09:24 PM
15 Aug 02, 2003 11:00 AM
by meretseger
pay pal?????
by marito - Aug 01, 2003 09:19 PM
2 Aug 01, 2003 09:59 PM
by Starling
=(
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 09:13 PM
5 Aug 06, 2003 01:01 AM
by Starling
a few questions about eating
by jrmjjj - Aug 01, 2003 09:07 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 09:31 PM
by Lucien
Sorry trying again
by LeoGeoKing - Aug 01, 2003 08:57 PM
0 No replies
Sorry trying again
by LeoGeoKing - Aug 01, 2003 08:56 PM
2 Aug 01, 2003 10:21 PM
by LeoGeoKing
Just felt like sharing a pic...
by LeoGeoKing - Aug 01, 2003 08:54 PM
1 Aug 02, 2003 01:21 AM
by mad_piranha
www.wormman.com
by Philg - Aug 01, 2003 08:24 PM
2 Aug 02, 2003 01:47 AM
by Sybella
Best of 2003
by Starling - Aug 01, 2003 07:22 PM
11 Aug 06, 2003 12:51 AM
by Starling
Cute cave shots
by LauraV - Aug 01, 2003 06:51 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 07:28 PM
by RedQuake
Pics of my fave leo outside (dial up warning)
by Finnigan - Aug 01, 2003 06:30 PM
3 Aug 03, 2003 12:07 PM
by jwilliby
2 Aug 03, 2003 12:30 AM
by tribbielvr
3 Aug 01, 2003 08:26 PM
by Starling
Help...anyone >>>
by eyssk8r - Aug 01, 2003 04:52 PM
6 Aug 01, 2003 07:57 PM
by Starling
Just got my gex on paper towels
by kungfu28181 - Aug 01, 2003 04:20 PM
0 No replies
Geckos coming tomorrow!!!
by CBLeopard - Aug 01, 2003 03:48 PM
3 Aug 01, 2003 08:38 PM
by geckoville
New Geckos !
by breaker4show - Aug 01, 2003 03:32 PM
0 No replies
New Geckos !
by breaker4show - Aug 01, 2003 03:32 PM
0 No replies
New Geckos !
by breaker4show - Aug 01, 2003 03:32 PM
0 No replies
Is it normal...............
by jag - Aug 01, 2003 03:21 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 03:28 PM
by ZeR0
pic updates on several of my hatchlings...*PICS*
by divinitry - Aug 01, 2003 03:14 PM
2 Aug 01, 2003 07:23 PM
by RedQuake
HerpGirl
by OneTwoManyHerps - Aug 01, 2003 01:31 PM
1 Aug 01, 2003 01:36 PM
by HerpGirl
9 Aug 01, 2003 07:33 PM
by Starling
Question about Calci-sand use...
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 12:18 PM
3 Aug 01, 2003 12:47 PM
by jag
3 Aug 01, 2003 05:28 PM
by gecko_den
This is enough to make me pull my hair out, lol
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 11:33 AM
5 Aug 01, 2003 11:57 AM
by HerpGirl
Takin' Winky off the sand!!!!
by jag - Aug 01, 2003 11:29 AM
1 Aug 01, 2003 12:04 PM
by peregrinefalcon
will they get along
by jrmjjj - Aug 01, 2003 11:09 AM
3 Aug 01, 2003 01:41 PM
by ZeR0
Question for Dove Question for Forum
by OneTwoManyHerps - Aug 01, 2003 10:49 AM
3 Aug 01, 2003 11:25 AM
by Dove
leopard gecko not eating
by z10silver - Aug 01, 2003 09:40 AM
3 Aug 01, 2003 03:26 PM
by ZeR0
2 questions, please answer soon =)
by pspguy - Aug 01, 2003 09:10 AM
3 Aug 01, 2003 09:47 AM
by Jilazee
SUPERWORMS!!!
by Beardiekid14 - Aug 01, 2003 08:57 AM
4 Aug 01, 2003 11:27 AM
by jag
Question: are blacklights....
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 05:20 AM
1 Aug 01, 2003 11:28 AM
by Dove
Q: Are humid hides only needed for eg laying? n/p
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 05:15 AM
2 Aug 01, 2003 05:01 PM
by eyssk8r
hey LeoDude7
by jenni270986 - Aug 01, 2003 04:45 AM
0 No replies
What sexy new geckos I have....
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 04:18 AM
6 Aug 01, 2003 06:55 PM
by luvmyleos
Butter tubs
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 01:34 AM
4 Aug 02, 2003 02:38 PM
by Tarzana
wow that was quick/easy! lol
by divinitry - Aug 01, 2003 01:34 AM
0 No replies
Egg-laying chamber
by xelda - Aug 01, 2003 01:19 AM
2 Aug 01, 2003 03:20 PM
by ZeR0
Golden Gate Geckos
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 12:57 AM
10 Aug 01, 2003 07:49 PM
by RedQuake
HURRY HURRY I NEED HELP!!!!
by bigguykev36 - Aug 01, 2003 12:48 AM
1 Aug 01, 2003 01:03 AM
by BeArDyCrAzY
Feeding...please help
by DeltaWoods - Aug 01, 2003 12:33 AM
2 Aug 01, 2003 12:42 AM
by DeltaWoods
the possibilities
by adam_d - Aug 01, 2003 12:11 AM
2 Aug 01, 2003 08:02 AM
by meretseger
Hatching question
by rich_123 - Jul 31, 2003 11:41 PM
2 Aug 01, 2003 12:04 AM
by geckoman2000
big problem help fast
by arpeet1 - Jul 31, 2003 11:01 PM
1 Jul 31, 2003 11:07 PM
by Sybella
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