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Leopard Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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heres my gecko
by snakegal123456 - Jan 31, 2004 03:45 PM
0 No replies
My gecko
by snakegal123456 - Jan 31, 2004 03:44 PM
1 Jan 31, 2004 08:41 PM
by MacArthur
PLEASE
by 8tay8 - Jan 31, 2004 03:35 PM
13 Jan 31, 2004 11:21 PM
by geckodude54
Giant Carrot head albino, Main Breeder Male for 2004
by JCreptile - Jan 31, 2004 03:09 PM
8 Feb 01, 2004 11:16 AM
by alebron
eggs question?
by das408851 - Jan 31, 2004 02:45 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 04:11 PM
by TLB
nameless
by 8tay8 - Jan 31, 2004 02:41 PM
1 Jan 31, 2004 05:45 PM
by ChuUtena
WOOHOO Stripe eggs! Please read i have question too...
by reflex21089 - Jan 31, 2004 02:19 PM
3 Jan 31, 2004 04:16 PM
by TLB
he's cold. just cold
by whoaitsz - Jan 31, 2004 02:08 PM
1 Jan 31, 2004 04:22 PM
by TLB
Cute smiley TA gecko pic
by StarGecko - Jan 31, 2004 01:39 PM
4 Jan 31, 2004 09:47 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Should i get a under tank heater?
by leopardgeckoman - Jan 31, 2004 01:28 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 04:11 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Opinions Wanted: Best Supplements?
by livXpreshun - Jan 31, 2004 01:24 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 02:35 PM
by azteclizard
got as question on habitat...
by bigabon - Jan 31, 2004 12:52 PM
1 Jan 31, 2004 01:41 PM
by Rick
growth
by leopardgeckoman - Jan 31, 2004 12:43 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 02:05 PM
by leopardgeckoman
What to expect?
by Tarentola - Jan 31, 2004 12:10 PM
3 Jan 31, 2004 01:15 PM
by all4sky
What to Expect?
by Tarentola - Jan 31, 2004 12:08 PM
0 No replies
soaking and impaction...
by yellermelon - Jan 31, 2004 11:42 AM
1 Jan 31, 2004 01:19 PM
by paradisio
Egg Bound?
by lostkauze - Jan 31, 2004 11:38 AM
3 Jan 31, 2004 01:30 PM
by paradisio
Just a test n/p
by LeopardGeckoMan - Jan 31, 2004 11:11 AM
0 No replies
Dropping tail
by domina - Jan 31, 2004 10:56 AM
2 Jan 31, 2004 11:21 AM
by domina
Can We Change Our Passsword and User ID?
by livXpreshun - Jan 31, 2004 10:24 AM
1 Jan 31, 2004 10:33 AM
by livXpreshun
2 Jan 31, 2004 01:24 PM
by paradisio
Heating my Leopard Gecko Cage???
by GeckoGlider13 - Jan 31, 2004 09:19 AM
6 Jan 31, 2004 10:43 AM
by livXpreshun
4 Jan 31, 2004 11:42 AM
by MacArthur
just a little Q&A time.....
by bigguykev36 - Jan 31, 2004 04:22 AM
5 Jan 31, 2004 11:02 AM
by livXpreshun
horny male with 2 females...
by FatAl - Jan 31, 2004 12:39 AM
7 Jan 31, 2004 11:47 AM
by StinaUIUC
10 gallon rack system
by reptilefreak16 - Jan 30, 2004 11:39 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 09:44 AM
by bigdee
Hooverbater question
by sutmae - Jan 30, 2004 11:31 PM
0 No replies
Feeding?
by paradisio - Jan 30, 2004 09:50 PM
8 Jan 30, 2004 10:36 PM
by paradisio
A quick before and after!
by hhawk20005 - Jan 30, 2004 09:47 PM
3 Jan 30, 2004 09:56 PM
by hhawk20005
CANT WAIT!!
by hhawk20005 - Jan 30, 2004 09:35 PM
0 No replies
ive had her a week and yet no name!
by 7john7 - Jan 30, 2004 08:45 PM
2 Jan 31, 2004 09:49 PM
by StarGecko
crickets going under the paper towels?
by 7john7 - Jan 30, 2004 08:32 PM
2 Jan 30, 2004 09:49 PM
by shootist
decisions, decisions...
by restlesswind444 - Jan 30, 2004 07:08 PM
3 Jan 30, 2004 08:22 PM
by Fritz
4 Jan 31, 2004 05:53 PM
by MacArthur
Concern about irregular bowel movements
by Noodle_Boy - Jan 30, 2004 06:57 PM
1 Jan 30, 2004 08:56 PM
by llyncilla
4 Jan 30, 2004 06:50 PM
by StinaUIUC
6 Jan 30, 2004 07:07 PM
by livXpreshun
EGG QUSTION??
by thegeckolady - Jan 30, 2004 04:32 PM
0 No replies
Anyone ever use the Sandfire Leopard Gecko dust?
by ChuUtena - Jan 30, 2004 03:45 PM
2 Jan 30, 2004 05:08 PM
by powergeckos
Tips for reducing stress? nt
by paradisio - Jan 30, 2004 02:17 PM
4 Jan 30, 2004 03:04 PM
by StarGecko
OMG!!! She Ate!!
by Aklaim - Jan 30, 2004 01:53 PM
1 Jan 30, 2004 01:59 PM
by StarGecko
breeding
by reptilefreak16 - Jan 30, 2004 01:42 PM
2 Jan 30, 2004 02:38 PM
by royalcrown69
tail regrowth
by reptilefreak16 - Jan 30, 2004 01:38 PM
2 Jan 30, 2004 02:35 PM
by reptilefreak16
fighting females
by reptilefreak16 - Jan 30, 2004 01:37 PM
5 Jan 30, 2004 02:34 PM
by reptilefreak16
Calculating Drug Dosages for Geckos (by request)
by GoldenGateGeckos - Jan 30, 2004 01:34 PM
1 Jan 31, 2004 08:39 AM
by shuler06
Photo Periods For Good Health?
by paradisio - Jan 30, 2004 01:32 PM
1 Jan 30, 2004 01:35 PM
by savigeckolvr
update on my geckos they're back - more
by savigeckolvr - Jan 30, 2004 01:19 PM
0 No replies
constapation...help?
by shimien - Jan 30, 2004 01:14 PM
7 Jan 31, 2004 10:53 AM
by TLB
Fat Sacks behind females front legs?
by Johnstud56 - Jan 30, 2004 12:45 PM
8 Jan 31, 2004 11:00 AM
by TLB
Could she be retarded? a little long
by Priest - Jan 30, 2004 12:36 PM
3 Jan 31, 2004 01:24 AM
by llyncilla
Breeding techniques
by domina - Jan 30, 2004 12:18 PM
3 Jan 30, 2004 06:49 PM
by domina
male has stuck genitalia
by verve - Jan 30, 2004 09:51 AM
28 Jan 31, 2004 09:02 PM
by StinaUIUC
thermostats for Hovabator
by stickyfingers - Jan 30, 2004 09:43 AM
0 No replies
watery feces
by lanietx - Jan 30, 2004 08:08 AM
2 Jan 30, 2004 11:41 AM
by StarGecko
Starling- question on assist-feed recipe
by armiyana - Jan 30, 2004 04:08 AM
2 Jan 30, 2004 02:38 PM
by armiyana
oh sh.... problem (pictures)
by fcwegnm0 - Jan 30, 2004 01:49 AM
9 Jan 31, 2004 08:10 AM
by nimvix
Sexing pics
by aliceinwl - Jan 29, 2004 11:36 PM
3 Jan 30, 2004 12:04 AM
by StinaUIUC
blizzard pics
by yellermelon - Jan 29, 2004 09:46 PM
1 Jan 30, 2004 11:43 AM
by owen13
Spots optional.... d; [image]
by twistedgalaxy - Jan 29, 2004 09:08 PM
4 Jan 31, 2004 08:15 AM
by nimvix
How do geckos shed??
by gex53 - Jan 29, 2004 08:24 PM
2 Jan 29, 2004 09:07 PM
by gex53
My New Gecko!!!!
by chubachub33 - Jan 29, 2004 08:17 PM
7 Jan 31, 2004 08:17 AM
by nimvix
Is this a male
by jack7777766 - Jan 29, 2004 07:49 PM
13 Jan 31, 2004 11:53 AM
by TLB
Pinheads, too small to attract attention?
by paradisio - Jan 29, 2004 07:00 PM
2 Jan 29, 2004 07:48 PM
by paradisio
Need Help.....not eating
by boba fett - Jan 29, 2004 06:35 PM
1 Jan 29, 2004 08:04 PM
by RedQuake
New! And needing some ideas for a sick Leo
by ChuUtena - Jan 29, 2004 06:18 PM
3 Jan 30, 2004 08:25 AM
by ecb
5 Geckos Came Today From Rob Jenkins !!!!!!!!!!! PICS
by greatgobsofgecko - Jan 29, 2004 06:14 PM
6 Jan 31, 2004 12:32 PM
by Sybella
its a miracle my geckos are even alive
by savigeckolvr - Jan 29, 2004 04:58 PM
7 Jan 30, 2004 01:13 PM
by savigeckolvr
4 Jan 30, 2004 11:41 AM
by owen13
Food
by Priest - Jan 29, 2004 02:45 PM
1 Jan 29, 2004 03:33 PM
by Witeleo
Breeding questions?
by jack7777766 - Jan 29, 2004 02:21 PM
4 Jan 29, 2004 06:27 PM
by jack7777766
breeding size
by gecko27 - Jan 29, 2004 01:58 PM
1 Jan 29, 2004 03:19 PM
by Witeleo
What's the best way to provide heat?
by Tigergenesis - Jan 29, 2004 01:43 PM
6 Jan 29, 2004 06:14 PM
by Tigergenesis
3 Jan 29, 2004 01:42 PM
by Tigergenesis
Projectile Pooping?
by tommyturtle - Jan 29, 2004 12:01 PM
5 Jan 29, 2004 08:18 PM
by RedQuake
Grey feces, bad?
by paradisio - Jan 29, 2004 11:31 AM
8 Jan 29, 2004 10:01 PM
by llyncilla
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