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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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More baby Q's
by Aesear - Jun 03, 2003 05:57 PM
0 No replies
gecko barf
by thefiradragon - Jun 03, 2003 05:48 PM
0 No replies
New Leo
by LeoLover456 - Jun 03, 2003 05:16 PM
0 No replies
To: WaxWormFan
by OneTwoManyHerps - Jun 03, 2003 03:37 PM
0 No replies
2 Jun 03, 2003 07:41 PM
by jcgecko
Question regarding SNOW birth and juvenile coloration.
by WaxWormFan - Jun 03, 2003 02:45 PM
0 No replies
Blazing Blizzards
by majesticleopards - Jun 03, 2003 02:42 PM
3 Jun 03, 2003 03:08 PM
by Josh06
Breeding season
by majesticleopards - Jun 03, 2003 02:28 PM
2 Jun 03, 2003 08:41 PM
by ZeR0
Second post...didnt get many responses.....
by Crystall - Jun 03, 2003 02:17 PM
6 Jun 03, 2003 11:07 PM
by Blazin
crickets in habitat overnight
by K1LOS - Jun 03, 2003 02:14 PM
6 Jun 03, 2003 04:58 PM
by Josh06
Young Gecko care
by K1LOS - Jun 03, 2003 02:12 PM
2 Jun 03, 2003 02:53 PM
by bmills
More breeders claiming to have Blazing Blizzards...
by divinitry - Jun 03, 2003 12:34 PM
10 Jun 03, 2003 07:43 PM
by armiyana
8 Jun 03, 2003 06:07 PM
by jack7777766
OK to use perlite for lay boxes? np
by gwright86 - Jun 03, 2003 11:00 AM
4 Jun 04, 2003 02:45 AM
by Jilazee
5 Jun 03, 2003 04:42 PM
by geckosbydesign
how good are Orange Headed Roaches for feeders
by rmuniz007 - Jun 03, 2003 10:19 AM
0 No replies
More Info on Leos Prolapse.....
by OneTwoManyHerps - Jun 03, 2003 08:52 AM
3 Jun 03, 2003 11:32 AM
by OneTwoManyHerps
2 Jun 03, 2003 03:03 PM
by leopardgex0203
Yellow patternless...
by jwr0201 - Jun 03, 2003 06:23 AM
0 No replies
Temperature query...
by jwr0201 - Jun 03, 2003 06:18 AM
1 Jun 03, 2003 02:38 PM
by majesticleopards
Please read , gecko in need!!!!!
by neon11 - Jun 03, 2003 05:47 AM
7 Jun 03, 2003 02:48 PM
by neon11
Amount of Geckos. (67gallon)
by Jilazee - Jun 03, 2003 04:30 AM
1 Jun 03, 2003 01:40 PM
by Starling
Average lifespan of a Leopard Gecko?
by jamesj1k - Jun 03, 2003 01:44 AM
1 Jun 03, 2003 08:31 AM
by jcgecko
quick question, need help please
by ifni - Jun 03, 2003 12:11 AM
3 Jun 03, 2003 11:14 AM
by ifni
7 Jun 03, 2003 08:45 PM
by ragnew
Commercially available gutloads...
by jwr0201 - Jun 02, 2003 11:31 PM
3 Jun 03, 2003 07:54 AM
by Jilazee
Baby feeding Q's
by Aesear - Jun 02, 2003 11:16 PM
2 Jun 03, 2003 12:45 AM
by Aesear
About F.I.R.E. this last weekend in Orlando, FL.
by davidgeckos - Jun 02, 2003 11:10 PM
2 Jun 03, 2003 05:00 PM
by i8nixterd
Tangerine? Hypo? High Yellow? Normal?
by Crystall - Jun 02, 2003 10:35 PM
1 Jun 03, 2003 08:00 AM
by Justyn
Gravid female eating habits
by churchy1 - Jun 02, 2003 10:11 PM
0 No replies
Snow? Q: about birth and transitional colors.
by WaxWormFan - Jun 02, 2003 09:57 PM
1 Jun 02, 2003 10:39 PM
by geckoville
2 Jun 02, 2003 10:35 PM
by bmills
mojavi morph Q
by thefiradragon - Jun 02, 2003 09:19 PM
2 Jun 03, 2003 09:57 AM
by LeosAnonymous
Geckos are eating...
by jwr0201 - Jun 02, 2003 09:09 PM
0 No replies
2 Jun 03, 2003 07:27 AM
by matman
How does she look?
by geckoman2000 - Jun 02, 2003 08:23 PM
18 Jun 04, 2003 12:43 AM
by Starling
Anybody feed there Leos Superworms?
by JasonGuy - Jun 02, 2003 07:51 PM
16 Jun 03, 2003 07:48 PM
by Josh06
Questions regarding new leo
by xxldmblue13xx - Jun 02, 2003 07:36 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 08:16 PM
by Aisha
6 Jun 02, 2003 11:10 PM
by bmills
How much should i feed a gravid female?
by geckoman2000 - Jun 02, 2003 06:58 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 08:50 PM
by ZeR0
How much should i feed a gravid female?
by geckoman2000 - Jun 02, 2003 06:58 PM
1 Jun 02, 2003 06:59 PM
by geckoman2000
IS IT POSSIBLE?
by thegeckolady - Jun 02, 2003 06:54 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 08:55 PM
by ZeR0
47 g and 10 months old.....can I breed her now? np
by gwright86 - Jun 02, 2003 06:31 PM
3 Jun 02, 2003 10:49 PM
by ROI3IN
BABY LEO GARBAGE DISPOSAL...
by bmills - Jun 02, 2003 05:15 PM
12 Jun 02, 2003 09:06 PM
by ZeR0
Lemme know what you think.....*PICS*.....
by Josh06 - Jun 02, 2003 04:36 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 07:06 PM
by i8nixterd
what if i bred.........?
by geckoman2000 - Jun 02, 2003 03:52 PM
3 Jun 02, 2003 05:03 PM
by Josh06
One of our new babies!!!
by geckosbydesign - Jun 02, 2003 03:51 PM
6 Jun 02, 2003 07:11 PM
by i8nixterd
Need Help With Prolapse!
by OneTwoManyHerps - Jun 02, 2003 03:50 PM
5 Jun 02, 2003 09:53 PM
by WaxWormFan
"black eyes" on leos
by louis6 - Jun 02, 2003 03:14 PM
1 Jun 02, 2003 03:19 PM
by alexisgeckoluver
HELP! My gecko's.........
by alexisgeckoluver - Jun 02, 2003 02:24 PM
12 Jun 03, 2003 04:54 PM
by ZeR0
Updated pic of the Best of 2003 so far.
by Blazin - Jun 02, 2003 02:04 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 03:32 PM
by Blazin
Updated pic of the Best of 2003 so far.
by Blazin - Jun 02, 2003 02:03 PM
0 No replies
2 Jun 02, 2003 01:34 PM
by wahberee
Incubating eggs - is this true???????
by LovelyLeopards - Jun 02, 2003 12:33 PM
3 Jun 02, 2003 11:22 PM
by geckoville
Albino and blizzard double hets
by ragnew - Jun 02, 2003 11:32 AM
8 Jun 03, 2003 12:08 AM
by ragnew
HELP!!!!!!!!!!
by dragongirly - Jun 02, 2003 11:00 AM
2 Jun 02, 2003 11:53 AM
by dragongirly
what morph do you recon she is?
by jenni270986 - Jun 02, 2003 10:39 AM
8 Jun 02, 2003 07:14 PM
by i8nixterd
Heat Mats
by BeardieKid14 - Jun 02, 2003 10:16 AM
2 Jun 02, 2003 08:51 PM
by jwr0201
Gravid... Really Gravid.. Help! Lots o` pics.
by Karu - Jun 02, 2003 09:08 AM
4 Jun 02, 2003 06:46 PM
by Captive_Science
Heating Problems
by LizzardHands - Jun 02, 2003 08:42 AM
3 Jun 02, 2003 09:15 PM
by jwr0201
Baby gecko vomited......please help!!!!!!!
by neon11 - Jun 02, 2003 06:47 AM
1 Jun 02, 2003 10:10 AM
by BeardieKid14
Quick question to ask....
by ragnew - Jun 02, 2003 12:55 AM
1 Jun 02, 2003 04:06 PM
by majesticleopards
The Gecko Dance
by Scott_Paynton - Jun 02, 2003 12:18 AM
3 Jun 02, 2003 10:06 AM
by Scott_Paynton
Male or Female?
by jal1p - Jun 02, 2003 12:08 AM
5 Jun 02, 2003 12:42 AM
by jal1p
My newest hatchling
by Silverwhitewolf - Jun 02, 2003 12:05 AM
5 Jun 02, 2003 03:56 PM
by Silverwhitewolf
strange behaivor, please help!
by jal1p - Jun 01, 2003 11:45 PM
4 Jun 02, 2003 02:49 PM
by alexisgeckoluver
outta boredom...........
by iluvblackfrancis - Jun 01, 2003 11:28 PM
6 Jun 02, 2003 05:04 PM
by Josh06
look how cute!!!!
by arpeet1 - Jun 01, 2003 11:19 PM
4 Jun 03, 2003 10:13 AM
by arpeet1
Decent find at Petco *PICS*
by Crystall - Jun 01, 2003 11:08 PM
10 Jun 02, 2003 12:52 PM
by ragnew
My geckos' visit to my son's kindergarten class
by marty_gecko - Jun 01, 2003 10:04 PM
1 Jun 02, 2003 01:36 AM
by Adamnzo
Looking For Eggs
by BeardieKid14 - Jun 01, 2003 09:35 PM
2 Jun 02, 2003 08:08 PM
by herperjb
2 Jun 02, 2003 01:02 AM
by ragnew
Female still not gravid...
by BeArDyCrAzY - Jun 01, 2003 08:14 PM
3 Jun 01, 2003 09:29 PM
by ROI3IN
Egg Incubation
by BeardieKid14 - Jun 01, 2003 07:36 PM
2 Jun 01, 2003 08:17 PM
by petesgeckos
Do males ever stop being horny?
by VTEC - Jun 01, 2003 07:32 PM
2 Jun 01, 2003 08:08 PM
by Josh06
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