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Leopard Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Photo: Leopard Gecko
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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.

Topic Replies Last Post
What can share an enclosure with a Leopard Gecko
by snake_love - Jan 21, 2004 09:47 AM
10 Jan 21, 2004 06:06 PM
by Sybella
PLEASE HELP!!!
by leopard_gecko - Jan 21, 2004 09:34 AM
4 Jan 21, 2004 04:38 PM
by leopard_gecko
hot females and dud males???
by restlesswind444 - Jan 21, 2004 02:43 AM
2 Jan 21, 2004 11:08 AM
by marla
FORUM NOTICE!!! PLEASE READ
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2004 01:42 AM
4 Jan 21, 2004 11:16 AM
by marla
42g female with a 80g male OK or NOT??
by das408851 - Jan 21, 2004 01:24 AM
6 Jan 21, 2004 11:20 AM
by marla
Thank you moderators
by StarGecko - Jan 21, 2004 12:25 AM
6 Jan 21, 2004 04:34 PM
by greatgobsofgecko
How do Leos react to loud music?
by bluetubeodyssey - Jan 20, 2004 11:46 PM
2 Jan 21, 2004 11:27 AM
by marla
frist time egg layers? (question)
by das408851 - Jan 20, 2004 11:21 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 11:28 PM
by aliceinwl
Message for Paradiso
by schoolfield - Jan 20, 2004 10:57 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 11:00 PM
by paradisio
Alrighty, old subject, new questions..............
by RedQuake - Jan 20, 2004 10:43 PM
5 Jan 21, 2004 04:00 PM
by RedQuake
14 Jan 22, 2004 11:30 AM
by marla
Breeding....
by DinoTheBall - Jan 20, 2004 10:00 PM
2 Jan 21, 2004 12:20 PM
by marla
How long after mating does female lay??....np
by z10silver - Jan 20, 2004 09:56 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 10:16 PM
by Leo Lover
Friendly geckos
by jwr0201 - Jan 20, 2004 09:50 PM
3 Jan 20, 2004 10:18 PM
by gex53
Still Can't Figure It Out - Need Advice, Please.
by jwr0201 - Jan 20, 2004 09:44 PM
3 Jan 20, 2004 10:17 PM
by royalcrown69
Handling
by gex53 - Jan 20, 2004 09:33 PM
12 Jan 21, 2004 12:00 AM
by gex53
One of my leo is male!!!
by chamoti4 - Jan 20, 2004 08:06 PM
6 Jan 21, 2004 02:12 PM
by paradisio
Breeding cage...
by roachey56 - Jan 20, 2004 07:05 PM
3 Jan 20, 2004 10:31 PM
by paradisio
5 Jan 20, 2004 08:15 PM
by greatgobsofgecko
URGENT PLZ READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by leo_boy - Jan 20, 2004 06:19 PM
11 Jan 20, 2004 10:14 PM
by gex53
GreatGobsofgecko................
by Albinoleo - Jan 20, 2004 05:40 PM
5 Jan 20, 2004 07:00 PM
by greatgobsofgecko
Urban Gecko Leopard Gecko Video?
by Paradisio - Jan 20, 2004 04:28 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 05:42 PM
by Finnigan
Just posting to say..
by jananicole66 - Jan 20, 2004 04:23 PM
4 Jan 21, 2004 12:24 AM
by StarGecko
Tremper Albinos
by JDM2007 - Jan 20, 2004 04:18 PM
11 Jan 21, 2004 02:29 PM
by paradisio
Another dumb question LOL
by geckocrazy - Jan 20, 2004 03:59 PM
4 Jan 20, 2004 04:24 PM
by geckocrazy
Are jungles/stripes genetic?
by roachey56 - Jan 20, 2004 03:59 PM
6 Jan 21, 2004 07:01 PM
by kirksherps
Gutload for crickets...
by roachey56 - Jan 20, 2004 03:26 PM
1 Jan 20, 2004 03:29 PM
by AlbinoLeo
9 Jan 20, 2004 04:58 PM
by jag
5 Jan 20, 2004 05:08 PM
by ByRandom
Developing characteristics, How?..........
by jenni270986 - Jan 20, 2004 11:58 AM
8 Jan 20, 2004 02:54 PM
by TLB
Want to add on about the Albino/tang post below...........
by GaboonKeeper - Jan 20, 2004 11:29 AM
1 Jan 20, 2004 11:39 AM
by AlbinoLeo
Feeding Dog and Cat Food to Geckos
by aquakej - Jan 20, 2004 10:32 AM
3 Jan 21, 2004 11:53 PM
by buffysmom
Calcium (D3) Deficiency?
by aquakej - Jan 20, 2004 10:15 AM
2 Jan 20, 2004 11:40 AM
by aquakej
HELP!! VERY SANDY POOP!
by Lord-Talon - Jan 19, 2004 11:58 PM
8 Jan 22, 2004 12:45 AM
by Lord-Talon
Transportation
by bratzler - Jan 19, 2004 10:51 PM
3 Jan 19, 2004 11:11 PM
by AgentOfLillith
4 Jan 20, 2004 01:04 AM
by StarGecko
The final post before they come....
by paradisio - Jan 19, 2004 09:43 PM
34 Jan 21, 2004 04:33 PM
by CoolGecko
Picture Sharing!
by FatAl - Jan 19, 2004 09:23 PM
1 Jan 19, 2004 10:46 PM
by AgentOfLillith
Some new pics
by kg - Jan 19, 2004 08:44 PM
10 Jan 20, 2004 08:43 PM
by RedQuake
New leo morph
by bigdee - Jan 19, 2004 08:33 PM
3 Jan 20, 2004 02:30 PM
by roachey56
Dead gecko
by gex53 - Jan 19, 2004 08:27 PM
4 Jan 20, 2004 01:09 AM
by StarGecko
Adult Leopard Gecko Not Eating
by krissybush - Jan 19, 2004 08:05 PM
2 Jan 20, 2004 01:00 AM
by StarGecko
babys and waxworms
by 7john7 - Jan 19, 2004 07:23 PM
2 Jan 19, 2004 07:32 PM
by royalcrown69
curiousity....
by royalcrown69 - Jan 19, 2004 07:23 PM
1 Jan 19, 2004 07:25 PM
by royalcrown69
crickets
by 7john7 - Jan 19, 2004 07:19 PM
4 Jan 20, 2004 02:26 PM
by roachey56
A few Questions
by Tarentola - Jan 19, 2004 07:02 PM
3 Jan 19, 2004 07:53 PM
by paradisio
who is feeding roaches as a staple diet?
by dmreptiles - Jan 19, 2004 07:00 PM
2 Jan 19, 2004 09:55 PM
by leopard_gecko
WaxWorms
by skits - Jan 19, 2004 06:45 PM
1 Jan 19, 2004 07:21 PM
by Zoo4u
How do you breed blazing blizzards?
by roachey56 - Jan 19, 2004 05:18 PM
7 Jan 20, 2004 01:07 PM
by skitals
petco
by 7john7 - Jan 19, 2004 04:17 PM
14 Jan 21, 2004 08:19 PM
by paradisio
one more quick question
by 7john7 - Jan 19, 2004 03:26 PM
6 Jan 19, 2004 05:32 PM
by StarGecko
mealworms
by 7john7 - Jan 19, 2004 03:21 PM
2 Jan 19, 2004 03:33 PM
by 7john7
Post Shed
by skits - Jan 19, 2004 02:34 PM
2 Jan 19, 2004 03:06 PM
by skits
Could this be a gecko? LoL
by Angelking - Jan 19, 2004 02:21 PM
0 No replies
Here is a link to see pictures of my Leopard Geckos.
by Angelking - Jan 19, 2004 02:13 PM
0 No replies
3 Jan 19, 2004 02:10 PM
by greatgobsofgecko
OT-I just had to share a pic of my New Lil Friend.
by LeoGeoKing - Jan 19, 2004 12:56 PM
0 No replies
Just getting bigger and bigger
by AlbinoLeo - Jan 19, 2004 12:34 PM
7 Jan 19, 2004 06:08 PM
by jananicole66
Mealworm Beetles
by clickman - Jan 19, 2004 12:20 PM
7 Jan 19, 2004 11:22 PM
by RedQuake
8 Jan 19, 2004 07:58 PM
by tokay_dude1
Concerned about a gash/cut
by purdaddy - Jan 19, 2004 12:13 PM
5 Jan 19, 2004 05:27 PM
by royalcrown69
leos that won't breed
by k-townleos - Jan 19, 2004 11:47 AM
1 Jan 19, 2004 12:03 PM
by carrottail
carrothead albinos
by jeffreyvmd - Jan 19, 2004 10:59 AM
2 Jan 19, 2004 01:23 PM
by UFherp
geck with a voracious appetite!
by jensinger - Jan 19, 2004 08:17 AM
6 Jan 19, 2004 12:23 PM
by jensinger
What I need and what don't I need?
by Paradisio - Jan 19, 2004 01:53 AM
1 Jan 19, 2004 08:26 AM
by Finnigan
Gravid
by psycho_tokay - Jan 19, 2004 01:04 AM
3 Jan 19, 2004 03:53 PM
by Angelking
Just not growing (long)
by angelawina - Jan 19, 2004 12:42 AM
4 Jan 21, 2004 07:39 PM
by angelawina
incubators
by royalcrown69 - Jan 19, 2004 12:02 AM
2 Jan 19, 2004 03:57 PM
by Angelking
A little demon!!!
by gex53 - Jan 18, 2004 11:41 PM
0 No replies
Too Funny - Sad, actually
by Rob Jenkins - Jan 18, 2004 11:40 PM
10 Jan 19, 2004 06:55 PM
by UFherp
quick question!
by carrottail - Jan 18, 2004 10:34 PM
3 Jan 19, 2004 12:34 AM
by Rick
photo gallery
by royalcrown69 - Jan 18, 2004 09:49 PM
1 Jan 18, 2004 11:30 PM
by angelawina
Anyone here breed leos/herps for a living?
by Paradisio - Jan 18, 2004 08:06 PM
18 Jan 19, 2004 02:43 PM
by GoldenGateGeckos
Burping?
by steve1488 - Jan 18, 2004 07:42 PM
1 Jan 18, 2004 07:46 PM
by WiteLeo
Reptile Webcams
by Rob Jenkins - Jan 18, 2004 07:29 PM
9 Jan 19, 2004 12:52 PM
by Rob Jenkins
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