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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.

Topic Replies Last Post
how old is my gecko?
by trevorbennett - May 27, 2003 12:18 AM
4 May 27, 2003 01:08 AM
by Starling
My CALM Blizzard
by WaxWormFan - May 26, 2003 11:58 PM
8 May 31, 2003 11:50 AM
by LeoLover456
GROWTH RATE OF LEOS???
by bmills - May 26, 2003 11:22 PM
0 No replies
about what i said earlier...
by iluvblackfrancis - May 26, 2003 11:15 PM
2 May 27, 2003 12:16 AM
by armiyana
Breeding
by BeardieKid14 - May 26, 2003 10:18 PM
2 May 27, 2003 04:04 PM
by ZeR0
ANY BREEDERS IN OHIO???...n/p
by bmills - May 26, 2003 10:02 PM
2 May 27, 2003 06:32 AM
by BigNick
Since blizzards seem to be the rage today...
by armiyana - May 26, 2003 09:50 PM
21 May 27, 2003 09:37 PM
by jwilliby
IS PREHISTORIC PETS OK TO BUY FROM???
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 09:49 PM
2 May 27, 2003 09:42 PM
by jwilliby
Breeders in Canada.....
by footlonglizard - May 26, 2003 09:46 PM
2 May 26, 2003 10:40 PM
by footlonglizard
? about expectant daddy gecko's
by hopelee9101 - May 26, 2003 09:45 PM
1 May 28, 2003 06:32 AM
by Fritz
FEMALE FINALLY LAID!!!!
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 09:05 PM
1 May 26, 2003 09:09 PM
by powergeckos
2 May 26, 2003 10:11 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
hope for eggs with mold.....
by YoshiMa - May 26, 2003 08:49 PM
0 No replies
Egg Laying
by BeArDyCrAzY - May 26, 2003 08:23 PM
0 No replies
Hova Bator Price
by BeArDyCrAzY - May 26, 2003 08:15 PM
2 May 27, 2003 09:56 AM
by flair
refresher question...
by nate351 - May 26, 2003 07:20 PM
0 No replies
Breeding : The Female
by BeardieKid14 - May 26, 2003 06:51 PM
0 No replies
FLORIDA SHOWS???`
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 06:48 PM
3 May 26, 2003 09:00 PM
by Josh06
BLIZZARD LEO?
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 06:37 PM
1 May 26, 2003 06:39 PM
by Josh06
morph question
by thefiradragon - May 26, 2003 04:46 PM
3 May 26, 2003 08:26 PM
by thefiradragon
4 May 26, 2003 08:59 PM
by YoshiMa
Sick female leopard gecko
by hopwood - May 26, 2003 04:43 PM
3 May 27, 2003 01:15 AM
by Starling
LAYING QUESTION!!!!
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 04:10 PM
1 May 26, 2003 04:23 PM
by Cleopatra
Chinese Leopard Geckos***
by gecko_gal - May 26, 2003 03:58 PM
6 May 26, 2003 06:49 PM
by Blazin
Quick Question...
by Cardinale - May 26, 2003 03:57 PM
3 May 27, 2003 05:39 PM
by Starling
Female Laid Eggs.
by sbryant2004 - May 26, 2003 03:24 PM
9 May 26, 2003 10:35 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
BREEDING QUESTION!!!
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 03:00 PM
2 May 26, 2003 03:36 PM
by geckoman2000
BLIZZARD LEOPARD GECKO?
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 02:35 PM
14 May 26, 2003 10:29 PM
by marty_gecko
BABY BLIZZARD HISSES AND BITES...
by bmills - May 26, 2003 02:14 PM
21 May 27, 2003 12:54 AM
by WaxWormFan
SICK FEMALE LEOPARD GECKO
by hopwood - May 26, 2003 02:00 PM
6 May 26, 2003 03:45 PM
by Starling
Lay Boxes.....
by footlonglizard - May 26, 2003 01:46 PM
0 No replies
ANY LOCAL CINCINNATI BREEDERS???...n/p
by bmills - May 26, 2003 01:43 PM
0 No replies
color question??
by trevorbennett - May 26, 2003 01:39 PM
2 May 27, 2003 05:54 PM
by Starling
QUESTION ABOUT BLIZZARD GECKOS?!?!?
by bmills - May 26, 2003 01:38 PM
5 May 26, 2003 02:36 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
1 May 26, 2003 02:08 PM
by Josh06
PLEASE LOOK!!!!
by geckoman2000 - May 26, 2003 01:19 PM
2 May 26, 2003 02:27 PM
by geckoman2000
WHAT IS A BLIZZARD LIZARD?
by bmills - May 26, 2003 11:51 AM
2 May 26, 2003 12:43 PM
by bradley
1 May 26, 2003 11:35 AM
by Blazin
Leopard Gecko
by Cardinale - May 26, 2003 10:33 AM
4 May 26, 2003 03:40 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
Leopard Gecko
by Cardinale - May 26, 2003 10:33 AM
1 May 26, 2003 01:32 PM
by trevorbennett
First shed?????????
by neon11 - May 26, 2003 06:55 AM
2 May 26, 2003 09:00 AM
by Josh06
2 May 26, 2003 01:28 PM
by trevorbennett
rainbows...
by iluvblackfrancis - May 26, 2003 12:03 AM
0 No replies
2 May 26, 2003 12:56 AM
by Starling
Female Digging
by BeardieKid14 - May 25, 2003 11:00 PM
0 No replies
5 May 26, 2003 11:00 AM
by wahberee
this is my group of leos
by kylephillips66 - May 25, 2003 09:50 PM
3 May 26, 2003 05:46 AM
by powergeckos
Gravid?
by turtletel - May 25, 2003 09:33 PM
1 May 25, 2003 09:36 PM
by trevorbennett
FORGOT TO ASK ABOUT JUST EATING MEALIES
by bmills - May 25, 2003 09:26 PM
3 May 27, 2003 12:01 PM
by Starling
Male Blizzard with Problem
by turtletel - May 25, 2003 09:24 PM
3 May 26, 2003 05:18 AM
by Andrea_A
QUESTION ON MY 2 LEOS FEEDING???
by bmills - May 25, 2003 09:22 PM
2 May 25, 2003 10:24 PM
by bmills
where do you buy perlite??? more....
by trevorbennett - May 25, 2003 08:50 PM
3 May 25, 2003 09:32 PM
by trevorbennett
this may be stupid
by jimlizard - May 25, 2003 08:31 PM
3 May 25, 2003 08:40 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
Breeding, does age matter if weight is good???
by jack7777766 - May 25, 2003 08:17 PM
11 May 26, 2003 02:35 PM
by Starling
Fighting or Breeding??
by BeArDyCrAzY - May 25, 2003 07:58 PM
6 May 26, 2003 12:12 AM
by thefiradragon
what would I get if....
by Crystall - May 25, 2003 07:39 PM
1 May 25, 2003 07:45 PM
by Josh06
Just found out my leo laid an egg
by VTEC - May 25, 2003 07:14 PM
3 May 25, 2003 07:39 PM
by VTEC
4 May 25, 2003 08:35 PM
by krackaboy1
How would i go about breeding...
by leopardgex0203 - May 25, 2003 06:38 PM
1 May 25, 2003 06:58 PM
by bradley
eating problems...
by iluvblackfrancis - May 25, 2003 06:14 PM
3 May 25, 2003 08:32 PM
by Josh06
Breeding Weight
by BeardieKid14 - May 25, 2003 06:02 PM
1 May 25, 2003 06:05 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
question for those that have a web site
by gecko19 - May 25, 2003 06:00 PM
3 May 26, 2003 03:22 PM
by gecko19
help!
by i8nixterd - May 25, 2003 05:25 PM
0 No replies
egg fertilization rules...
by Krackaboy1 - May 25, 2003 05:09 PM
1 May 25, 2003 05:42 PM
by Crystall
7 May 26, 2003 03:42 PM
by Starling
Melanistic? Pic, tell me what you think
by aliceinwl - May 25, 2003 04:16 PM
6 May 26, 2003 03:49 PM
by gecko_gal
leo cage question...
by trevorbennett - May 25, 2003 04:16 PM
1 May 25, 2003 10:46 PM
by bmills
Breeding
by BeArDyCrAzY - May 25, 2003 04:07 PM
1 May 25, 2003 04:36 PM
by iluvblackfrancis
Please help, my leo stopped eating!!
by jack7777766 - May 25, 2003 03:51 PM
4 May 26, 2003 11:40 AM
by NeotheLeo45
Does anyone else have this happen??.....
by Josh06 - May 25, 2003 03:26 PM
2 May 27, 2003 04:32 AM
by Jilazee
Leo Not Eating
by BeArDyCrAzY - May 25, 2003 03:25 PM
3 May 25, 2003 03:59 PM
by lillian
Heat Tape & Dimmers....need some help....
by Leo Lover - May 25, 2003 02:22 PM
2 May 25, 2003 03:35 PM
by Leo Lover
LAYING EGG INTERVALS
by i8nixterd - May 25, 2003 02:15 PM
0 No replies
sweater box
by jimlizard - May 25, 2003 12:48 PM
1 May 25, 2003 01:20 PM
by Leo Lover
is my female gravid?
by ryankelly - May 25, 2003 12:10 PM
4 May 25, 2003 02:43 PM
by i8nixterd
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