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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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Quick stool ? please help?
by jakejeff - May 15, 2003 04:27 PM
2 May 15, 2003 08:10 PM
by krackaboy1
4 May 16, 2003 12:56 AM
by Starling
New Forums...more
by petesgeckos - May 15, 2003 03:37 PM
4 May 15, 2003 08:13 PM
by geeboo
LEOPARD GECKOS ARE THE GRRRRRRRRREATEST!!!!!!!!
by OneTwoManyHerps - May 15, 2003 03:35 PM
1 May 15, 2003 08:18 PM
by geeboo
One more time
by jeffmedley - May 15, 2003 03:16 PM
5 May 16, 2003 08:07 AM
by jeffmedley
Testing Testing
by jeffmedley - May 15, 2003 03:11 PM
1 May 15, 2003 03:13 PM
by jeffmedley
When females nip at me... its my favorite thing.
by krackaboy1 - May 15, 2003 02:55 PM
1 May 15, 2003 04:20 PM
by josh06
best substrate to use???
by shortydsm - May 15, 2003 02:46 PM
9 May 15, 2003 10:28 PM
by rooster1
Becoming Rare!
by Blazin - May 15, 2003 02:44 PM
3 May 15, 2003 08:27 PM
by geeboo
Orange female Tremper.
by Blazin - May 15, 2003 02:31 PM
3 May 15, 2003 08:28 PM
by geeboo
Misc. Leo Pics (Several)..
by KelliH - May 15, 2003 02:13 PM
14 May 15, 2003 11:48 PM
by Sara2
Finally got one of my new racks set up..
by KelliH - May 15, 2003 02:05 PM
17 May 19, 2003 09:25 PM
by david_still
4 May 15, 2003 08:43 PM
by geeboo
New Geckos in the House...
by KelliH - May 15, 2003 02:00 PM
3 May 15, 2003 08:34 PM
by SFgeckos
odd little stripe
by geckoville - May 15, 2003 01:16 PM
4 May 15, 2003 05:19 PM
by davecable
Together at last
by shesco - May 15, 2003 12:45 PM
6 May 16, 2003 01:06 AM
by footlonglizard
She laid eggs!
by MidnightFalcon - May 15, 2003 12:42 PM
0 No replies
Everything i need to know...
by K1LOS - May 15, 2003 12:39 PM
2 May 15, 2003 06:56 PM
by geeboo
how do i.......more
by quiksilver87 - May 15, 2003 12:33 PM
1 May 15, 2003 01:22 PM
by powergeckos
Where do I go?
by Krystal19_85 - May 15, 2003 12:17 PM
2 May 15, 2003 03:55 PM
by Krystal19_85
this is my leo lizzy...........
by quiksilver87 - May 15, 2003 12:12 PM
4 May 15, 2003 09:07 PM
by starmom
Incubators
by redneck_honey - May 15, 2003 12:09 PM
1 May 15, 2003 06:51 PM
by geeboo
Help - Eggs!
by cwright - May 15, 2003 11:27 AM
2 May 15, 2003 06:43 PM
by geeboo
8 May 15, 2003 06:39 PM
by geeboo
6 May 15, 2003 06:34 PM
by geeboo
Good News and Bad News
by jeanne - May 15, 2003 09:41 AM
3 May 15, 2003 06:37 PM
by jeanne
2003 Baby SHT X SHTCT
by gbd - May 15, 2003 09:39 AM
2 May 15, 2003 10:09 AM
by jeffmedley
5 May 15, 2003 01:04 PM
by davidgeckos
lazy gecko?
by jaybfresh - May 14, 2003 10:25 PM
2 May 15, 2003 09:43 AM
by artsykitten
Gecko weights
by LeoEyes - May 14, 2003 10:05 PM
2 May 15, 2003 11:52 AM
by Krystal19_85
pictures of our new home
by hopelee9101 - May 14, 2003 09:38 PM
1 May 15, 2003 09:10 AM
by powergeckos
anyone ever seen ....
by hopelee9101 - May 14, 2003 09:12 PM
6 May 15, 2003 10:26 AM
by jeanne
4 May 14, 2003 10:47 PM
by wahberee
another Moster Blizzard ,Spotty Blizz * Pics*
by ROI3IN - May 14, 2003 07:42 PM
19 May 15, 2003 01:13 PM
by ROI3IN
Well, my eggs are infertile....
by josh06 - May 14, 2003 07:11 PM
2 May 14, 2003 07:41 PM
by josh06
egg ready to hatch?
by ariel - May 14, 2003 06:59 PM
1 May 14, 2003 07:07 PM
by geeboo
Anyone know who's coming to the BWI Show this weekend?
by Rob Jenkins - May 14, 2003 06:48 PM
3 May 14, 2003 10:17 PM
by PHWyvern
need some ideas for keeping
by gekosrule - May 14, 2003 06:29 PM
3 May 15, 2003 10:36 AM
by jeanne
And a Pic of my white 'Fat Tail'
by Rob Jenkins - May 14, 2003 06:19 PM
4 May 14, 2003 10:47 PM
by armiyana
Newbie needs some help please
by Chameleon996 - May 14, 2003 06:02 PM
4 May 15, 2003 09:14 AM
by Chameleon996
For Jeanne/others - Pic of my Jungle Fattail
by Rob Jenkins - May 14, 2003 06:02 PM
2 May 16, 2003 04:31 AM
by Rob Jenkins
HELP EGG QUESTIOn
by jcgecko - May 14, 2003 04:20 PM
3 May 14, 2003 04:52 PM
by geeboo
1 May 14, 2003 05:59 PM
by Krackaboy1
midwest reptile expo
by jeffmedley - May 14, 2003 09:24 AM
3 May 14, 2003 06:33 PM
by victory
Hey lets get to know each other!!!
by jeffmedley - May 14, 2003 08:41 AM
49 May 15, 2003 06:14 PM
by amy
Timers & where can I get one......
by bethstang - May 14, 2003 06:54 AM
4 May 28, 2003 10:00 PM
by geckoman2000
2003 Hatchling
by Blazin - May 14, 2003 02:07 AM
5 May 14, 2003 11:01 PM
by Blazin
New cage for leopards
by jcgecko - May 13, 2003 08:58 PM
1 May 13, 2003 09:11 PM
by LeosAnonymous
second clutch here!
by geckogirl85 - May 13, 2003 08:09 PM
2 May 14, 2003 12:02 AM
by geckogirl85
White Plains show.....
by footlonglizard - May 13, 2003 07:58 PM
3 May 13, 2003 10:32 PM
by azteclizard
Leopard Gecko housed with Anole?
by walkerman - May 13, 2003 06:42 PM
3 May 13, 2003 07:23 PM
by UrgentMike
SFgecko
by Preston001 - May 13, 2003 06:22 PM
1 May 13, 2003 06:28 PM
by zinklover
sex of my leo?
by jessica51202 - May 13, 2003 06:00 PM
0 No replies
why does this keep happening to my leos?
by shortydsm - May 13, 2003 04:34 PM
0 No replies
2 May 13, 2003 07:35 PM
by josh06
Shots of Lucy Feeding
by Aisha - May 13, 2003 02:20 PM
0 No replies
Finally a pic of Hef
by Aisha - May 13, 2003 02:16 PM
0 No replies

by Starling - May 13, 2003 02:26 AM
1 May 13, 2003 06:48 AM
by powergeckos
Mealworm Gutload
by footlonglizard - May 13, 2003 01:30 AM
1 May 13, 2003 02:29 AM
by Leo Lover
Reptile shows on the east coast first week of july.....
by footlonglizard - May 13, 2003 01:08 AM
1 May 13, 2003 09:38 AM
by jeanne
I Like The Sigs....
by LeosAnonymous - May 13, 2003 12:03 AM
2 May 13, 2003 12:41 PM
by leosanonymous
First post!
by WaxWormFan - May 12, 2003 11:11 PM
0 No replies
Forum Re-launch - PLEASE READ
by PHWyvern - May 12, 2003 12:06 PM
0 No replies
amy? did you get my last email?
by Silverwhitewolf - Feb 10, 2003 02:59 PM
0 No replies
How many..........please answer...........
by Leo_6055 - Feb 10, 2003 02:32 PM
1 May 13, 2003 12:34 AM
by leopardgex0203
Yet another gecko-cam
by rveety - Feb 10, 2003 10:41 AM
1 May 13, 2003 10:35 AM
by daFrimpster
sand impaction
by shelgirl - Feb 10, 2003 10:24 AM
1 May 13, 2003 06:10 PM
by jessica51202
Eric!
by YoshiMa - Feb 10, 2003 08:26 AM
1 Feb 10, 2003 11:55 AM
by YoshiMa
Update on cold leos
by tribbielvr - Feb 09, 2003 11:58 PM
0 No replies
incubator humidity
by Hlynn1975 - Feb 09, 2003 10:05 PM
1 Feb 10, 2003 12:15 AM
by erik w
Pics of my geckos!
by artsykitten - Feb 09, 2003 09:48 PM
0 No replies
I introduced my geckos today.....
by paulstephen - Feb 09, 2003 08:47 PM
0 No replies
Feeding my babies
by Dragfameson - Feb 09, 2003 08:37 PM
3 Feb 09, 2003 10:27 PM
by Fritz
I introduced my geckos today.....
by paulstephen - Feb 09, 2003 08:37 PM
0 No replies
Fertile?????
by habbi_88 - Feb 09, 2003 06:58 PM
2 Feb 09, 2003 11:48 PM
by erik w
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