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Leopard Geckos

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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
Introducing Geckos
by JannieWolf - Dec 30, 2008 06:27 PM
2 Dec 30, 2008 10:11 PM
by CSHerps
Getting a new male today....
by ooohboy123 - Dec 30, 2008 09:20 AM
8 Dec 31, 2008 07:50 PM
by CSHerps
Leopard Gecko Eggs
by mstidman - Dec 29, 2008 03:50 PM
3 Dec 31, 2008 10:09 PM
by tbl
Morphs...colors and patterns????
by pitoon - Dec 29, 2008 04:26 AM
1 Dec 30, 2008 12:32 AM
by CSHerps
just wondering about wild leos
by trex8692 - Dec 27, 2008 10:17 PM
2 Dec 31, 2008 11:22 PM
by tbl
Gravid female
by tsugeckogirl - Dec 27, 2008 10:39 AM
2 Dec 29, 2008 01:57 PM
by tsugeckogirl
Help with stuck shed
by Omnivorous - Dec 26, 2008 08:25 AM
1 Dec 27, 2008 05:04 PM
by briansreps
Cool hide becomes bathroom
by Omnivorous - Dec 24, 2008 03:06 AM
1 Dec 31, 2008 10:17 PM
by tbl
rack heating
by rpgeckos - Dec 24, 2008 01:26 AM
0 No replies
Making a Cheap Rack...
by ooohboy123 - Dec 22, 2008 04:44 PM
1 Dec 23, 2008 05:29 PM
by briansreps
possible outcomes of a snow blizzard
by ninjagecko - Dec 22, 2008 12:10 PM
0 No replies
bad off rescued baby
by Tom_AF_Guy - Dec 22, 2008 10:28 AM
4 Dec 25, 2008 06:46 AM
by Tom_AF_Guy
My leopard
by Pikachunk - Dec 21, 2008 11:55 PM
1 Dec 22, 2008 10:50 AM
by MimC85
New gecko has shedding issues
by charlotte_cloud - Dec 21, 2008 06:52 PM
2 Dec 22, 2008 10:38 AM
by MimC85
what are they? (new to this)
by stephiecakess - Dec 21, 2008 12:07 AM
0 No replies
Question with breeding leos
by ooohboy123 - Dec 20, 2008 05:45 PM
2 Dec 21, 2008 08:55 AM
by ooohboy123
Air pocket in armpit?
by reptileguy2727 - Dec 20, 2008 04:39 PM
3 Dec 21, 2008 01:44 PM
by MimC85
A sweet week
by turtlelush - Dec 20, 2008 02:40 PM
0 No replies
Gecko going blind to weird disease...
by alebron - Dec 18, 2008 10:51 PM
3 Dec 19, 2008 11:20 AM
by MimC85
kind of albino
by Osckar - Dec 18, 2008 06:40 PM
3 Dec 23, 2008 06:23 PM
by osckar
big male morph question
by sallyjohn - Dec 18, 2008 04:19 AM
2 Dec 20, 2008 09:51 PM
by indictment
need morph help
by sallyjohn - Dec 18, 2008 04:16 AM
0 No replies
feet not shedding
by shaballo - Dec 16, 2008 01:01 PM
2 Dec 24, 2008 01:20 AM
by rpgeckos
A compleat care sheet?
by JasonW - Dec 15, 2008 10:43 AM
3 Dec 16, 2008 09:57 PM
by coheed196
Leo Housing
by jennyh88 - Dec 15, 2008 10:00 AM
0 No replies
I have a few questions on baby leos
by jennyh88 - Dec 13, 2008 09:48 AM
12 Dec 16, 2008 06:42 PM
by MimC85
leopard gecko morph question
by sallyjohn - Dec 12, 2008 11:22 PM
4 Dec 20, 2008 09:49 PM
by indictment
infertil eggs
by Tom_AF_Guy - Dec 12, 2008 04:03 AM
2 Dec 12, 2008 11:26 PM
by Tom_AF_Guy
Gravid female???
by busweiser212 - Dec 10, 2008 04:10 PM
1 Dec 10, 2008 07:03 PM
by indictment
Breeding Help
by Busweiser212 - Dec 09, 2008 05:23 PM
3 Dec 11, 2008 07:13 PM
by busweiser212
4 Female leos
by dartman - Dec 07, 2008 08:20 PM
1 Dec 07, 2008 09:54 PM
by indictment
In need of HELP..asap
by jrp_10 - Dec 07, 2008 09:43 AM
1 Dec 07, 2008 03:29 PM
by MimC85
should i be worried?
by trex8692 - Dec 06, 2008 12:23 PM
12 Dec 15, 2008 07:42 PM
by MimC85
curious about hypermelanistics
by hayseed - Dec 05, 2008 08:14 AM
1 Dec 06, 2008 02:17 AM
by indictment
Breeding Help
by indictment - Dec 05, 2008 05:28 AM
2 Dec 06, 2008 02:05 AM
by indictment
Sexing Leopard Geckos Help
by indictment - Dec 04, 2008 02:31 PM
3 Dec 05, 2008 01:13 PM
by MimC85
Help me Id
by kong79 - Dec 04, 2008 11:15 AM
1 Dec 04, 2008 02:11 PM
by indictment
I need some help to id
by kong79 - Dec 04, 2008 10:15 AM
3 Dec 04, 2008 11:16 AM
by olstyn
Kinda bizarre
by tsugeckogirl - Dec 02, 2008 10:18 PM
2 Dec 03, 2008 12:27 PM
by niki458
Suggestions for drying out humid hide.
by Omnivorous - Dec 02, 2008 07:05 PM
6 Dec 31, 2008 10:41 PM
by tbl
Accomidations for a breeding harem
by Herman63 - Dec 02, 2008 06:30 PM
1 Dec 31, 2008 10:43 PM
by tbl
Circling enigma and larger eye
by rammstein892003 - Dec 02, 2008 05:30 PM
0 No replies
Just wanted to share
by coheed196 - Dec 01, 2008 08:44 AM
1 Dec 01, 2008 10:58 AM
by Niki458
...
by macksnowgeckos - Nov 30, 2008 06:18 PM
1 Nov 30, 2008 09:40 PM
by MimC85
A different kind of incubator
by abeercan01 - Nov 30, 2008 03:39 PM
0 No replies
Jungles
by Herman63 - Nov 29, 2008 06:19 PM
2 Dec 01, 2008 04:55 PM
by Herman63
Aspen chips bedding.
by Omnivorous - Nov 29, 2008 02:48 PM
2 Nov 30, 2008 12:53 PM
by Patrick562
WORRY ABOUT MY LEO
by Dkotaa - Nov 28, 2008 11:43 PM
9 Nov 30, 2008 09:29 PM
by MimC85
Gettin 2 new leos. Vision 211 or 221?
by Omnivorous - Nov 28, 2008 10:48 PM
2 Nov 29, 2008 02:26 PM
by Omnivorous
Baby Leo Health Issue
by coheed196 - Nov 26, 2008 10:21 PM
1 Nov 29, 2008 01:20 PM
by MimC85
A few breeding questions
by macksnowgeckos - Nov 26, 2008 09:09 PM
1 Nov 28, 2008 08:31 AM
by Niki458
Bell sunglow?
by chad-hulker - Nov 26, 2008 12:57 PM
0 No replies
breeding question
by chad-hulker - Nov 26, 2008 12:25 PM
2 Nov 27, 2008 07:30 PM
by olstyn
Lay box x Moist hides
by ChristopherD - Nov 26, 2008 06:50 AM
1 Nov 28, 2008 10:12 AM
by Brewster320
Morph help
by Herman63 - Nov 25, 2008 01:43 PM
0 No replies
Humid hides question
by Omnivorous - Nov 24, 2008 07:52 PM
5 Nov 25, 2008 06:25 PM
by MimC85
Theyre here finally
by abeercan01 - Nov 24, 2008 08:21 AM
0 No replies
SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE! NOT MUCH TIME LEFT
by briandorry55 - Nov 21, 2008 09:20 PM
9 Dec 02, 2008 03:44 PM
by briandorry55
20 gallon long tank big enough?
by Omnivorous - Nov 20, 2008 12:09 PM
7 Nov 21, 2008 10:13 AM
by Niki458
Selling Leo's?
by mattciupak - Nov 19, 2008 05:54 PM
2 Nov 19, 2008 08:48 PM
by mattciupak
Mealworms same or seperate calcium dish?
by Omnivorous - Nov 19, 2008 02:31 PM
3 Nov 20, 2008 01:31 PM
by Brandonfb75
My leos
by Paleofish - Nov 19, 2008 04:59 AM
2 Nov 19, 2008 10:55 AM
by Paleofish
Viewing leos at night.
by Omnivorous - Nov 15, 2008 02:20 AM
2 Nov 17, 2008 02:40 AM
by indictment
This is leonardo he doesnt look like any
by kevinkelly - Nov 14, 2008 10:27 PM
2 Nov 22, 2008 04:11 PM
by JannieWolf
Night temperature and overall humidity
by Omnivorous - Nov 13, 2008 10:31 PM
9 Nov 14, 2008 11:05 PM
by MimC85
Mealworm gutloading and sticky vitamins?
by Omnivorous - Nov 13, 2008 12:18 PM
2 Nov 18, 2008 04:27 PM
by ChristopherD
Baby Gecko not using front leg
by nyokasmom - Nov 13, 2008 08:14 AM
1 Nov 13, 2008 12:04 PM
by MimC85
Mealworm Dangers?
by Omnivorous - Nov 12, 2008 10:44 PM
2 Nov 13, 2008 12:02 PM
by MimC85
Vitamin supplements w/ or w/o phosphorus
by Omnivorous - Nov 12, 2008 05:26 PM
5 Nov 14, 2008 11:15 AM
by MimC85
Update of Redstripe
by Patrick562 - Nov 11, 2008 10:39 PM
4 Nov 15, 2008 09:16 PM
by CSHerps
Non-eating Geckos
by football9755 - Nov 11, 2008 08:42 PM
4 Nov 13, 2008 05:14 PM
by MimC85
HELP
by sooperscoot - Nov 10, 2008 01:29 PM
12 Nov 12, 2008 08:53 PM
by indictment
Just an enclosure picture
by abeercan01 - Nov 10, 2008 08:35 AM
4 Nov 11, 2008 12:35 PM
by abeercan01
Color morphs: pics of babies & adults
by leslieg12345 - Nov 09, 2008 06:03 PM
0 No replies
Eye Problem
by PsyTech - Nov 09, 2008 11:39 AM
1 Nov 10, 2008 10:40 AM
by MimC85
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