A:Adult leopard geckos are about 6"-7" in length, including tail. Full size may be attained in about 18 months. An average adult weighs 45-60g and can weigh as much as 100G (de Vosjoli, 1990).

A:A main dietary staple of crickets and/or mealworms works best. Wax worms should be offered only as a snack food as leopard geckos can become "hooked" on this very high fat food item. Wax worms are best thought of as "twinkies" for geckos! Adult leopard geckos can be offered "superworms," a very large variety of mealworm. Only offer freshly shed mealworms or superworms that are soft to the touch. Worms about to shed have a thicker, harder layer of skin that is harder to digest.

A:At approximately nine months of age if females are at breeding weight of 30-35g (de Vosjoli, 1990). Males may breed as soon as seven months of age. CAUTION: breeding a female that is too young and/or underweight may result in premature death! It is best to hold back and even isolate underweight adult females to maximize their size and be sure of their health before breeding.

A:Yes! In my 25 plus years of experience with lizards, I have not seen a better beginner herp (reptile or amphibian) than the leopard gecko. They have gentle dispositions and are easy to care for. They also may live up to 25 years or more (de Vosjoli, 1990). They are also great pets for people who have fur and feather allergies, or people who do not have room or time for cats and dogs.

It is my contention that leopard geckos do not NEED Ultraviolet lighting to survive and thrive in captivity. They have been bred in captivity with no special lighting for years with no ill effects. There haven't been enough studies to say for sure that they wouldn't benefit from it, though. Leopard geckos are nocturnal animals which means for the most part, they sleep during the day, when the sun is out.

Here's the general lowdown on breeding for different phases of leopard geckos. Phases or color morphs that are NOT genetic, such as Tangerine, Snow, Hypoxanthic, Hyperxanthic, High Yellow and Lavender are all produced by selective breeding. That is, they were created by breeding parents who also had those traits, but the offspring may or may not exhibit these traits.

Leopard is a programming language that has been created especially for beginners. It's a fantastic first step for programming newcomers, and the language has been taught in classrooms all over the world. The flexibility that it provides has also made it a useful tool for experienced programmers who want to develop applications and prototypes quickly.

A:From a breeder who offers health guaranteed captive-bred leopard geckos. The breeder should also be able to supply you with a book and/or care sheet with the gecko and you should be completely educated as to the care and set-up of the gecko BEFORE you receive the gecko. If you are using a mail order breeder such as Gecko Ranch, make sure the breeder will guarantee live arrival.

A:Many circumstances can lead to decreased appetite in leopard geckos. It is sometimes very stressful to new owners when their previously very hungry juveniles slow down in appetite as they approach adult size and weight. This is normal. Cut back feeding times per week and the gecko should eat within a week or so. Occasionally geckos like a different food item for variety's sake and may stop eating for that reason.

Yes, at least some of them, and on the private game lodge safaris you are very likely to see all of the big 5 up close. In the Kruger National Park, spotting all of the big 5 in one or two days is very possible but cannot be guaranteed. Due to the vastness of Kruger, it is impossible to predict in advance what animals you will find on your safari. This is part of the excitement and adventure of looking for wildlife in their natural environment.

Exclusion by way of caulking will help with this problem. The backs of cabinets should be caulked as well as along exterior walls where eaves meet the wall, especially with open beam ceilings. Any opening or gap in walls or ceiling should be caulked to exclude gecko harborage.

Here at Defiant Breeders our Bengals are both SBT's (stud book tradition) and filials (F3's and F4's). SBT indicates 4 generations of Bengal to Bengal breeding. At one time Bengals were permitted to be bred with other breeds with similar markings, such as Egyptian mau's and ocicats. This practice is no longer condoned by most parts of the Bengal breeding community. In fact it's divided. For instance, Dr. Gregory Kent, is a rogue breeder that firmly believes in utilizing Mau's for breeding.

A:"Leopard Geckos: A Complete Guide to Eublepharine Geckos by Merker, Merker, Bergman and Mazorlig (2006) Julie Bergman, owner of Gecko Ranch,is a contributing author. This book is very thorough and easy to read. Ideally you should read this book before actually bringing your gecko home. You may buy this inexpensive book right here at Gecko Ranch. Order Now

A:I suggest using a reflector lamp(8-1/2" diameter works best, smaller is not as stable on top of cage) place on top of your screen cover, set to one side of your terrarium to create a "thermal gradient," that is, a cool to warm temperature from one side to the other. This way, your leopard gecko can choose to be where it is most comfortable. The warm side should be 84-88F (de Vosjoli, 1990).

A:For substrate (ground material), I recommend indoor/outdoor carpet or newspaper. If you are an experienced leopard gecko keeper, sand is OK if you use fine play sand or something similar. I do not recommend sand as a substrate for new leopard gecko keepers because new hobbyists may not recognize the signs of sand impaction (gecko eating substrate) which can be fatal. Sand impaction may occur as a result of inadequate calcium supplementation or use of coarse sand (de Vosjoli, 1990).

A:The answer is yes, a specialist called a Non-domestic veterinarian who has been specifically trained in reptile medicine along with that of other exotics. Ideally you should locate one right when you get your gecko. This way if any problems arise you have a handy phone number to call. Leopard geckos live a long time in captivity and if problems are caught soon enough many times the gecko can still enjoy a long life.

A: You'll notice that the hardbox around things like houses just doesn't do the job. Hardboxes have to be rectangular, and things like houses are too complex for this to work. There are at least three methods to "fill in" the hardness around a house. It's probably best to set its hardness type to 1 (not hard) and totally draw the hardness yourself as explained below. I use a combination of the first two usually.

A:A good rule of thumb for all geckos is to feed them a food item that is about 90% the size of their head. Food items much smaller than the gecko's head tend to be ignored in favor of larger food items. Hatchling leopards can be fed 2 week old (1/4") crickets, older juveniles(year or less old) and adults can be fed 3 week old (3/4") crickets or larger depending on the size of the gecko.

A:Terrarium set-up depends on how many leopard geckos you are keeping and how old they are. Horizontally oriented aquariums or equivalent well ventilated terrariums made out of wood and glass or some other combination work best as leopard geckos spend most of their time on the substrate (ground). They do not have adhesive lamellae to walk up the sides of the terrarium, so use a full screen cover only if there are creatures in your home such as cats that may bother the geckos.