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: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.

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.

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: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.

By far the best text reference I know of is The Leopard Gecko Manual, published by Advanced Vivarium Systems, Inc. The book is available from a number of sources, including AVS Books, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble.com. It's very reasonably priced, and can answer most of the questions anyone would have on the subjects. It's written by some of the most knowledgeable experts in the field today, and is a must-have for any leopard gecko owner.

Where to get the best price on whatever animal. I've seen this a lot on the Leopard Gecko Forum on Kingsnake.com. The best bet is to look around. There are a number of dealer/breeders online, with links to their sites all over the place. There are also classifieds posted on Kingsnake and other sites, such as Rich Zuchowski's HerpWantAds. I'll be building another herp links page here on Herpcam, as well.

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Because I'm not a vet. No - really! Besides the fact that it would be illegal, it's also unethical - I don't profess to know animal anatomy, pathology and the like. Their body chemistry, instincts and so on are not human. There are similarities and differences. Diagnose? Can you imagine if your pet was limping because of a tumor but told me that his foot felt like "that one time...

The Leopard Gecko Manual is a very good source of information on the different types of leopard gecko morphs and color patterns. I will point out some of my pet peeves in 'I've got this GeeWhizPurpleMalachite phase Leopard Gecko' craze we have sometimes. For a leopard gecko to be Jungle Phase, it MUST have an unringed tail, according to Ron Tremper in The Leopard Gecko Manual. I believe he created the first Jungle Phase Leopard Geckos, too.

We like our puppies to see a vet within 72 hours of leaving CR Beagles. This allows your vet to evaluate the puppy's health and how he/she is handling leaving our environment. It also gives your vet the opportunity to discuss the puppy's vaccination and deworming schedule with you. Puppies MUST have a series of vaccinations through about 4 months of age to help prevent diseases.

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No. Select Breeders Service Europe will ship enough frozen semen to manage the mare through one complete heat period. The shipping tanks are specially designed cryogenic vessels that maintain the frozen semen at -197?C for at least two weeks. This allows SBSE to ship the semen to your vet well in advance of the anticipated insemination date avoiding the last minute "mad rush" to schedule semen shipments that are associated with cooled transported semen breeding.

Even a healthy pony should see a vet once a year (maybe twice a year for older (15+) ponies). They will give it a general once over, and also: Rasp its teeth. A pony's back teeth can get sharp edges leading to ulcers if it accidentally bites its gum. The vet will grind down its molars to make sure it is comfortable.

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Yes! You will need not only a glider vet for normal hours, but a good glider emergency vet as many times the need for a vet arises during the night while your gliders are up and active.

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