One of the better leopard gecko books i have found. Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizards in the hobby. Management, care and common conditions of leopard geckos author. Thus, it is important to learn how to care for the little geckos even after. We are a care and advice group and will give advice when needed. The leopard gecko is one of the most popular choices for reptile lovers. The bodys yellow background color has dark spots and blotches.
A lid is not necessary for the leopard geckos, since they do not climb glass, but will help. The nook book ebook of the the leopard gecko manual. Leopard geckos complete herp care free download pdf. Colorado reptile humane societys guide to caring for. A leopard gecko care sheetyour first leopard gecko checklist. Its a great book for parents and kids to learn together. Goherping includes as many arguments and options as possible, so you can decide whats best, and give your gecko superior husbandry. This e book is for general information on keeping bearded dragons as pets. There are also many other color and pattern morphs available including albinos, leucistic completely patternfree with only faint traces of.
We have a large number of books covering the care and breeding of tarantulas, scorpions, crabs, and mantids. Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet for reptile enthusiasts. A captive bred gecko comes in different patterns and color mutations. Also, and most importantly, this book teaches how to take quality care of a pet leopard gecko. You may print one copy of this e book for your own personal use. Imagine a lizard that can vocalize and wash an eye with its tongue with ease. Leopard geckos are among the most popular pet reptiles in the world, and with a good reason. Please let us know if you have any problem accessing these files. The care sheets listed below are provided in pdf format for easy viewing and printing.
Find out more on how to take care for a leopard gecko in our care sheet. Determining the sex of these geckos is very difficult until they grow to over 3 inches in headtovent length. The complete guide to caring for and keeping leopard geckos as petshere at pet care professionals we are passionate about pet care. Leopard gecko habitat how to set up the habitat terrarium your leopard gecko will live in. Once set up, leopard geckos are relatively easy to care for, but you must get their home just right, because geckos have very specific needs. Introduction to leopard gecko care native to the deserts of pakistan, india, afghanistan and iran, the leopard gecko eublepharis macularius lizard has been captive bred in the united states for more than 30 years and is one of the most commonly kept lizards today.
With the growing number of leopard geckos in the pet trade, some are unfortunate to become injured or wounded in some way. The general care and maintenance of leopard geckos and african fattailed geckos. But its important to do your research before you come home with your new pet. The leopard gecko, eublepharis macularius, has been captivebred in the united states for more than 40 years and is one of the most commonly kept lizards today. We recommend keeping these geckos singly as they do not need social company and can even be aggressive. Leopard gecko as a pet the advantages of owning a leopard gecko and how easy it is to care for one as a pet.
Leopard gecko care sheet caging needed 1020 gallon terrarium with secure lid. We consult with multiple experts in each animals field to allow us to create a book filled with cumulative opinions and. Com is intended for the exchange and dissemination of gecko husbandry information between gecko enthusiasts. Instead of bumping up humidity in the whole enclosure which can actually make your gecko sick, provide a humid hide stuffed full of moist sphagnum moss and placed on the warm side of the. They are undemanding, hardy, easy to care for and breed. Colorado reptile humane societys guide to caring for leopard geckos general information leopard geckos are native to iran, afghanistan, pakistan and india. Leopard geckos are amazing companions for keepers of any skill level. Be sure to have all your supplies ahead of time, such as housing, accessories, and food.
Leopard gecko care and advice is a family friendly group, geared towards basic beginner care. This book covers the habitat, feeding, characteristics, and care of a gecko. These hardy saurians come in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes. Since i have known julie as a top professional and gecko breeder for 30 years, she was my first choice to carry on the tremper legacy. For roughskinned species, such as nephrurus amyae and n. Hemidactylus brookii, commonly known as brookes house gecko or spotted house gecko, is a widespread species of gecko. Others telltail signs for a healthy leopard gecko include clear, bright eyes and the absence of any leftover shed skin. Leopard gecko eublepharis maculariusthe leopard gecko eublepharis macularius lizard has been captive bred in the united states for more than 30 years and is one of the most commonly kept lizards today. Both novice keepers who first fall in love with how easy they are to care for soon become experienced handlers who have found joy and excitement in. The leopard gecko has a long, narrow body with a wide, short, fatty tail. Sand is a lot easier to spot clean than paper towels. They are very easy to care for and come in so many fantastic morphs. Many people assume that just because these fish are sold out of. Water dishes are not necessary for a knobtailed gecko s cage, but water is an important requirement.
Corhs recommends a 40 to 55gallon tank for two geckos. The spotted pattern which serves as their namesake also serves as camouflage among the packed earth, rocks, dry. Leopard geckos are a crepuscular, grounddwelling lizard native to semidesert and arid grassland areas of afghanistan, pakistan, india, and nepal. Leopard gecko care sheet bringing your lizard home set up the vivarium and run it for a minimum of a week before introducing your leopard gecko. Care sheet for crested geckos js dragons crested geckos are relatively. We have a large selection of books covering all aspects of the captive care and breeding of many species. Leopard geckos are commonly yellow, white, and spotted with black dots. The complete guide to caring for and keeping leopard geckos as pets here at pet care professionals we are passionate about pet care. Another great attraction of the leopard gecko is how relatively cheap and easy they are to obtain and leopard gecko care being so straight forward. This book is sophisticated enough to answer some of the harder care questions yet easy enough for a young preteen audience.
The gecko is able to grow a new tail, though it never quite looks the. That being said, leos do need higher humidity for shedding. Hatchlings start out more striped and gradually change to the spotted appearance. I have talked to other leopard gecko breeders who have said they raise their babies on sand with no impaction problems. Leopard gecko care leopard geckos come from northwest india, southwest afghanistan, eastern iran and pakistan. Awareness and education of proper captive husbandry techniques should be the goal of all gecko keepers, and this site can be a sounding board for those individuals who would like to. He has written more than twenty books and one hundred articles on the care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians. How you water your knobtailed gecko depends on what species you have.
Spraying the cage twice a week is the best way to give a gecko the proper amount of water. Attractive to lizard lovers for their ease in care, leopard geckos have become one of the most popular geckos in the world. Leopard gecko care and advice public group facebook. There are several color and pattern variations called morphs, which include almost every color of the rainbow. From this page, you can find resources on every aspect of husbandry for leopard geckos, one of the most popular exotic pets. There is no lack of information on this popular and diverse group of lizards. Crested gecko and gargoyle gecko care information leopard gecko care information bearded dragons care information. A high quality crested gecko diet only repashys crested gecko diet this should contain all of the essential fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins that crested geckos need. The ultimate guide to leopard gecko care reptifiles. Anyone who has owned a young leopard gecko will know that they can be extremely skittish, and. Though betta fish are very easy to care for, there are a variety of misconceptions and myths surrounding the care of this species. As a brand we have a strong idea of what makes up a good pet care book.
September 26, 2011 marie kubiak considers the husbandry needs of one of the most popular lizard pets and lists some of the common problems that can affect its health summary leopard geckos are one of the most common captive lizard pets in the uk. Housing as large a vivarium as possible should be provided to enable room for exercise, and a thermal gradient to be. The wild or standard type leopard gecko is yellow with a variable pattern of dark pigment that is banded in juveniles and reticulated in adults. They are full of personality, readily available, and easy to care for. Crested geckos are very docile in nature and can be handled with care. They are very jumpy reptiles, often leaping from one hand to the.