Leopard gecko breeders are full of awe with taking care of this reptile because of its vividly bright colors. This species are natives of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and other parts of India. Generally, leopards comes in yellow and dark brown but they also other color variations like white and pale pinkish lavender. They are such a lovable pet, easy to take care and an ideal pet to anyone even to someone new in this hobby.
Leopard gecko's normal size is from 8 - 10 inches long as adults. Determining of the sex at an early age can be difficult. As they grow there are markings that can help a breeder distinguish a male from a female gecko. These pets can be comfortable in a 20 - 30 gallon tank when kept together with one or two more geckos.
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To make the tank more like their natural wild habitat, substrate may be used such as paper towels, wood shavings, or sand. This substrate has its own advantages and disadvantage, but one thing for sure leopards' habitats are easy to clean because they use only one area where they dispose their waste and not just anywhere.
Fundamentally, leopards are carnivorous and eat crickets, locusts and worms among other things. Lizards in captivity can be well provided with nourishment. When feeding them with crickets, it is best to "gut load" these insects a day before feeding it the geckos. Gut loading means coating the crickets with vitamins and calcium powder. This can be done at anytime but more preferably for female leopards whom are about to lay eggs.
Remember that leopards are nocturnal. They tend to hide during the day and sneak out at nightfall. Therefore it is best to feed geckos in the evening. For the same reason, it is appropriate to provide them with hide boxes. These need to provide proper space and the correct temperature where they can hide during the day to keep them warm and safe. Although they can use a rock to hide but it is not ideal for keeping them warm since rocks may burn their skin.
Whenever feeding can not be done in the evening for some important reasons, it is best to serve the food near the door of its hide box. Making sure it is within reach so that they can just peek out their heads to grab a bite. Do not forget to clean leftover food after eating.
Leopard geckos have a few peculiar traits such as movable eyelids and the most talked bewilderment of hobbyist which is the dropping of its tail. Many are puzzled and overwhelmed of this fact. A lot of intriguing questions have been hanging in the minds of enthusiasts and some snooping neighbors.
Is it normal for geckos to shed its tail? Yes indeed. It is their ultimate defense mechanism against predators. When threatened or bitten the tail will automatically snap off from its body. The tail then will wriggle towards any direction to distract the predators giving them enough time to run and hide and protect themselves from more harm.
If this happens, no need to be anxious the body tissues of its blood vessels will immediately close leaving less blood spills or even none at all. Keep them separated in another tank to recover and regain its strength. The tail will re-grow in 4 - 6 weeks and for the meantime feed your gecko with a healthy diet to replenish all the loss stored fats in their tails.
Leopard gecko breeders are just so lucky to see these unusual traits of these pets. However, always keep in mind that this should not always happen to your pet otherwise it will also affect their health. Preventing this thing from happening is still the breeder's utmost concern.
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Lily Green has been caring for Leopard Geckos for over 15 years and is an author on the subject. It is her goal to see to it that Leopard Geckos are cared for properly. To get more useful tips about Leopard Gecko Breeders or get a copy of her FREE 'Leopard Gecko Care' mini-course feel free to visit her site at Leopard Gecko Information
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