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Leopard gecko guide Zoo Med ? s Guide to Leopard Geckos by Jim Morgan CZoo Med's Guide to Leopard Geckos by Jim Morgan Table of Contents Introduction Native Habitat Range Anatomy Choosing a Leopard Gecko Morphs Handling Enclosure Lighting Heating Substrat

Zoo Med ? s Guide to Leopard Geckos by Jim Morgan CZoo Med's Guide to Leopard Geckos by Jim Morgan Table of Contents Introduction Native Habitat Range Anatomy Choosing a Leopard Gecko Morphs Handling Enclosure Lighting Heating Substrate Feeding Watering Health Sexual Dimorphism Breeding Incubation Hatching Care Similar Geckos Summary Books ISBN - - - - Copyright ? Zoo Med Laboratories Inc All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the permission of Zoo Med Laboratories Inc CIntroduction Leopard Geckos Eublepharis macularius are one of the best reptile pets available and are a great choice for beginner reptile owners Leopard Geckos were ?rst described as a species by British zoologist Edward Blyth in Leopard Geckos and other members of the subfamily Eublepharidae are di ?erent from most other geckos because they have eyelids The name Eublepharis macularius refers to Leopard Geckos having true eyelids and spotted markings The Leopard Gecko is a long-lived reptile They can live an average of six to ten years however with proper care they can live twenty or even twenty ?ve years The oldest known Leopard Gecko in captivity was recorded at twenty nine years old Native Habitat and Range Leopard Geckos are native to Afghanistan Pakistan Southeastern Iran and Northwestern India They inhabit the dry grasslands and rocky deserts of their range The climate of this range is very hot and moist during the summer and cool and dry during the winter They are a nocturnal ground dwelling gecko that spends the day hiding under rocks or in humid burrows to escape the daytime heat At dusk they emerge to hunt for insects Leopard Geckos are common in their native range and have been captive bred in the United States since the late ? s and early ? s Captive bred leopard geckos are readily available however breeders in the United States would bene ?t from adding wild bloodlines to their current breeding colonies Anatomy The average Leopard Gecko grows to - inches long They have a broad head and large ear cavities Leopard Geckos have rough bumpy skin The ??normal ? wild type is covered in black spots with brown bands interspersed with the spots The background color may be tan or yellowish As hatchlings Leopard Geckos are more vividly marked Hatchlings will have alternating broad black and yellow bands across their back and black and white rings on their tails The black bands will break up and become spots as they mature Unlike many geckos Leopard Geckos have ?ve toes on each foot with small claws as an alternative to toe pads which prevent them from climbing smooth vertical surfaces On the other hand their claws give extra traction in terrain and are helpful in digging burrows Zoo Med ? s Guide to Leopard Geckos ?Zoo Med Laboratories Inc CEye Ear Tail Mouth Vent Hemipenile Bulge male Pre-anal Pores male Toes A Leopard Gecko ? s tail retains nutrient-rich fat In times of famine they