Do Leopard Geckos like to live in a cold or warm climate?
Warm. They're originally from Pakistan and India (as well as some other countries around those two) and most owners use a heat lamp/rock during the day. Try not to use the rock, they tend to get too hot and burn the gecko, and if you use a lamp use one that gives off light as well. They're safer.
Leopard geckos are carnivorus. Young leopard geckos in captivity should eat small crickets and small meal worms and small tomato worms that are dusted in a vitimon supilment. Larger,older leopard geckos in captivity should eat larger crickets,mealworms, tomatoworms, and wax worms. Wax worms are a treat and should only be fed every couple weeks. Make sure to have a veriety avaible to the geckos. Many owners feed pregnant females pinkies (new born mice). I do not recomend because leopard geckos in the wild do not eat pinkies.
you can also feed large leopard geckos super worms,as long as you crush there heads so their almost dead by the time your Leo eats them. if they are not dead they can possibly eat their way out o the stomach
A small gecko should not be eating any live feeder wider than the size between your geckos eyes. The animals can usually eat pinhead crickets, fruit flys, or depending on the species, even enjoy meal replacement powder every so often.
Does a leopard gecko need a heated rock?
it is helpful. just get the tank to the right temps on each side with or without it. I don't use one but I know a lot of people who do:) Warm (Basking) side- 85-100 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool side- 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do you have to feed leopard geckos crickets?
You do not have to feed your leopard gecko just crickets, you can feed your leopard gecko mealworms as a main staple of the diet also. You can also feed your leopard geckos waxworms as a treat, you want to be stingy with these because your leopard gecko can get addicted to the waxworms and not eat anything else. Hope I helped!
They will eat just about any small insect when hungry, care should be taken to ensure that they are not able to eat any poisonous insects. Spiders are generally fine, but eating certain caterpillars are most definitely not good for geckos - or any other lizard.
The male gecko will bite the female starting at the tail moving its way up to the neck when it reaches the soft bit on her neck he will haul him self on top of her she will lift up her tail and allow him to mate with her. there is much noise and a gecko may be killed in the process of doing it.
Honestly, you can use any name, whether it's made up or real is up to you. I like to name things with exotic or fantasy based names.
How many leopard geckos are left in the wild?
you can't know how many are left in the wild because they multiply everyday.
No. Crocodiles are in a group by themselves - they are very large reptiles that live in and around bodies of water. Geckos are very small lizards that usually live in trees.
The name comes from the small tropical and subtropical lizards of the family Gekkonidae, having toes padded with setae containing numerous suction cups that enable them to climb on vertical surfaces.
I live in Vietnam surrounded by Geckos. The name comes from the sound large Geckos make, which sounds similar to the word gecko. "geec...koooo"
EDIT: According to Wikipedia - "...The name stems from the Indonesian/Javanese word Tokek, inspired by the sound these animals make..." Snakester1962 (Supervisor)
Why are they call leopard gecko?
because that's the name of the animal and it s a big cat proble to do with something i dont no a god or an famous thing and they named it leopard or when the first discovered the cats the called them leopards OK hope i helped
Where is the geico gecko in the geico commercial from?
While often mistaken for Australian, the GEICO gecko's accent is British. More precisely, southeast English (London or home counties). The British/Australian mix-up is used to comic effect in a commercial set in a boardroom meeting. In the wild they are found in warm climates around the world.
Do axolotls make good pets for kids?
If you enjoy fish. It's a rather low-maintenance animal. You can't hold it. You have to be careful with its water levels. You need to remember to feed it. And that's about it.
You can buy a book, look on Wikipedia/the Internet, and ask other friends/people. These are only a few solutions. Additional ideas Most towns have a local library, and libraries have stepped into the modern age and have computers. They also have trained staffers to help you find things on the Internet. They can teach you stuff, if you're willing to learn it. That's aside from any books they may have on the shelves, or can get from another branch or the central library. A local pet store will have books and may even have a staff member who is up to speed on these critters. Also, there are bookstores (new and used) in lots of communities. If you are living in a larger community, there may be a herpetological society branch in town ("herp" society - reptiles and such). Ask any pet store workers if there is a local person who is an expert. You will have asked that question at the library, as well. Become your own computer expert and master the simple and essential tools of web searches on your computer. Even with the slowest connection and an old machine, information can still be had. Go get it. Good luck.
How often do you feed a gecko?
most insectivore species of gecko will readily eat 5-10 live feeders depending on the size of the gecko. Geckos that rely on fruits, saps and pollens can usually eat up to a tea spoon of MRP (meal replacement powder) Feedings should be taking place everyday for babies and every other day for adults.
Meal worms, wax worms, super worms, tomato worms, phoenix worms. If you go to your local pet store you can see the supply of worms they have there should be a variety of live feeders available for the reptile hobbyist'
How much would a gecko with the supplies cost?
Depends on how fancy a set up you want, for example if you already have a tank you only need heat mats and you don't need artificial lights as you would with Bearded Dragons. I priced it up for a 3ft tank and it would cost £30 for all the accessories as i already have the tank.
Do leopard geckos live in the desert or rainforest?
They are Desert animals. Dont put them in a Tropical environment. I dont know how that would work out. For more info on how to care for them just look up 'Leopard Gecko Caresheet' onlne somewhere. It's easier than waiting for a answer on here.
Why is your crested gecko freaking out in the cage?
Crested geckos can stress extremely easily. Go over your husbandry to ensure the best possible care. This is what your husbandry should look like:
Lighting: Indirect light, room light or uvb lighting.
heating: NO heat unless your house is lower than 66 Degree's Fahrenheit
Humidity: Must be reaching 60%-80% for at least 3 hours daily.
Substrate: PeatMoss/Coco Mix, Moss/coco/eco earth, Paper towel (to hold moisture)
Crested diet: Repashy, Clarks, T-ReXx
Feeders: Crickets, meal worms, Roaches
Terrarium: A 20Gallon Tall Is minimal requirement for adults
Cage mates: Males must not be housed together. Females of same size and weight can be housed.
If your readings are following that guideline and your crestie is still freaking out, This can be due to:
- Early handling, A crested gecko is nocturnal, handling during the day is not always prefered.
- Shedding issue, A crested gecko with shed stuck to it's toes will have an un comforting feeling on the feet and will not like to be handled.
- Parasites, A crested gecko that is infested with internal or external mites will show signs of stress and must be taken to a vet.
- Impaction, A crested gecko that has consumed substrates can swell on the insides and start showing sign of fecal problems.
If none on the list contributes, please take your pet to a professional vertrinary clinic specializing in herps.
you can't really train a leopard gecko to do anything. but you can train them to do easy things such as eating out of your hand. to do this, place a mealworm on your hand and your Leo will come and eat it. if he does not come out the first time, don't be get upset because it will take time before he can really trust you.
Can a malayasin gecko live with a leopard gecko?
The leopard gecko is a very territorial species ranging from the south/eastern Asian countries. They rarely come face to face with humidity and love the heat with temps reaching 105F. The pictus gecko (Paredura. Picta) "Madagascar ground gecko" is a very docile species preffering to live in small numbers of 2-4 individuals. The pictus thrive in temperatures ranging from 75-85 and love a small humid hide. These two speciescannot co exist with one another, as they would never be face to face naturally in the wild.
Do crested geckos tails keep moving once they fall of?
Like with all limbs on almost any creature, the nerves are still active once the limb has been removed from the body. In the example that a bird snatches a Crested gecko by the tail, they "drop" the tail and as the tail continues to wiggle around, the crested gecko is able to escape into some brush, while the predator is enjoying a nice tasty tail.
What lizard is more difficult to care for a leopard gecko or a green anole?
Green anoles require more humidity than leopard geckos do, which means a nightly misting is required. A Leopard gecko requires a standing bowl of water. Both require heating, regular feedings, weekly tank change etc.. It's a matter of personal preference and opinion but leopard geckos are very easy to keep.