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Geckos

Geckos are small to average sized lizards that belong to the family Gekkonidae and are found in warm climates throughout the world. Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations, making chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos. They also have characteristic padded toes with suction cups for vertical climbing.About 2,000 different species of geckos exist worldwide, with many likely yet to be discovered.

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What is a better pet leopard gecko or a snake?

leopard geckos need a lot of equipment such heaters. you might have to spend a lot of money.

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GUINEA PIGS ARE BETTER.

lol thx! i was plannin on gettin one too but now uve deff made up my mind lol but now i have a new dilemna. here it is, chihuahua or gp? i don't wanna walk a chihuahua ill look like a girl....but I've always wanted a dog...wut do i do???

LEOS ARE BETTER. with a kit at petsmart i gt him for 100.

Are leopard geckos friendly?

The only times I know that they are aggressive are: 1. when you put a different type of gecko in the same tank. (I have heard of some that are ok) 2. if you put two male leopard geckos together. (females are normally ok) 3. they are very aggressive to crickets! :)

Are Geckos poisonous to dogs?

No they are not. Usually geckos aren't a dog's fav. meal, they might sniff it, but I'm pretty sure they won't eat it. The gecko's defense mecanism is their tail. If the dog gets a little curious and moves it around, "threatens it" its tail will fall off. This should "scare" it probably. But a lick won't do anything.

What to to if your pet gecko won't eat?

first of all give it a varity of food items, pinkie, wax worm*, mealworm, goliath worm, crickets, ect. give it a day (no more) than find a local exotic animal vet they'll no whats a matter. make sure its not about to shed they'll refuse food for about 4 days before shedding to tell if it is about to shed look at the color and if it is getting really dark it is. and pattern of when it last shed if not sure TAKE TO VET!!

Why do leoperd geckos eat their skin?

Because the skin contains some of the vitamins and minerals the gecko used from its diet to create the skin in the first place. Forming the new skin (underneath the old) uses valuable resources - eating the old skin helps replenish these minerals and gives the gecko some nourishment to sustain it until it finds a meal.

Is a leopard gecko a consumer or producer?

Producers are organisms that produce food. On land, only plants are producers. Chameleons, on the other hand, are secondary consumers which eat insects, which are primary consumers that eat plants.

What is the weight of a Leopard Gecko?

An adult normally weighs 50g-100g. Females often weigh less and tend to be smaller than males.


Leopard geckos range from 40-60Grams typically. Males are usually longer, and heavier than females.

Can geckos see in color?

as I am a leopard gecko breeder, (a lizard breeder really but I specialise in Leopard Geckos), Leopard Geckos, In my case (That's 17 geckos!) prefer beige, greens, cream and light browns. They love sandy colors but ensure that the rest of the enclosure is safe first. Leopard geckos always seem to adore a rocky cove to sleep in, they love their food to be scattered about or in a large natural looking dish. Overall, I would say, bright colours can actually scare some more shy and timid ones, however, the personality decides wheather they will like colors or not. A natural desert or rainforest backdrop/sheet is a great idea, and I strongly recommend these, a large one or several ones, means you can give your gecko some varietyof backgrounds, colours and features.

Hope this helps! :)

How do you take care of a baby gecko?

well you get it a small not to big cage and you can fill it with rocks or sand I prefer sand because they are dry animals and rock can get really cold and you can feed them either of two things cricket or meal worms I prefer meal worms by the way the meal worms can only be store bought

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What does a round island day gecko do when in danger?

Like all gecko species, They have the ability to close the cartilage of the base of their tails and they can "drop" their tail. The tail acts as a decoy, while the gecko can retreat to safety.

Can leopard geckos talk?

Leopard geckos do not have the ability to speak in English by any means but they can vocalize. Geckos will vocalize for many different reasons. Males will call out to females in order to prove dominance, and prove whom is the bigger male for rights to breed. A lot of leopard geckos will hiss when feeling threatened or in danger. Tokay geckos are notorious for croaking and grunting. Geckos are the only species of reptile that have this ability to vocalize.

What do Banded Day Gecko eat?

Banded geckos in the wild eat ants, spiders, crickets, fruit flies, waxmoths, mealworms, beetles, earthworms, butterworms, superworms, caterpillars, butterflies and possibly baby mice and silkworms. In captivity, they eat mainly little crickets, mealworms, waxworms, silkworms, superworms, butterworms and pinky mice. Wild caught prey can be fed as long as they aren't infected with pesticides.

What do tamed geckos eat?

These geckos are insectivores, relying on a variety of live feeders such as insects, mealworms and superworms.

What is a golden geckos favorite meal?

My lepard gecko loves crickets, meal worms, wax worms and butter worms. Just dust them in calcium, to ensure their diet has calcium. All this stuff you can get at a good pet store, or reptile store.

What color is a leopard gecko egg?

The color of a gecko depends on its species. Many geckoes are often brownish-grey but they can vary in colors, shades and patterns, according to their habitat and surroundings. Desert-dwelling geckoes have many shades of grey, tan and brown, while tropical geckoes can have shades of purple, red, yellow, orange, blue and green.

How much does all the stuff for a leopard gecko cost?

You're better off going to an independent reptile retailer - rather than a general pet-shop like Petland. The staff at Petland may not know enough specialist information about reptiles - since they have to know something about every animal they sell. An independent reptile retailer will be able to give you more specialised knowledge about specific species.

Additionally - before buying any reptile, you as a potential owner, owe it to the animal to research as much as you can on the species before you get it ! You are the one who will be caring for it, and it's no good just sticking it in a plastic tank with a couple of bugs and some water - then expect it to survive - it won't ! Temperature, lighting, heating, food, vitamins all play a part in the successful rearing of reptiles - and it's no good waiting until something goes wrong before researching the animal !

Twenty-five years of successful keeping & breeding reptiles has provided me with a steady income - and I'm glad I did my research on each animal before acquiring them !

How often do leopard geckos need to eat?

For some reason I though I have already answered this ... hmm. any way Leopard geckos can eat 2-5 crickets a day but some choose to eat once every few days but it depends on the size of the food it shouldn't be bigger than the width of the geckos mouth.

Do crested geckos eat plants?

No, this species of gecko are on a diet consisting of a variety of insects, arachnid, arthropods and smaller reptiles. They eat "meat" as they need the high amounts of calcium and fats. These animals will not eat plants, fruits, vegetables etc..

Can a female leopard gecko have something done so they cannot mate?

If you got her from a pet store with other geckos and all you need is one male. she can lay the eggs when she wants if the male did it

What makes a gecko stick to a wall?

They have teeny tiny hairs on the ends of each toe that, at a certain angle, chemically bond to the surface (wall or ceiling). As the gecko rotates its foot, the angle changes and the bond is broken.

Can a leaperd gecko be put in with a albino gecko?

Yes, both are the same species but may be different morphs. Leopard geckos have been in the reptile hobby going through selective breeding for a very long time. With selective breeding, some genetics are dominant and others are recessive. Dominant traits are traits that only one parent needs to exhibit and recessive are traits that both mother and father must carry in order for the babies to show these genetic. Some of these genes may not always be physically present but are in their bloodline. Thus, a lot of breeders would like the seller to define their specific bloodlines in order to try and predict what the babies may turn out like. Albino comes in three different recessive strains: Bell, Tremper, Rainwater. Each of these names derive from the last name of the person who discovered the trait.

What is the Latin word for gecko?

Same thing ... Gecko. I know it, i am french :)

Can a baby leopard gecko go with a baby uromastyx?

No. The vivarium conditions would be incompatible.

Uromastyx or Spiny-tailed lizards need high basking temperatures (surface temperatures of 140°F); a 40 gallon tank (at the very least) to separate the warm and cold areas; ultraviolet light so intense it could kill a Leo; and dark, leafy greens other than lettuce every day.

Leos only need about 90°F at the most (with one area cool), live insects to eat, and about a 20 gallon tank.

If a leopard gecko doesn't want to be held what do you do?

Keep trying to hold it. It will soon get used to you, and will grow more comfortable in being held. Hold it with your hands inside it's tank/cage, so if it jumps down it can't run away. Don't grab it, but gently give it a nudge onto your hand.