http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:17:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Shedding and Tail Loss       There are a few health problems a leopard gecko may face, and one of them is tail loss. Tail loss is one of the worst things that can happen to a gecko. If a gecko loses his tail, it will grow back, but it won’t be the same tail as ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/shedding-tail-loss/   Natural Vivarium Design For Your Leopard Gecko   The natural habitat of a leopard gecko is rocky and very dry. The terrain ranges from a hard clay soil to sandy gravel. Leopard geckos are terrestrial lizards, meaning they live mostly on and under the ground. They prefer to be hidden under rocks or in underground ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/gecko-vivarium-design/ Leopard Gecko as a Pet   The leopard gecko is the most common type of gecko to be kept as a pet. This species is not difficult to tame, and their care doesn’t require any specific preparations and instructions. However, there are a few things every potential owner should know. When you decide to get ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/gecko-pet/ Leopard Gecko Habitat       If you are thinking of keeping a leopard gecko as your pet, you need to make him a good habitat. Preparing and making a specific habitat for your pet should be done before you bring him home. A change of living location is very stressful for the leopard gecko, and living ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/leopard-gecko-habitat/ Leopard Gecko Sickness             There are a few common diseases a leopard gecko could face during his life, but some of them could be avoided if an owner takes proper precautions.       Here’s a look at some common health problems:       Osteodystrophy, also called Rickets, is a deficiency in calcium usually caused by a poor ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/leopard-gecko-healt/  Leopard Gecko Food            Selecting the right food is very important in order to maintain a healthy gecko. Leopard geckos mainly eat insects, and that puts them in the insectivorous type of geckos. Before you purchase a leopard gecko, you should find a constant supplier of food for him. You could try to find a ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/gecko-food/   Fun Facts About Leopard Geckos           The leopard gecko is not just an ordinary lizard. This particular species is special in many ways. Here are some interesting and fun facts about these wonderful reptiles.            * Leopard geckos have leopard-like spots that cover their body. Their base background color is yellow or orange, but through captive Breeding ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/fun-facts/   How to Select Your Leopard Gecko.     Once you’ve decided that a leopard gecko is a perfect pet for you, it is time to go shopping! Before actually visiting an exotic-pet shop, you need to select the right leopard gecko. The choice should be done carefully and you should already have a few things prepared. Think ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/gecko-selection/               Color and Pattern Variations of a Leopard Gecko             Leopard geckos are very attractive and unique. An average Leopard gecko is yellow with black dots, but there are many pattern and color variations available. Many breeders are developing new pattern variations and coming up with amazing new phases.       Let’s start by explaining a ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/gecko-types/       Breeding Leopard Geckos Before deciding if you really want to breed leopard geckos, make sure you know all about this specie. Keep in mind that breeding geckos comes with risks, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. When it comes to breeding, if done properly it is relatively easy once you have the female and male ... http://www.theultimateleopardgeckomanual.com/breeding-leopard-geckos/