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Leopard Gecko Illness and Diseases

Friday, May 4th, 2007
Leopard Gecko Illness and Diseases

It doesn’t happen too often, but there are some diseases which your pet leopard gecko may be stricken with at some point. However, you can prevent most of these diseases simply by taking good care of your pet. This article will cover some of the more common diseases which can affect your leopard gecko and how to treat these diseases or better yet, prevent them.

Minor injuries and infections: Your gecko may get the occasional scrape or cric (more…)

Leopard Geckos: The Lizard That Wants To Be Your Pet! Part 2

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
Leopard Geckos: The Lizard That Wants To Be Your Pet! Part 2

At only 6-8 inches long, both in the wild and in captivity, leopard geckos make a great choice for a small household pet, and they require minimal care as compared to many other pet reptiles. They produce very little odor, and if you take care to handle a leopard gecko while it’s still a baby, he’ll be quite tame as an adult and almost enjoy being held!

The one thing to keep in mind when choosing a leopard gecko for a pet is his livi (more…)