| Is a Leopard Gecko the right pet for you ? These | | | | are captive bred, and not taken from the wild. They |
| unique pets are very popular and can live a long time | | | | have a long life span, however, so be sure you are |
| with proper care and handling. If you own or thinking | | | | willing to commit to the care of the animals for years |
| about purchasing a Leopard Gecko be prepared and | | | | to come. They do not resent handling as much as |
| armed with knowledge so this awesome creative will | | | | other reptiles, but it is necessary to hold them |
| thrive and have a healthy life. | | | | properly. Do not hold or restrain the gecko by the |
| For someone wanting to get an easy to care for | | | | tail, as it could break off. If the tail is broken off, it |
| pet, a Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, may be | | | | will usually regenerate, but may not look the same. |
| just the answer. Leopard geckos are amiable | | | | For someone wanting to get an easy to care for |
| creatures that don't mind being handled by their | | | | pet, a Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, may be |
| owners. Some will even exhibit signs of recognition, | | | | just the answer. Leopard geckos are amiable |
| readily approaching their owners to take a cricket | | | | creatures that don't mind being handled by their |
| from their hands, or to be stroked gently on the | | | | owners. Some will even exhibit signs of recognition, |
| head and held. | | | | readily approaching their owners to take a cricket |
| Captive-bred leopard geckos can be found in pet | | | | from their hands, or to be stroked gently on the |
| stores, at reptile shows and on the Internet. Many | | | | head and held. |
| breeders have websites where you can learn about, | | | | There are a variety of reasons to keep a leopard |
| select and purchase healthy leopards, which range in | | | | gecko as a pet. Ease of care, color varieties, they |
| price from $20 to $3,000. There is a huge collector | | | | are an excellent choice for someone with allergies, |
| market worldwide for the rarer variations of leopard | | | | and they're fun to watch as well. If thinking about |
| geckos | | | | getting an exotic pet, try starting with a leopard |
| Leopard geckos are relatively easy to maintain, and a | | | | gecko. It's well worth the effort. |
| good choice for the beginner. Most leopard geckos | | | | |