| Leopard geckos are making their way all over the | | | | they know everything about leopard geckos. They |
| world. These cute, lovable lizards make a wonderful | | | | can tell you all about your leopard gecko's |
| pet. Just a few years ago you would have had to | | | | background, as well as provide information about |
| look hard to find one, but now they've come to a | | | | morphs and patterns |
| pet shop near you. | | | | Breeders are not too hard to find. You can search |
| If you want to get a "leo," you can buy one from a | | | | online or even check your Yellow Pages. You might |
| neighborhood pet shop, a reptile show, or a leopard | | | | find listings in magazines at the reptile show. |
| gecko breeder. | | | | Depending on the morph, you can also save money |
| Buying Your Leo At The Pet Shop | | | | with a breeder. |
| This is simplest way to buy a pet leo. You can find | | | | Looking For A Leo At The Lizard Show |
| them at just about any pet store. Expect to pay | | | | You can find lizard shows all over the country, and |
| about $50, or less if you can find them on sale. The | | | | these are great places for leopard gecko shopping. |
| pet store offers one stop shopping - you can get | | | | Breeders travel from all over with their leos to sell. |
| your cage, food and everything else you need to | | | | It's also a great place to find out information about |
| take care of your little leo there. | | | | leos and caring for them. |
| There are a few disadvantages to buying at a pet | | | | Pet magazines have listings of reptile shows, and you |
| store. They will not have much variety to choose | | | | can also look online. Check out leopard gecko forums |
| from. You'll find standard leos, but not the unique | | | | and websites for leads. |
| morphs. The staff may not be terribly knowledgeable | | | | Pet shops are the easy way to get your first leo, |
| about leopard geckos, and they can't guarantee your | | | | but if you're looking for something special, try buying |
| leo has a clean bill of health like a breeder can. | | | | from a breeder. Head to a reptile show for the most |
| Getting A Real Deal From A Breeder | | | | variety. |
| A breeder will have much more to choose from, and | | | | |