giants?

[Akkia]

Im very new with geckos and i've seen the different colors they can be in but i was wondering about giants? Are they bigger then normal leos? And are they the same tempermental as normals? I searched on the net but i figured i could find question here much better.

 

[ALGeckos]

Giant and Super Giant Leopard Geckos are genetically predisposed to become giants, which is believed to be a genetic mutation. They have the same temperament as normal sized leos, can be any pattern or color, and there's no real visible way to identify a giant from a normal sized leo until they're 1 year old.

Giants can be 90-110 grams and super giants at over 110 grams in 1 year.

For more information, see:
Giant Leopard Gecko FAQ
Giant Leopard Gecko Genetics
- articles by Ron Tremper

 

[Akkia]

wow they sound amazeing how much can they run for? i would say a coulple hundred maybe even more. I'd love to have one recomend any breeders? I'm not wanting any fancy looking ones I like the normal marking better so far. And ty for the info

 

[IndyLuckyLeos]

The giants I have seem to be more mellow than my other leos. Although, that may be just luck of the draw.

 

[TheHiddenGecko]

I have also heard from other people as well as myself, to an extent, that some giants tend to be a bit more mellow than normal leos. Also, you can tell if they will be giants before they are a year old. It's even possible to tell right out of the egg sometimes. Usually they reach their maximum size at a year to a year and a half.

 

[ALGeckos]

I haven't really looked into buying any Giant Leopard Geckos, so I don't know all the breeders for them, but the ones I do know for sure are Ron Tremper @ LeopardGecko.com and Steve & Debra Sykes @ GeckosEtc.com (The links go directly to their Giant Leo Availability Page). Looks like the cheapest one is $75 on GeckosEtc's site and $650 on LeopardGeckos.com with the average price around $200-$300.

 

[MichaelJ]

Actually Steve, your skills at being able to tell a giant from hatching is questionable I bought that albino male, Ahnold's son from you.. And he was no giant my friend..


You can usually tell though, some just grow exponentially. The eggs are also larger usually.

Some get very long quickly, some get large and heavy quickly. Some get both. Some just seem to grow to forever.

I have some Giants available if you're interested.

We got what we believe is a super giant female this season.She was longer than her parents at two months.

They are really my favorite.

 

[GekkoGalaksen]

This is just for fun...but maybe it´s a little suiteble in this threed.

We bought our first Super Giants in Hamm...the male is one year, 130 grams and 29 cm, and still growing.

A week before we went to Hamm, we got this Afghanicus as a present. It´s soon two month old and weigh 3-4 grams

Here is both...largest and smallest of our geckos!

 

[ALGeckos]

WOW Look at the size difference on those two! That's a great shot Your super giant is huGgEeEee, I love it!!!

 

[MichaelJ]

You can usually tell, some just grow exponentially. The eggs are also larger usually.

Some get very long quickly, some get large and heavy quickly. Some get both. Some just seem to grow to forever.

I have some Giants available if you're interested.

We got what we believe is a super giant female this season.She was longer than her parents at two months.

Many hypothesize that they are more mellow because in the wild they would be intimidating to others and wouldn't have to compete as much for food and mates.. I just think their big lazy Leos..

They are really my favorite.

 

[MichaelJ]

Nice looking super!

here is our biggest from beginning to right now..

Born 8/23/07

Currently as of just a few minutes ago 42 grams and barely 3 months old.. She's incredibly long..

The first one is Day 1

The second is Day 14

and the Third is as of last week..

 

[Akkia]

wow those all are beautys i love the giants and now seeing more i think i fell in love with them and would love to get one. I'm pretty much in love with leos period lol. I've never bought any animals online though and am not sure how it works. Also thank you all very much for the info its been great help^.^

 

[geckoboy16]

very nice giants. i cant wait to get one of my own!

 

[yellermelon]

Nice. Giants are One of my favs also..I have a few, My Raptor is my biggest though. Havent got an up to date weight but at 6 months shes probably (guessing here) around 90 or so grams. I also have a year old male thats around 105 grams. Lotta, those are both amazing geckos. That super is very nice!

 

[Mel&Keith]

I love our giants and super giants. Ours all have much calmer temperaments than the normal size ones. Eventually I'd love to create a super giant version of every morph! We have a few giants and super giants available but I'm terrible at updating our website. Feel free to pm me and I can send you pics and prices.

 

[MichaelJ]

I have a 139 gram (as of yesterday) Super Giant Mack Snow, named Rueben.

He's a retired breeder and just a pet now but he's the biggest Leo I've ever seen..

here's a pic..

 

[dod_resq_ff]

The few giants I have are like others have said calm as can be and very friendly. On the other hand I have a couple of smaller Geckos that wont be touched at all because they are so jumpy and skidish

 

[DanTheFireman]

Fantastic monsters guys! Thanks for showing them. I picked up a 115 gram male reverse stripe at Daytona this year from Ron, he looks young judging from his claws and preanal pores - just had to have one to have one.

 

[yellermelon]

Dan I seen your Giant, they are deffinatly worth having. I have quite a few and plan on having more!

 

[Nigel4less]

Man put me on the list for Super Giants you guys!