how many years of leopard gecko experance do u have???
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i have been working with leopard geckos for less then a year and i the top 5 things i hae learned is that
1. repti carpet or tile works best and DO NOT USE SAND
2. geckos all eat in different ways and like different foods
3. some geckos like to be held more then others
5. checking the tanks temp is verry important
1. repti carpet or tile works best and DO NOT USE SAND
2. geckos all eat in different ways and like different foods
3. some geckos like to be held more then others
5. checking the tanks temp is verry important
Tony C
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I have only had Leos for a few months, but I have many years of experience with other herps, primarily frogs and snakes.
The biggest thing I've learned is that there is a lot of overlapping knowledge between different herps, so you can learn a lot by studying animals besides the ones you keep.
The biggest thing I've learned is that there is a lot of overlapping knowledge between different herps, so you can learn a lot by studying animals besides the ones you keep.
about eleven years with reptiles in general, snake; boas, milks, kingsnakes, pythons, asian rats, hognose, false water cobras, copperheads :smitten: a few different gecko species, beardies, a couple of frogs and leopard geckos for about 5 years now, maybe longer. i can't remember hehe
wow
thats funny i know i found out that geckos hiss when mad with in my first couple weeks with my gecko....if u leave the new additions alone for a week or so they are more willing to let u hold them
About... 29 hours.
1) Juvenile Leos do not like me.
2) Juvenile Leos cannot eat more than 3 medium-sized mealworms.
3) Juvenile Leos can sleep in very strange positions
4) Geckos can hiss.
5) Some bites don't actually hurt.
thats funny i know i found out that geckos hiss when mad with in my first couple weeks with my gecko....if u leave the new additions alone for a week or so they are more willing to let u hold them
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Coming up on my 8th year with leos, been keeping reptiles for 15 years or so, breeding various species for 12 years.
Top five things I've learned about leopard geckos:
1) Every gecko is different. Whether it be feeding preference, activity level, or just general personality, each animal is an individual and its care should be tweaked to suit it's preferences.
2) The leopard gecko market is ridiculous. If you are going to breed, you need to be prepared to keep ALL your hatchlings, in case you can't sell/find a home for them.
3) Take care of your females. They are the building block of any project, and must be treated with the upmost care and attention. Laying eggs takes a lot of work, and in the end, no matter how much you are doing, they are the ones pulling the most weight.
4) Genetic "buzzwords" can be misleading. Be careful about labeling morphs.
5) Stick with it. This hobby can be trying, expensive, time-consuming, and stressful, but in the end I feel it's all worth it to look in that incubator and see something spectacular.
Top five things I've learned about leopard geckos:
1) Every gecko is different. Whether it be feeding preference, activity level, or just general personality, each animal is an individual and its care should be tweaked to suit it's preferences.
2) The leopard gecko market is ridiculous. If you are going to breed, you need to be prepared to keep ALL your hatchlings, in case you can't sell/find a home for them.
3) Take care of your females. They are the building block of any project, and must be treated with the upmost care and attention. Laying eggs takes a lot of work, and in the end, no matter how much you are doing, they are the ones pulling the most weight.
4) Genetic "buzzwords" can be misleading. Be careful about labeling morphs.
5) Stick with it. This hobby can be trying, expensive, time-consuming, and stressful, but in the end I feel it's all worth it to look in that incubator and see something spectacular.
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what are the top 5 things u have learned
things i have learned
1) pay attention to the more experienced keepers and breeders.
2) don't think you will ever know it all
3) if you have a secret project, chances are there are several others working on the exact same thing as you.
4) pay attention to your geckos, watch them so you can notice changes right away
5) if in doubt incubate
6) chances are you will NOT make money from this, especially now because of the economy. so enjoy your geckos. if you are in it for the money, get out now.
i got a whole list of things i could add LOL
1) pay attention to the more experienced keepers and breeders.
2) don't think you will ever know it all
3) if you have a secret project, chances are there are several others working on the exact same thing as you.
4) pay attention to your geckos, watch them so you can notice changes right away
5) if in doubt incubate
6) chances are you will NOT make money from this, especially now because of the economy. so enjoy your geckos. if you are in it for the money, get out now.
i got a whole list of things i could add LOL
Tony C
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You mean I emptied my IRA and invested in herps for nothing? 
I kid, I kid
I kid, I kidYou mean I emptied my IRA and invested in herps for nothing?
LOL you know i laugh but people have done it before, sad truth
lol thats funny i have already spent around 400 on my geckos and i have only been at this for 2 monthsYou mean I emptied my IRA and invested in herps for nothing?
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