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General Leopard Gecko Information For Pet-Lovers

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Passing by the pet shop in the mall, you notice this crawling lizard-like creature and when you asked the sales lady, she said that it's called Leopard Gecko.

This generally spotted reptile has become a well-established and popular pet in captivity however it should only be purchased by the owner with the proper enclosure and equipment. For pet-lovers like you, this article provides you the general leopard gecko information that you should be aware to be in the know.

 

Belonging to these special kinds of geckos is the leopard gecko. Eublepharis macularis as its generic name came from the combination of the Greek words Eu (true), and blephar (eyelid). It is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko naturally found in the deserts of the southern Central Asia, from the southern parts of Afghanistan, throughout Pakistan, to the western part of India. This kind of leopard has eyelids unlike most geckos, this characteristic distinguishes the submembers of this subfamily from other geckos. These are typically small in size and those found in the wild have a darker, dull, and drab coloration than those kept in captivity as pets, which generally have an assortment of skin colors and patterns. Leopard Geckos also shed their skin--adults shed an average of once a month while juveniles sometimes shed twice as much. After shedding, they also eat their old skin as a means of obtaining protein and vitamins for growth. They can also regenerate their thick tails when lost.

Since their natural habitat are the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and parts of Iran, these animals are forced to undergo semi-hibernation called brumation in places with winter temperatures. Their skin is very durable, providing protection from the rough sand and rocky terrain of their environment. Leopard geckos are also ectothermic, they absorb warmth and energy during the day while sleeping so they can hunt and digest food at night. As nocturnal creatures, they spend the day hidden under rocks or in burrows to escape heat and emerge at dusk to feed by hunting insects; they are solitary, and do not usually live with other animals. They love wax worms, which are their version of junk food, so eating too many wax worms may cause them to be overweight. It is necessary to be educated with their behavior in their habitat for the owner to also provide appropriate and similar natural environment and enable his pet to grow normally.

If you're looking for a lizard pet, Leopard geckos is a good choice; since they are small and have minimal care requirements, and can also be left alone for several days. They are also quiet, don't smell and don't need attention aside from the fact that they are inexpensive and are easily available from pet stores and breeders. They can also save you a lot space given their size. You can also select from a wide variety of color and pattern variations. You can also access more leopard gecko information in the internet regarding their food and diet, health and care sheet.