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Leopard Gecko Care
| Some History The leopard gecko is a nocturnal ground-dwelling lizard naturally found in the deserts of southern Central Asia, and throughout Pakistan, to the northwestern parts of India. Unlike most geckos, leopard geckos possess movable eyelids. It has become a well-established and popular pet in captivity. The native habitat of the leopard gecko is the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and parts of Iran. Winter temperatures in these areas can be quite low, below 10 °C (50 °F), forcing the animals underground into semi-hibernation, called brumation, living on fat reserves. As nocturnal creatures, they spend the day hidden under rocks or in burrows to escape the daytime heat and emerge at dusk to feed by hunting insects. These Geckos are solitary, and do not usually live with other animals. Leopard Gecko Diet These geckos are insectivores that feed on insect larvaes like mealworms, superworms, and other insects. In captivity most will prefer hunting food for themselves. The majority of captive Leopard geckos will also refuse to eat dead prey. Crickets are the most common food source to give them as they can hunt them in their enclosure the way they would in their natural environment. But many breeders/keepers also use B.dubia roaches in the diet as well. Always remember to GUTLOAD your feeder insects, this basically means FEED your insects well before feeding to your geckos/ or any lizards you are feeding/keeping. This ensures your geckos are getting a nutritious meal. When food is scarce in the desert, they can rely on their ability to store excess fat in their tails. These guys have excellent smell and sight that also enable them to hunt and catch their meals. Calcium and vitamin D3 is also very important for their diet: Each owner chooses their own brand /suppliments. I personally use Repashy Gecko Supplement Calcium Plus. |
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