Description

The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos.

Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual:

How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding

Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards

Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods

How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko

Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation

What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss

Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues

Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids