Leopard Gecko
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=== Handling === | === Handling === | ||
| - | + | Do not pick up your gecko from above, this tends to startle them and they will run for it or sometimes even bite. The best way to pick up a leopard gecko is to get it walk onto your hand and lift it up that way. Always be careful not to grab them by the tail, it will break off. | |
== Housing == | == Housing == | ||
== Feeding == | == Feeding == | ||
=== Diet === | === Diet === | ||
| - | Crickets or mealworms are the suggested diet for a leopard gecko. Waxworms are considered a treat and should be feed sparingly. Adult geckos, especially breeding females, can be fed a pinkie mice occasionally. When selecting crickets a rule of thumb is the cricket should be half the size of the gecko's head or smaller. It is recommend to gut load the crickets to provide more nutritional value. | + | Crickets or mealworms are the suggested diet for a leopard gecko. Waxworms are considered a treat and should be feed sparingly. Adult geckos, especially breeding females, can be fed a pinkie mice occasionally. Adults are also large enough to consume superworms, phoenix worms, and other larger species. Blaptica Dubia Roaches are also a good option, and unlike crickets, they don't make any noise. When selecting crickets a rule of thumb is the cricket should be half the size of the gecko's head or smaller. It is recommend to gut load the crickets to provide more nutritional value. |
=== Supplements === | === Supplements === | ||
* http://www.ultimatebettas.com/index.php?showtopic=14864 | * http://www.ultimatebettas.com/index.php?showtopic=14864 | ||
* http://www.leopardgeckocare.net/ | * http://www.leopardgeckocare.net/ | ||
| + | * http://leopard-geckos-info.com/leopard-gecko-food | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||
