Considered by author Philippe de Vosjoli as "the first domesticated species of lizard," the leopard gecko has fast become "the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish." Leopard Geckos takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. As a hardy, easy care, and potentially long-lived lizard, the leopard gecko is the perfect size, attractive in its velvety skin, and fairly easy to breed. The subject of breeding geckos is covered in multiple chapters in this book led by author and herp expert de Vosjoli, who is joined by gecko specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Ron Tremper, and Dr. Brian Viets, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. Colorfully illustrated, Leopard Geckos provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to gecko characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and growth rate, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy leopard gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements, and shedding and tail loss. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter "The Recognition and Treatment of Disease," which covers specific disorders keepers should be aware of. De Vosjoli begins the discussion on breeding leopard geckos, and then is joined by Dr. Viets for a chapter on "Incubation Temperature and Hatchling Sex and Pigmentation." Tremper's chapter on "Color and Pattern Variations" focuses on the genetic aspects of breeding leopard geckos. The book also discusses the African fat-tailed gecko plus other eublepharids, including the African clawed gecko, Japanese leopard gecko, Malaysian cat gecko, and the Central American banded gecko.

Explains how to choose, house, feed, and breed a pet gecko.

The General Care and Maintenance of Leopard Geckos and African Fat-tailed Geckos

This book tells on caging, colors, health, feeding, and breeding of Leopard Geckos, native to Pakistan, and Fat-Tailed Geckos, native to Africa, both commonly bred and readily available in the United States. Authors R. D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected specialists on reptiles and amphibians--instruct readers on the animals' anatomies and life cycles, traits, care, and breeding. The Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's present hobbyists and scholars of reptiles with vital information and checklists, plus a wealth of informative color photos. The books also list herpetological organizations and special interest groups that readers will find helpful as sources of further information.Intro to Geckos that the purpose of this book is "to provide the user with a straightforward, practical source of information on selecting and keeping geckos." Her colorful guide achieves that reason and that's just the beginning, as it offers a legitimate examination of the numerous geckos available today, including the extremely popular leopard gecko and crested gecko as well as various day geckos, Madagascan geckos, new Caledonian geckos, micro-geckos, and tokay geckos. For their amazing colors, new behaviors, longevity, and attractive appearance, geckos are favored by beginning hobbyists. Geckos provide guidelines for owners who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and keep their pet in excellent health and condition. The compiler which includes size, feet, eyes, color and design, scales, shedding, propagation, tail, sexing and activity, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title covers information about selecting a healthy gecko, handling, housing needs, water, and feeding requirements. A separate section, "Keeping Geckos Healthy," provides a comprehensive primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles, including quarantine and acclimation considerations, stress, parasites, and specific disorders.

The author gives the beginning and more advanced keepers all the information necessary to successfully keep and breed the popular Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius. Fully illustrated in color.

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

The Leopard Gecko in Captivity, by Robbie Hamper ( December 2004) Retail $8.95Hamper updates much of the common knowledge of this very popular pet reptile. Sage advice on housingcare,and breeding is offered as well as many photos of the latest exciting color and pattern morphs ta\that are driving the interest in Leo's as pets and as a business. A helpful section and Fat Tail Geckos is also included. Soft Cover, 105 pages, 74 color photos.