fact filled!!!!!
This book has all you need to know and more about geckos. Outstanding info,great work!!!!
the leopard gecko manual
this book is a must for first time gecko owners. excelent choice for children as it is easy to read and full of color pictures.
Gecko's are cool!!!
we were given an adult female gecko and this book was very helpful in the cluing us in on how to properly care for these wonderful lizards. With all the detailed pictures and neat facts it is a must have if one wants to learn more and care for leopard gecko's
Good Overall Manual
This is a good manual for people starting out and for those who want to try a hand at breeding. If you already have a gecko and a good idea of how to care for it - it is basically a repeat of what you already know. For those that have a gecko, a good idea of how to care for it, and wish to take a stab at breeding - it provides excellent information.
Good recent information on the Leopard Gecko
The leopard gecko is a fascinating little animal. We've immensely enjoyed "B.J." in our home, and this book has lots of good information on all aspects of providing the proper environment, healthcare, and diet for your pet. Pay special information to the information on longevity, though. Unlike other reptiles such as the anole, leopard geckos have long life spans. The longest lived male in captivity is 29 and the longest lived female is 21. Females, in general, live considerably shorter life spans than males, but they still have typical lifespans longer than that of the domesticated cat. Many people buy a leopard gecko for their child expecting that the reptile will live only two or three years, then get rid of the animal when they realize their error and the length of the commitment involved.
As for the details of the book, it thoroughly explains sexing and selection of a good specimen for those who have not purchased a gecko yet. The section on housing your gecko shows you how to construct a naturalistic vivarium. If you are interested in breeding geckos, there is information on that subject plus the research of Dr. Brian Viets on temperature sex determination and coloration in case you want to specify those aspects of the geckos you breed. Also for you breeders, there are thorough instructions on the set-up and calibration of a home-made incubator. Roger Klingenberg, DVM, covers the diseases of the leopard gecko and their treatment in one dedicated chapter. Ron Tremper has a chapter on color and pattern variation illustrated primarily by photos of his own geckos. Tremper has developed much of what is now known about so-called "designer" leopard geckos. There is a nice section at the end of the book on other interesting geckos such as the Arizona Banded, the Texas Banded, the Central American Banded, the African Clawed, the Japanese Leopard, and the Malaysian Cat Geckos. There are plenty of eye-catching photos spread throughout the book.
This book may have more information than you need if you are a "casual" leopard gecko owner, but that is better than having insufficient information.
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