subject: Getting A Leopard Gecko For A Pet? Get Some Helpful Information [print this page] Getting A Leopard Gecko For A Pet? Get Some Helpful Information
So you visited your friend and saw his new reptile pet the leopard gecko. And you fell in love with it and want to have a similar pet. Here are a few Leopard Gecko Information that would help you have a grasp of your would be reptile pet. Read more.
If your friend has followed some helpful leopard gecko info guide in raising his leopard gecko, you might have noticed how he hold his little leopard gecko pet. Remember how he places his hand inside the cage or aquarium and wait for his leopard gecko to walk on his hand and slowly bringing it outside. This is the correct way to handle a new leopard gecko. You see, like any new pet, it needs to adjust both to its environment and most of especially to its keeper. And one most important leopard gecko that you need to remember at all times when handling your new pet is to never hold or grab your pet by the tail. This is the most sensitive part of their body and can easily drop off. A leopard gecko that dropped his tail will definitely stop eating for a few days. And if it gets infected can easily take away your pets life.
If you are getting just one leopard gecko, I suggest getting a small aquarium tank. It would be sufficient for your single pet. Transforming the empty tank won't be a problem since everything you need is available in any pet shop. Adding a little hide box or a little cave is, I think, one of the important decoration since it is where your pet usually spends his time relaxing and passing time.
And when feeding time comes, remember this little leopard gecko info that your reptile pet only likes insects and not vegetables so don't try to feed it with some green grass or whatsoever. Crickets are among its favorites. You can change the menu a little by including some mealworms or some waxworms or locust on special occations or as a treat for your pet. But take note that waxworms contain high fats and should not be given as on a daily basis since it will ruin your pets health.
Leopard geckos are fast becoming favorite reptile pets in America but did you know that they original came from India and Pakistan? They are Middle East natives that where brought and slowly taimed and mated in the United States as pets in the reptile section. Their unique ability to morph to another bright color has made them a lovable pet. With proper attention and care, it can easily grow up to 12 inches for the male leo.
You can read more leopard gecko infos and guide on how to properly care for your pet lizard. I too am a keeper and I have them for more than 6 years now. So far, they are doing well and I definitely enjoy their company.
