Here is some quick, basic info on these great lizards.

Leopard Geckos range in sizes from around 7 to 10 inches.  They can live anywhere between 6 and 20 years (sometimes even more).

They are carnivores, therefore they eat a wide variety of insects such as crickets, mealworms, wax worms, and small cockroaches.  Be sure to dust all of these insects with a calcium/vitamin d3 powder.  (I also leave a small layer of this powder in the bottom of their mealworm dish)

Be sure to have shallow dish of fresh, clean water for them (so they can easily climb in and out of it)

They should have a "hot spot" in the cage around 85 to 90 degrees.  The "cool" end should be in the mid 70's.  Do NOT use heat rocks, as they are known to malfunction and cause burns.

There is a large controversy over substrate.  They worry about sand being digested and causing impaction.  I personally use corn cob bedding.  It is inexpensive, easy to clean/change, and thus far (8 years) I have had no issues with it.

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19, June 2010

After a nice winter off, the geckos have slowly started to breed again.  We have had 3 babies hatch in the last 2 weeks, and a few more should be hatching soon!

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7, August 2009

The second and third sets of eggs are now hatching, and the babies of the first clutch will be for sale soon!

10, July 2009

Our first egg has hatched!!!

A fat little leopard gecko emerged from its egg today!  I expect the second one to hatch later today, or tomorrow.  I will be sure to post a photo or 2 when the other one is out!

5, July 2009

2 more clutches today!  One was laid last night so it seemed a bit dry,  but hopefully will hatch just fine.

I can't wait till babies start hatching!  It doesn't matter what kind they are, it is always fun to watch!!

22, June 2009

Well, the third clutch of the year was laid today!   This time I caught the girl in the act!  Persephony was still burying the eggs when I found her

Just a couple weeks left until the first clutch should hatch.

11, June 2009

Just a few more weeks, until we hope to have our first babies of the year hatching!

Keep posted for fresh photos of the babies when they hatch!!

Here is a photo from our last clutch of 2008.  This little girl was happy to escape that little egg!