We have many leopard geckos and knobtail geckos for sale yearround. This is a must have book for serious leopard gecko keepers. Leopard gecko care sheet vms professional herpetoculture. This is either the best book on the subject the care and information about leopard geckos, or one of the two best, and i havent seen the other one. He has written more than twenty books and one hundred articles on the care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians. Leopard geckos eublepharis macularius are an incredible and fascinating species for reptile keepers both new and old. If this describes you, congratulations, you have made a great choice. Everyone was trying to obtain various reptiles and. Leopard geckos are some of the hardiest lizards available in the pet trade, and many will never require a visit to a veterinarian. They are featured in his book, the herpetoculture of leopard geckos. We are available by phone from 8 am to 9 pm pacific time 7 days a week. It is undertaken by people of all ages and from all walks of life, including career herpetologists. The book is organized into an introduction with general information, natural history of the leopard gecko, choosing your specimen, feeding, breeding, care of the offspring, diseases and veterinary care of leopard geckos including treatment of parasites, and more.
These fantastic geckos are just as hardy and easy to keep as the much more common leopard gecko. Just released leopard geckos the next generations reprinted and leopard gecko morphs leopard gecko apps be a pro albinos tangelos tpas sunglows. Leopard geckos, as we know them in the pet trade, are genetic mutts. This book includes new sections on gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded geckos. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this. More common is the incredible drain on body resources that egg production places on the female. From veiled chameleons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, ball pythons boas and now reticulated pythons and burmese pythons we as a family have grown into loving this industry. This is essential material for any leopard gecko keeper at any level of experience. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded geckos. But, these lizards are subject to parasites, and keepers should be aware of potential parasites and how they can prevent their spread. Pdf leopard gecko pet expert download full pdf book download. The leopard gecko, a herpetocultural star by petra spiess. During his tenure at the fresno zoo, as curator of reptiles, he was the recipient of the american zoo association first breeding award for the santa catalina island rattlesnake, crotalus catalinensis, and.
Geckos, lovely to look at and fun to watch, are coldblooded critters you can really warm up to. Ron is currently recognized worldwide as the foremost authority on leopard geckos. One of the true pioneers of herpetoculture rons four decades of experience includes an awarding tenure as curator of reptiles at the fresno zoo. Dec 01, 2009 the book is subtitled twentyseven generations of living art and coauthor ron tremper is wellknown as a commercial breeder and developer of new leopard gecko morphs. Herps is an informal term for both reptiles and amphibians.
The trio goes into great detail about setting up and properly caring for a natural enclosure for leopard geckos. Expert advice for keeping and caring for a healthy leopard gecko by. I have designed this detailed care sheet with the beginner reptile keeper in mind, for whom this may be your first reptile pet. While this book also contains basic care information, the emphasis here is on breeding and morph development. How to choose leopard geckos as pets or for breeding understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally healthy diet, with the latest insights on. These books are brand new and in their original sealed condition. Alternatively, you can send us an email or call us at 91662 gecko 9166243256, and we will be happy to assist you. This information should give you a good start on keeping and breeding your leopard geckos. Ive spent hours watching documentaries and reading books on different types of lizards, but leopard geckos have always been one of my favorites. Finally a more advanced book on the most popular pet lizard in the world. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.
More than a third of the book is devoted to leopard gecko morphs and genetics. Herpetoculture is the keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. Leopard gecko substrates is an often discussed and debated topic when dealing with the proper husbandry of the leopard gecko. The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. While reptiles such as the leopard gecko make just as good pets as your average dog or cat, they are very different when it comes to their diet, including how often you feed them and how much. We just found a single case of this book in our old inventory. His lifelong experiences within the herpetoculture industry has led to some incredible discoveries over the years. Most of the leopard geckos available today can be traced back to large numbers of wildcaught specimens imported in the late 1970s. Dystocia commonly known as eggbinding is fairly common and poses serious health risks that may require expensive veterinary services. The most advanced and accurate information you will find in one place thank you for writing this book.
Includes african fattailed geckos advanced vivarium systems. The book also discusses the african fattailed gecko plus other eublepharids, including the african clawed gecko, japanese leopard gecko, malaysian cat gecko, and the central american banded gecko. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko. Our order form is secure, and we will not share your information with anyone. Amazon tree boas, north mexican pines, rufous beaked snakes, leopard geckos, and. One active breeder estimates that hundreds of thousands of captivebred leopard geckos are sold in the u. The available geckos are individually pictured on the pages below. Herpetoculture and save up to 50% when making purchase at checkout.
Current events and, relevant care, for leopard geckos. Truly a favorite genus of mine to work with and a species that can be kept by all. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Pdf the leopard gecko manual download full pdf book download. In the 1970s, when the field of herpetoculture was just emerging, collecting was the focus and hot topic amongst herpers. Ron does not hold back any secrets in this book and shows you how easy it is to not only care for your geckos. How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding. For a more indepth look into the wondrous world of the leopard gecko care and breeding, i would suggest that you order my book, the captive care prescription for leopard geckos. Those that breed their leopard geckos often maintain the simplest of setups to make cleaning easier and to limit the chance of any risks associated with particulate substrates, such as impaction.
One report noted leopard geckos avoided sandy soils. Leopard gecko manual, 2nd edition fox chapel publishing. West coast leopard gecko herpetoculture of the leopard gecko. All aspects of husbandry are covered in great detail, including sexing of juveniles, genetics, breeding outcomes, and the many effects of incubation temperature. Native habitat of the leopard gecko and setting up a natural. Herpetoculture coupon codes and promo codes at couponbirds. Third, are you willing to risk the life of your leopard gecko. Leopard gecko substrates reptile forums information. Steve sykes leo and knobtailed geckos 1102 by larry x bt blog talk radio 347 2158611 h. The leopard gecko manual by thomas mazorlig, roger j. From the few published reports, leopard geckos occur in areas of clay soils with or without some surface sand, or with alluvial soils formed of sediments deposited by flowing water, as well as from rocky areas.
Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard. How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. Landscaping artificial terrain reptile forums information. All the major color and pattern morphs are represented. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This ebook explains indepth the many aspects of leopard gecko taxonomy, care, breeding, and many other aspects in far more detail than can be covered in one post here. For the serious leopard gecko keeper andor breeder, there is no. One of the most successful species in the history of herpetoculture is the leopard gecko eublepharis macularius. More advanced leopard gecko breeders will also find this. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this uptodate and authoritative guide. This book will help you learn all about keeping leopard geckos, including how to breed these stunning lizards and raise the young. The leopard gecko manual and over 8 million other books are available for amazon. Our first in the many ebooks to come is the prescription for leopard gecko captive care. We specialize in breeding high quality leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, knobtail geckos, and western.
The original emeralds first occurred in rons collection in 2004. This title was coauthored with tom williams and it goes indepth into the captive care of leopard geckos as well as their maintenance. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Click to enjoy the latest deals and coupons of geckos etc. This is the book you should own prior to obtaining or even thinking of getting any venomous pet. Currently the genetics are still to be determined, but as of right now, breeding emerald to emerald will create 100% emeralds. Expert advice for keeping and caring for a healthy leopard gecko. Trempers chapter on color and pattern variations focuses on the genetic aspects of breeding leopard geckos. Most of the leopard geckos in captivity are captivebred from stock collected in pakistan and adjacent india in the 1980s.
Com in this video i explain why it is so important for any beginning leopard gecko hobbyist to invest in a quality care book. I dont mean to sound harsh here, but it helps a lot to realize this. Ron tremper of is an awardwinning herpetoculturist whos responsible for many of the most wellknown captive leopard gecko morphs available today within the industry. Our ebook produced and published solely by the reptile apartment group. The leopard gecko is hardy, prolific, and comes in a wide variety of interesting color and pattern morphs. They inhabit dry areas of desert and scrubland, preferring rocky areas which provide suitable cover.