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Leopard Gecko Care Made Easy

The leopard gecko (scientifically classified as Eublepharis macularius) has become popular in the United States and in many parts of the world because of the wide availability of colors and the ease at which even first-time owners can take care of these reptiles.

This book was written with the goal of telling all about these interesting reptiles and how to care for them as pets. It is presented in an easy to read conversational fashion loaded with information about the gecko and it has a ton of valuable resource referecences that would take weeks or months to duplicate. This book is the ultimate reference source for anyone desiring to adopt one of these adorable pets. Here are the topics you will find in the book:

Part 1: Introduction
• Human, Meet the Leopard Gecko
• Quick Facts: Leopard Gecko
• Are You Ready for a Lizard At Home?
• Proper Housing for a Leopard Gecko
• Quick Shopping List
• Adjusting the Tank Lighting and Environment Temperature
• Hibernation Facts
• Choosing the Right Substrate for Your Gecko

Part 2: Leopard Gecko Selection, Care & Diet
• Leopard Gecko Selection
• Choosing the Right Tank Mates
• Notes on the Sex of Leopard Geckos
• Nature’s Aesthetics at Work: Leopard Gecko Phases
• The Diet of the Leopard Gecko
• Pros and Cons: Crickets & Mealworms
• Notes on Feeding Live Mealworms to Leopard Geckos
• Supplements
• Taking Care of Live Prey
• Quick Facts: Nutrient Analysis of Common Crickets
• On Converting Lizards from Live-Prey to Pre-Killed Prey
• The Debate: Is Live Prey Safe for Lizards in Captivity?
• Humane Pre-Killing of Lizard Prey
• Obtaining Pre-Killed Prey
• Preparing Feeding Pre-Killed Prey
• Reluctant Lizards
• Using Prey Caught from the Wild
• Frequently Asked Questions: The Leopard Gecko

Part 3: Breeding Leopard Geckos
• Proper Conditioning of Female Leopard Geckos
• Preparing the Tank for Eggs
• Facts About Egg-Laying Leopard Geckos
• Handling the Eggs & Proper Incubation
• Producing Male and Female Geckos
• Caring for the Hatchlings

Many References

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Leopard Gecko Care Made Easy