Learn about Leopard geckos and how you can have them as your pet

Leopard geckos in the area stretching from Iran to northern India, coming in from Pakistan and Afghanistan. These animals scientific name macularius Eublepharis, a favorite family. This helps for beautiful color shades of gold, black and white, and distinctive character. Most geckos are known to be aggressive and difficult to build a good relationship with people. However, the leopard geckos behave very friendly and can easily be treated in adulthood. Younger behave produce a little more defensive, strange noises. But this is just an innate response to danger. A nibble of the Leopard Gecko is still dangerous.
These geckos are primarily nocturnal. It's all the creatures are active during the night while searching for prey. Watching it is a very rewarding this activity. His eyes were large, lively and alert doubled interest when spotting prey. Incidentally, this is the live performance that his name means in Latin eublephar "lid comes."
The skin, which changes regularly, oddly, is part of their diet. Never cut the skin of the lizard because you do that can hurt. Although you may have to intervene, consult a veterinarian who specializes in these animals.
As already mentioned, the Leopard Gecko is known for its friendly character of the people. However, during the first days of captivity, you, as owner, the adjustment of the Gecko himself. If you feed him for example, bring your hand slowly, but stop there for some time. After a week, gecko you will give you a little more confidence in yourself. Perform this procedure is always quietly until your dog is comfortable with his hands. The need for a continuous approach is to stick the animal is a must. They make you feel comfortable around each other and the serpent.
Food
The force and energy of the gecko relies on food. Can certainly benefit from Tenebrio larvae and crickets, but they are also cheap buffalo Argentina larvae and crickets are given. Adult geckos can also be given pink baby mice. Dried foods should be packed with vitamins and calcium. Earthworms are often living in the animal so it is appropriate, we will cut it.
Should be adequate and appropriate type of food every two days, preferably at night, and three doses of vitamins are added. If you live in your own food, look for foods that your pet gives the correct essential minerals. The reptile must have a balanced diet. He knows that the feeding of insects to supply the necessary natural nutrients.
Health
Keeping in good health, the Leopard Gecko can reach 18 cm in captivity, but by nature, can go as long as up to 25 cm (including tail) and live to 20 years.
One of the biggest health problems in Gecko is MBD (metabolic disease of bone), resulting in the systematic weakening of the bones caused mainly by defective calcium.
Another important issue is the infection of the respiratory system. This can happen if Gecko is not an environment that is hot enough. In this case, see a veterinarian immediately. Given the sensitivity of these animals, poor treatment of the disease can lead to death.
Always remain vigilant to the possible presence of parasites, the most important causes of disease and infections spread among animals.