LEOPARD GECKOS: Past and Present
(Eublepharis macularius)
Stop! If you have just caught the reptile "bug" or are an advanced hobbyist don't overlook these saurian gems.
The
leopard gecko, (Eublepharis macularius), is an ideal pet that takes up little space, has simple food requirements, comes in designer colors and patterns and can withstand the life dealt out by even the most absent-minded of keepers. They are excitable as babies, but harmless, and as adults they become very tame; taking food from your fingers. With a maximum adult size of 7-10" this lizard is easily handled by supervised children. But remember, their tails can breakoff (and be regrown), so make sure you never pick them up or grab them by that fleshy tail.
Written by: Ron Tremper, Center for Reptile & Amphibian Propagation, Boerne, Texas
This article appeared in REPTILES MAGAZINE in 1996
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