Angelicka Veach / Featured Articles / 1 Comment / June 22, 2010
In the short time I have been working with geckos I have learned that the more I work with them the more fun they are to handle. I have also been able to structure a daily routine which seems to help condition them as well.
Read More »Kyle Johnson / Featured Articles / Comments Off on The Leopard Gecko Wiki / June 16, 2010
The Leopard Gecko Wiki was originally created in August of 2007 to provide a searchable database of accurate Leopard Gecko information for breeders, keepers, and prospective owners of Leopard Geckos. At the time of the creation, I was breeding Leopard Geckos on a full scale and did not see a true one-stop outlet for Leopard Gecko information that covered care, genetics, natural history, health issues, and of course morphs. My goal was to create an environment where any type of Leopard Gecko owner or prospective owner could find information easily.
Read More »Matthew / Featured Articles / No Comments / June 14, 2010
A study is being hosted at The Lehigh Valley Zoo on the effects of a new antiprotozoal drug on Cryptosporidium in Leopard Geckos. “Crypto” has caused massive fear in the gecko community for as long as I have been part of it. This parasite can sneak into your colonies through new additions and take out your whole collection quickly without proper quarantine and a watchful eye. Not only is crypto a risk to your animals but anapsid.org also describes how it is a health risk to keepers.
Read More »Aliza / Featured Articles, Readers' Questions Answered / 1 Comment / June 8, 2010
As crested geckos become more popular, questions about their husbandry arise more often. Feeding and housing are basic concerns and both are addressed in this month’s Readers’ Questions. We have also including a question about breeding, as we approach the middle of the breeding season for many species.
Read More »Matthew / In The News / 1 Comment / June 4, 2010
It is always interesting to hear about new gecko species in the news. The latest species comes from the rain forests of Africa. This Hemidactylus was actually actually determined to be four different species. These geckos were isolated over time by forests thinning and separating the species. The Hemidactylus was then expected to have adapted over time and evolve into the four new species described.
Read More »CSM Gecko / Breeder Interviews, Upcoming Breeder Interviews / 2 Comments / June 1, 2010
This week, Gecko Time interviews Cody Castellanos of ProGeckos. Cody is not only a gecko breeder, but also sells a variety of useful gecko related products online.
Read More »Janece Curtis / Featured Articles / 3 Comments / May 25, 2010
One topic that comes up occasionally in gecko circles (and other pet circles as well), is: when and how can “home remedy treatments” be given to our pets? While each owner ultimately must decide for themselves; there are some things that can be done at home, others that never should be done at home, and some that might be done under veterinarian supervision only.
Read More »Aliza / Featured Articles / 32 Comments / May 18, 2010
In a previous article (http://geckotime.com/my-gecko-is-not-eating/ ) I described common situations, including illness, life cycle and stress, that result in geckos not eating and provided suggestions for how to deal with each case. This article addresses an even more frustrating situation: the gecko who doesn’t seem to belong to any of the categories above but continues to refuse to eat, sometimes for months.
Read More »Robin and Russ Struck / do it yourself / 8 Comments / May 11, 2010
This article is an example of how an incubator can be simply made by using an inoperable compact refrigerator. It is by no means the only method. I highly recommend using a good quality thermostat as opposed to a rheostat for your temperature controller.
Read More »Aliza / Readers' Questions Answered / 1 Comment / May 4, 2010
This month’s Readers’ Questions focus on aspects of helping a recently acquired or young gecko settle in to its new environment. Although some of the details may be specific to the species in question, there are many general principles that will apply to any new reptile acquisition.
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