Leopard gecko

Leopard gecko

Frank Indiviglio

Book - 2007

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Subjects
Leopard geckos as pets.
Geckos as pets.
Published
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Pub., Inc [2007]
Language
English
Main Author
Frank Indiviglio (-)
Edition
Second edition
Physical Description
128 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780470037928
  • Part I. The Leopard Gecko's World
  • Chapter 1. What Is a Gecko?
  • Lizards as Pets
  • How Geckos Are Like Other Reptiles
  • How Geckos Are Different
  • Humans and Geckos
  • Chapter 2. What Makes the Leopard Gecko Special?
  • All in the Subfamily
  • Natural Habitat of the Leopard Gecko
  • Is a Leopard Gecko the Right Pet for You?
  • The Perfect Lizard Pet
  • Chapter 3. Colors , Patterns, and Phases
  • The Language of Variation
  • Part II. Caring for Your Leopard Gecko
  • Chapter 4. Choosing Your Leopard Gecko
  • Where to Shop
  • The Ideal Age
  • Re-grown Tails
  • When You've Chosen Your Leopard Gecko
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Captive Bred vs. Wild Caught
  • Chapter 5. Housing Your Leopard Gecko
  • The Vivarium
  • Understanding and Avoiding Salmonella
  • Building a Custom Habitat
  • Cleaning Your Leopard Gecko's Habitat
  • Chapter 6. Feeding Your Leopard Gecko
  • What to Feed
  • How to Feed
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • How to Keep and Gut Load Crickets
  • Wild-Caught Invertebrates
  • Water
  • Chapter 7. Keeping Your Leopard Gecko Healthy
  • Choosing a Veterinarian
  • Common Health Problems
  • Part III. Behavior and Breeding
  • Chapter 8. Your Leopard Gecko's Behavior
  • Hunting
  • Shedding
  • Territoriality
  • Home Alone
  • Mating
  • Nesting
  • Hiding
  • Your Gecko's Personality
  • The Outside World
  • Change of Seasons
  • Handling a Leopard Gecko
  • Chapter 9. Breeding Leopard Geckos
  • Sexing Leopard Geckos
  • Breeding Age
  • The Right Time of Year
  • The Mating
  • Chapter 10. Hatching and Raising Baby Geckos
  • Choosing an Incubation Medium
  • Choosing Egg Containers
  • Moving the Eggs
  • Caring for the Eggs
  • Maintaining Moisture Levels during Incubation
  • Maintaining Proper Temperatures
  • The Hatching
  • Raising Young Leopard Geckos
  • Appendix: Learning More About Your Leopard Gecko
  • Some Good Books
  • Magazines
  • Herpetological Societies
  • Internet Resources
  • Index

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