This long article is just to explain how to better raise leopard geckos. In principle, it will not consider strains, genes, and breeding (unless tips need to be mentioned). From intensive farming (tank farming) to standardized farming, we will talk about it. Due to space limitations, some topics are quoted from the tweets of big figures in the industry, with special explanations to ensure accuracy. At the same time, it can be regarded as a tribute to the boss.

Focus on various small details and techniques in the breeding process. If you have any objections, please feel free to communicate.

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Eublepharis

Commonly known as: Leopard Gecko/Leopard Gecko, from the United Kingdom Zoologist John Edward Gray (12 February 1800–7 March 1875) was the brother of zoologist George Robert Gray (8 July 1808–6 May 1872). His father was a pharmacologist and botanist. Samuel Frederick Gray (1766–1828)] first described in 1827.

Geckos in this genus are relatively strong, their tails are shorter than the length of their snouts, their bodies are covered with many wart-like protrusions, and their toes have no adhesive membranes or toe pads (suction cups). Their habit is to be active on the ground at dusk or night (dawn species).

This genus also makes up the most popular pet gecko on the pet market: the leopard gecko.

Genealogical list of Eublepharis:

01.Eublepharis angramainyu (Anderson & Leviton, 1966)

English name: Iraqi eyelid gecko, Iranian fat-tailed gecko, Iranian Leopard Gecko

Origin and distribution: Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria

Chinese common names: Iraqi eyelid gecko, Iranian fat-tailed gecko

02 Eublepharis fuscus (Börner, 1981)

English name: West Indian leopard gecko

Origin and distribution: Western India.

Chinese common name: West Indian leopard gecko Palace

03Eublepharis hardwickii (Gray, 1827)

English name: East Indian leopard gecko

Origin and distribution: Eastern India, Bangladesh

Chinese common name: East Indian leopard gecko

04Eublepharis satpuraensis (Mirza, Sanap, Raju, Gawai, & Ghadekar, 2014)

English name: Satpura leopard gecko

Origin and distribution: India, Madhya Pradesh

Chinese translation: Sadpur leopard gecko

05Eublepharis turcmenicus (Darevsky, 1977)

English name: Turkmenistan eyelid gecko, Turkmenian eyelid gecko

Origin and distribution: The border area between Turkmenistan and northern Iran.

Chinese common name: Turkmenistan leopard gecko

Why do you raise leopard geckos?

There are many reasons why leopard geckos are recognized as pets by humans.

Advantages: Its body is petite, its posture is cute and cute, its personality is stable and its attack power is small (it can hardly bite the skin of humans, and even wild individuals are extremely difficult to cause large wounds.). The fine scales on the epidermis are very textured, and the skin on the abdomen and chin feels very good. Quiet and does not bark when not disturbed. The breeding environment is simple and easy to maintain, has relatively little odor and is interactive to a certain extent. They will not get sick under normal feeding conditions, have good stress resistance, and are very tolerant of hunger and thirst (they are desert species after all). After many years of artificial breeding, it has a variety of strains and colors. It has not yet been announced that its strains have entered the bottleneck period, and it is extremely playable.

Disadvantages (rational thinking): Relatives and friends around you may not accept this kind of pet! Raising geckos requires a certain amount of knowledge. Secondly, if it is too small, you need to prepare live feed such as mealworms (which is not acceptable to most people). There may also be peculiar smell, and a relatively dry and hot breeding environment is required, heating equipment is required, and additional nutritional supplements such as calcium powder and vitamin powder are required. When disturbed, it may bark and bite. Sometimes it will bite out a critical blow to show its owner, or even cut off its tail to taunt the owner. They need more patience and care from their owners. If the breeding environment is not good, they will get sick. Some diseases are even very uncomfortable, or they may die inexplicably. There are many more minor problems that can be developed by owners through incorrect feeding.

Are you ready to raise a leopard-print gecko now? After understanding some of the advantages and disadvantages of leopard gecko, if you can still love it sincerely and be responsible for it, then congratulations, you now have the qualifications that an excellent reptile keeper should have. Friends who have never learned about feeding methods, please consider it carefully! (Every species is worth cherishing)

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How to raise a leopard gecko ?

Space required:

A space of at least half a meter (length*width) and 25cm high is required. Feeding. Here is the minimum housing space standard for a pair of one-year-old semi-adult leopard geckos, obtained through the calculation formula of the German Animal Welfare Law (for details, please refer to the column of Bilibili UP Master: Holly-cyan.).

It should be noted that this is only the minimum feeding standard. If a pair of leopard geckos live in this environment for a long time, it will inevitably be affected. For example, loss of appetite, difficulty in shedding, eye disease, skin abrasions, etc. If intensive breeding is required, it is best to use a breeding box with a length of 80cm for best results.

Farmers only need to meet the minimum feeding standards, or they can reduce the height appropriately according to actual conditions.

Raising containers:

Players generally use four types. Universal reptile breeding box/Xijin box (scum box), spliced ​​acrylic plate breeding box, glass tank, reptile box. Farmers generally use various brands to climb cabinets.