The Leopard Gecko Manual (Paperback)

Thomas Mazorlig

ISBN 10: 1620082594 / ISBN 13: 9781620082591

Published by Companion House, CA, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized and easy to breed. The Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding and banded Geckos. Synopsis coming soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781620082591

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Leopard Gecko Manual (Paperback)

Publisher: Companion House, CA

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos.

Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual:

How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding

Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards

Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods

How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko

Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation

What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss

Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues

Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids

About the Author:

Philippe de Vosjoli is an expert on reptile husbandry who revolutionized herpetoculture with the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. He has written more than twenty books and one hundred articles on the care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians.