Matthew / Featured Articles / 3 Comments
There was a recent study posted on Scientific American’s 60-Second Science blog titled Of Pathogens and Pets: Tokay Gecko Harbors 10 Types of Salmonella. This article explains research that has been conducted with 150 tokay geckos, finding that 60% tested positive for carrying Salmonella.
It seems that people are focused against reptiles lately. With the U.S. government pushing down to take away reptile keeper’s rights and studies being published such as this, the question must be asked: Is there a connection between the increase in anti-reptile articles and the prevalence of anti-reptile legislation in the United States?
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Matthew / Breeder Interviews / 1 Comment
Gecko Time is pleased to present an interview with Pat Kline of Luxurious Leopards.
Pat has been breeding leopard geckos through his company, Luxurious Leopards, for the past 10 years. More recently, he has expanded into breeding African fat tail geckos and is part of the new wave of breeders who are producing fascinating fat tail morphs.
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Matthew / Site News / No Comments
It’s summer time! Even though it has been cold here in Georgia for the past few days, due to what I’ve been told is a Blackberry Winter, school is coming to an end and the pools are preparing to open! Gecko Time is sticking it out with you this summer and will continue to bring you fresh, quality content about the reptiles we all love, GECKOS!
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Matthew / Species Spotlight / 8 Comments
Leopard geckos are a very popular gecko in the reptile market. It is hard to find a reptile show or pet store that does not offer them. They are easy to care for and come in many exciting color morphs. We asked breeders this one question. What makes keeping leopard geckos special to you? They answered with the following:
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Matthew / Photo Contest / 1 Comment
It’s that time again. The May Photo Contest voting has officially started! Voting will be open until May 27th. Please vote for your favorite photo below. Remember, the winner of this photo contest will win $50 to ReptileDirect.com!
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Matthew / Breeder Interviews / 4 Comments
We are pleased to present an interview with a world class breeder of crested geckos, Matthew Parks of Pangea Reptile. Matthew discovered crested geckos nearly 12 years ago and has since amassed a collection of 700+ geckos. In this interview Matthew discusses a new morph, how he streamlines care, and more.
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Matthew / Photo Contest / 1 Comment
It’s time for Gecko Time’s third photo contest! This month the photo contest is sponsored by Reptile Direct. Photo submissions will be open from April 29th till May 6th. Photos will be posted for community voting on May 13th. The photo with the most votes will will a $50 gift certificate to Reptile Direct! Reptile Direct is a reptile supply store online. Be sure to check it out for all your reptile supply needs.
Enter the photo contest today! It’s free!
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Matthew / Featured Articles, Site News / No Comments
Congratulations to Heather Shutt, the winner of the April Photo Contest! We are pleased to report we had 329 voters and 31 great entries. The photos in this contest really were great! I am glad I am not in charge of picking the winner.
Heather will receive a roach colony from BuyDubia.com. Thank you very much to Buy Dubia for sponsoring the April photo contest!
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Matthew / Breeder Interviews / 13 Comments
Gecko Time is proud to present an interview with the famous Ron Tremper of LeopardGecko.com. Ron was even kind enough to give us a glimpse at the blue leopard gecko! This interview can not be missed.
Ron has been interested in reptiles since he was 6 years old collecting turtles and tortoises and later served as Curator of Reptiles at the Fresno Zoo in California. He started the Center for Reptile & Amphibian Propagation in 1981 and have pioneered such species as Argentine Horned frogs, Veiled and Panther chameleons and Leopard geckos.
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Matthew / Featured Articles / 4 Comments
On April 23, 2009, the United States Congress will be conducting a hearing and voting on proposed legislature introduced by the Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, H.R. 669. This bill must not pass, and we must take action ASAP.
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