Gecko Time - a blog about geckos

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Paul Allen of Bright Albino

Gecko Time had a chance to speak with Paul Allen of Bright Albino. Paul is a breeder primarily of leopard geckos and share with us his perspective about managing the size and quality of his collection.

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Flying Geckos (Ptychozoon Kuhli): Care and Breeding

I have kept Flying Geckos on and off over the years and am very excited to be working with them again. I am going to go over some details on how I care for these unusual and underrated geckos.

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Upcoming Breeder Interview: Aliza Arzt from Geckcessories

This month, Gecko Time spoke to Aliza Arzt of Geckcessories. Aliza is a small scale breeder who also happens to be one of the editors of this publication.

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7 Must Read Gecko Books

The holidays are approaching and herp-minded people are searching for gifts for their herp-loving friends. While living gifts are always appreciated, reference books also have a long shelf- life and can be invaluable to reptile keepers at all levels.

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Evolving Tastes: Managing a Diverse Collection

Keeping reptiles as a hobby began out of a necessity and developed into a passion. I’ve always had an interest in animals, but it wasn’t until my sophomore year in college that I actually started to keep reptiles. At the time, I was studying to become a mechanical engineer and I needed an outlet to [...]

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Breeder Interview: Anthony Caponetto of ACReptiles.com

This month, Gecko Time spoke with Anthony Caponetto of AC Reptiles, a leading breeder of crested geckos and more. He had a lot to say about his current activities and future plans.

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Sela: A Story of a Special Needs Gecko

There is debate within the reptile community about how to proceed when a gecko is born with defects that make life possible, if not “normal”. Some breeders prefer to cull these hatchlings in the interest of reducing the chances that a genetic anomaly will be passed on. Others feel that any creature which can live without pain should be cared for . This is the story of a “special” gecko who seems to have enriched the lives of those around her.

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Hatchling Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Rebecca Smith, owner of the photo titled Crackity Jones eating his CGD! Rebecca is the proud new owner of a ReptiPro Incubator.

Here is what Rebecca had to say when the incubator arrived…

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Small Breeder Interview: Daidra from Leopard Gecko Lair

I got a chance to ask Daidra from Leopard Gecko Lair a few questions about what she does with her breeding projects and what some plans are for Leopard Gecko Lair. Daidra has been breeding leopard geckos for 3 years. Her basic Mission is to make healthy and vibrant leopard geckos for everyone to enjoy, whether they are breeders or just want to add to their collection of pets. Here is what Daidra had to say.

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Photography Basics: Taking photos & Editing in Photoshop

Taking interesting, clear photos of any living, moving creature is a combination of skill, technique and proper equipment. This article will provide some general tips for taking a good, clear photo of your gecko and editing out some of the more distracting background elements.