Matthew / Featured Articles / 2 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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Aliza / Breeder Interviews, Upcoming Breeder Interviews / No Comments
This interview is the first installment of a new series of interviews being conducted by Cory from CSM Gecko. This new series of interviews is going to be done on New and Upcoming Breeders, as well as some Small Low Level Breeders that may not exactly be new.
CSM Gecko is a Leopard Gecko Breeder and Supplies Online Store that Cory operates in every aspect.
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Vanessa / Featured Articles / No Comments
Leopard and African fat-tailed geckos are among the most popular reptilian pets. Many of us enjoy the comical antics of our winking friends, but as we become more familiar with eyelid geckos and their interesting behavior we realize how little we actually know about them.
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Gary Hamann / Species Spotlight / 1 Comment
Over the years, I have worked with a number of terrestrial gecko species. My favorite of these is the helmeted gecko of Northern Africa. They have a very unique look and make up for their small size with a big personality.
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Leaping Lizards / Breeder Interviews / 2 Comments
Gecko Time is pleased to present an interview with Leann and Gregg Christenson of Leaping Lizards. They are keepers, breeders and tireless advocates for Day Geckos (Phelsuma).
Authors of Day Geckos in Captivity, this couple has extensive experience with Day Geckos. This is a must read interview for anyone interested in day geckos.
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Aliza / Featured Articles / 1 Comment
The long wait is over! There, in the incubator (or sometimes in the parent enclosure), is a gecko hatchling! All too often, the new breeder’s next thought is “now what?” Although the question should have been answered long before the first egg was laid, this article can serve as a general guide for how to care for gecko hatchlings and a preview for those considering becoming breeders.
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Aliza / Featured Articles / 2 Comments
During the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend I was privileged to attend the show Geckos, Tails to Toepads which is running at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences from May 30 to September 7.
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Supreme Gecko / Featured Articles / 6 Comments
“Should I buy off the Internet or shouldn’t I?”
The geckos look great, the price is great, but how do you know the dealer is reputable? How do you know the animals are fairly represented in the pictures on the web page?
There are a few steps you can take to insure a fair, honest transaction.
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clear / Featured Articles / No Comments
Blaptica dubia is one of the fastest growing trends when it comes to feeding your exotic pets. The babies are the perfect size for any small pet, from baby geckos, baby bearded dragons to just small tarantulas. As adults they are rather big compared to crickets so it takes fewer Blaptica dubia to fill up your pet, which in turn saves you money! Being a slow moving roach they allow pets that are not up for the chase an easy meal, but they also move enough to attract the feistiest of predators.
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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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