My leopard gecko won’t eat – feeding problems – behavior change

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One of the most commonly asked questions is “what do I do, my leopard gecko won’t eat”.  Your geckos have stopped feeding on a regular schedule, you are now wondering if there’s something wrong.  The very first thing you should check is your husbandry.  If you have not read our leopard gecko care guide, you should take a look.  It contains detailed valuable information on proper husbandry.

Leopard geckos require proper belly heating in order to digest food

If you do not provide proper belly heat, they can’t digest food properly, and could stop eating as a result.  The ideal belly heat is between 88 – 93 degrees Fahrenheit.  Gecko owners often make the mistake of measuring the air temperature because they purchased a leopard gecko “kit” from the pet store, as they usually come with a stick on thermometer.  It’s important you measure the floor temperature where your gecko will be laying on to get the proper temperature reading for belly heat.  You can easily and quickly measure your tank’s floor temperature by using a temperature gun like Etekcity’s Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer.  Just point and click.  Or if you prefer constant reading, a digital thermometer with a probe.

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Leopard Gecko Won’t Breed

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The topic of my leopard gecko won’t breed comes up quite often with new gecko breeders.  You’ve just purchased a pair of leopard geckos, and no matter how many times you have tried, they just won’t breed.  It can be very disheartening to see a couple of healthy leopard geckos not able to mate successfully.  In this article, we will discuss various breeding challenges.  Our goal is to offer you tips and help you figure out why your leopard gecko won’t breed.

Leopard Gecko Won’t Breed – Ovulation cycles

Often times there are reasons why your leopard gecko won’t breed.  One common cause is your female isn’t ovulating.  It is very important for new breeders to understand that a female is not going to be receptive unless she is ovulating.  No matter how often you attempt to mate, or how often successful copulation occurs.  If the female leopard gecko isn’t ovulating, she won’t become gravid, nor will she produce eggs. Continue reading “Leopard Gecko Won’t Breed”

Do Leopard Geckos Bite? Herpetophobia

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Do leopard geckos bite?  We see this question pop up every now and then.  It is a fair & valid question.  Perhaps you are a concerned guardian looking for information on leopard geckos before purchasing one.  Or maybe you are wanting to get into reptiles but you don’t like reptiles that bite.  Some people even have fear of reptiles, called herpetophobia.  It is a rather common animal phobia.  Herpetophobia is a condition that can be managed and cured with proper clinical treatment.

Do leopard geckos bite?  The answer

Yes, leopard geckos can bite.  But it’s not common for leopard geckos to bite.  When scared or threatened, leopard geckos most often choose to flee rather than fight.  When leopard geckos do bite, sometimes there are reasons for it.  We’ll go through some of the reasons below so you can be informed and perhaps avoid getting bit in the future.

1.  Male leopard geckos can get territorial

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