Albino leopard geckos are hugely popular.
Leopard geckos are usually cream or yellow with black spots similar to those of a leopard (hence the name). But due to color morphing and selective breeding, there are now lots of differently colored leopard lizards.
Albino leopard geckos are a popular variation of leopard gecko. They lack the color pigmentation called melanin. Melanin is a dark brown to black pigment and the primary reason leopard geckos have that traditional black color in their appearance.
Morphing in the wild is rare but selective and cross breeding of leos mostly in the late 1990s have produced some popular albino tapes like the Rainwater Albino (imported by Tim Rainwater), the Tremper Albino (founded by Ron Tremper), and the Bell Albino (founded by Mark Bell and fast gaining in popularity).
It's well worth researching into the various breeds, morphs and colors of the leopard gecko before you purchase one. Don't rush the process, take your time to study them and see what suits you.
Morph on!
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How often can or should you take your leopard gecko out?
I know some gecko pet owners take their little gecko pets out all the time so I guess it depends on the particular personality (and hardiness) of your little reptile pet.
Some leopard geckos love to chill out on the stomach on their owners, watching Friends re-runs. Other prefer the warmth and comfort in the hood of a hoodie.
The general advice is to let newbie leopard geckos settle a bit first and then you might be able to expand their time out of the cage. After that, maybe 3-4 times a week you can let them out. You'll have to let them out any way about once a week to clean their cage / vivarium / terrarium (otherwise known as home!)
Always be responsive and aware of your lizard's state...if they are freaking out or looking stressed in any way, return them to the terrarium. Sometimes, there's just no place like home :-)
Here's to your leopard gecko...homeboy or party boy!!
Some leopard geckos love to chill out on the stomach on their owners, watching Friends re-runs. Other prefer the warmth and comfort in the hood of a hoodie.
The general advice is to let newbie leopard geckos settle a bit first and then you might be able to expand their time out of the cage. After that, maybe 3-4 times a week you can let them out. You'll have to let them out any way about once a week to clean their cage / vivarium / terrarium (otherwise known as home!)
Always be responsive and aware of your lizard's state...if they are freaking out or looking stressed in any way, return them to the terrarium. Sometimes, there's just no place like home :-)
Here's to your leopard gecko...homeboy or party boy!!
Leopard geckos ~ my favorite color morphs!
My tastes in leopard gecko colors and morphs have changed somewhat over the years, but here's my current fave list:
1. Rainbow morphs
Not so common and totally cool, these have two or more different patterning and colors on their body. I have to confess that I've never seen one in real life, only in photos
2. Bold stripes
As the name suggests: deep, colorful stripes...most likely reddish or brown.
3. Super hypo tangerines
Orange is one of my favorite colors. Who doesn't like orange?! It's bold, vibrant and reminds me of health and happiness and Vitamin C.
4. Tremper Albino Mack Snow
I'm funny when it comes to albinos and more colorless leopard geckos. I used to prefer the vibrantly colored leos anytime of day, then I went into a muted, all-white phase (in the nineties ironically when all I wore was black!) and then I went back to highly colored ones again. But I've always maintained a soft spot for the snows more than any other low colored variety.
5. Carrot tailed leopard geckos. I guess this goes back to my love of orange. It's an unfailingly happy color.
What's your favorite leopard gecko morph and why? Feel free to write and let us know!
1. Rainbow morphs
Not so common and totally cool, these have two or more different patterning and colors on their body. I have to confess that I've never seen one in real life, only in photos
2. Bold stripes
As the name suggests: deep, colorful stripes...most likely reddish or brown.
3. Super hypo tangerines
Orange is one of my favorite colors. Who doesn't like orange?! It's bold, vibrant and reminds me of health and happiness and Vitamin C.
4. Tremper Albino Mack Snow
I'm funny when it comes to albinos and more colorless leopard geckos. I used to prefer the vibrantly colored leos anytime of day, then I went into a muted, all-white phase (in the nineties ironically when all I wore was black!) and then I went back to highly colored ones again. But I've always maintained a soft spot for the snows more than any other low colored variety.
5. Carrot tailed leopard geckos. I guess this goes back to my love of orange. It's an unfailingly happy color.
What's your favorite leopard gecko morph and why? Feel free to write and let us know!
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