So you've decided that leopard geckos are a suitable pet for you (well done, great choice!!_ and you understand the responsibilities and how to take care of a leopard gecko (or at least you're willing to learn!)
Now let's consider the factors involved in picking out the perfect gecko pet.
HEALTH
This is the most important factor to consider. You will need to inspect your prospective new reptilian buddy from head to toe. More details in our leopard gecko health care section.
Let's assume they've passed the all vital health check
COLOR
I think 99% of people will instinctively look at the color and patterning of the leopard gecko next. I definitely do. That's one of the leopard gecko's key attractions as a pet in the first place: their stunning and varied looks (pattern and color morphs). Leopard gecko fans often have strong preferences. I used to wonder why people choose patternless leopard geckos when there are so many color morphs to pick, but I'm beginning to understand their attraction too. There's no guide to this, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Popular morphs include the Tremper Albino, Bell Albino, Eclipse, Blizzard.
AGE AND SIZE
Baby geckos can be a little grumpy and need special handling. If you're a first-time owner you might consider a young adult which is at least over 6 months old and over 5 inches (12.7 cm) long
SEX
Buying either a male or female leopard gecko is fine as a first pet. If you're thinking about buying more than one (I recommend starting off with one if you're a beginner...you'll become addicted and want another in no time anyway!!), just remember that two MALE leopard geckos cannot be housed together. They will fight and probably one will end up killing the other one. Male leopard gecko ultimate cage fighting! Avoid...!
CHARACTER/PERSONALITY
Most baby geckos are feisty so you can't judge their personality if they're too young. But once they are older (maybe 1 years old), their personalities really start to develop. Some can be more active, playful and responsive than others. Some are mega chilled-out...mellow and calm. Again, I think you'll instinctively be attractive to the right personality for you. I wish I could say that about the guys I've dated....but that's for another blog....:-)
Finally, don't rush the process. It's worth looking around until you find the perfect one....
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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!
Why are they called leopard geckos in the first place
Leopard geckos are so-called because their normal coloring is a yellow base with black spots and splotches on the body and a white underside. They are not related to the leopard in any way, it's just their patterning and coloring.
With breeding there are now tons of different colors and patterns available. The fact that there are a beautiful variety of colors and breeds available is one of the key reason for these gecko pets' popularity.
And no, they're definitely not called leopard geckos because
~ they hunt and eat humans!
~ they are seven times stronger than human beings
~ after the 80's hair band, Def Leppard
~ after Apple Mac's Snow Leopard software
~ they featured in the the Jungle book
Spottily yours until the next post
GGG
With breeding there are now tons of different colors and patterns available. The fact that there are a beautiful variety of colors and breeds available is one of the key reason for these gecko pets' popularity.
And no, they're definitely not called leopard geckos because
~ they hunt and eat humans!
~ they are seven times stronger than human beings
~ after the 80's hair band, Def Leppard
~ after Apple Mac's Snow Leopard software
~ they featured in the the Jungle book
Spottily yours until the next post
GGG
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