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how do you select a leopard gecko anyways?
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Taking the time to select the right gecko for you is a key
factor in determining your success of keeping a leopard
gecko as a pet if that is the route you have decided to
go. There are so many different options available and
things to take into consideration.
- How old of a gecko do you want? If this is your
first reptile pet, you might want to consider purchasing
an established juvenile, sub-adult or even an adult
gecko. Sometimes hatchlings can be a bit more
difficult to raise.
- Are you looking for a male or female leopard
gecko? This may only be important to you if you
are thinking about breeding leopard geckos down the
road. Males can periodically be a bit more
expensive to purchase and not as easy to find
sometimes. The average life expectancy of male
geckos tends to be a bit higher than that of female
geckos.
- There is a large amount of different colours and
patterns available in leopard geckos that you can choose
from. Which one appeals most to you? Keep in
mind that if you are purchasing a hatchling, it will
change its colours/patterns substantially before
becoming an adult.
- How much money are you willing to spend? The
older the gecko, the more expensive it might be.
There are some exceptions to this rule such as retired
breeding geckos for example.
- Most of the leopard geckos in the pet trade are
captive-bred species but sometimes you do come across
wild-caught ones. Chances are the captive bred may
be healthier and will adjust quicker to a new home /
lifestyle.
- Do you want a gecko that is suffering from potential
health problems? Are you prepared to take on the
challenge and expense of rehabilitating a potentially
sick reptile? Many people find this extremely
rewarding while others may not want to go through
something like that. Refer to the Checklist
Of A Healthy Gecko for help!
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