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Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet
Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, Captive Care and Breeding * Teresa Bradley, DVM & David Nieves
* Belton Animal Clinic, 511 Main Street, Belton, MO 64012; Reptile Education and Research, 8816 N. Charlotte, Kansas City, MO 64155 Leopard geckos, Eublepharis macularius, have become popular with both experienced herpetoculturists and novice reptile owners. This paper characterizes the species and discusses environmental, dietary and reproductive specifications. A client education handout describing basic care, feeding and medical problems for which a veterinarian skilled in reptile care should be consulted is also included. [author abstract] |