by Liz Palika

Are you ga-ga for geckos? This fun, easy to follow guide gives you the scoop on caring for the colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. You'll see what to do if your gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, and where to find the best supplies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1- Leaping Into Leopard Geckos

2- Making Sure a Leopard Gecko is Right for You

3- Finding and Selecting a Leopard Gecko

4- Getting Ready for Your Gecko

5- Caring for Your Leopard Gecko

6- Getting to Know Your Gecko

7- Keeping Your Gecko Healthy

Ten Great Gecko Internet Sites

Ten Sources for Everything Reptile

INTRODUCTION

Leopard Geckos for Dummies is for people interested in leopard geckos, essentially anyone who is fascinated by this unique, attractive species. You may be a parent buying your child his or her first reptile pet and want to supply a book to go with that pet. Maybe you're a kid buying this book with your own heard-earned cash. Perhaps you just bought a leopard gecko and need some information on getting set up as well as general care information. Or, maybe you already have a leopard gecko or two and just want a refresher on the best way to care for them. You may still be in the decision-making stage and aren't sure if leopard geckos are the right pets for you and your family. If any of the above appies to you, keep reading!

Leopard Geckos for Dummies is a reference, so you don't have to read it in order from start to finish. Begin with Chapter 4 if you need basic set-up information, flip to Chapter 6 if you're trying to understand leopard gecko behavior, or head to Chapter 2 if you're still on the fence about ading a leopard gecko to your family.

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