Talk:Leopard gecko

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Are these type of geckos parthenogenic?

I'm no expert, but it from the information in the housing section ("A male shouldn't be housed full-time with any less than three females. The male's perpetual sex drive will stress out the females over time. Adult leopard geckos of the opposite sex housed will mate. Each female will deposit eggs every 4-6 weeks in increments of 1-2 eggs per laying.") it seems unlikely that that would be the case. According to the article on parthenogenesis the whiptail lizards that reproduce asexually have all female populations, since there isn't a need for males. --204.76.128.217 07:32, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

They can produce eggs without males. But they won't be fertile.

[edit] Additional Food Sources

Is there anything else a Leopard Gecko can eat other than insects?

I am a experienced herpetologist and I would say only mealworms, silkworms and superworms with wax or butter worms as a treat,Phoenix worms are fine too

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from what i hear they can also eat pinky mice Manofnut 23:07, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] In Captivity

This entire section needs to be removed. Its meant to me an encyclopedia, not a guide /Riverfish

 I think it needs to be edited,to be accurate and true

Yeah, there was some misinformation about the life span. The world record is 27 years, but the original text suggested that 30 years was a common life span.

[edit] Picture

Where can this picture go? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Deathgecko (talk • contribs) 06:08, 12 December 2006 (UTC).

I guess anywhere

Over all-

Leopard geckos are really good pets. They do live around 20-30 years if you keep them healthy.