As leopard geckos age, it's common to see reduced activity levels, so continued weight and appetite monitoring, easier-to-reach food and water placement, and slightly more frequent health checks become m…

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Occasionally a single egg is laid instead of a pair, but a two-egg clutch is the standard, consistent output of a mature, actively reproducing female in this species..

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Intact legs or wings suggest feeders are a bit large or hard-shelled; occasional fragments are normal.

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Some keepers combine both to create a fuller thermal gradient with both belly heat and ambient warmth, while others rely on one or the other depending on room temperature..

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Metabolic bone disease is caused by chronic calcium deficiency or a poor calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, usually from inadequate UVB or dusting, and shows up as soft or swollen limbs, a rubbery jaw, t…

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Tail loss most often happens from being grabbed by the tail, sudden startling (a loud noise, a fall, rough handling), or occasionally stress from cohabitation conflict.

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Older geckos may toilet less and be more prone to kidney, liver or gut problems.

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The tongue plays a dual role, gathering chemical information about the environment while also being the primary tool for eating powdered or puree-style commercial diets from a dish..

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A hatchling can struggle to find food and feel secure in a full-sized adult enclosure.

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Choose hides sized so the gecko fits snugly with its body touching the sides and top (not oversized and open), use natural or reptile-safe materials, secure any stacked rock or heavy decor against shifti…

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Small, dark insect fragments in stool are normal in a African fat-tailed gecko that eats insects; chitin does not digest fully.

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The species has been known to Western science for nearly two centuries, long before its parthenogenetic reproduction and remarkable global spread via human shipping were well understood..

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Many parasitic infections show no obvious external symptoms in early stages, making a fecal test more reliable than visual monitoring alone..

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Slightly soft stool is common in a mourning gecko fed on its normal diet and is usually not an issue unless it turns watery, foul or persistent.

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This window allows time for parasites, respiratory infections, or Crested Gecko Stress Syndrome symptoms to appear before contact risk increases..

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Repeated scratching or pacing at the enclosure walls most often points to incorrect temperatures, a reflection perceived as a rival, an enclosure that's too small, or a female wanting to lay eggs.

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It's common for a gecko to stay hidden and eat less for the first one to two weeks in a new home while it settles in, rather than a sign that something is wrong..

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Aim for roughly 72-78°F (22-26°C), with a warm end up to about 80-82°F. Sustained temperatures above about 85°F are dangerous. Most homes need no supplemental heat source at all.

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Sticky stool that smears and clings to the vent can be a sign of soft stool, diarrhea or difficulty passing waste in a bearded dragon.

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Because the species is a strong, sometimes unpredictable jumper, many keepers handle them low over a soft surface or their lap, and cup rather than grip, to reduce the chance of injury if the gecko leaps or is sta…

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