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Here are the 10 most asked Questions:
Q: Why is my gecko turning white?
A: Geckos turn white when they are getting ready to shed. This happens because their dead skin has begun to dry up and is starting to peal off of their bodies, thus the skin appears white. (more info in shedding chapter)
Q: Why does my gecko feel cold?
A: Gecko's feel cold because they are cold blooded, thus when handled they will feel cold to the touch.
Q: Should my gecko have bumpy skin?
A: Yes, all leopard geckos should have bumpy skin; it is part of their genetic make-up.
Q: My gecko has funny fingers, is this normal?
A: Yes, all leopard geckos have funny looking fingers, this is perfectly normal.
Q: Is it normal for my gecko to have a fat tail?
A: Yes, it is perfectly normal for a leopard gecko to have a fat tail. The reason for this is that leopard geckos store all of their unneeded fat in their tales. However if your gecko has a very slim tail, this could be a sign of bad health.
Q: My gecko doesn't have a "fork like tongue", is that natural?
A: Yes leopard geckos are one of the only species of reptile that have a conjoined tongue and yes, this is perfectly natural.
Q: Why does my gecko have a hole in his head?
A: Geckos don't have "holes" in their heads. These "holes" are actually the gecko's ears, although I must admit they do look rather odd.
Q: I thought reptiles don't have eyelids and my mine does, what's wrong with him?
A: nothing is wrong with leopard geckos that have eyelids, leopard geckos are supposed to have eyelids. In fact Leopard geckos are one of the only reptile species that do have eyelids
Q: My gecko's tail just popped off, how do I put it back on?
A: Leopard geckos don't pop of their tails, they drop them; this is a form of defense. But there is nothing to worry about, they will always grow back. (see tail loss chapter for more info)
Q: I don't think my gecko can walk, what happened?
A: Its not that geckos can't walk, it's that you just don't see them walk. The reason for this is that leopard geckos are nocturnal which means they will do all of their activities during the night.
Hopefully I've cleared a few things up for, to learn more leopard gecko information go to www.earnyourgeckoslove.com
Information such as:
-How to keep your leopard gecko happy and healthy
-How to set up a enclsure your gecko will love
-The perfect food for your leopard gecko
-How to Prevent and treat illnesses
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