Archive for April, 2011

When I was really hot and heavy into keeping herps I was keeping mostly hots, so I didn’t spend a lot of time with the lighter side of things. Now that I’ve survived that phase I find myself taking time to enjoy some of the calmer things in life. So, although I’ve seen hundreds of these guys at the shows over the years, I never really stopped to admire them.

Well that has changed, and after adopting one several weeks ago I am happy to say that they are a delight to own. So without further ado, I introduce to you Mr. Gordon “The Leopard” Gecko (Eublepharis macularius):

Gordon Gecko - Working Name

I know, I know… some of you may be saying “Man, you’ve watched Wall Street too many times” and you may be right, especially since I just watched the second one and enjoyed it. But hey, until another, better name comes along this one will do.

And I gotta tell ya, Mr. Gecko is an eating machine. Since I picked him up from the local pet shop he has been an eating machine and I am glad to see that his tail is starting to fatten up a bit. I belive that means we are on the right track. Certainly any faults in his care are mine, but thanks to the amazingly helpful folks on GeckoForums.net those faults are kept to a minimum.

Tail Plumping Up