Get to Know Geckos

Get to Know Geckos
Author: Flora Brett
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496632257

Geckos are known for their soft scales and sticky feet. But there's more to these small reptiles. Readers will discover all the details about these radical reptiles, including their life cycles, diet, habitat, and range. High-impact photos with a close text match, a range map, and a life cycle diagram support comprehension.

Geckos

Geckos
Author: Aaron M. Bauer
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-03-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 142140852X

Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos. Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot. Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm. Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting! Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly. Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos—the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, Geckos also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.

The Leopard Gecko Manual

The Leopard Gecko Manual
Author: Philippe de Vosjoli
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 162008225X

The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos. Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual: How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids

I Want A Leopard Gecko

I Want A Leopard Gecko
Author: Tristan Pulsifer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2018-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780995319127

Leopard Geckos are one of the most popular small pets. This book tells young readers just what it's like to have a colorful little Leo as a pet. The book also tells how to keep them safe, healthy and happy in your home or classroom. Leos make great first pets for kids age 8 to 12. This lively and informative chapter book has 27 color photos.

The Leopard Gecko Advisor

The Leopard Gecko Advisor
Author: Ray Roehner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Leopard geckos as pets
ISBN: 9780692026274

A cutting-edge guide to the proper care and husbandry of the fastest growing pet in popularity in the world.

Leopard Geckos For Dummies

Leopard Geckos For Dummies
Author: Liz Palika
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2011-04-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1118068270

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies.

Geckos

Geckos
Author: Sonia Hernandez-Divers
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2010
Genre: Geckos as pets
ISBN: 1432938495

Covers the responsibilities and rewards of keeping a pet gecko, including how to care for it, what to feed it, and the equipment needed.

Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko
Author: Frank Indiviglio
Publisher: Howell Book House
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007-04
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781683367154

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Leopard geckos are attractive and easy to care for, making them popular pets. There's lots to know before you bring home a gecko, and this guide fills you in with information on: Choosing your Leopard gecko Must-have supplies Setting up and equipping your vivarium Feeding, handling, and caring for your pet Breeding geckos and hatching and raising babies Leopard geckos can live twenty years or more, so be sure you're ready to commit to your fascinating creature. You'll enjoy years of slinky live entertainment.

Geckos

Geckos
Author: Katie Marsico
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Geckos
ISBN: 9780531233573

Discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Leopard and Fat-Tailed Geckos

Leopard and Fat-Tailed Geckos
Author: Richard D. Bartlett
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780764111198

Explains how to choose, house, feed, and breed a pet gecko.