Reptiles/leopard geckos

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Expert: Tracie Kretzschmar - 11/6/2009


Question
I have one leopard gecko (it is a female) i am planning on getting another one, i am afraid if i get another one (a male one)they will breed on their own. I all ready know how hard it is to take care of leopard gecko eggs and i know i don't have the stuff to care for all the eggs they have. and if they do have eggs i don't know if i could enen sell the geckos

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Hello Ashley,

Yes, they will breed on their own, regardless of age.  So, if you are going to get another leopard gecko, you will need to put a divider in the tank, or just get another tank.  That is really the only way to avoid having a pregnant female.  


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Tracie Kretzschmar

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I can answer questions pertaining to health, UVB specifics, overall husbandry care & supplementation, analysis of blood test results, and behavioral problems & handling. I can answer questions pertaining to bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, uromastyx & ball pythons. I can answer adeno virus related questions in bearded dragons, & then specifically about the testing methods as well. I am beginning an Pogona Adeno Testing Society in 2008 which will help to begin to start some standardization within the bearded dragon colonies of the breeders who choose to test.

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I have been working with bearded dragons for over 5 years now, as well as leopard geckos, too. I am currently doing rescues, as well. I hope to be able to educate people prior to them purchasing an exotic pet in order to avoid any health crisis with them.

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I have a master's degree in sports medicine & physiology, & 1 year of vet tech schooling, & am currently working on a reptile certification through the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.

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