How many female leopard geckos would fit in this tank?
Written by scottology on March 6, 2010 – 2:19 am -So, how many female leopard geckos can I fit in a 40 gallon breeder tank?
Despite internet searches, I couldn’t find a definitive answer to this. So, would I be able to house four females in such a tank without trouble?
I of course refer to the long term, as in live their entire lives in there.
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geckos…….?
Written by scottology on February 16, 2010 – 2:15 am -i wanna get a gecko, preferably leopard geckos. whats the cheapest kind? whats the best kind that doesnt bite and is not too big?
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Gecko Stitches
Written by scottology on February 8, 2010 – 7:32 am -Unlocking the gecko’s ability to walk on walls is leading researchers to find a way to replace surgical stitches with sticky tape. As this sciencentral News video explains, the challenge is to make a surgical tape that works in the wet conditions inside your body.
Tags: gecko, medical, research, sciencentral, stitches, surgery, surgical, tape
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How do I get the geckos to start eating the Crested Gecko Diet?
Written by scottology on January 29, 2010 – 2:16 am -I’ve had the two Crested Geckos for a week, and they’ve been eating crickets fine, but haven’t seem to be eating the Crested Gecko Diet i’ve been placing in with them at night. Any help is much appreciated!
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Major Update: Gargoyle Geckos, Leopard Gecko, Dumpys Tree Frog
Written by scottology on January 22, 2010 – 7:19 am -Massive update included 3 new gargoyle geckos, the other gargy (Loki), the leopard gecko (Apollo), and the Dumpeys (Jaba)
Tags: awesomeness, Frog, Pets, Reptiles, update
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Leopard Gecko Colour Morphs
Written by scottology on December 24, 2009 – 4:47 am -Leopard geckos are very interesting animals which make fascinating pets. While leopard geckos generally have a yellow coloring with black spots, they have been bred to exhibit a wide variety of different patterns and colors. Some gecko breeders have managed to breed some very unique specimens indeed.
Before we go too much further, there are a couple of terms which should be explained. These terms are color, pattern and morph (also called phase). Color is the basic color of the gecko’s skin, while pattern refers to the arrangement of the spots (or in some cases, stripes) which the animal has. Morph is a general term which refers to all of the traits which the animal has been selectively bred for.
If you’re looking for a pet leopard gecko, you should choose one whose appearance you find to be attractive. There are a lot of different morphs out there, so you can find a leopard gecko which appeals to your tastes, no matter what they may be. The morphs which follow are some of the more popular phases of leopard gecko.
-Blizzard: The blizzard is a patternless morph. Colors of these geckos may be yellow (banana blizzard), brown, purple, black, white and the rare midnight blizzard, which is a blue-black gecko. The eyes of these geckos may be blue or black.
-Jungle Leopard: These leopard geckos have been specially bred to feature stripes. There is a lot of variation in this morph, including some very unique individual geckos. Jungle leopard geckos may be of the “bandit” or “four eyed” variety. Bandit-style geckos have a thick dark band wh ich runs across its nose and around its eyes, giving it the appearance of a cartoonish bandit. The four-eyed variant of leopard gecko is distinguished by the two white spots (often with a black dot in the center) over its eyes.
-Wild: This is the natural pattern of wild geckos. These leopard geckos have dark bands across their bodies and three or four dark rings on their tails as well. They also have dark spots on the head and body, sometimes mixed with tan and off-white colors.
-Albino/Amelanistic: As you’d expect, albino geckos are a cream color with pink eyes. These lizards are prized for their unique appearance. Patternless albino geckos are also available, these specimens are referred to as Amelanistic.
-Circleback: Circleback leopard geckos have a black circle on their back which is made up of connected black dots.
-Striped: This is a look which many gecko enthusiasts find particularly attractive; there is a stripe which runs all the way from head to tail on these animals which is light in color.
Since there are so many different variations of pattern and color available, you can find a pet leopard gecko which is as unique as you are. These animals make wonderful pets as long as you give them what they need to thrive: good care, a healthy home and of course, plenty of love.
Tags: gecko, Leopard Gecko, Lizards, morphs
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What kinds of other geckos would 2 leopard spotted geckos be compatible with?
Written by scottology on December 24, 2009 – 2:21 am -I have had my 2 leopard spotted geckos for almost 3 years now and they live in a giant terrarium with a rock to hide under, a fake tree stump and a log to climb in. Sorry i forgot the exact measurements of the tank but its very long and rectangular and has red sand at the bottom. I feed them calcium coated crickets.
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Artificial gecko feet using carbon nanotubes
Written by scottology on December 20, 2009 – 9:31 pm -There is always something new happening in the world of science. In fact, there are so many new scientific discoveries and inventions, that it’s virtually impossible to stay abreast of all the new information. Here are a few really cool new inventions that are under development.
Artificial gecko feet using carbon nanotubes
Scientists have been trying to duplicate the adhesiveness of gecko feet for years without success. Liming Dai, a professor at the University of Dayton, and Zhong Wang, director of the Center for Nanostructure Characterization at Georgia tech, have developed a new adhesive that closely mimics the structures on gecko feet.
Gecko feet are covered with millions of micro-scale hairs which branch into even smaller hairs. The hairs each have a weak electrical interaction with a surface, and add up to a strong force over the area of the foot.
The researches came up with an adhesive made of carbon nanotubes whose structure closely resembles that of gecko feet. The material is 10 times more adhesive than the geckos’ feet and it’s easy to lift back up.
Dai’s group, using a silicon substrate, grew arrays of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes topped with an unaligned layer of nanotubes, like rows of trees with branching tops. The adhesive force of these nanotube arrays is very strong, about 100 newtons per square centimeter. That’s enough for a .15 inch x .15 inch square to support a 3 pound weight. The adhesive properties stayed the same when tested on surfaces, including glass plates, polymer films, and rough sandpaper.
One problem with these materials is that when the material gets dirty they don’t work well. No one has been able to do that. Dai says that carbon nanotubes’ versatility may help overcome the dirt problem. Dai is developing adhesive nanotube arrays that have the nanotubes coated with proteins that change their shape in response to temperature changes. The idea is that robot feet could heat up when they get clogged, sloughing off the dirt so that it can keep walking.
Tags: artificial, carbon, feet, gecko, nanotubes
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Acrobatic geckos steer with their tails
Written by scottology on December 15, 2009 – 9:44 pm -Read more: www.newscientist.com Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are finding out that a gecko’s tail plays an important role in its movement.
Tags: gecko, glide, movement, robot, slip, steer, tail
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Geckos???????
Written by scottology on December 7, 2009 – 9:26 pm -I want to get a gecko but I have a few questions.
1. What is a cheapspecies of gecko
How much are leopard geckos
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