How do I know if my leopard gecko is obese?
Signs that your leopard gecko is fat include fat rolls around the belly, air bubbles in the armpits, tail wider than the head, distended belly, slow walking pace, lots of laying and chunky legs.
How big does a leopard gecko have to be?
Basically to be considering a “giant leopard gecko” or a “Super Giant leopard gecko” the gecko must get big fast! Giants and Super Giants reach 70 to 100 grams by 12 months old. Typically to produce a super giant, both parents need to be at least a Giant. Here at CB, we are pairing a male super giant leopard gecko with a female giant or super.
What kind of bubbles does a leopard gecko have?
What Are Leopard Gecko Armpit Bubbles? These bubbles can contain fat, vitamins, protein, or calcium and other minerals. If you suspect your gecko is a little overweight or gets a lot of calcium, these bubbles may confirm your suspicions. An overweight leopard gecko will most likely have armpit bubbles filled with fat.
Why does my leopard gecko have a lump on its arm?
In most cases of lumps in lizards near the front arm areas, the lump is actually filled with lymph fluid and calcium. Having these bumps is completely normal for your gecko and simply means that there is a reason behind why he or she is not metabolizing, or cycling through, the calcium right away.
How can you tell if a leopard gecko is pregnant?
You notice that you can see the bones in their body. Gecko bodies should have some thickness to them. They shouldn’t have any bumps or bulges in their stomach. Make sure they are not pregnant if you do notice a bulge. Their skin should be colorful.
Basically to be considering a “giant leopard gecko” or a “Super Giant leopard gecko” the gecko must get big fast! Giants and Super Giants reach 70 to 100 grams by 12 months old. Typically to produce a super giant, both parents need to be at least a Giant. Here at CB, we are pairing a male super giant leopard gecko with a female giant or super.
What Are Leopard Gecko Armpit Bubbles? These bubbles can contain fat, vitamins, protein, or calcium and other minerals. If you suspect your gecko is a little overweight or gets a lot of calcium, these bubbles may confirm your suspicions. An overweight leopard gecko will most likely have armpit bubbles filled with fat.
In most cases of lumps in lizards near the front arm areas, the lump is actually filled with lymph fluid and calcium. Having these bumps is completely normal for your gecko and simply means that there is a reason behind why he or she is not metabolizing, or cycling through, the calcium right away.
You notice that you can see the bones in their body. Gecko bodies should have some thickness to them. They shouldn’t have any bumps or bulges in their stomach. Make sure they are not pregnant if you do notice a bulge. Their skin should be colorful.
