Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) have been kept in captivity for many years. Some think that the leopard gecko was the first domesticated species of lizard.
Their popularity has increased in recent years because of their small size, gentle temperament, and ease of care. They are a relatively long-lived species, with a life expectancy of up to 22 years. The oldest known leopard gecko is 28 years of age.
Physical Description
Most captive leopard geckos retain the color pattern of their wild counterparts: the dorsal body is light to dark yellow with numerous black markings, the ventral body is plain white, and the tail is banded.
The large tail serves as a reserve for fat. Tail autotomy is common in this species., they have small claws that suit their terrestrial lifestyle. They also possess movable eyelids. The average length of a leopard gecko is 8 inches (range of 7 to 10 inches).
Natural Habitat and Diet
Leopard geckos originate from northwest India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, with small populations in Iran and Iraq. The climate in these areas is arid and warm to hot for most of the year, and the geckos' habitat is rocky, with clay-gravel soil below a layer of sand
Leopard geckos are a nocturnal or crepuscular species. In the daytime, they hide under rocks or in burrows that have a higher humidity than the ambient environment. Their natural diet consists of insects and other invertebrates as well as newborn rodents. They have been known to ingest sand as a source of calcium.
Conclusion
Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizards in captivity today and are commonly seen in the veterinary clinic. It is important that veterinary technicians have a good understanding of their husbandry and nutritional needs so that they can educate clients on proper care to prevent common medical problems associated with poor husbandry and nutrition
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I convinced my friend to adopt a cat for the first time back in December. She's working remotely and living alone so I thought it'd be good for her and her mental health. She picked an older rescue cat, and it just died in her arms this morning. I basically tricked her into getting attached to an animal only to watch it immediately pass away...
When my mental health takes a dive, it seems like I immediately lose the ability to do any activities that demand almost any level of cognitive engagement. I was reading Trans Liberation a while ago but I have recently become extremely depressed and I just haven't been able to get though even a single page since. I've made huge progress over the past 6 weeks with respect to my addiction issues, but sometimes it feels like me and my brain will be messed up forever.
sometimes you gotta just forgive yourself for that happening and lower all your standards/goals for a little bit. i moved in with someone once and after half a year i came to understand their cycles. every once and a while they'd just crash and binge-watch netflix for a few days in their room straight. the rock bottom never lasted more than a few days but during that they just couldn't comprehend how anything could ever get better.
idk what your history is, but does your mental health climb back up a bit in between dives?
Yeah, I absolutely tend to be really upset about not achieving the things I want to while feeling unwell, until I remember that I need to just go easy on myself for a bit until I am feeling well again. And yes, it is often cyclic and it's typically unusual that I feel unwell for many weeks. I am a recovering stim addict so that adds another layer of complexity with regards to pushing myself to do things. I know I'll feel better given some time, it's just hard to remember that sometimes.
