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The law on this subject is... a little open to interpretation. If your gross income from animal sales is below £1,000 in a 12-month period, you don't need a licence. Above that, whether you need one depends on whether HMRC's badges of trade suggest you're operating as a commercial business rather than a hobbyist. But the reality is, very few people do. I started breeding leopard geckos in 2019. For complicated reasons, I bred geckos as a limited company, Leopard Geckos London

Leopard geckos, like all animals, come in different builds. Some are healthy at 45g, others at 120g. The best way to determine whether your gecko is healthy at their current weight is to assess their body condition score. Body condition scores, or BCS, are a tool used in veterinary medicine to determine how over or underweight an animal is. In most cases vets work from a scale of 1 to 9, but for our pets, a 1 to 5 is more practical - we are hopefully not exposed to the extrem

When I started keeping Leopard Geckos, the communities I was a part of actively discouraged the use of overhead heating. The thinking was that Leopard Geckos only needed belly heat, and that basking was not something natural to them. We could provide synthesised D3 via their calcium, and keep them in dark enclosures where they feel safe. Needless to say, this is closed-loop logic based on incorrect assumptions that Leopard Geckos: Are nocturnal - In reality, they are crepusc

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles, and for good reason - they are sweet-natured, confident, and relatively easy to keep happy and healthy. But if you're a leopard gecko owner or considering getting one, there's an essential question that might be on your mind: How big should their enclosure be? The basic answer is that Leopard Geckos require a minimum of 90 x 45 x 45cm to thrive, but why? Understanding Your Leopard Gecko's Size and Space Needs The averag

Thinking of getting a leopard gecko? Check out our Care Guide! Dominant White & Yellow Colour enhancer High white sides Smaller spots Enigma Extreme colour enhancer Smaller smaller spots Unethical to produce due to neurological issues linked to the gene, which often become irreversibly apparent when animal is stressed Lemon Frost Pale grey eyes Extreme colours Excessive growth of facial tissue Unethical to produce as gene is linked to cancerous tumours Vermillon Colour enhanc

Leopard geckos have relatively simple dietary needs. They primarily feed on insects such as crickets, mealworms, and dubia roaches. However, it's not uncommon for new geckos to take some time to adjust to their new environment before they feel comfortable enough to eat. Established Leopard Geckos can also stop eating due to stress, illness, or normal hormonal cycles. Common Reasons Why Leopard Geckos May Not Be Eating Stress: Changes in environment or handling can cause stre

Learn how UVB works, and why Leopard Geckos need it.

When uploading an animal to MorphMarket, you are competing with hundreds, if not thousands, of other breeders. The key to success (beyond...

Leopard Geckos are mostly insectivorous and benefit from eating a wide variety of captive-bred live food. In order for your Leopard Gecko to be healthy, you need to ensure their food is dusted in supplements according to a set schedule , and that they have access to UVB and basking opportunities . Gutloading Feeding live prey has the unfortunate side effect of having to keep live prey in your house. Ensuring your leopard gecko's prey is adequately fed is extremely important

Have you ever heard reptile keepers talk about adding clutter to a vivarium, but wondered what they meant by clutter and why it is so important? Leopard geckos are prey animals and need to have the option to hide in tight, dark places to feel safe and content. While it is common for keepers to add a few medium-sized hides to an enclosure and consider it sufficient, this does not fully utilize the space and does not adequately satisfy the gecko's natural instincts. So, what sh

A simple guide on setting up your Leopard Geckos lighting and heating.

10 years ago a recommended leopard gecko setup would have been sand, a 10 gallon tank, a heat lamp (thermostat optional), and yes, multiple females living together. In the wild leopard geckos do hang out in groups. What little information we have about them does confirm that you generally see a small group of them in one area. However, this is simply because there is a finite amount of hiding places that are the right temperatures for the geckos, so of course they will all gr

You only have to search 'Black Night Leopard Gecko' into Instagram or Facebook to see dozens of fake profiles and pages trying to sell animals they don't have for hundreds of dollars each. Unfortunately my own photos have been stolen numerous times, and there's very little that can be done once they're taken. In order to hopefully reduce the amount of people losing money to scammers like this, I have created a list of things to look out for when you're looking into a breeder.

Biosecurity is an extremely important part of reptile keeping, and is often overlooked. If you are buying an animal from an ethical breeder you are unlikely to run into issues, but it's always best practice to quarantine regardless. If your animal is from a pet shop, has traveled a long distance, or is a rescue you will want to take quarantine more seriously. What is a quarantine enclosure? A quarantine enclosure is a toned-down version of an animal's permanent enclosure. You

So, you just got a new leopard gecko and want to tame them down? Here's my process for doing this! To start, it's important to note that Leopard Geckos will never be tamed like mammals are - they are about as close to reptilian domestication as we have ever gotten, but they are still reptiles who do not form social bonds. The best we can do is associate ourselves with positive things happening, and hope they will seek us out for enrichment. 1. Let them settle I generally give