Ideal Leopard Gecko Diets, Based on Zoo & Field Research

[findi]

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo.
What DO Leopard Geckos Eat?! The Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, makes a wonderful pet for novices and advanced hobbyists alike (even after many years as a professional zookeeper, I enjoy keeping them, and wrote a book about their care). However, both sellers and buyers sometimes underestimate this delightful lizard’s needs, especially where feeding is concerned. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin-powdered crickets and mealworms do not constitute a suitable diet! If you wish your pet to live out its potential lifespan of 20-30 years in excellent health, you’ll need to provide it with as many different foods as possible. Fortunately, a surprising array of insects can be purchased online and in stores. Collecting and rearing your own insects is another excellent way to add to your gecko’s quality of life…and its great fun as well! Read the rest of this article here http://bit.ly/1i5AxAX
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Best Regards, Frank

 

[Gala BK]

Really interesting read Frank, I'll have to get started adapting my rescued leo's diet after this article. Thank you for the great read!
Would you mind if I came to you for career advice? I am a freshmen Biology student and am aspiring to have a career similar to yours. There isn't many people for me to give me advice in my field, so any help from you at all would be greatly appreciated.

 

[findi]

Really interesting read Frank, I'll have to get started adapting my rescued leo's diet after this article. Thank you for the great read!
Would you mind if I came to you for career advice? I am a freshmen Biology student and am aspiring to have a career similar to yours. There isn't many people for me to give me advice in my field, so any help from you at all would be greatly appreciated.

Hello...Thanks for the kind words; I'm behind on a deadline right now but will get back to you shortly with some ideas and resources, best, Frank

 

[Gala BK]

Hello...Thanks for the kind words; I'm behind on a deadline right now but will get back to you shortly with some ideas and resources, best, Frank

Thank you so much, I appreciate it! Take your time no worries

 

[findi]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it! Take your time no worries

Hello,

Please check out this article, which provides general info as to how I went about pursuing my career (hopefully I can direct you around some of the roadblocks I hit!); the links to various other articles, groups should prove interesting also. I've recently come across a FB page for aspiring zoologists; not very familiar with it, but managed by a kleading herpetologist (R. Sprackland). In case you've not seen this, here's a bit more on my convoluted path.. Please let me know if any of this is useful, and also a bit more about your specific interests or plans, if you know at this point. If you post below one of the articles linked above, others can benefit from your thoughts and experiences, but please post here if easier for you, best, frank