just a few questions

[mr shocker0]

Hey im looking into getting a leopard gecko i've done all the research, and i have a 10 gal terrarium to house him or her in. so i have a few questions though before i get it. Is there a difference in personality and size in male or female leos? i know how to sex them but i might have to special order from our local petstore and i would have a choice so should i get male or female?? Also about what is the average price to buy a normal leopard gecko? Equally important is could you guys show me some pics of normal leos. and/or different types like snow,and the others,or lead me to a site that can show them?? thanks
mr shocker0

[mlededee]

adult males and females are about the same size but males have bigger/broader heads. personality is about the same also with the exception of what is referred to as a "hot" female. this refers to a leo that was incubated at a borderline temperature or at a temperature that normally produce males but for whatever reason the gecko turned out female. these females tend to be fiesty! i'm not really sure how common those are though, so i wouldn't base my decision on what sex to get on that.

if you think you might want to get more leos in the future you might get a female since males can't live together and if you house them with a female they will breed.

here is a link with some photos and descriptions of the different leo morphs: http://www.vmsherp.com/LCLeopardNames.htm

[mr shocker0]

ok thanks a ton !

[piranhaking]

One thing though. I'm pretty sure hot females are a result of being too hot (above the male range)not between the female and male temps, and they are also often sterile.

[mr shocker0]

ok thank you for the info. but so far im not interested in breeding, so that wouldn't matter to me

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

I kept my pair of leos in a 40 breeder which was huge, yet they appreciated it. I moved them to tubs but have been having more problems with tubs than tanks so I'm moving them back. Heres my Patternless females as youngins

and my fat normal female