220: The Secret to Breeding Leopard Geckos | Dragoon Gecko - AAH

Rebecca Hassler of Dragoon Gecko discusses her over fifteen years of experience in breeding leopard geckos, offering advice to newer leopard gecko breeders on how to get started breeding ethically. She shares details on how to succeed in breeding even before purchasing your gecko pairs, characteristics she looks for in breeding quality reptiles, and husbandry of leopard geckos, leading into the actual steps of breeding. Her undeniable passion for leopard geckos and breeding them is evident as she discusses the steps in breeding leopard geckos on a simplified level, as well as the beginnings of socializing them so that they are a great pet option for owners. Rebecca is a friend of the podcast and as we mentioned, has been on the show a few times now, so do feel free to check out our previous episodes: How To Breed Leopard Geckos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_rdl_xXqpk The Best Leopard Gecko Morphs to Breed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh20hW_-BHY SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/220-dragoon-gecko/ #leopardgecko #220 #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeSPONSOR: LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: http://www.dragoongecko.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnWPibMGvvmtRdHW2cge3qg/ Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode: https://www.instagram.com/dragoongecko/ 00:00 Introducing Rebecca Hassler - Dragoon Gecko 2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements 2:38 Welcome Rebecca + Her Experience in Leopard Geckos 11:10 Setting Yourself Up For Success in Breeding 22:53 Characteristics in Breeding vs Pet Quality Animals 29:16 Breeding with Established Geckos + Husbandry of Geckos 38:40 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 39:42 Breeding Note Taking 40:57 Red Flags in Future Breeders 49:15 Sexing Leopard Geckos 50:44 Next Steps in Breeding + Growth 58:52 The Process of The Breeding Itself 1:08:40 Ovulation + Pairing in Leopard Geckos 1:22:32 Pairing of Females + Egg Laying 1:27:39 Incubation of Eggs 1:36:04 Supporting Hatchlings + Their Enclosures 1:42:07 Egg Laying Issues 1:46:05 Socializing Leopard Geckos 1:52:39 Rebecca’s Love For Breeding Leopard Geckos 2:02:22 Closing Thoughts

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