Giant Leopard Gecko?

[Spyrofan1]

I have a large, about 8.5-9 inch female leopard gecko, she is very heavy compared to my other leopard geckos too, i dont know her weight though because i dont have a gram scale. *(an exact one anyway, i have one that goes by 100's with 25g tick marks) Is he a giant or just a large normal leopard gecko? Thanks for helping!

 

[Spyrofan1]

She also has a very broad head for a female, if that helps

 

[Seth9999]

Picture ?

 

[Leopard leopard]

For a female that sounds like a giant maybe even a super giant.

Normals: female 7-8in male 8-9in

Giants: female 8-9in male 9-10in

Super giants: female 9-10in male 10-12in

Hope I could help!

 

[Spyrofan1]

Picture ?

Yea, ill post a picture when i get home from school

 

[Spyrofan1]

For a female that sounds like a giant maybe even a super giant.

Normals: female 7-8in male 8-9in

Giants: female 8-9in male 9-10in

Super giants: female 9-10in male 10-12in

Hope I could help!

I also have a female who is the same size body wise, but her tail is naturally stubby, its about half the length of the other females, shes 7.5 inches long i believe, would she be considered a giant too if she didnt have a short tail?

 

[PoppyDear]

I don't think that length is the best indicator of whether a gecko is a giant. Although most geckos will fit the lengths as outlined above, there are always exceptions as each and every gecko is different. A regrown tail or different proportions are some things that could factor in.

To me, a giant or super giant is an abnormally large gecko that is at a healthy weight. An small obese gecko, for example, cannot compare to a true giant. For this reason, both length, tail size, and weight should be considered.

Your female may be considered a giant depending on her weight. If she had a longer tail and was 9 inches for instance, she might be a giant but her tail and weight should also be looked at. I have a 9 inch long female who maintains an appropriate weight of 70 grams but is no where near being a giant.

We just need to see pictures of your geckos and preferably weight to know for sure.

 

[Spyrofan1]

I don't think that length is the best indicator of whether a gecko is a giant. Although most geckos will fit the lengths as outlined above, there are always exceptions as each and every gecko is different. A regrown tail or different proportions are some things that could factor in.

To me, a giant or super giant is an abnormally large gecko that is at a healthy weight. An small obese gecko, for example, cannot compare to a true giant. For this reason, both length, tail size, and weight should be considered.

Your female may be considered a giant depending on her weight. If she had a longer tail and was 9 inches for instance, she might be a giant but her tail and weight should also be looked at. I have a 9 inch long female who maintains an appropriate weight of 70 grams but is no where near being a giant.

We just need to see pictures of your geckos and preferably weight to know for sure.

Yea, thayt too, shes 9 inches but VERY fat, she gains weight very easily, when she was young she got a belly from just mealworms. She now eats superworms since they are alot better and she still has the weight. (ive tried getting her weight down, it never works but it doesn't seem like shes gaining, either) So shes proable 100+ grams, Large tail, belly and a broad head. Ive been told before she isnt a giant but it was when she was young and they didn't have a understanding of her size i dont think, im going to post a picture of her next to a ruler, Thanks

 

[Spyrofan1]

That should be both pictures! She doesnt seem to lose or gain weight no matter what i try :/

 

[PoppyDear]

She does look large and possibly is a giant!

Have you tried healthier insects such as crickets or Dubia? Mealworms and supers tend to be harder to digest and quite fatty which will add to her weight. They are also not the best staple diet. I don't think it would hurt her to loose a few grams, more of the healthier insects instead of the worms will do her justice, reducing the amount and frequency fed will help as well.

All Leos maintain weight differently so it is important you experiment and try to do what will be the most healthy and efficient way to help her lose the weight as personally I feel she is slightly overweight. After she is reduced to a healthier weight and weighed I think the question of "giant" can be answered. I say this because I have a female of nearly the same size as yours but on the slimmer side.



The above isn't a great picture but it shows my 8-9 inch female who is 73 grams with a slimmer figure. Not saying your gecko should match this by any means, but I think it shows the appropriate tail to body ratio well.

 

[Spyrofan1]

She does look large and possibly is a giant!

Have you tried healthier insects such as crickets or Dubia? Mealworms and supers tend to be harder to digest and quite fatty which will add to her weight. They are also not the best staple diet. I don't think it would hurt her to loose a few grams, more of the healthier insects instead of the worms will do her justice, reducing the amount and frequency fed will help as well.

All Leos maintain weight differently so it is important you experiment and try to do what will be the most healthy and efficient way to help her lose the weight as personally I feel she is slightly overweight. After she is reduced to a healthier weight and weighed I think the question of "giant" can be answered. I say this because I have a female of nearly the same size as yours but on the slimmer side.

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The above isn't a great picture but it shows my 8-9 inch female who is 73 grams with a slimmer figure. Not saying your gecko should match this by any means, but I think it shows the appropriate tail to body ratio well.

Awww, Shes so pretty! And i haven't tried any other things because i cant get my hands on them, and i only have a few geckos so ordering 100's and keeping them (which i dont have room for atm tbh) isnt easy. I have tried giving one or two worms every 2-3 days, but that never seems to work (i usually feed them alot every 4-6 days) and she is housed with another female and when i feed them and they dont feel full enought they mistake tails for worms, lol, not the best thing either. I am actaully moving to somewhere bigger so i may soon have the room to buy the tons of dubias! (and a bearded dragon may be added so thatll help) Thanks for the help and the adorable picture!

 

[Spyrofan1]

I forgot about my account, whoops! I finally got a gram scale (a real one) and both of my females are the same weight. I don’t remember the weight off the top of my head but when I do get my records I will tell you guys