Latest leopard gecko research
Newest papers on Eublepharis macularius in the HerpAtlas research library, updated automatically.
- Husbandry factors are associated with skin, gastrointestinal and ophthalmic disorders in leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius).
Henley J, Dutton T, Hedley J · The Veterinary record · 2026-07
- Metabolic Regulation of Seasoned White Snakehead Fillets by a Lemon Essential Oil-Rutin-Chitosan Coating Under Controlled Freezing-Point Storage.
Han J, Luo X, Zhou L et al. · Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026-06 · open access
This study evaluated how a lemon essential oil-rutin-chitosan coating (CS-LEO/NE-R), prepared from a 5:95 (v/v) lemon essential oil/rutin-containing nanoemulsion and a chitosan solution containing 1.5% chitosan, 1% acetic acid, and 5% glycerol, combined with controlled freezing-point storage…
- Response of leopard geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ) towards a multimodal cue simulating a predator.
Frýdlová P, Hirschler D, Chomik A et al. · Behavioral ecology : official journal of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology · 2026-06 · open access
Predator detection is a fundamental survival mechanism that has shaped the evolution of diverse antipredator strategies across animal taxa. The capacity to detect predators depends on the sensory modalities animals rely upon, and the integration of multiple sensory channels-multimodal…
- Could Spatial Learning in the Early Stages of Life Consistently Affect the Long-Term Memory of Leopard Geckos ( Eublepharis macularius )?
Chomik A, Pšeničková E, Frýdlová P et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-04 · open access
(1) Background: This study investigates the development of spatial navigation and long-term memory in the leopard gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ) to address gaps in understanding reptilian cognitive ontogeny. We aimed to determine if early-life training enhances long-term memory retention and to…
- The Preserving Effect of a Lemon Essential Oil‒Rutin‒Chitosan Composite Coating on Seasoned White Snakehead Fillets and Dynamic Changes in Metabolites.
Han J, Chen T, Jiao X et al. · Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026-04 · open access
In this study, we investigated the preservation efficacy of a lemon essential oil-rutin-chitosan (CS-LEO/NE-R) composite coating on seasoned white snakehead fillets and systematically evaluated dynamic metabolite changes via untargeted metabolomics. The results demonstrated that the composite…
- Localized oral histiocytic sarcoma in a leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius).
Ikeda M, Kondo H, Takekubo A et al. · The Journal of veterinary medical science · 2026-02 · open access
- Gonadal development and gene expression in the leopard gecko during temperature-dependent sex determination.
Okano S, Yoshizawa Y, Nobuchi S et al. · Developmental biology · 2026-02
- Candidate genes underlying hypomelanistic morphs in squamate reptiles.
Beaudier P, Ullate-Agote A, Tzika AC · Genetics · 2026-01 · open access
Introduction The coloration of skin appendages plays an important role in the individual's interactions with its environment through the colors and patterns displayed. These characteristics enable intra- and inter-species communication, such as recognition, sexual status, aposematism, camouflage,…
- Accuracy and Completeness of AI Chatbot Responses for Leopard Gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ) Husbandry: An Exploratory Comparison of ChatGPT-4o and Gemini 2.5 Pro.
Digirolamo R · Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS · 2025-12
- Cryptosporidium varanii Infection in Captive Leopard Gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ) and Its Association with Wasting Syndrome in Thailand.
Nipithakul P, Yodpunya S, Prasitwiset W et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-12 · open access
Cryptosporidiosis is a globally important protozoan disease that causes severe gastrointestinal illness in immunocompromised humans and animals and has been associated with chronic wasting and death in reptiles. This study investigated the role of Cryptosporidium infection in wasting syndrome among…
- Lighting up lizard islets: A fluorescent map of pancreatic hormones before hatching.
Rupik W, Kaczmarek P, Kobędza O et al. · Journal of anatomy · 2025-12
- Budding, fission, and fusion: Unveiling patterns shaping pancreatic islet size and distribution in squamate reptiles.
Rupik W, Kaczmarek P, Kowalska M · Journal of anatomy · 2025-11
- Iridophoroma in Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius): Clinical Complications and Histopathology.
Boulanger M, Lee Y, Keller J · Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS · 2025-09
- Comparative Sonographic Studies of the Urogenital Tract in Lizards.
Klützow NB, Schmidt V · Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association · 2025-09 · open access
The assessment of the urogenital tract is of great importance in the diagnosis of diseases in lizards, and sonographic examination is the most suitable imaging method for this purpose. However, reference data are not available for most of the commonly kept species. The objective of this prospective…
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- Diagnosis and Management of Pericardial Mesothelioma in a Leopard Gecko (Eublepharus macularius).
Wen A, Sandiford T, Nakashima A et al. · Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association · 2025-09
- Memory in Leopard Geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ) in a Morris Water Maze Task.
Landová E, Chomik A, Vobrubová B et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-07 · open access
1. Introduction Spatial memory, which includes both short-term and long-term memory, is crucial for animals’ survival and adaptability. Short-term memory allows animals to make immediate decisions about their environment, such as recognising the position of potential threats or locating food…
- ESBL/pAmpC-producing Enterobacterales in common leopard geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ) and central bearded dragons ( Pogona vitticeps ) from Portugal.
Valença A, Fernandes G, Smolders J et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025-04 · open access
Common leopard geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ) and central bearded dragon ( Pogona vitticeps ) are widely kept as pets but can harbor pathogenic bacteria, including antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. This study aimed to research the frequency of β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in…
- Yawning and Its Temperature-Dependent Modulation in Leopard Geckos.
Kotake KT, Yamaguchi ST, Mukai Y et al. · Zoological science · 2025-02
- Passage of Angiostrongylus cantonensis through the trophic web: an experimental study on reptiles.
Anettová L, Šipková A, Velič V et al. · Parasitology · 2025-01 · open access
The rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a zoonotic metastrongyloid nematode, currently considered an emerging pathogen approaching Europe. In tropics and subtropics, it is an important food-borne neurotropic parasite of medical and veterinary importance. Sources of infection for mammals and…
- Bone labeling experiments and intraskeletal growth patterns in captive leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius).
Schlief SC, Richman JM, Brink KS · Journal of anatomy · 2024-10 · open access
- UNILATERAL OVARIAN TORSION IN FIVE GECKOS: CLINICAL AND ULTRASOUND FINDINGS.
Paillusseau C, Gandar F, Francois C et al. · Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians · 2024-09
- The dynamic behavior of chromatophores marks the transition from bands to spots in leopard geckos.
Ullate-Agote A, Tzika AC · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024-07 · open access
Reptiles display a wide variety of skin coloration which is brought about by the combination of three types of chromatophores in their skin. Melanophores are characterized by their dendritic shape and the presence of melanin in dedicated endosomes, named melanosomes. Xanthophores are responsible…
- Thermal tolerance plasticity and dynamics of thermal tolerance in Eublepharis macularius: Implications for future climate-driven heat stress.
White E, Kim S, Wegh G et al. · Journal of thermal biology · 2024-07
- Does the pancreas of gekkotans differentiate similarly? Developmental structural and 3D studies of the mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) and the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius).
Kowalska M, Kaczmarek P, Rupik W · Journal of anatomy · 2024-04
- Citral-Enriched Fraction of Lemon Essential Oil Mitigates LPS-Induced Hepatocyte Injuries.
Gasparro R, Pucci M, Costanzo E et al. · Biology · 2023-12 · open access
Lemon essential oil (LEO) is known for its aromatic and healthy properties; however, less consideration is given to the biological properties of the fractions obtained from LEO. This study aims to evaluate the ability of a citral-enriched fraction obtained from LEO (Cfr-LEO) to counteract…
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