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The Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko found in the deserts of Pakistan, northern India, Afghanistan and parts of Iran. They are one of the very few gecko species which possess eyelids and lack toe-pads.

Over the years, due to various reasons, leopard gecko has become established in captivity, particularly in the pet industry. Why you may ask? Well, read on for some of the answers:

Size – If it is a manageable reptile/lizard you crave, then there are no better reptiles come to mind except for leopard geckos. They stay small, do not grow large and do not defecate like a horse. They don’t require much space and some keepers even keep one or two in a 10-gallon terrarium tank and thrive. They are also designed to defecate at one spot. Such spot is known as the defecatorium. Thus making cleaning easier compared to any other animals.

Feed – Leopard geckos feed on insects such as mealworms, superworms or crickets, which are not difficult to acquire from your local pet stores or fish shops. They are also cheap or less expensive compared to cat food for cats or even mice to feed snakes.

Silent – Just like most reptiles, leopard geckos stay quiet. They won’t bark like a dog nor trumpet like an elephant. They are hardly noticeable in your home.

Status – Leopard geckos are not considered as endangered or protected, locally nor internationally. They are NOT listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) nor the Malaysian Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972. Therefore, they are not subjected to any special permits to be kept, bred or sold in most areas except for odd places such as Australia or Singapore. 

Geckos are small to average sized lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm climates throughout the world. Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations, making chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos. Gekkonidae is the largest family of lizards, with an estimated 2,000 different species worldwide and many others likely yet to be discovered. The name stems from the Indonesian/Javanese word Tokek, inspired by the sound these animals make.
All geckos, excluding the Eublepharinae subfamily, have no eyelids and instead have a transparent membrane which they lick to clean. Many species will, in defense, expel a foul-smelling material and feces onto their aggressors. There are also many species that will drop their tails in defense, a process called autonomy. Many species are well known for their specialized toe pads that enable them to climb smooth and vertical surfaces, and even cross indoor ceilings with ease (one hypothesis explains the ability in terms of the van der Waals force). These antics are well-known to people who live in warm regions of the world, where several species of geckos make their home inside human habitations. These species (for example the House Gecko) become part of the indoor menagerie and are often welcome guests, as they feed on insects, including mosquitoes.
The largest species, the Kawakawa, is only known from a single, stuffed specimen found in the basement of a museum in Marseille, France, and one documented sighting in the wild in 1870. This gecko was 60 cm (24 in) long and it was endemic to New Zealand, where it lived in native forests. It was probably wiped out along with much of the native fauna of these islands in the late 19th century, when new invasive species such as ratsstoats were introduced to the country during European colonization. The smallest gecko, the Aragua Sphere, is a mere 16 mm long and was discovered in 2001 on a small island off the coast of the Dominican Republic. and

In electronic, a multiplexer or mux is a device that selects one of several analog or digital input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line. A multiplexer of 2ⁿ inputs has n select lines, which are used to select which input line to send to the output.
An electronic multiplexer makes it possible for several signals to share one device or resource, for example one A/D Converter or one communication line, instead of having one device per input signal.
On the other end, a demultiplexer (or demux) is a device taking a single input signal and selecting one of many data-output-lines, which is connected to the single input. A multiplexer is often used with a complementary demultiplexer on the receiving end.
An electronic multiplexer can be considered as a multiple input-single input switch, and a demultiplexer as a single input- multiple output switch. The schematic symbol for a multiplexer is an isosceles trapezoid with the longer parallel side containing the input pins and the short parallel side containing the output pin. The schematic on the right shows a 2-to-1 multiplexer on the left and an equivalent switch on the right. The sel wire connects the desired input to the output.

Learning how to take care of your glider is extremely very important. Doing research, asking vets, finding the right information, can be tricky. There is a lot of information, but not enough proper guides around. Also knowing where or who to buy off is important also, making sure if the breeder you buy The Glider off is certified and legitimate.  Taking care of a Sugar Glider (as with most pets) is a lot of work, but very rewarding. Finding the right information is important to the well been of your pet. They are a companion for a good part of your life, so they should only deserve the best treatment, as yes, they are now part of your family.  The Ultimate Sugar Guide Care Guide, is a  new Guides  that provides a step by step guide on providing the right care for your Sugar Glider. This guide will show you all the right steps and help you with a more detailed and expert view on the following…..

Diet

Unlike cats or dogs etc. you can’t just go to the pet store (yet I’m sure there are some stores that do provide) and buy the food for a Sugar Glider. They require a very specific diet, they are an exotic animal, so require an exotic diet. So be prepared for some new types of food around the home.
They eat a quality diet of dry or pellet type food, fruit and vegetables, but also half the diet consists of proteins such as bugs like crickets, meal-worms and grubs yum yum, not something that you could easily pick up down the local supermarket. So finding this food is your mission, be it online or special order with your store or vet. It should only cost you around 10 dollars a month to Feed  a Sugar Glider.

The Mess

Like any pet, playing can mean mess, and pets tend to be messy. Sugar Gliders are no exception. As they are Nocturnal, come evening, they are awake and raring to go, though very cute, they leave a mess, as their bowels will extricate even as they walk along (again, train from a young age) and sometimes even when climbing on you.
Be prepared for Sugar Glider poop on your skin, hair and clothes and all over the house if untrained. When they are in the cage, they like to throw food about and go toilet everywhere. But they are very clean and predictable and can be trained.

Biting And Screaming

Ok, Sugar Gliders are very noisy. Remember, they are nocturnal, and like to bark (crabbing it is called) most the night. Serious attention seekers. They also like to bang the cage around so be warned, you certainly do not want them in the same room as you.
They can also bite. Well they are an exotic animal with wild instincts, so do have a natural instinct to protect, so be careful. Most bites are harmless and training from a younger age can drastically help. Normally a young baby or old adult which has not been properly trained will naturally bite.

Health And Smell

If you have no idea how to deal with or take care of  a Sugar Glider you me have health problems. Malnutrition, hygiene, teeth, depression, parasites are just some of the health problems you may encounter with not knowing the proper way to take care of a Sugar Glider.
Though there are actually Sugar Glider vets, they are expensive and few. Your local vet may know very little about Sugar Gliders so getting the right treatment when the animal is sick may be difficult.
Sugar Gliders may smell too. They have glands that emit smells to leave a mark. But, with the right diet, these animal may not smell at all. Choosing the right diet for any animal usually has a direct effect on how they smell. Follow a well balanced diet and your Glider should have a clean smell.

Reproduction

If you have a pair, male and female, you may want to consider neutering. Sugar Gliders can have joeys up to 3-4 times a year yikes! that’s a lot of little ones and can become a major problem. So if you are getting your Glider Neutered, seek proper advice. Because of over-population, a lot of Sugar Gliders are abandoned or left in bad conditions.

Abandonment

Which leads us to the sad part. The major drawback. Because they can seem a little hard work, or given to a child as a gift, a lot of Sugar Gliders are abandoned in shelters or left to die, actually, a very high percentage. Mainly because people do not know what they are getting themselves in to a buy these animals because they are cute.
When left in shelters, most places do not know how to care for Sugar Gliders and they die pretty quickly.