Why Are A Disproportionate Number Of Geckos Going Blind?

Why Are A Disproportionate Number Of Geckos Going Blind?

Also known as "the odd pet vet", Dr. Greg Mertz has two decades of experience treating a wide variety of exotic pets as CEO of The New England Wildlife Center. Mertz thinks he’s discovered the reason behind an alarming incidence of blindness among leopard geckos. He shares his findings with Sam Litzinger. The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh uncovers a peculiar mode of vocal communication among a certain species of primate. Music: “Mr. Chow” by Acoustic Alchemy

Also known as "the odd pet vet", Dr. Greg Mertz has two decades of experience treating a wide variety of exotic pets as CEO of The New England Wildlife Center. Mertz thinks he’s discovered the reason behind an alarming incidence of blindness among leopard geckos. He shares his findings with Sam Litzinger. The Loh Down on Science with Sandra Loh uncovers a peculiar mode of vocal communication among a certain species of primate. Music: “Mr. Chow” by Acoustic Alchemy

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I have this pet before, it is very sensitive of their surrounding that it dies after two months of my care. - Rich Von

April 6, 2013 - 6:12am