Leopard Gecko Care Sheet
Lizard
7 - 10 inches long
15 - 20 years
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Leopard Geckos are strict insectivores. Offer a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and cockroach nymphs.
Feeding Schedule
Feed babies and adults daily, although some keepers will feed adults every other day. Dust food with calcium powder daily & a multivitamin once a week. Feed them the amount they will eat in 10 minutes. Worms can be left in the food bowl.
Housing & Habitat
Leopard Geckos come from Pakistan. The environment should be kept hot and dry. Provide a hiding spot along with flat basking surfaces. Leopard
Geckos also need access to a high humidity shedding box. This will allow them to properly shed their skin. Leopard Geckos may be kept alone or in pairs. If housed together geckos should be of similar size to avoid injury. Never house two males together in the same tank. Two females generally get along well. A male and female will likely breed if housed together.
Enclosure Size
An adult must have a minimum cage size of 20" Long x 10" Deep x 12" High, also known as a 10-gallon tank. A screen lid is recommended for safety.
Substrate
Acceptable substrates are ground walnut shell, sand, or cage carpet.
The main concern with walnut shell and sand is the possibility of impaction. If the gecko consumes large amounts of the substrate, it could cause intestinal blockage. Cage carpet is the safest option, however, it is difficult to clean easily.
Ground walnut is the preferred substrate of The Tye-Dyed Iguana.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
A Leopard Gecko's basking spot should be 95°F. The cool end of the tank can be as cool as 70°F.
Lighting
Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires
UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Some keepers mist their geckos once to twice a week with a spray bottle. Humidity levels should be between 30% - 40%.
Watering
Provide a bowl of fresh drinking water at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Leopard Geckos eat?
Leopard Geckos are strict insectivores. Offer a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and cockroach nymphs.
What size enclosure does a Leopard Gecko need?
Leopard Geckos come from Pakistan. The environment should be kept hot and dry. Provide a hiding spot along with flat basking surfaces. Leopard Geckos also need access to a high humidity shedding box. This will allow them to properly shed their skin. Leopard Geckos may be kept alone or in pairs. If housed together geckos should be of similar size to avoid injury. Never house two males together in the same tank. Two females generally get along well. A male and female will likely breed if housed...
What temperature and lighting does a Leopard Gecko need?
A Leopard Gecko's basking spot should be 95°F. The cool end of the tank can be as cool as 70°F. Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Some keepers mist their geckos once to twice a week with a spray bottle. Humidity levels should be between 30% - 40%.