Leopard Gecko Care Sheet

Life Span: 6-8yrs

Housing: Both a wooden vivarium and a tub are great enclosure choices, for the vivarium a comfortable size is around 3x2x2ft but a bigger enclosure can be used and for the tub a 30ltr or 70ltr is great. Some people think these geckos wont use big spaces but that is un true, if given the space these animals will use it! These enclosures will need plenty of decor, enrichment, branches and at least two hides, they will need a daily spot clean and a monthly deep clean. 

Substrate: There are plenty of choices with substrate, some common and good choices are Aspen, Lignocel or a more humid choice of coco fiber. 

Heating: These geckos can be given either a heat mat or a bulb, if a bulb is used then a guard should be placed around it to prevent the animal being burned and for both a thermostat should be used! The warm side of the enclosure should be around 29-33c and the cooler side should be 23-27c.

UVB/Lighting: With these geckos there is a debate about whether UVB is needed, while it will definitely be beneficial  it does not have to be used and no extra lighting is needed unless no natural light is available as they need a natural day/night cycle. 

Humidity: These geckos need a humidity level of around 20-40%, which is a lower level, they need this so that they can shed their skin fully, without risk of stuck shed. Daily misting will help keep the humidity up!

Diet and Water: These geckos are insectivores meaning they eat insects, a good diet can include mealworms, morioworms and dubia roaches but they can have treats of wax worms to fatten them up! All of the insects should be dusted with calcium powder and fresh water should be given in a small bowl, although a lot of geckos will drink the water droplets from the daily misting. 

Living Together: This is not a good idea, while some people may have success keeping these animals in groups it can be incredibly dangerous   and is not worth the risk as these animals are very territorial.