Leopard Gecko

Why would you consider buying a Leopard Gecko?

• Great beginner reptile 

• Are very tolerant with handling

• Don’t require a lot of space

• Require very minimal care

 

How much does it cost on a minimum?

• Pet: 20$ - 100$

• Food: 2$ - 30$

• Tank: 20$ - 200$

• Heat mat: 10$ - 30$

 

Minimum space requirements

10-gallon tank for one single leopard gecko

 

What does it like to eat?

Crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and super worms. Make sure to dust them with calcium now and then

 

How much does it cost regularly?

$10 - $30

 

Is it a lot of work to maintain this pet?

No, leopard geckos require minimal care but make sure to clean the tank every week. Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed 5-7 small crickets or mealworms every day until they reach about 4 inches. Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms 2 to 3 times a week.

 

Does it get stinky

No, it will not get stinky as long as you clean the tank every week.

 

Needs in tank

• Heat mat

• Cool side and warm side

• Water bowl

• 2 hideouts one on the cool side and one on the warm side

• Reptile carpet, paper towels, or prepackaged bedding as floor

 

Fun things to know

• Leopard Geckos are also known as Leos

• There are different morphs(types of leopard geckos)

• They cannot climb walls like other geckos.

 

Useful tips

• Leopard geckos need a cold and warm side in their tank. The heat mat should be under the warm side. DO NOT directly put the heat mat in the tank. Put it under the tank.

• Ideal temperatures Leopard Geckos range from 75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Provide a 90-95°F basking area on the warm side.

• The substrate, or floor covering, needs to be natural to minimize the risk of impaction - a potentially fatal issue where particles become lodged inside the belly and cause a blockage. So do not use 'caci-sand or beech wood chips as these cannot be digested.