Leopard Geckos

[Egg-Cellent Flock]

Anybody have some experience with leopard geckos? If so, please put some care tips for them below! Thanks!!

 

[DickMidnight]

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[M-H-Fielding]

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[Lacy Duckwing]

@HuffleClaw

 

[EverythingDucks]

I personally do not own one, but I have done a lot of research on the so I may be able to help you.

First thing to avoid is any care instructions petco or petsmart gives you. Also, don't buy your leopard gecko (or any other animal) from there. They usually are very unhealthy and they get them from unethical breeders.
Instead, I would check for local reptile shops, breeders, or wait for a reptile expo and you'll find plenty there. There are lots of beautiful morphs to choose from, though some can be more expensive.

Many people will tell you to avoid using sand, and to go with reptile carpet instead. And while it is true that sand can cause impaction in baby leopard geckos, as adults they can handle it.
Reptile carpet on the other hand is a breeding ground for bacteria, and may cause more harm than good.
There are lots of other substrates out there that work great for leopard geckos.

Leopard geckos are not arboreal like Crested geckos, so they prefer more ground space. And an adult will need at least a 20 gal tank, though bigger is always better. I would go with a 35 gal or larger.
Be sure to provide plenty of hides and foliage for them, on both the warm and cool end.
They'll need a heat lamp and UVB on one end, and the other should be kept a bit cooler. A thermometer and hygrometer should be in the tank, and a temperature gun is a must for checking the exact temperature where you gecko will be on the substrate.

I highly recommend watching Snake Discovery, Clint's Reptiles, Wickens Wicked Reptiles, on YouTube. They have lots of great care videos and will be able to provide much more information.

 

[Egg-Cellent Flock]

I personally do not own one, but I have done a lot of research on the so I may be able to help you.

First thing to avoid is any care instructions petco or petsmart gives you. Also, don't buy your leopard gecko (or any other animal) from there. They usually are very unhealthy and they get them from unethical breeders.
Instead, I would check for local reptile shops, breeders, or wait for a reptile expo and you'll find plenty there. There are lots of beautiful morphs to choose from, though some can be more expensive.

Many people will tell you to avoid using sand, and to go with reptile carpet instead. And while it is true that sand can cause impaction in baby leopard geckos, as adults they can handle it.
Reptile carpet on the other hand is a breeding ground for bacteria, and may cause more harm than good.
There are lots of other substrates out there that work great for leopard geckos.

Leopard geckos are not arboreal like Crested geckos, so they prefer more ground space. And an adult will need at least a 20 gal tank, though bigger is always better. I would go with a 35 gal or larger.
Be sure to provide plenty of hides and foliage for them, on both the warm and cool end.
They'll need a heat lamp and UVB on one end, and the other should be kept a bit cooler. A thermometer and hygrometer should be in the tank, and a temperature gun is a must for checking the exact temperature where you gecko will be on the substrate.

I highly recommend watching Snake Discovery, Clint's Reptiles, Wickens Wicked Reptiles, on YouTube. They have lots of great care videos and will be able to provide much more information.

Thank you so much!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Anybody have some experience with leopard geckos? If so, please put some care tips for them below! Thanks!!

Great advice above! *^