A warm hide, a humid hide, and a cold hide. Leopard Geckos then require at least three hides. Walnut shells can also cause impactions and scrape up the soft underbellies of your gecko.
Sand will be ingested and cause impaction. Leopard Geckos are native to rocky semi-arid regions in South Asia. While this may take some time for your gecko to establish, I place the paper towel in the area they use the restroom to make cleaning super easy! Some people also use non adhesive shelf liners! Never use sand, calcium sand, or walnut shells. This side is now the designated “Warm” side.įor substrate, you may use paper towels, natural slate tiles, or both.
Place your heat pad to the far right or left below your glass enclosure. I personally prefer head pads or tape over heat bulbs, but either or may be used. Reptiles cannot sweat, therefore they must move to a colder area to cool down. However, bio-active enclosures are incredible for Leopard Geckos and great for enrichment! I highly suggest upgrading once you are comfortable, but a proper enclosure that is not bio-active is just as good. Bio-active enclosures have far different requirements and are far more difficult for beginners to properly create.
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I will not be sharing how to create a bio-active enclosure in this care sheet. But is also not an excuse to only provide the bare minimum. Typically after a bit of exercise, your gecko will spend the rest of the night lounging about.ĮNCLOSURE: Leopard Geckos require a fairly simple enclosure compared to other species, this being one of the main reasons I suggest them for beginners. This is when they will walk around their enclosure, get a sip of water, and when you should feed them. Also, any noise that may sound like possible food could wake them. If you enter the room, they may greet you like a puppy at the front of the glass. It is also important to note that they may be awake every once in a while during the day. If you see your gecko doing this, they are okay and are actually very comfy! When they are super comfy they “sploot”! This is when they lay with one to all arms back, kind of like a baby. During the day, you will find your gecko napping around their enclosure. Bad genetics and poor care results in shorter lives.ĪCTIVITY: Leopard Geckos are crepuscular, meaning they are active from dusk to dawn. These chunky geckos here are my number one suggestion for new reptile owners.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: Leopard Geckos are amazing and were my very first reptile! Filled with personality and are just plain out adorable. LEOPARD GECKO CARE SHEET Eublepharis macularius
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