Adoption Details For BlueBird!



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Name:
BlueBird
Animal Id:
13560
Date Created:
4/10/2025 8:02:49 PM
Age:
3 Year(s) 1 Month(s) Old
Type:
Lizard
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Leopard Gecko
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Cream
Markings:
Secondary Color:
Blue
Pattern:
Weight:

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Quick Reference Guide

Animal Type
Lizard
Breed
Leopard Gecko
Introduction
Leopard geckos are a crepuscular, ground-dwelling lizard native to semi-desert and arid grassland areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. They are 7-10″ (17-25 cm) long, with females generally being smaller. In captivity leopard geckos are known to live long lives: 15-20 years on average.
Difficulty
Beginner
Difficulty Notes
Basking Temp
94-97
Ambient Temp
90-92
Lowest Temp
70-77
Temp Notes
Diet
Insectivore
Diet Notes
UVA Intensity
Desert
UVB Intensity
Low/Occasional
Ferguson Zone
1
Lighting Notes
A typical leopard gecko does best with a fergusson zone of 0.5 – 1.5 however albinos should be limited to 0.5 – 0.7.
Enclosure Size
Medium Terrestrial
Enclosure Notes
A low flat enclosure with lots of ground space to roam is best. Enclosures of 36" wide by 18 inches deep and 12 inces high are a good a readily availalbe starting size.
Substrate
Sand/Soil Mix
Substrate Notes
Dry substrates that wont hold on to too much humidity is preferred. never use calcium sand or any sand that has dyes.
Humidity
Low (0-30%)
Humidity Notes
Leopard geckos should have an ambient hunmidity of 30-40% but also access to a humid hide of 70-80% so that they can self regulate. This is especially important to promote good shedding.

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