Adoption Details For Star!



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Name:
Star
Animal Id:
9394
Date Created:
12/12/2022 10:43:08 PM
Age:
4 Year(s) 0 Month(s) Old
Type:
Lizard
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Leopard Gecko
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
White
Markings:
Secondary Color:
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs

Meet Star – A Bright, Beautiful Geckos Looking for a Forever Home! Star is a sweet and easygoing gecko, full of personality and ready to shine in a forever home. Though small in size, they are a big commitment, with a potential lifespan of up to 20 years and the ability to grow up to 10 inches long. Star may be tiny, but they will need the proper care and attention for many years to come! As a nocturnal insectivore, Star enjoys eating a variety of bugs and socializing in the evenings. They love to be handled and are often found at adoption events, where they are calm and easy to interact with. While Star doesn’t have sticky fingers like some other geckos, they are quite delicate. They may drop their tail if startled, which can impact their health, so it's important to keep them calm and avoid this stress. Star needs their own habitat and cannot cohabitate with other geckos, even of the opposite gender. They thrive best when given their own space to flourish. Star came into the shelter sick, weak, and starving, but with the care of their foster family at SBRSC, they are now healthy and thriving, with their beautiful colors returning. If you think Star could be the perfect companion for you and would like to get to know them better, please click the Adoption Application button below and an adoption counselor will reach back out to you! PLEASE NOTE: 1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time. 2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California. 3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.


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.

Animal Reference Material:

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