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.