Care Guide
Overview
- Common Name: Leopard Gecko
- Scientific Name: Eublepharis Macularius
- Origin: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal
- Size: 7-10 inches
- Lifespan: 15-20 years
- Temperament: Docile, easygoing, and curious
Enclosure Setup
Tank Size
- Recommended: 30"x12"x12"
Substrate
- Our Mixture: a 70:30 mix of topsoil and washed play sand
Decor
- rocks and other small basking and climbing spots
- warm, dry hide
- moist hide
- cool, dry hide
Temperature and Heating
Temperature Gradient
- Basking Spot: 90–95°F
- Warm side: 80–85°F
- Cool side: 70–75°F
- Night temps: Can drop to 65–70°F
Heating Equipment
- Halogen basking bulb (preferred)
- Ceramic heat emitter (if needed at night)
Humidity
- Target: 35-60%
Lighting
- UVB: Recommended (Not optional for best health)
- Use 2-7% UVB tube placed over basking area
- Photoperiod: 10-12 hours daily
Diet
Staples
- Crickets
- Dubia Roaches
- Mealworms (in moderation)
- Occasional Superworms
Feeding Schedule
- Adults: 2-3 feedings per week
- Juveniles: every other day
Supplements
- Calcium:
- Without D3: 2-3x per week
- With D3: 1x per week
- Multivitamin: 1x per week
Water:
- Provide a shallow water dish at all times
Behavior and Handling
- Docile and easy to tame
- Can become tame with consistent, gentle handling
- rarely aggressive but may squeal or hiss when threatened
- When Handling, avoid grabbing from above and make sure to support their entire body
Key Care Tips
- Maintain a comfortable temperature gradient
- provide several small hides
- varied insect diet with some supplements
- safe substrates to avoid impaction