Care Sheet for Geckos: LeopardAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 4.20 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 09/18/2006 |
Main Category: | Lizards |
Sub Category: | Geckos: Leopard |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Lil dancin honey 15 |
Years Experience: | 5 to 10 Years |
Species: | Leopard gecko |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | N/A |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Male-Pre-anal pores that form a "V" directly above the vent between the rear legs.Readily visible pores may excrete a waxy substance from them.Pair of hemipenile bulges at the base of the tail on the underside of the gecko.Heads appear to be broader.Bodies tend to be bulkier.
Female-Pre-anal pits directly above the vent between the rear legs.No secretions from the pits.Lack of hemipenile bulges at the base of the tail on the underside of the gecko.Head not as broad as males.Bodies tend not to be as bulky. |
Mostly Active During: | Night |
Substrate and Water Needs: | DO NOT USE any loose substrate it could cause impaction and it could suffer or kill your leopard gecko.you could use tile,reptile carpet,newspaper or any other hard surface that a leopard gecko can’t swallow. |
Lighting and UVB: | Provide a thermal gradient by placing a heat pad under one end of the cage. This should allow the gecko to choose from higher temperatures (about 90F) at the warm end, and cooler temperatures (about 75F) at the cooler end. Provide suitable hiding areas at both warm and cool areas, so the lizards can feel secure at any temperature. Temperatures below 75F should be avoided. No special lighting is required for these nocturnal animals |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Warm side should be 86-90F the cool side should be 76-80F |
Heating and Equipment: | Provide a thermal gradient by placing a heat pad under one end of the cage. This should allow the gecko to choose from higher temperatures (about 90F) at the warm end, and cooler temperatures (about 75F) at the cooler end. Provide suitable hiding areas at both warm and cool areas, so the lizards can feel secure at any temperature. Temperatures below 75F should be avoided. No special lighting is required for these nocturnal animals
they need a water bowl,calcium bowl and a warm,cool and humid hide. |
Caging Provided: | They should have at least a 15-20 gallon tank for one adult leopard gecko.a baby could be kept in a 10 gallon tank |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Leopard geckos are insectivores which means they are insect eaters they eat crickets,mealworms,Locust and silkworms and a waxworm only as a treat 2-3 a week tops! |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | All commonly available insects are high in phosphorus and low in calcium. Therefore, it is very important that all insects are dusted with vitamin/calcium supplements at every feeding |
Maintenance: | Just change the water everyday.clean the care once every 1-2 weeks |
Some Words on this Species: | They are a great beginner lizard. |
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