Leopard Geckos

By: AMISHI
How long can Leopard geckos live as long
as 20 years.
they live?
What makes them
different?

• Unlike other geckos, the leopard

gecko doesn’t have sticky hands,
so he can’t climb walls and other
vertical surfaces like the many of
his relatives
• The leopard gecko is one of only a
few gecko species that has distinct
outer ears and eyelids
 How can they can they
grow?
Leopard geckos can grow as long as 10
inches (25 cm) in length
 Up to three leopard
geckos can live in the
same terrarium—but only
one should be male.

How many
geckos can live
in one home?
Seting up there home
Leopard geckos originate from the desert, so
naturally, they love a warm, dry environment.
 They also need a hiding place
that’s moist and lovely—this is
where they retreat to when
it's time to shed their skin.
How big should the tank be?

Start with a ten gallon tank. If you’re getting three geckos, think about increasing
your tank size.
How hot should it be?

Keep your leopard gecko’s habitat

You’re aiming to keep the terrarium
toasty, like the warm climate he comes
between 85- and 95-degrees F (29 to 35
from. You should have a warm side and
C) on the warm end, and ten degrees
a cool side of the tank, and let him
lower on the cool side. It’s also worth
decide the area he likes best. To do this,
getting a hygrometer, to make sure
put a heat light on one side of the
humidity remains in that 10% to 30%
habitat, and measure the temperature
range, which geckos prefer.
with a thermometer at each end.
When
should I
close the
light of the
tank?
Geckos require 12 hours of visible
light a day, so you get to decide
when you turn in on and off.
 If you want to see what they do under cover of darkness,
pick up a night-specific bulb. Then you can see what your Fun Fact
reptile pals are up to without disorienting them with a bright
light at night.
Some things you should consider
Use a layer of calcium sand (substrate) 2 to 3
inches deep (5 to 8 cm) or reptile carpet. For
geckos shorter than 6 inches (15 cm), use reptile
carpet—these guys are so small they might
accidentally swallow the sand, which is bad for
them. Scoop the waste at least once a week, and
change all their bedding at least once a month.
Lizards like to play hide and seek, so your
leopard geckos will thank you for placing a rock,
branch or other hiding place on the cool side of
the habitat. One hiding spot per gecko is a good
rule. Use rocks and branches to make your
reptile friends a desert playpen. Putting some
moistened moss in their hide house will help
when they’re ready to shed their skin. Mist the
moss periodically with a spray bottle of water to
keep the humidity higher inside their hide
house.
Healthy
It’s a good idea to have a veterinarian examine your
leopard geckos shortly after you get them. When you first
bring them home, don’t handle your new leopard geckos
for three or four days—they need to get used to their new
surroundings. Keep a close eye on them, in case moving in
has stressed them out or caused them to get sick. Even a
settled-in lizard can get sick. It’s probably a good time for a
check-up at the vet if you notice these symptoms:
Hiding more than usual
Eating or drinking less; even losing weight
Swollen joints
Discharge from the eyes, nose or mouth
Discolored skin and noticeable shedding problems
Droppings that are runny for more than two days
That I believe is all you need to know (right
now)
Thank you!