Name: Leopard Gecko
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Average price: $40
Class: Beginner Diet: Mealworms every 3 days Heating: Heat mat Lighting: Heat lamp(Optional)
Tank: 10 Gallon
Substrate: Felt or Snake carpet
Mental stimulation: Hide
Water: Water dish
Humidity: Should be fine with just a water dish, if stuck shed is found on animal raise humidity
Sexing: Males will have an arrow shape above the crotch area, whereas females will not
Training: Geckos don't understand most feeding techniques, but you can train them to hang out on your shoulder by putting them there repeatedly and longer every time
Pros:
-Can't get out of cage like most geckos
-Can survive a long time without food or water if you forget due to tail reserves
-You can tell if its not healthy by its tail
-Can be found at PetSmart
Cons:
-Small and can be squished easily
-Are known to contract eye problems
-Can loose tail
Breeding:
-Are ready to breed when around 10 months old
-Brumate at 70 degree(F) for 6-8 weeks
-Will give birth to 2 eggs every 2 weeks
-Male can breed multiple females
-Eggs hatch after 35-89 days
-There are over 100 gecko morphs-Male can breed multiple females
-Need lay box
-Tubs sizes:
-Hatchling: 6qt
-One adult: 15qt
-Multiple breeder females: 28qt
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