Leopard Gecko Care Sheet

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