That’s a good size tank, so you could have more than one, but there’s no need to. My son has a leopard gecko. Instead I like to go on eBay where you can get a custom one. You need to give your leos some room to move around. 2. During the winter, they need shorter daytime periods of about 12 hours of light followed by 12 hours of darkness. Overall, they are one of the best beginner reptiles, but the biggest misconception about them is that their native habitat is on sand. One can easily create a suitable leopard gecko habitat. Thanks a lot for writing this. A thermometer at each end of the terrarium will help you monitor the temperature. Whitney (author) from Georgia on June 30, 2010: It is quite odd that you found a leopard gecko on the front porch of your house. The pet shop says it is normal. I wanna know, first of all, how much money the zoo med UTHs cost; remember, I have a tight budget. They are found in certain regions of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Iraq, and Iran, along the edges of deserts and within arid grasslands. I can't seem to find much info on it. What are little things that you can put in the tank to just make the gecko feel at home? I too am having that problem please tell me if you were able to get it off and how? With an appropriately sized UTH and a bulb if the UTH isn't supplying enough heat. Do not use the pebbles. i previously posted about which reptile is better a leopard gecko or Bearded dragon and went with the leopard geckos. Other than that, the only advice I have is to make sure the temperature on the surface of the enclosure is right around 90F, measuring with a digital thermometer with a probe. What are a list of things that i should take out of of the old tank? You can read more about the origin of them here or their common behaviors. I am getting ready to purchase a gecko, according to the pet store it is a leopard gecko. Do you have a humid hide? About 99% of the time they will get along. Using heat lamps really isn’t a good idea- a heat mat is much better, as leos absorb heat from their stomachs, and do not bask. A breeder is the best place to get a healthy reptile. Different areas of their habitat or cage should be different temperatures. Leopard geckos do not climb so you don’t need to worry about getting them a vertical tank like you would with crested geckos, anoles, and chameleons. Below is a link of a patternless albino leopard gecko, which is far from what you have: http://www.paulsagereptiles.com/images/Leopard_Gec... 2nd try to post link to pic. Any help would be appreciated. What do you think is the best way to maintain the temperature in a 95 gallon tank? Males are larger, and can weigh 70-80 grams. A hide is a place where the reptile can hide and get shelter. Here is a link to the pic of the gecko I found. You won't want to put any tall decor in the tank. Whitney (author) from Georgia on June 28, 2010: my geckos are both mails. You can get 50 lbs of sand for 5-6 dollars. He should be sleeping in his rock during the day. It was on the curb on a day where almost everyone had a garage sale, so my dad figured that it was left outside so anyone could take it. Also, I was looking at him yesterday and I noticed that the tips of his front fingers are... well it looks like they are falling off... or burned off or something?? also is there a special bulb i should use that will help get surface temps where i need them? When your leopard gecko gets too warm they will go into the cool hide. Coming from the austere regions of Southeastern Afghanistan, Western India, Pakistan, Iraq, and Iran, Leopard geckos have become one of the most cherished domesticated reptiles in the pet industry today. And I’ve done some research but all the research I am doing it is going back-and-forth with negative and positive comments. These geckos live in dry and rocky areas which are covered in sand, gravel, hard clay, rocks, bushes and grass. Thanks. Whitney (author) from Georgia on March 04, 2010: I've never seen a pet store not carry it. The daytime temperature of a leopard gecko habitat should be between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps your gecko shed their skin whenever it’s time for them to shed. This hide is placed on the warm side of the tank. I don’t like going to Petsmart or Petco for these because they only have a limited range of backgrounds to choose from. They are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day, answering the question as to why they don't come out. I am sure he will enjoy all the info. Leopard Gecko Habitat Even though leopard geckos are among the easiest reptiles to care for, they come from a unique environment that they have adapted to and need an identical habitat to stay healthy. Honestly, I don’t ever really change their hours though. Some of them don't work as well as others. And one more question, can you use a heat rock instead of a heat mat or can you use both? it must have been due to a bad shed but i never noticed the skin stuck on. Yes, leopard geckos can get to hot and die. Whitney (author) from Georgia on March 12, 2010: Check out this article for more information about reptile impaction. Also, keep in mind that one female will lay up to 16 eggs breeding just one time, times that by 2. We also use a heat lamp for light and heat and use a red night light for him. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. Whitney (author) from Georgia on July 01, 2010: No. Whitney (author) from Georgia on July 12, 2010: John, that's about it. What do you think? They come out at night and sit on rocks. Don’t get me wrong leopard geckos are one of the easiest lizards to take care of. These are the absolute minimum tank sizes I would recommend:-. I use tubs, but that's because my breeders are in rack systems, and I have one rack specifically for hatchlings and juveniles. Hey, I'm just getting a leopard Gecko from people I know who have had him for a while and honestly they have not taken very good care of him. Just make sure that you have an appropriate sized under tank heater. See more ideas about leopard gecko, gecko habitat, leopard gecko habitat. yes, i mean LxHxW, and I just used that as an example. You can get a reptile dome for pretty cheap and then use a standard 60 watt light bulb in it. Can i make my own or is there a company on the web to buy it from. You don’t even need to buy a special black or red light for reptiles – just don’t get anything high powered. He is skinnier than he should be and his colors are dull. Fluker's has several different types. Honestly, there are lots and lots of backgrounds you can choose from, and they are pretty cheap. Don't buy it—not even if you want to set up a naturalistic enclosure for your leopard gecko. Hi great site so many questions.I have two L.geckos about 5years old never checked sex bought at a reptile show one grew much bigger than the other does that mean anything?they never fight they seem to be very social to each other. Maybe you're asking why pet store employees throw that bag of sand in your buggy when you're making all your initial purchases. We really hope you love the products we recommend as much as we do. also when i dust them(i was told every other day or everyday varing between a none D3 and a D3 calcuim) and was wondering if T-Rex Leopard Gecko Dust ICB is alright for everyday? Sorry. because mine keeps flinging sand into her laying box and i don't want the eggs to get dehydrated. Also read more about temperature below. he is housed alone. It is SUPER dusty, has big and super-tiny pebbles that are usually used at the bottem of fish tanks, some of those little plants that are supposted to look like sea coral, little statues that look like turtles, and a big rock in the back.