Care level: Beginner
Temperament: Docile; sensitive to handling due to small size
Behavior: crepuscular, terrestrial (will use climbing opportunities), solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 40B (36×18×18″ (90×45×45cm))
Basking spot temp (surface): 91-100°F (33-38°C)
Cold side temp (air): 70-80°F (21-27°C)
Minimum/Nighttime temp: 60°F (15.5°C)
UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (46+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)
Humidity: 35-65%
Diet: Insects
Adult size: 6-9″ (15-23cm)
Wild Distribution: semi-arid deserts throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Northwest India, and Pakistan
(written with contributions by mandi#6740 and Offline#8045)
Other Resources:
Reptifiles Guide – Leopard Geckos
HappyDragons Guide – Leopard Geckos