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Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius)

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

Leopard Gecko Server Guide

Facebook Group: Leopard Geckos – Advancing Husbandry

ADW – Eublepharis macularius