leopard gecko help!

[Nova1014]

So after getting my fist beardie I have fallen in love with reptiles and have been looking to expand. I was originally thinking about another dragon when a friend of mine asked if i could take her gecko as they no longer wanted him and could care for him. I told her I would think about it, as I know nothing about them and wanted to do some research. However, surprisingly, i didnt find much. Is there anyone on here who has or have had geckos with prior knowledge theyd be willing to share?

To give a little background info I'll tell you what i know.. He came to my friend housed with a bearded dragon who has since passed (supposedly old age) He's been living in a 10 gallon tank since. Has several heat rocks, a light that she wasnt sure what it was, and gets fed meal worms once a week..

If anyone has seen my posts about Nova (my lovely girl) you'll know she is super spoiled and is my little love bug. If i obtain another reptile he will be treated exactly the same, so I'd like to know whats appropriate to house him and keep him happy.

Thanks!

 

[ShannyBeard]

This is a wonderful care sheet for leopard geckos. If you have any questions after reading this care sheet, please ask. There is so much information on this care sheet, for me to come here and summarize you would just not get all the information you need, so you would be better off reading this: http://sleepydeegeckos.webs.com/care.htm

 

[Jess]

I'm a member of this forum, and they have great info: http://theleopardgeckoforum.com/

I can tell you right now that you need to throw out the heat rocks, and ditch the light. An UTH with a thermostat is the best heat source for them. Personally, I think that a 10 gallon is a little on the small side too. Leos need to have three different hides: A cool hide, a warm hide, and a humid hide. By the time you cram 3 hides, food/water dishes, and any decorations into a 10 gallon tank, there won't be any extra room!
Meal worms can be fine if you gut load them, but variety is always best! Leos will eat supers, crickets, and roaches too.

 

[Drache613]

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