Looking into getting a Leo.

[LittleDuudeIsAGirl]

Hi guys,

im looking into getting a leo morph..one of the jumbo ones, I think they are incredible and I have been doing some research but was wondering what it really takes to own one of these creatures..You guys are the best and most knowledgable rather than searching online and getting different responses from every different website...I was wondering if you could break it down for me..what they need, the basics, the tank I should provide, Im not planning to get one right away..but Im so fasinated with them..Please help me out. Its much appreciated. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

I think that this is a really good leopard gecko care site: http://www.leopardgecko.com/leopard-gecko-care
Besides that, a gecko can normally live in a 10g tank for the rest of its life. You might want to go with a 20g long mainly because of all the things it will need in it's home. Here's a supplies list:

-10g or 20g long tank
-UTH (under tank heater)
-shallow water dish
-jar filled with calcium powder
-dry hide for warm side
-dry hide for cool side
-moist hide for cool side
-meal worm dish (for worms)
-low watt bulb for viewing at night
-reptile carpet, paper towels, or slate tile (don't use sand or any other loose substrate)
-screen lid with clips (to keep out other animals/small children)
-climbing branches (optional)
-decor rocks (optional)
-hammock (optional)
-peat moss for moist hide (shedding, moist)
-leopard gecko :wink:

Usually it will cost between $100-150 I have been told.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
Good luck!

 

[LittleDuudeIsAGirl]

Thank you so much for your info...i wont be getting one really soon but i want to make sure i have every correct..and everything i could possibly need for a leo before i get one..ill check that site out..thank you soooo much i really appreciate the help and info.

 

[ColoradoRiverRafter]

Oh and the temps should probably be mid 80s on the hot side and mid 70s on the cool side.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Your welcome for the info. Always happy to help!