new to leopard geckos

[theWERM]

Hi, my parents got me a baby leopard gecko last night ( he's about 4" ). I know the basic care for an adult but I'm not sure about a few things for a baby leopard gecko. My first question is how much do I feed him, and how big should the mealworms and crickets be? my second question is what is a good lighting schedule for these guys. about how old is he, and should he be handled even though he is so little. And my last question is what is a good uv-b florecent bulb?

 

[zebraflavencs]

Geckos are Diurnal... no light is needed... Heat,as well as belly heat and a humid hide are. No uvb is needed... will do more harm than good.
keep all feeders no longer than the distance between baby leo's eyes. Hold off on the mealies until baby is around 6-7" nose to tip of tail.
You can use Dubia roaches as feeders too... more protein that way... I feed my babies daily, juvies every other day... adults every two-three days.
Now... what size enclosure do you have for this little gem... and we would love photos !
Janie

 

[theWERM]

I have a 10 gallon tank with a mealworm dish, a water dish, a hide, a moist hide, an under tank heater under his hide, and a sticker thermometer (temperary) . as far as pics go I'd love to post pics here but I cant figure it out , I'll get some more pics and give you guys a link today or tommorow. The temps are at about 80 during the and about 74 during the night, should i use another heat pad on the side of the tank?

Any name suggustions?!

 

[zebraflavencs]

You can use just about anything that you fancy for a name... I have a Helen, Dora, Petey, Stripe, Pastel, N.U.T. and many others... including "pooper" as part of a female's name... lol..
Get creative... As long as you like it.. who cares ?
Janie

 

[theWERM]

I finaly got some new pics of my leopard gecko! there should be a description with each pic. feel free to comment, give me any advice, and LET ME KNOW IF ANYTHING IS WRONG!
read this pictures decription.
http://photos.gardenweb.com/garden/galleries/2010/02/my_leopard_geckos_enclosure_1.html?cat=plant_loving_pets

http://photos.gardenweb.com/garden/galleries/2010/02/my_new_leopard_gecko.html?cat=plant_loving_pets

http://photos.gardenweb.com/garden/galleries/2010/02/mine_and_my_bros_leopard_gecko_1.html?cat=plant_loving_pets


I'll get some more better pics for you guys

 

[ThyDemise]

cute leo. i, personally, would ditch the sand, especially with him being so young/small

 

[DudleyDragon]

Aww. He so tiny