Leopard gecko, Eublepharis macularius, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.
Lacks sticky foot pads like most gecko species; has fully-functional eyelids; is able to drop its tail as a defense mechanism (autotomy) Habitat Arid, rocky deserts and scrublands throughout the Middle East; countries include India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and Iran Diet Carnivore Favorite...
Tangerine Leopard Gecko Diet Like other geckos, tangerine leopard geckos are insectivores. They love crickets, waxworms, and mealworms. Wild leopard geckos’ diet is more varied, and they’ll consume spiders, centipedes, scorpions, and sometimes smaller lizards. These lizards do not eat vegetable...
diet was consistent and consisted of insects with calcium powder given three times a week. A UVB light bulb with 5.0 spectrum was provided and changed every 6 months. A plastic box with peat moss was present in the terrarium and misted daily. The owner indicated that the gecko was acquired...