What should I do when I first get my leopard gecko?

What should I do when I first get my leopard gecko?

Lift up your hand and just let the gecko crawl on your hands. For the first 2-3 weeks (sometimes longer) I would only handle them for 5-10 minutes a day. Make sure you keep your hands in the terrarium because baby geckos are very hard to catch when out of their cage.

How long does it take for a new leopard gecko to eat?

Leopard Geckos can go months without food and weeks without water so this is not the a major concern. My personal procedure on receiving a new gecko is put them in their lightly misted and heated tub in a rack, feed them after about 2-4 days, and leave them be for at least a week.

When did you buy your first leopard gecko?

I remember the first day I bought my first leopard gecko. It was December 26, 2011. I had been wanting to buy one forever. I did so much research on them because I found these lizards so fascinating. First, I researched crested geckos and found out that they were a little harder to take care of than leopard geckos.

When to take a leopard gecko out of his cage?

Once two weeks pass you can begin taking your leopard gecko out of his/her cage, and put a plastic box underneath them and let them crawl on your hands. This just means letting the gecko go from hand to hand.

Which is the easiest gecko species to breed?

While leopard geckos are considered the easiest reptiles to breed, it may prove complicated, and even fatal in some cases. Found out more on our introduction to leopard gecko breeding. Leopard geckos are considered the easiest reptiles to breed because: They have a long breeding season. There are no special requirements for initiating the breeding.

How long does it take for a leopard gecko to lay eggs?

After successful breeding, you may expect for the female to lay eggs. The gestation period in leopard geckos is between 16 to 22 days after mating. Females will continue to lay a clutch of eggs every two to three weeks over the four or five-month period.

I remember the first day I bought my first leopard gecko. It was December 26, 2011. I had been wanting to buy one forever. I did so much research on them because I found these lizards so fascinating. First, I researched crested geckos and found out that they were a little harder to take care of than leopard geckos.

What kind of gecko has moveable eyelids?

Leopard geckos are available in a variety of morphs including luecistic, high yellow and albino. Unlike other geckos, leopard geckos have moveable eyelids.

Can you pick up a leopard gecko by its tail?

Remember that you can’t pick up a leopard gecko by it’s tail because their tail will detach. Just in case you’re wondering the tail does grow back, but it will look kind of messed up. At night make sure you use a squirt bottle and mist their cage.

How often should I Feed my leopard gecko?

Use gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets no larger than the space between the gecko’s eyes. Things to remember when feeding your leopard gecko: Fresh, clean, chlorine-free water should be available at all times. Feed daily. Sprinkle food with calcium supplement daily and a multi-vitamin supplement once or twice a week.