About Leopard Gecko Rehoming Package
The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a small to medium-sized, nocturnal lizard native to arid regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, and parts of Iran. They are popular pets due to their docile nature, ease of care, and distinct spotted appearance, which resembles the coat of a leopard.
Leopard Gecko Husbandry
Daily Chores
● Fresh water daily
● Spot clean daily
● Spray Daily (Full clean once a month)
● Use F10 Veterinary Disinfectant
Vets and Insurance
● Exotics Vets are not easy to find, here in Brighton we use Coastways in Kemptown as they have an exotic vet called Celine. It is essential you find an exotic vet.
● There is insurance you can get for your reptile through Exotic Direct.
Handling your Leopard Gecko
When handling your Leopard Gecko ensure you support his body and ensure your surroundings are safe. Leopard Geckos are not the best climbers so make sure they are safe if climbing on any enrichment inside or outside the enclosure.
Handling sessions should be around 45 minutes maximum due to Leopard geckos needing access to the UVB and heat in the enclosure. Always make sure there are no pets like dogs and cats around when handling your Leopard Gecko.
Leopard geckos can drop their tails and regrow them. They do this when they feel threatened or scared, Always be careful touching their tails and avoid pulling, pinching or grabbing their tails.
Geckos also eat their shed, if you ever see your geckos pulling at its skin, do not panic it is just shedding.
Leopard Gecko Diet
Leopard geckos eat a diet of live insects, which can include ‘calci worms’, waxworms and small locusts (no bigger than the size of your gecko’s head).
You should feed young geckos every day and adults every other day.
You must use supplements in your geckos diet.
There are also diets such as Arcadia Reptiles Insectigold which is a great addition to your geckos diet.
You also want to ensure your feeder bugs have been gut loaded (fed) before offering to your gecko. We use Arcadia
Reptiles Insectfuel.
Supplementing your Leopard Gecko Diet
The use of high-quality reptile supplements in the correct amounts at the correct frequencies will help to ensure optimum bone health and skin health for your reptile, and help to avoid a plethora of nutrition-related illnesses such as metabolic bone disease.
EarthPro-A at every feed and on all food items, EarthPro-CalciumProMg at every 4th feed, A quality full-spectrum powder with D3 and A can be offered at feed 6 or 8. We then carry on with this cycle. EarthPro-ShedSupport can be as directed over the shedding period.
Also, InsectiGold can be offered as part of the full and varied diet at up to 60% of the total diet, depending on species.
Check out the feeding schedule using the link https://www.arcadiareptile.com/earthpro/feeding-programme/herbivore
Minimum rehoming Requirements for a Leopard Gecko
You can source all enclosures, equipment, electrics and decor from us as we run a shop.
(Young geckos only)
3ft x 18inches x 18inches Vivarium
Arcadia Reptile ProT5 Shadedweller Aboreal Kit £40
50W Arcadia Reptile Deep Heat Projector £21
Dimming thermostat £55
Arcadia Reptile Ceramic bulb holder and plug £15
Habistat Heat Cage £15
3ft x 2ft x 2ft Vivarium
Arcadia Reptile ProT5 Shadedweller Kit £40
50W Arcadia Reptile Deep Heat Projector £21
Dimming thermostat £55
Arcadia Reptile Ceramic bulb holder and plug £15
Habistat Heat Cage £15
4ft x 2ft x 2ft Vivarium
Arcadia Reptile ProT5 Shadedweller Kit £40
50W Arcadia Reptile Deep Heat Projector £21
Dimming thermostat £55
Arcadia Reptile Ceramic bulb holder and plug £15
Habistat Heat Cage £15
Substrate and decor is up to you. We advice a Sand X Soil mix as substrate and a minimum of 2 hides and a water dish.
Setting up your Leopard Gecko Enclosure
If you are getting a vivarium from us, we will set it up for you free of charge. If not, when setting up your electrics, ensure both the UVB and heating are on the same side. Fit your UVB on the top front of the viv, behind the runner and heating should centered on the warm side
When you buy everything from us, we can set up your enclosure free of charge