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What is the best setup for a leopard gecko?

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Since leopard geckos are ground animals and rarely climb, the tank will need to be long and wide (not tall and narrow). You will need to make sure that your gecko cannot easily climb out of the tank, so a tank with glass sides would be a good choice since leopard geckos cannot climb glass. read more

The leopard gecko's tank humidity should be 20%-40%. You should use a hygrometer (humidity sensor) so you can monitor your leopard gecko's tank humidity levels. If your humidity is too high, try increasing airflow to the tank and provide a smaller water dish. read more

The Leopard gecko’s natural habitat is the desert landscapes of Afghanistan, western India, Pakistan, Iraq, and Iran, an environment characterized by rocks, tough grasses, and low shrubs. When creating a habitat for your Leopard gecko, you should try to mimic his natural habitat as much as possible. read more

A 10 gallon tank is okay until your gecko reaches the size of an adult leopard gecko. (6 inches or more) Then you will need a 20 gallon tank. You need an under tank heater and a basking bulb as well as at least 2 thermometers and hygrometers to check the temperature and humidity of your tank in different areas. read more

You should set up a warm side and cool side of the tank so your gecko can regulate his temperature by moving from warm to cool. Use a thermometer to make sure the temp. is correct for your gecko. The best thermometers to use is a digital one with a probe or a temperature gun. Use an under-tank heater on bottom of the warm side. read more

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