Description

With its spotted markings and sturdy tail, the leopard gecko is a ground-dwelling lizard best enjoyed with a thoughtfully furnished enclosure. It is most active around dusk and needs dry surroundings alongside a separate damp shedding hide.

At a Glance

Housing & Setup

Enclosure dimensions are length depth height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.

Behaviour & Compatibility

House alone to avoid biting, competition and tail injury. Support the body and never grasp the tail.

Feeding & Nutrition

Offer a varied diet of appropriately sized live crickets, locusts and suitable roaches. Feed juveniles daily; adults usually 23 times weekly, adjusting for body condition. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animals UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Supply fresh water in a shallow dish.

Routine Care

Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.

Important Before Buying

Run and check the enclosure before collection. Adult housing requirements apply even when the animal is sold as a baby. Confirm the animals current food, age and supplement schedule with our reptile team.

Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only

We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.