ANIMAL INFORMATION SHEET
Common Name – Leopard Gecko
Scientific Name –Eublepharis macularius
Order – SquamataFamily: Eublepharidae
Care, feeding and handling guidelines are researched and outlined by the Association of Zoo and Aquariums, United States Fish and Wildlife and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“Dimple”
Care, feeding and handling guidelines are outlined by the Association of Zoo and Aquariums, US Fish and Wildlife and the United States Department of Agriculture.
General Information:
Size: 8-11 inches
Lifespan: 15-20+ years
Wild Habitat: deserts
Diet: insectivores, they eat crickets and mealworms in captivity
Indigenous Habitat: this species lives in deserts of India and Pakistan
Home Habitat: adults should be housed in aquarium 10 gallons or lager, hides must be provided, as heat source at can hold a basking temperature of 90F is required and a cooler side is important also. Different things in the cage like branches, rocks, plants, will allow your snake to exhibit more behaviors.
- “Dimple” (TBHREP 004) came to use as a pet surrender. Bought as a birthday gift for a young man who wanted a snake, not a gecko. Given to a neighbor who felt sorry for her in a dirty living room tank she brought “Dimple” to us. She flourished with proper lighting, warmth, tasty treats like wax worms, meal worms, grubs and more.
Recommended max time for handling: 30 minutes
Temperature Range: 68 degrees F – 95 degrees F
Transport: medium cooler with locking lid lined with newspaper in a snake bag with paper and a crate cover to decrease stress for transporting to/from veterinarian or any other location.
Restraint: leopard geckos are calm animals, so just support their bodies until they feel comfortable and relax
Handling: Can be a great candidate for handling, tend to be calm and don’t mind being handled
Signs of Stress: hissing with mouth open, striking and biting, attempting to escape
Vocalization: generally quiet and don’t make sounds
Interesting Facts: leopard geckos can lose their tails and regrow them. Leopard geckos get their names from the spots on their bodies. They are readily bred in captivity and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
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