| If you are looking for a pet that is very easy to | | | | some work better than others. Some examples of |
| take care of, then a leopard gecko is one of the | | | | acceptable substrates are: kitchen paper towels, |
| best choices you can make. This is one of the many | | | | unused computer paper, Reptile Carpet, slate or tile. |
| reasons why people think these reptiles are so | | | | These are all considered solid substrates. |
| wonderful. They are inexpensive and do not require a | | | | Some gecko owners use loose substrates like sand |
| lot of extra care like other pets night. Before buying | | | | or coconut husks. It is not recommended to use |
| or bringing home your Leopard gecko, here is some | | | | loose substrates because Leo's have been known to |
| basic care information you should really know. | | | | swallow this loose material which results in severe or |
| Choosing the Right Home or Enclosure | | | | deadly stomach problems. |
| An aquarium is by far the best choice for your Leo | | | | Under Tank Heating Systems |
| to live. They are relatively cheap and come in many | | | | The natural environment for your reptilian friend is an |
| different sizes. Probably the most common choice as | | | | arid, dry environment. the best way to replicate that |
| a home for your new pet is a 10 gallon aquarium. This | | | | is to use an Under Tank Heating System or Pad. this |
| is definitely sufficient, but I would recommend that | | | | is specifically designed to gradually provide the proper |
| you house your Leo in at least a 20 gallon aquarium. | | | | warmth for your pet from underneath your pet's |
| Just doubling the size will do wonders for your pet. | | | | enclosure. |
| They will have more room to run around and | | | | These are the best choice because they can be |
| exercise, as well as, be less stressed. | | | | adjusted accordingly to make sure the temperature |
| Once you have chosen the right enclosure, you need | | | | is just right. If you do not want to use a UTHS, a |
| to decorate it. When creating a habitat for your | | | | simple light bulb will work. |
| gecko, the more natural, the better! One of the keys | | | | Whats for Dinner? |
| to a healthy Leo is creating a stress free | | | | Insects are your geckos favorite food. They will eat |
| environment. Having natural looking decor such as | | | | crickets, meal worms, cockroaches, etc. feeding a |
| rocks, twigs, branches, etc will create a virtual oasis | | | | gecko will be an exciting time! However, just eating |
| for them. | | | | insects is a going to be nutritious enough for your |
| Suitable Substrates | | | | Leo. You are going to have to provide some type of |
| If you are wondering what substrate is, it is what is | | | | nutritional supplement to help keep your gecko |
| going to cover the bottom of your Leo's cage. There | | | | well-nourished. |
| are many different choices of substrate, however | | | | |