| Most people who need a cage for a leopard gecko | | | | leopard gecko owners use in this role? A |
| (properly called a vivarium) opt for something simple. | | | | Rubbermaid-style plastic container with an access |
| Basic 20-gallon plastic tanks do all that you need | | | | hole hacked out of the side. Yes, this will work, but |
| them to and are not expensive, but if you want to | | | | there are plenty more attractive options. You can |
| go beyond that then there's no shortage of options. | | | | purchase hide boxes that look just like logs, little |
| Go fancy | | | | caves, tunnels and so on, and they're not expensive |
| If you want something that's going to be nice to look | | | | either. |
| at in your home, you might want to consider a tank | | | | An example is Zoo Med's 'Repti Shelter 3 in 1 Cave.' |
| that's finished in wood. Oak, beech and walnut are all | | | | For about $15, you get a natural looking hide box |
| available, and all have a much more sophisticated air | | | | that can be used as a humidity chamber to help your |
| than basic plastic. They actually look like something | | | | leo shed, or as an egg laying chamber for your |
| you wouldn't mind having in your living room. | | | | pregnant female. Not a bad deal! |
| Go extra-large | | | | Add plants |
| A 20 gallon tank is plenty for one or even two leos | | | | If you have a vivarium that's big enough, some plants |
| (as long as they're both female), but there are | | | | are a really nice addition to it. You can use real plants, |
| certain advantages to super-sizing your choice of | | | | but frankly it's probably not worth it. That's because |
| tank. Probably the biggest advantage is that it allows | | | | some plants are harmful to leopard geckos if they |
| you a lot more space to create a really | | | | eat them, they can raise the humidity in the vivarium |
| natural-looking environment - with plants, rocks and | | | | beyond where you want it, and because keeping |
| other natural elements - while still providing your leo | | | | indoor plants alive is never easy at the best of times. |
| with enough floor space for it to roam around in. | | | | There are plenty of very realistic looking artificial |
| Some large tanks incorporate a cupboard underneath | | | | plants that are specially made for reptile enclosures. |
| them, which is a neat and convenient place to store | | | | Because leos have a dry habitat in the wild it's not |
| essential supplies for your leo. | | | | really appropriate to go with a full rainforest, but a |
| Add some natural-look hide boxes | | | | couple of spikier-style artificial plants would be right |
| A couple of hide boxes are a must in any leopard | | | | on the money. |
| gecko tank. Leos are nocturnal, so not having a dark | | | | However you choose to fit out your cage for a |
| place to hide out during daylight hours will make them | | | | leopard gecko keep your pet in mind and keep it |
| very stressed and unhappy. And what do most | | | | similar to its natural habitat. |