Terrarium for Leopard Gecko

What are the dimensions of the terrarium for the Leopard Gecko?

The dimensions of the terrarium for the leopard gecko are not strictly imposed. A 60x40x40 terrarium is enough for one pair, at least 0.03 m2 should be added with each additional individual. It is advisable to breed one male with at least three females, preferably 5-6 females. There can be up to 12 females per one male, so the terrarium for a leopard gecko can be really large.

How to arrange a terrarium for a leopard gecko?

This nocturnal reptile inhabits the steppes and mountain slopes of the Middle East, where it is found up to 2100 m above sea level. It is found in Iran, Iraq, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India. In the areas where this lizard is found, the summer daytime temperature rarely exceeds 35°C, and winter is relatively warm - the average temperature is about 15°C. Leopard geckos terrarium should have adapted for species inhabiting desert areas, rock crevices and corridors under the surface. An important element is therefore the equipment of the terrarium for the leopard gecko.

What should a leopard gecko terrarium with accessories include?

•      The right substrate - terrarium substrate for leopard gecko can be found here
•      heating mat - The recommended temperature for a leopard gecko during the day is 28-30 ° C, at night it should not fall below 18 ° C. Heating mat for a terrarium for a leopard gecko
•      heating bulb - Due to the fact that these geckos are animals active at night, they do not require UV bulbs, but in dark rooms they should be illuminated during the day.
•      hideouts
•      water pool