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i MIGHT BUY A LEPORD GECKO BUT I NEED TIPS ON WHAT IT NEEDS2007-11-24 2:01:03

i NEED TO KNOW VERY VERY BAD!!pLEASE HELP!!.

Answers:

I would suggest a crested gecko instead, they are just as friendly, about the same size, and don't require any special heat sources or basking lights.

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you need at least a 15 gallon tank, repti sand, a water dish, a heat mat, a light, a rock or something like that to sun bathe, food, and ask the guy at the pet store

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Depeding on the age of the Leo and whoever is answering, there can be many different answers.

First off, if it's a baby or juvenile:

A 10g can work until it gets older.

If you get an adult:

a 20L would be a better choice. More floor room.

In my opinion I wouldn't use sand until it gets to be adult size, if at all. If you do decide to use sand, please use washed playsand that you can readily find at Home Depot in 10lb bags for like $3. Leos willingly lick their suroundings so babies and juvies [as well as adults] can become inpacted by the sand. I'm not saying they WILL, but they CAN. I use paper towels. They're easy to clean up and I don't have to worry about the sand when cleaning the cage. It's all up to you though. You will also need an UTH [Undertank heater] for belly heat. A digital thermometer placed on the floor of the cage is a good idea, since making sure the UTH doesn't get too hot is a big deal. Leos need at least one humid hide [it can be a tupperware container with paper towels, peat moss, etc. in it with a hole cut big enough for them to go into] and a regular , dry hide [repitcaves, etc.].