Leopard Gecko - Normal/High Yellow/Captive Bred, Eublepharis macularius

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Species Overview

Common Name: Leopard Gecko
Scientific Name: Eublepharis macularius
Adult size: adults typically reach 7"-10" long

Age when shipped:

• Captive-bred juveniles, approximately 6 months old

Lineage: Although not Dude-Bred, these geckos are captive-bred and come from trusted sources that pass our high ethical and genetic standards.

In-house testing/treatment performed:

• Clean fecal
• Healthy body score
• Normal activity and behavior
• No missing limbs or toes 
• All animals go through a quarantine period at the Bio Dude

Defining Traits

• Keeper level: Leopard geckos are great for beginners. They can live up to 15-20 years with proper care.
• Temperament: Docile, hardy, good for handling.
• Physical appearance: California kingsnakes have a sleek, slender body with smooth, glossy scales, an oval head, round pupils, and a striking pattern of broad alternating black and white bands, with other color variations also occurring.
• Biological niche: Primarily crepuscular (sometimes displaying nocturnal tendencies), and terrestrial, they enjoy occupying rocky crevasses and other hiding spots.
• Native Range: Native to dry forests of the Middle East to western Asia. 
• Kept as individuals only. Leopard Geckos should always be housed alone. They are territorial and conflict will arise regardless of sex.

Care at a Glance

Vivarium size and setup

• Adults require a minimum 36”L x 18”W x 18”H front-opening enclosure, although larger is always preferred.
• Set up as a semi-arid bioactive habitat using the Terra Sahara Bioactive Kit.
• Provide ample hiding spaces with cork bark, rocks, hollow logs, and other environmental enrichment to encourage natural burrowing, thermoregulation, and exploration.
• Include a warm hide, cool hide, and humid hide to allow your gecko to choose the microclimate it needs throughout the day.
• Leopard Gecko Clean Up Crew Packs pair well with Terra Sahara to help break down waste and support a healthy ecosystem.
• Pair with hardy, arid-tolerant plants like those from the Leopard Gecko Starter Plant Pack to create natural cover and visual barriers.
• Good cross-ventilation and a strong seasonal light cycle are essential.

Temperature

• Create a broad, naturalistic thermal gradient. Basking surface 94–97°F, warm hide 90–92°F, and cool side 70–77°F.
• Use an overhead 50W Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp for primary heat and an Arcadia ShadeDweller 7% UVB Kit to provide beneficial UVB exposure.
• Monitor temperatures with two digital thermometer/hygrometers and always regulate heat with a thermostat.

Humidity

• Maintain ambient humidity between 30–40%.
• Provide a humid hide with 70–80% humidity at all times to support healthy sheds.
• Lightly moisten the humid hide as needed while keeping the rest of the enclosure relatively dry to maintain natural humidity gradients.

Diet

• Leopard geckos are insectivores and should be fed a varied diet of appropriately sized, gut-loaded insects such as crickets, roaches, and other soft-bodied feeders.
• Feeder insects should never be wider than the space between your gecko's eyes.
• Dust feeders regularly with Repashy Calcium Plus and feed them a quality gut load, such as Bio Dude Bug Grub, before offering them to your gecko.
  
  

Caresheet & Resources

Full caresheet:

Click here for caresheet

View Eublepharis macularius on the IUCN List

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