{"product_id":"leopard-gecko-normal-high-yellow-captive-bred-eublepharis-macularius","title":"Leopard Gecko - Normal\/High Yellow\/Captive Bred, Eublepharis macularius","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eApplication to Purchase Required - live animal purchases require a review of your setup. After placing your order, a Customer Care Specialist will reach out to review your husbandry and habitat. Approval for purchase is NOT guaranteed and if denied, the order may be cancelled. Upon approval, you will receive a link to set up a shipping date for your live animal. All animals ship via Fed Ex overnight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeopard Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEublepharis macularius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size: \u003c\/strong\u003eadults typically reach 7\"-10\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge when shipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptive-bred juveniles, approximately 6 months old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLineage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough not Dude-Bred, these geckos are captive-bred and come from trusted sources that pass our high ethical and genetic standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house testing\/treatment performed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean fecal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy body score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal activity and behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo missing limbs or toes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll animals go through a quarantine period at the Bio Dude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDefining Traits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeper level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLeopard geckos are great for beginners. They can live up to 15-20 years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003eDocile, hardy, good for handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological niche:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily crepuscular (sometimes displaying nocturnal tendencies), and terrestrial, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethey enjoy occupying rocky crevasses and other hiding spots. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native to dry forests of the Middle East to western Asia.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3bebdb78-7fff-8b1e-f57a-25a9cc6e7585\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKept as individuals only. \u003c\/strong\u003eLeopard Geckos should always be housed alone. They are territorial and conflict will arise regardless of sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivarium size and setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults require a minimum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/pvc-reptile-enclosures\/products\/2-x-4-x-18-sliding-glass-door-habitat-free-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36”L x 18”W x 18”H\u003c\/strong\u003e front-opening enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e, although larger is always preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet up as a \u003cstrong\u003esemi-arid bioactive habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terra-sahara-bioactive-substrate-kits\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra Sahara Bioactive Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide ample hiding spaces with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-cork-bark\/products\/cork-bark-flats-for-reptile\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecork bark\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terrarium-rocks-minerals\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erocks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-cork-bark\/products\/1-lb-cork-bark-tubes-free-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehollow logs\u003c\/a\u003e, and other environmental enrichment to encourage natural burrowing, thermoregulation, and exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude a warm hide, cool hide, and humid hide to allow your gecko to choose the microclimate it needs throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/bioactive-terrarium-bugs-for-reptiles\/products\/leopard-gecko-clean-up-crew-pack-includes-overnight-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeopard Gecko Clean Up Crew Packs\u003c\/a\u003e pair well with Terra Sahara to help break down waste and support a healthy ecosystem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with hardy, arid-tolerant plants like those from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/species-specific-terrarium-plant-kits\/products\/leopard-gecko-starter-plant-pack\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeopard Gecko Starter Plant Pack\u003c\/a\u003e to create natural cover and visual barriers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood cross-ventilation and a strong seasonal light cycle are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a broad, naturalistic thermal gradient. Basking surface \u003cstrong\u003e94–97°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, warm hide \u003cstrong\u003e90–92°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cool side \u003cstrong\u003e70–77°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse an overhead \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-heat-bulbs\/products\/arcadia-goldensun-basking-halogen-heater\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50W Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for primary heat and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-and-amphibian-uvb\/products\/arcadia-shade-dweller-d3-7-uvb-t5-bulb-fixture-12\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArcadia ShadeDweller 7% UVB Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to provide beneficial UVB exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor temperatures with two digital \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-thermostats-thermometers\/products\/vivarium-electronics-digital-thermometer-hygrometer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermometer\/hygrometers\u003c\/a\u003e and always regulate heat with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-thermostats-thermometers\/products\/zoo-med-reptitemp-digital-thermostat-free-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermostat.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6a0c99ae-7fff-681a-05f4-7d620a54edca\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMaintain ambient humidity between \u003cstrong\u003e30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eProvide a humid hide with \u003cstrong\u003e70–80% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times to support healthy sheds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLightly moisten the humid hide as needed while keeping the rest of the enclosure relatively dry to maintain natural humidity gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c5b20e3c-7fff-3b05-f8a3-f63048edf246\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeopard 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeder insects should never be wider than the space between your gecko's eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust feeders regularly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-vitamins-supplements\/products\/repashy-calcium-plus-3-oz-jar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRepashy Calcium Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and feed them a quality gut load, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/gut-loading-insects\/products\/bug-grub-1-lb\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBio Dude Bug Grub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, before offering them to your gecko.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCaresheet \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull caresheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/gecko-caresheets\/leopard-gecko-caresheet-2024-updated\" title=\"Click here for caresheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for caresheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click here for caresheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/snake-caresheets\/california-kingsnake-care-sheet-and-bioactive-terrarium-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Click here for caresheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/snake-caresheets\/bredls-python-caresheet-and-bioactive-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/164745\/1072324\" title=\"View Eublepharis maculariuson the IUCN List\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eView \u003ci\u003eEublepharis macularius\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eon the IUCN List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eImportant Policies (Please Read Before Purchasing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter purchasing, upload your habitat for approval \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSiTIJL5yJLLO7V08ZWED3E_aUlqeDjwmC-9xmLJGmZ4wKTZ8gIL6UedYDvdLUQRM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter approval, we will email you the animal purchase contract found \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSbygc0wGfvQL-kOQ9QR7nDUCMIdgMG9usf4t0D5bEMUGUwSLBbs7K6iBrYS_AAm0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRead our Live Arrival Guarantee prior to purchasing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/pages\/shipping-and-military-discount\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/pages\/perishable-and-live-animal-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe care about long-term success. All live animals require a scheduled shipping date set after the approval process.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo book your shipping day, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/gEBNS6jJEuPxrYM28\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude - Live Animals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719719280826,"sku":"LA-LEOGECKO","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/leopardgeckojuv1.png?v=1785959731","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/leopard-gecko-normal-high-yellow-captive-bred-eublepharis-macularius","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}