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Basic Leopard Gecko Care
Temp:
85-88 on the hot side, and around 80 on the cool side. The heat can be controlled
my light or heat pad
Substrate:
newspaper or sand if over 6 inches an1 year in age
Lighting:
Red night light (recommended) or Black Phosphor light in a reflector style
fixture
Food
and Feeding: Mealworms all the time, and crickets every other day. Also
provide a bowl of calcium powder at all times and a bowl of water.
Caging:
For 1 leopard gecko or a pair a 10 gal or larger. If more then 2, do not keep
more then 1 male together as they will fight. 16 x 22 or a 20 gal may house 3-5
geckos.
Humidity:
Provide a humidity box. A plastic shoebox with a opening cut into it with about
1 in high of moist peat moss will work. Placed on the hot side.
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