How Do You Make A Leopard Gecko Cage?
• Leopard Geckos need a cage (preferably an aquarium tank) that is about 10 inches, wide 20 inches long, and 12 inches high. A screen top that fits securely is necessary. Substrate for Leopard Geckos can be newspaper, reptile carpet, tile, or sand. • Hides are necessary for almost all types of reptiles. Hides provide the gecko a place to sleep, hide, shed (molt), and to chill. Your gecko needs a dry hide on the heated end and a moist hide on the cooler end. The moist hide needs a damp paper towel to help with the gecko’s shedding and respiratory system. A light source is another necessity for Leopard geckos. A lamp with a specially designed light bulb for reptiles is great, but a regular house bulb is sufficient. The temperature for Leopard Geckos should be between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit on the hot side and between 75 and 70 on the cool side. An under tank heat pad is good, but it must be used with caution, as it can cause burns on the gecko’s belly. Heating pads are best used un
