Leopard Lizard Care Sheet

Leopard geckos are lizards native to places such as Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. A leopard gecko makes an excellent pet. These pets have minimal care needs and may be left alone for a few days. Leopard lizards can be purchased from pet breeders and stores at a low price. Leopard lizards have a variety of patterns and colors.

  1. Food &Diet

    • The primary source of food for leopard geckos is insects. The most popular types of insects available at stores for leopard geckos include wax worms, crickets and meal worms. Those who feed their leopard lizards crickets should make sure the insects are well fed before feeding. Calcium powder is necessary for leopard lizards to have optimal health. Owners may coat insects with a special vitamin powder.

    Cage

    • Owners should strive to recreate the natural habitat of the leopard lizard. In the wild, leopard lizards live underneath stones and in holes underground. Experts recommend a 10-gallon tank for one leopard lizard. A leopard lizard habitat cage must be at least 1 foot tall. Since leopard lizards shed their skin, a hide box filled with vermiculite or moist moss is necessary.

    Heating

    • Placing heating pads or tape under the tanks. Owners will find these heating accessories at online shops and pet stores. Temperature variations are necessary for leopard lizards. To avoid the risk of burning a pet lizard, experts do not recommend using heat rocks. The air temperature in the room where the cage is located should always be at least 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Breeding

    • Leopard lizards are easy to breed. One male lizard will mate with several females, so owners should keep them in groups of one male to every three females. People can detect a pregnant female leopard lizard since a bump will be visible on each side of her abdomen. Females typically produce multiple eggs during the breeding season. A laying box should be placed into the cage for female leopard lizards to place their eggs.