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These geckos are semi-nocturnal and non-illuminating heat sources are ideal. High temperature heaters such as ceramics will require screening and thermostatic control. Incandescent bulbs (40W) can be used over specific basking areas to provide further heat. A thermometer should be used to monitor the temperature of these basking areas versus the ambient air temperature in the vivarium. Alternatively a simple spotlight (with the appropriate wattage bulb) used without a heating mat can provide both daytime light and heat. A photoperiod of about 12 hours is adequate. At night, low wattage red incandescent light bulbs can be used for heating.
These geckos are semi-nocturnal and non-illuminating heat sources are ideal. High temperature heaters such as ceramics will require screening and thermostatic control. Incandescent bulbs (40W) can be used over specific basking areas to provide further heat. A thermometer should be used to monitor the temperature of these basking areas versus the ambient air temperature in the vivarium. Alternatively a simple spotlight (with the appropriate wattage bulb) used without a heating mat can provide both daytime light and heat. A photoperiod of about 12 hours is adequate. At night, low wattage red incandescent light bulbs can be used for heating.
Since Leopard geckos are nocturnal they do not have any special lighting requirements as far as vitamin D3/[[Calcium|calcium]] metabolism is concerned and no special UV lighting is required. Leopard geckos are especially active at night and will appreciate open areas to roam and therefore the vivarium must not be too cluttered.
Since Leopard geckos are nocturnal they do not have any special lighting requirements as far as vitamin D3/[[Calcium - Reptiles|calcium]] metabolism is concerned and no special UV lighting is required. Leopard geckos are especially active at night and will appreciate open areas to roam and therefore the vivarium must not be too cluttered.
If keeping a group of Leopard geckos, keep one male and two or more females. Two males kept together will not tolerate one another.
If keeping a group of Leopard geckos, keep one male and two or more females. Two males kept together will not tolerate one another.