Leopard Gecko
A hardy, ground-dwelling gecko that stays small and tolerates handling — one of the easiest reptiles to keep well. Crepuscular, so active around dawn and dusk.
Key facts
Lifespan
10–20 years
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Low
First-time owners
Suitable
About the Leopard Gecko
Leopard geckos are docile, long-lived and undemanding compared with most lizards, which is why they are so widely recommended for beginners. They need a heat gradient from below, a humid hide for shedding, and — despite older advice to the contrary — current best practice includes low-level UVB. They should be housed alone; males will fight, and females can bully each other.
Living with a Leopard Gecko
Minimum 90cm × 45cm for an adult, alone. Warm end 30–32°C from below, cool end ~24°C, plus a humid hide and low-level UVB.
- Good with children
- Good with other pets
- Suitable for first-time owners
Health
Conditions this breed is commonly predisposed to. This is general information, not veterinary advice — speak to a vet about any specific animal.
- Metabolic bone disease without calcium and D3
- Retained shed, especially around the toes and eyes
- Impaction from loose substrate
- Cryptosporidiosis; 'enigma syndrome' in some morphs
Ask the breeder for
- Check for a fat tail, all toes present and clear eyes
- Avoid enigma-line morphs, which are linked to neurological problems
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How long do Leopard Geckos live?
A Leopard Gecko typically lives 10–20 years.
Are Leopard Geckos good for first-time owners?
Yes — Leopard Geckos are generally suitable for sensible first-time owners who will train and exercise them consistently.
What health tests should a Leopard Gecko breeder have done?
Check for a fat tail, all toes present and clear eyes. Avoid enigma-line morphs, which are linked to neurological problems.
Breed information is general guidance compiled by the PetHome team. Every animal is an individual — meet it, and its mother, before you commit. This is not veterinary advice.