Leopard Gecko Set-up Checklist

Leopard geckos are calm, hardy lizards and a popular first reptile. Get the set-up running and stable before your gecko comes home, and use this checklist to make sure nothing is missed.

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The checklist

1. Vivarium: a secure, well-ventilated enclosure with plenty of floor space, since leopard geckos live on the ground.
2. Heat gradient: a warm end and a cooler end, controlled by a thermostat, with thermometers at each end so you can check it.
3. Lighting: leopard geckos are most active at dawn and dusk. Many keepers use a low-output UVB kit designed for shade-dwelling species, with a day and night cycle.
4. Hides: at least a warm hide, a cool hide and a humid hide for shedding.
5. Food: leopard geckos eat live insects, so plan for a regular supply of livefood.
6. Supplements: dust insects with a calcium and vitamin powder as directed on the pack.
7. Water: a shallow water bowl, refreshed daily.

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Before you buy

Run the vivarium for a few days and check temperatures are stable. Ask our team in Redruth about what's in stock on our reptiles for sale in Cornwall page, and read our reptile habitat checklist.

This guide is general information only. If your pet seems unwell, stops eating or you are unsure about a treatment or dose, please speak to a reptile-experienced vet.