| One of the things you'll need if you want to properly | | | | leading to digestive trouble. Look for sand which |
| care for your new pet leopard gecko is a proper | | | | contains added calcium; this sand is specifically |
| habitat. Geckos are sensitive to change, so you'll want | | | | designed for use in lizard habitats and makes a |
| to give your gecko the most comfortable new home | | | | healthier choice for your leopard gecko. |
| possible. Before you adopt a leopard gecko, make | | | | You can also use regular soil or shredded paper to line |
| sure that you have a habitat which can keep him or | | | | the vivarium. If yours is a baby gecko, then you should |
| her a happy, healthy new member of your family. This | | | | probably line the vivarium with paper towels until your |
| article will explain the basics of ensuring that your new | | | | pet is a little older - when they're an adult you can |
| pet has the right kind of habitat to call home. | | | | switch to using sand. |
| The first step is to determine where the best spot is | | | | Warmth is something else your leopard gecko needs. |
| for your leopard gecko's vivarium. An adult gecko will | | | | Unless you live in a particularly warm climate, you're |
| need an aquarium which is at least 10 gallons with a | | | | going to need an under tank heater. These heaters |
| mesh lid. If you're planning to keep multiple geckos, then | | | | are meant to be attached to the bottom of your |
| you'll need a larger aquarium to house them. | | | | gecko's habitat and will keep one side of the aquarium |
| If you keep male and female geckos together, be | | | | warm so your pet can be warm or cool according to |
| prepared for babies! These pairs will mate if housed | | | | their needs. |
| together. You should avoid keeping two males or two | | | | An overhead light is also important; you can place this |
| females in the same aquarium, however - they will | | | | on a timer if necessary to replicate sunlight. Decorating |
| almost certainly fight. | | | | the tank is up to you. A tree branch, rocks or other |
| Keep the leopard gecko's natural habitat in mind when | | | | small pieces of wood can look good and give your |
| designing their new home. These are desert animals, | | | | leopard gecko an environment which feels like home |
| so sand is an absolute must; just make sure that the | | | | to them - this will make your new gecko a happier and |
| area where you feed your pet is kept clear of sand, | | | | healthier pet. |
| since they can easily ingest this along with their food, | | | | |