What are Leopard Geckos?

If you are looking for a good beginner reptile. This is it! They are relatively easy to care for and are fun to handle! When first getting a gecko, we recommend you DO NOT handle them for a week or so. This is less stressful on the gecko.

Leopard Geckos are nocturnal (meaning they come out at night) geckos that originate from the
deserts of Asia, Pakistan, and Northeastern parts of India. There colors range from yellow, black, white, orange, and blue colors. Some fun facts about these geckos is that unlike other geckos the posses eyelids and claws (instead of sticky pads)

There native habitat is rocky desert with winter temperatures to 50F. Which is why they burrow under ground for warmth. Geckos are cold blooded and cannot heat themselves.

Another name for this gecko is called "Fat Tail". They get this name for there, you guessed it, fat tails. They are this way to store fat when needed. You should never pick up a lizard by the tail. For this lizard can detach its tail if threatened, which can harm the gecko! Another cool fact about them is that when these geckos are hunting or are being territorial they will shake their tails, kind of like a dog.

Leopard geckos are large for a gecko. Hatching's tend to be 6.5 to 8.4 cm (2.6 to 3.3 inches) in length and weighing about 3 grams  while the adult geckos are about 20.5 to 27.5 cm (8.1 to 11 inches) in length and weigh about 45 to 65 grams.