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Eublepharis macularius

Complete care sheet and morph genetics registry for the leopard gecko — husbandry parameters, diet, breeding and pairing calculator.

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Adult size
20–25 cm
Lifespan
15–20 yrs
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Docile
Activity
Crepuscular
Reproduction
Oviparous
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Husbandry requirements

Leopard gecko — origin: Afghanistan, Pakistan, NW India, Iran — arid, rocky grassland.

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min20 °C
Cool side22–24 °C
Warm side28–30 °C
Basking spot30–32 °C

Belly heat — leopard geckos absorb warmth through the belly; run the heat mat/DHP through a thermostat

Enclosure (adult)
90 × 45 × 45 cm

Low, terrestrial vivarium (they cannot climb glass)

Requires the following hides: a warm hide, a cool hide, and a humid hide for shedding

Humidity
30–40 %

Dry overall, but a humid hide is essential for clean sheds

Substrate
TilePaper / kitchen rollBioactive (topsoil / sand mix)

Avoid loose sand for juveniles (impaction risk)

UVB
Recommended

Low-level UVB (low Ferguson zone) is beneficial, though they were historically kept without it

Water source
Always available

Shallow water dish available at all times

Origin
Eublepharidae

Afghanistan, Pakistan, NW India, Iran — arid, rocky grassland

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Feeding & health

Diet

Insectivore — Crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms — gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and vitamin D

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is non-negotiable to prevent metabolic bone disease

Breeding
Oviparous

Clutch 1–2 eggs/young. Multiple clutches per season; temperature-dependent sex determination (incubation temperature influences sex)

Health watch points
  • Metabolic bone disease (calcium / vitamin D deficiency)
  • Impaction (loose substrate)
  • Retained shed / dysecdysis (no humid hide)
  • Tail loss under stress
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Morphs & genetics

Registry of 12 documented genes and 9 named combos for Leopard gecko.

  • Tremper Albino texas albinoRec
  • Bell Albino florida albinoRec
  • Rainwater Albino las vegas albinoRec
  • Mack SnowDom
  • Gem SnowDom
  • EclipseRec
  • BlizzardRec
  • Murphy Patternless pattyRec
  • EnigmaDom
  • White and Yellow (W&Y)Dom
  • Lemon FrostDom
  • Giant / Super GiantDom
Named combos — 9 documented combined morphs
RAPTORRADARTyphoonDiablo BlancoBlack HoleGalaxy / Total EclipseSunglow (Tremper)CreamsicleDreamsicle
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Pairing calculator

Pick each parent's genotype — clutch probabilities update live. Free, no sign-up.

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Leopard gecko × Leopard gecko

Probabilities per gene (independent loci).

GeneParent AParent B
Expected clutchSelect at least one gene on a parent.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the leopard gecko.

How big does an adult Leopard gecko get?▾
An adult Leopard gecko typically measures 20–25 cm ('giant' lines can reach a noticeably larger size and weight).
What temperature and humidity does a Leopard gecko need?▾
A gradient of roughly 22–24 °C on the cool side to 28–30 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 30–32 °C. Humidity 30–40 %.
What does a Leopard gecko eat?▾
Insectivore: Crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms — gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and vitamin D.
Is the Leopard gecko a good reptile for beginners?▾
Beginner level. Extremely docile and tolerant of handling — one of the best beginner reptiles Plan ahead: a lifespan of 15–20 yrs.

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