| Leopard Gecko Housing
Fortunately Pet Leopard are very easy to
keep. They will thrive in almost any safe housing container with
the correct Leopard gecko
needs.
Leopard
Gecko Housing Size
The
recommended Leopard gecko housing size is based upon what worked
in previous and popular setups. A lot of literature suggest the
cage sizes the author was using as basis for his / her article
or paper, based upon (what he / she perceived as) the well being
and happiness of the animal. Leopard gecko housing sizes are also
dependant on what is commercially available, i.e. the average
sized fish tank or in the case of South Africa the average sized
cabinet or
plastic cage.
In my opinion a single Leopard gecko can be housed in an area as
small as 30 x 30 cm / 12 x 12 ". Although Leopard geckos are
ground dwelling one might some or other way escape in shallow or
unsealed containers. One to three Leopards can be housed
together in an 13 ℓ / 3.5 gal (US) ADDIS™ (35 x 25 x 15 cm / 14
x 10 x 5.5 ") container with the correct setup. A 10 gallon / 40
-50 ℓ tank /
aquarium
can also be used to house a few geckos. The floor space should
increase with at least 25% for every Gecko added after that.
"Pal pens™ "or "Desert dens™ "can also be used.
Leopard Gecko Housing Setup
The average Leopard gecko housing setup should consist of a
large enough housing container, a
Leopard gecko hide box
(the most important), a suitable
substrate, some basic furniture and a food and water bowl.
Make sure that the housing setup is not too crowded and that the
furniture is secure enough to prevent falling over and possible
injuries. |