Leopard Gecko Info For Beginners

How to feed, Checklist for tank supplies.

How to feed your gecko:
PROVIDE DIFFERENT FOODS EVERY TWO WEEKS! (Optional)
When feeding your leopard gecko you will want to put any worms into a feeding bowl or a shallow dish that they can easily reach. You should put the crickets in their tank and place them as close to your gecko as possible so he/she will see the prey. Some owners will only place 2 crickets in the leopard gecko enclosure at a time because it can be difficult to re-catch the crickets if your leo decides they aren't hungry after all. If you have remaining crickets in the tank and your leo is done eating, you should remove the crickets. Crickets will molt, crawl onto your gecko, and will sometimes bite the tip of your gecko's tail so it's best to remove them from the tank to save them for another feeding. My leopard gecko's feeding schedule depends on their age and health. Younger leopard geckos will need to be fed every day while healthy adult leopard geckos (one year or older) should be fed once every other day. If you have a sick or weak leopard gecko they should be fed every day until they have grown in strength or are back to a normal healthy size.

Checklist:
Everything for your enclosure:
10 Gallon (Baby Gecko) Or 40 gallon Tank
The hot side on the tank should average around 87-90 degrees Fahrenheit
The cool side of the tank should be 78-85 degrees
At night the tank should be around 70-75 degrees
Use two in-tank thermometers for the hot and cold side
Use a hydrometer for 20-40 % humidity
Under Tank heating pad
Eco Carpet (Clean Weekly and clean up poop every time the Leo goes)
Hides (You need two. One on cold and Hot)
Food and Water dish (Can be anywhere)
Vitamin Supplements. Calcium and Herptivite to powder Insects
Decorations (Optional, But I recommend)