Leopard Gecko High Grade | Eublepharis macularius
Plan the habitat for the adult animal, with secure housing and room to carry out its natural behaviour.
At a Glance
| Origin & natural habitat |
Afghanistan, Pakistan and neighbouring South Asian regions; dry rocky grassland. |
| Adult size |
17–25 cm including tail. |
| Lifespan |
15–20 years. |
| Temperament |
Individuals vary; allow time to settle before any handling. |
| Activity |
Most active around dusk and at night. |
| Social needs |
House individually. |
Housing & Setup
Enclosure dimensions are length × depth × height unless stated otherwise. Plan for the adult animal; larger, suitably furnished housing is encouraged.
| Adult housing |
At least 90 × 45 × 45 cm for one adult. |
| Temperature |
Basking surface 34–36°C; warm hide 32–33°C; cool end 21–25°C; night around 18–22°C. |
| Lighting & UVB |
Low-level UVB with shade: UVI 0.5–1.5 for normally pigmented geckos; albino or reduced-pigment animals need a lower exposure checked individually. |
| Humidity / moisture |
Moderate room humidity with a separate damp shedding hide; keep most surfaces dry. |
| Substrate |
Paper towel during initial monitoring; a suitable soil/sand blend for established healthy adults. Avoid calcium sand and reptile carpet. |
| Furnishings & filtration |
Warm hide, cool hide, damp shedding hide and low stable climbing structures. |
Behaviour & Compatibility
House alone to avoid biting, competition and tail injury. Support the body and never grasp the tail.
Feeding & Nutrition
Offer a varied diet of appropriately sized live crickets, locusts and suitable roaches. Feed juveniles daily; adults usually 2–3 times weekly, adjusting for body condition. Gut-load feeder insects and use calcium and a reptile multivitamin according to the product instructions and the animal’s UVB provision. Avoid overlapping vitamin D3 products; ask our reptile team to check the schedule for this animal. Supply fresh water in a shallow dish.
Routine Care
Check temperatures, humidity, appetite and behaviour daily. Replace drinking water and remove waste promptly. Clean bowls and contaminated furnishings regularly; monitor weight and shedding. Arrange advice from an exotics vet for persistent changes in appetite, breathing or movement.
Important Before Buying
Run and check the enclosure before collection. Adult housing requirements apply even when the animal is sold as a baby. Confirm the animal’s current food, age and supplement schedule with our reptile team.
Live Animals Are Click & Collect Only
We do not ship live animals. Order online and wait for confirmation that your animal is ready before collecting from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Have the enclosure prepared and its conditions checked before collection.
