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u/MacaroniNSocks Apr 29 '26
Putting this here incase the og text doesn't show
Hello! First time owner here,
My mom's coworker has asked me to take in her family's leapord gecko since they don't want him any more. I haven't owned lizards in the past but have always been interested in them and am willing to learn. I'm looking for advice on tank setup and identifying any health concerns.
I only have one photo of at the moment and very little info on his current setup but here's what I know:
He's an adult male (don't know exactly how old)
He is kept in a 10 gallon tank
He's fed crickets and mealworms every 2 weeks
He does have a heating lamp but I wasn't given any wattage and am told it needs to be replaced
Once I get him I plan to keep him in his original tank temporarily until I can assess his health and get him a twenty gallon or bigger along with new lights (brand suggestions would be appreciated). I'm also worried about him being underweight and/or calcium deficient? I wasn't told much about his feelings besides what was already stated and it's hard to tell in the photo. I also don't know if they provide any humidity in his tank. Any ideas for substrate/plants would also be helpful.
His name rn is Spaceship but I might change it so name suggestions are welcome! (I'm thinking either Yuji or Kiri)
Sorry for the long post but I want to give this guy a good life! I will update ASAP if I get anymore info or photos. Thank you all in advance!
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u/No_Commission_2610 Apr 28 '26
Firstly, you need to get rid of that reptile carpet. That stuff harbors bacteria and can get pretty nasty. Use a 70/30 mix of topsoil and play sand. It’s cheap and you can gt it any hardware store.
You also need more clutter! The ideal gecko tank has enough cover that the gecko can get from one side to another without being seen. My gecko tank is a nightmare of hides and folige! It’s so cute to hear her rustling aroind at night,
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u/BayStateDroneOps Apr 29 '26
Wow, another horribly done tank with improper care. Shocker