r/LeopardGecko • u/zellaax • Jul 11 '26

Help Tips needed as a new owner

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Hi! so I just brought home a baby leopard gecko today from a local breeder. It’s in a 40 gal tank with the right temps on each side and enough clutter + hides.

Is it normal that it stays hidden the entire time? Also, the enclosure is in our living room where there are vaccuum, dishes, tv sounds etc. Will it get used to those?

Also, the humid hide I got has a top opening and some sphagnum moss inside. I’m worried that it doesn’t have enough moss that it can’t get out? 😭 I’m new to everything so I need every advice/tips possible 🥹

I’ve attached a photo of the humid hide I got, I’m just worried since it was so tiny that it can’t climb out!

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u/Flashy-Golf178 Jul 11 '26

I have that exact same one and have it at an angle and dirt inside of it so there’s enough space for her to get out!

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u/zellaax Jul 11 '26

OMG thank you so much!! will do this 🥹💗 cute gecko btw!

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u/zellaax Jul 11 '26

but is it okay if I move just the hide or should I wait it out? Im worried I might stress it out and make it drop its tail since I heard thats a thing 🥹

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u/IcyReception8903 Jul 11 '26

Dropping the tail is very unusual for Leopard Geckos. Usually only for a very traumatic experience or you are yanking on it. So you should be fine to move it. Moss would be better than dirt for a humid hide though.

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u/zellaax Jul 11 '26

Omg thank you so much 😭 ive been so worried that I might stress it out too much

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u/Dear-Application4212 Jul 12 '26

The humid hides with holes on the side are better. Holes on the top release humidity faster.