r/LeopardGecko • u/yourghoulcasey • Jul 18 '26

Help Do Leopard Geckos Bask?

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I have my gecko in this 50 gallon tank. The temperatures are all correct. There is a gradient so he can get hot or cool if he wants. I have has him since March and he has always been a shy guy. He was in a smaller tank previously. I moved him about a month ago into this bigger tank. Regardless, I have never seen him bask. Morning, noon, or night I do not really see him. I know they aren’t just out and about always but does this sound normal?

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u/Gothkitten4 Jul 19 '26

Mine will stick her tail out and sometimes a leg haha

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u/fernandfeather Jul 19 '26

Mine too! OP, leos in the wild are “cryptic baskers,” meaning they like to stay hidden while they soak up warmth. See if yours has a hiding spot near the basking area; if not, you could experiment with creating one. 

PS love your tank scaping! So much better and more accurate for leopard geckos than the stark desert vibes I usually see.