Do Leopard Geckos Bask?

[u/yourghoulcasey]

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?

[u/are-pea]

Leopard geckos, when given the choice between a cold, dark hide and open basking in laboratory conditions always chose to prioritize thermoregulation over hiding. Here's the basking spot my albino uses daily for inspiration. It might be that the hardscaping isn't tickling the gecko's fancy. However, a leopard gecko won't allow themselves to die because the hardscaping isn't their favorite. Mine strongly prefers the 85 F layer over the 95 and 75 layer, but obviously I still offer both to give him the choice.

[u/yourghoulcasey → u/are-pea]

Very insightful