leopard geckos

is sand a safe substrate for leos?

• yes

• no

what does a leopard geckos tail do?

• it drops incase of an emergency

• it stores fat

• it helps them stay balanced on trees

• it helps them run faster

unlike most geckos a leopard gecko ____

• has different color ranges

• is too big to be kept in a terrarium

• has eyelids

• needs supplements

can you house leopard geckos together safely?

• only males and females, they wont breed when they are in a smaller area

• no, but some say its safe to keep up to three females in a terrarium at once

• yes, they are very social with other leos and needs a companion of the same gender

how old can leopard geckos live in captivity?

• 7-8 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 25 years

do leopard geckos need calcium supplements? why?

• yes, to prevent metabolic bone disease (MBD)

• no, they store calcium in their body and it disperses throughout their body when the need it.

• yes, to prevent them from breaking bones when they jump

• yes, to prevent Achilles syndrome (BFD)

• no, the UV light gives them all the supplements they need

what should a leopard geckos heating arrangement look like?

• a hot side and a cold side with a heat lamp

• a hot side and a cold side with a heating pad

• a lamp keeping the terrarium at around 85F

• a heating pad keeping the terrarium at around 85F

what is a good diet for your leo?

• mealworms, with an occasional treat

• crickets, with an occasional treat

• dubia roaches, with an occasional treat

• waxworms, with an occasional treat

• super worms, with an occasional treat

what is better heating for a leo, why?

• a heat lamp, they absorb heat through the bumps on their back

• a heating pad, they absorb heat through their bellies

• they don't need heating

what should you feed your feeder insects?

• just bug gel, it gives them all the safe nutrients your leo needs.

• carrots, potatoes, (ect) and bug gel if needed. your leo will be healthier if they get these in their system.

• nothing, they already have the stored nutrients you need to feed your leopard gecko

• strawberries and various other fruits, it will help maintain a good balance for your leo.