Hello, I am here because my of my son. He is 14 and homeschooled. He has one anole in a 10 gallon. Now we are looking at geckos. Specifically a Leo. I did see a fat tail today at PetSmart. From what I have read that time seems more timid so I think we will stick with learning about the Leo. We have a 20 gallon tank. Screen lid is on back order. Trying to figure out heat. I don't care for the Under Tank Heater. I was thinking of a clamp light. Hoping to adopt.

welcome to HC! glad you joined us. its always good to do research on any animal you look into. there's lots of info here on Leopard Geckos, several of the members have one or many. they make great pets and are pretty easy to maintain. i don't have one myself but one day hope to. feel free to ask any questions you have.

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Hi Kachina, welcome to HCN. Leopard Geckos are extrememly easy to care for and a great choice . Here is a detail caresheet with the information you need. If you dont see it there, feel free to ask any questions you have.

http://www.herphabitats.com/reptile_...pard_gecko.htm

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Hi and welcome! My kids are homeschooled too (ages 5 and 7). We started with a Leopard Gecko and seem to have, umm... lost our collective sanity ever since (well, it's really MY sanity that's gone; the kids are just enjoying the fruits of my madness).

What don't you like about the Under Tank Heater? I think some people do use a basking light instead, but I'm not clear on the pros and cons, except that I have read that they like belly heat for digestion. Though I believe one of our members here told me that isn't strictly necessary. Our Leopard Geckos have a Under Tank Heater and it has worked quite well.

Have you figured out any avenues for adopting in your area? I know some of the pet stores take in customers' unwanted pets and adopt them out again; in my area, both Petfinder.org and Craigslist.com are places I have seen Leopard Geckos available for adoption. It's possible your animal shelter would have one, but I think that's less common.

Welcome!

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Hi Kachina,

Welcome to Herp Center! As Marsh said Leo's are an awesome choice! Ask lots of questions ... you've found the right place for answers!

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Hello and welcome to the site! I use Under Tank Heater's on 2 geckos and basking lights/slate tiles with 2. They all seem to get along fine.

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Good Luck, I don't keep geckos, but I know a lot of people that do, it is a good choice, use the care sheets here, you will learn a lot.

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I have a leo. I have a female, her name is odyssey. I too have a 20 gal. tank. I have repti carpet in as the substrate. She has a cave that she spends most her time in. I do have the undertank heater under the side with the cave. I do also have a black light for her at night. I don't leave a light on her during the day. She has a water dish. A buddah ornament and a sign that says reserved in there. She's is very healthy and satisfied with that. Pretty simple. They are not that hard to take care of. I feed her mealies and crickets dusted with calcium everyday!! Some people also say you should have a dish with pure calcuim in it. I don't but it maybe a good idea. I don't oppose or agree with that one yet. Well good luck with your decision and Happy Holidays.

Welcome to HC. You'll find all the info you need around here.

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Welcome to HC Network ! Make your self at home! Leopard Geckos make awesome pets. I truly enjoy mine every day! Lyn

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