Leopard geckos are nocturnal creatures, so you'll mostly see them active at night. It's important to provide them with a comfortable and content habitat, which includes a shed box for when they shed their skin. The shed box should contain some moistened sphagnum moss to assist in the separation. It's common for excess skin to be left around the eye area, but maintaining a damp shed box can help prevent this.

Leopard geckos originate from hot regions in the Middle East. Baby leopard geckos typically weigh around three grams and are three inches long. Grown geckos can grow up to 13 inches in length and weigh between 60 to 100 grams. With proper care and happiness, they can live up to 20 years. Before getting a gecko from a breeder, it's important to learn about their behavior to better understand their temperaments.

The gecko's habitat should have a heat lamp to regulate its temperature, but it's also important to have a cool side in the enclosure as they are capable of regulating their own temperature. Keep the temperature around 82°F to prevent pneumonia. Proper nutrition is also essential for their health, and their tails can be a good indicator of their well-being. A healthy gecko will have a nice weight and a fat tail, as this is where they store their surplus fat.

Although it's relatively easy to care for your gecko, it's important to note that most lizards are more vulnerable to illnesses and can potentially carry salmonella. To decrease the risk of infection, it's important to wash your hands after handling your gecko.