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Leopard geckos are native to the Middle East, and live in the deserts under rocks during the day and come out to feed on insects at night. Leopard geckos need to be kept at around 88 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit, because of where they live naturally. Therefore, it is a good idea to get your leopard gecko a heat lamp, which you can buy at any pet store and are inexpensive.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoLeopard geckos are native to the deserts of the middle east, where they stay cool under rocks in the day and come out at night to feed on insects and other animals. They need to be kept at an average temperature of 88 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, getting a heat lamp for your leopard gecko is a good idea, and you can buy them inexpensively at any pet store.
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∙ 12y agoYes, every living animal NEEDS sunlight, or well, they will die. Hope this answers your question.
No, leopard geckos have been kept with and without UV, and have presented similar results. They are nocturnal. Honestly, a heat pad will accommodate for its needs.
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∙ 10y agoNo leopard geckos do not require a red/black light for viewing. If you are able to maintain at least 75F at night in the terrarium, you will not require additional heating.
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∙ 13y agoIf your home gets to their natural temperature range (24-31 Celsius) then no - otherwise you'll need an appropriate (thermostatically controlled) heat source.
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∙ 13y agoNo leopard geckos do not need UVB / UV lighting. Hope this helped x :3
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∙ 13y ago60 watt 120 volt day light and night light will do, but heat lamps are better. but they live with either one.
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∙ 14y agoyes, because they are nocturnal
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Do crested geckos need uvb?
Crested geckos are a nocturnal species of gecko and do not require UVB lighting as a duirnal species of gecko would. A crested gecko can still use one but it is not required. Excessive exposure with nocturnal species to UVB can cause other health concerns, be sure that the animal has many places to hide and will not always be exposed to the light all day long.
Do leopard geckos need lighting?
Yes; they need a heat lamp with a red light, they are nocturnal and cannot see red. Therefore they won't see the red light at night and think that it is all dark and will come out to eat and things.
How do you alternate the Lighting for a bearded dragon?
You don't need to alternate the lighting for a Beardie. You need a reptile basking light and a UVB light and that's it.
You have 2 leopard geckos and a desert iguana is it safe to keep the 3 together in a 29 g long tank?
No! not under any circumstances is that ok. First of all, logically consider this: Leopard Geckos are mainly from Pakistani deserts, and the Desert Iguana is from the American Southwest. Leopard geckos may be carriers of Middle Eastern diseases that they have adapted an immunity to, while the iguana may be susceptible, and vice-versa. This is just one reason why two species of different localities should never be put together, not to mention aggression issues. Plus, if you're keeping your iguana remotely decently, it should have AT LEAST a 40 gallon tank, a high powered (125 watts or more) mercury vapor bulb that emits UVB (not just UVA) like a Powersun. Leopard Geckos may be harmed by this level of UVB and should therefore have a separate tank from each other unless they are two females of the same size.
Can you just use a 160 watt mercury vapor bulb for your lighting for a bearded dragon or do you need other lighting if so what?
Beardies need 2 types of lighting, Basking/UVA and UVB. The Mercury Vapor is a good source for the UVB and some heat, it will work on it's own for a smaller tank but remember you need 2 temps a basking spot of 100-110F and the cooler side of 75-85F. If you can get these temps with just the mercury vapor bulb awesome if not you need a second light.
What is the easiest lizard to care for?
Depends. Leopard Geckos only need a 10 gallon tank with a screen top and a heat bulb for the day and a smaller heat bulb for the night, 75w, 50w respectively. They don't need to be handled but tolerate it rather well when they get older and when they are exposed to handling from a young age. Being nocturnal, Leopard Geckos don't need a UVB/UVA fluorescent bulb, but they do need to be supplemented with calcium. They don't need to be on sand and don't require humidity as they prefer between 20-30%. Leopard Geckos need to be fed every night when young, and about 4-5 times a week as adults. Leopard Geckos will drop their tail if handled to roughly or if they think they are in a dangerous situation. It grows back, but takes about 40 days depending on how much of the tail is lost. Leopard geckos live 10-20 years if females, and 20 to around 25 as males and grow to around 8-12 inches with males usually being slightly larger. Females can be housed together in a 15 gallon tank, up the tank size by 2.5 gallons per each additional lizard. Males cannot be housed with other males, but can be housed with multiple females (probably 3 or more) if you have a big enough tank. Leopard Geckos primarily feed on crickets and mealworms will the occasional waxworm treat (only use waxworms as treats) and will usually not eat anything that they do not observe to be moving. Bearded Dragons are also easy lizards to care for, but don't live quite as long, around 5-10 years is expected, but I've heard a couple people tell me up to 18. Don't know if that's true or not. Bearded dragons are not nocturnal, so they REQUIRE a UVB/UVA fluorescent bulb during daytime, along with a heat bulb. Bearded Dragons grow to around two feet including the tail so they need at least a 40 gallon tank to live in. There are some bulbs that combine heat and UVA/UVB, but they are between 40-70 dollars for the bulb alone. Bearded Dragons are far less finicky eaters than Leopard Geckos and will eat salads, crickets, wax-worms and pelleted bearded dragon food. DO NOT FEED MEAL-WORMS TO BEARDED DRAGONS UNTIL THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES. I have heard from multiple people that they can have seizures when juveniles if fed meal-worms Bearded Dragons have a much more laid back temperament than Leopard Geckos and appear to enjoy interacting with people. Leopard Geckos setups including the lizard will usually cost around 150-200 dollars if all products are purchased from PetSmart Bearded Dragon setups including the lizard will be closer to 300-350 if all products are purchased from PetSmart
Can a bearded dragon live in a hole?
A dragon needs to be in a well lit, warm environment with proper lighting and attention. They need full daytime access to UVB lighting or they will die. I am not sure what you mean by a hole, but Im going to go with a solid NO.
What things should you consider before buying a gecko?
it matters what type of gecko as crested geckos and day geckos are arboreal which means they live in trees so the vivarium must be taller than wide and if you want to by a leopard gecko they are terrestrial meaning they live on the ground and have a completely different set up. crested geckos will need a more humid vivarium as they live in rain Forrest's. they will need enrichment like branches and leaves in their enclosure to simulate their natural environment and they are mostly fed on live invertebrates such as crickets and locusts. although it is tempting to feed them in their viv it is advised to take them out and feed them with tweezers to prevent them thinking your food when trying to handle them. unlike many other reptiles geckos are nocturnal with the exception of the day gecko and they do not require uvb lamp i am up sure about the needs for a day gecko but its mostly the same. leopard geckos will require a longer viv and the substrate can be different such as calcium sand the environment will rarely need spraying as they come from a dessert but they still require enrichment such as logs to hide under. they eat the same food as the other geckos and are mostly fed outside the enclosures.
Can a red-eared slider live without a uvb light?
no,You need both uva and uvb light
Do cornsnakes need uvb lights?
no i had one and i never had uvb lights heat mat yes
How much would it cost to keep a pair of leopard geckos?
Leopard geckos are insectivores, they are ground dwellers and they come from the desert. In captivity, there are many different things you can use to replicate a natural environment for a leopard gecko. A couple of different options can include: Tank/terrarium : A minimal of 10 gallons of space is required for each adult leopard gecko. A zoo med, exo terra, hybousa, all living things, tupper wear tubs or even a fish aquarium will work. The set up must be secure because although leopard geckos cannot stick to glass, they are great climbers and can easily find a way out of the setup if there is no lid. Heating/lighting : Leopard geckos require an ambient temperature ranging from 75-80 F and a basking spot up to 95-98F. In most cases a 40W bulb is sufficient. be sure to purchase a thermometer to ensure heat is regulated. These animals are nocturnal and do not require UVB lighting. They do not require a night light either. If you are able to maintain an ambient temperature of 75-80, in most cases a heating mat is not required. There has been many cases where a leopard gecko recieves severe burns due to laying on the mat directly. Substrates/bedding/accessories : Throughout the keeping of leopard geckos, most care sheets advise keepers to use calcium sand as a substrate, although this has been made for ground dwelling reptiles, it is not easily digestable. When a leo feeds, there is a high chance of recieving a mouthfull of sand, after an extended period of time, the leo's digestive track can become clogged up, this is called "impaction". Most hobbyist's reccomend using tiles, paper towels, reptile carpet to reduce impaction. Accessories within the tank can include fake leaves, rocks, branches and small bush's/ferns. Purchasing these items new can cost up to $300 including the animal. Purchasing these items used can cost up to $200 including the animal.
How much uvb does a baby turtle needed?
Turtles, whether they are babies or not, need 10-12 hours of UVB light daily.
