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Leopard Gecko
BeginnerEublepharis macularius
Perfect entry-level gecko with a docile temperament, minimal space requirements, and extensive morph variety.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
20-25cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Insectivore (crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches)
About
The leopard gecko or common leopard gecko is a ground-dwelling gecko native to the rocky dry grassland and desert regions of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. The leopard gecko is a popular pet, and due to extensive captive breeding it is sometimes referred to as the first domesticated species of lizard.
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Lifespan of the Leopard Gecko
The Leopard Gecko lives 15-20 years.
Size of the Leopard Gecko
The Leopard Gecko grows to 20-25cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Leopard Gecko
The ideal temperature for the Leopard Gecko is 25〜32℃. Ideal humidity is 40〜60%.
Basic Info
Origin
the rocky dry grassland and desert regions of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
20-25cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
Morphs (Varieties)
Three albino strains (Tremper/Bell/Rainwater) are non-allelic to each other, each representing independent recessive inheritance. Famous morphs such as RAPTOR are combinations of multiple genes. Color variations like Tangerine and Carrot Tail are polygenic (selectively bred) and operate on a different axis from single-gene morphs.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Tremper AlbinoBell AlbinoRainwater AlbinoEclipseMurphy PatternlessBlizzardMarble Eye
Incomplete dominant1 copy visual; 2 copies (super form) more pronounced.
Mack SnowLemon FrostGiant
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
EnigmaWhite & Yellow
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Eublepharis macularius (Blyth, 1854)
Synonyms: Cyrtodactylus macularius Blyth, 1854, Cyrtodactylus madarensis Sharma, 1980, Eublepharis afghanicus Börner, 1976, Eublepharis fasciolatus Günther, 1864, Eublepharis gracilis Börner, 1974
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Checklist (not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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