For your convenience and peace of mind, here is a leopard gecko starter kit with supplies proven to facilitate the best health of your new pet. In other words, the shopping has all but been done for you!
Although leopard geckos are commonly recommended as a “first pet” for children and adults alike, please note that even the easiest reptiles can be expensive and high-maintenance to keep! If you are not prepared to purchase everything required for the health and wellbeing of a leopard gecko, this is not the pet for you.
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- Repti Zoo 36 x 18 x18 Reptile Glass Terrarium
- 50w Arcadia Halogen Heat Lamp
- 5.5″ Fluker’s Repta-Clamp Lamp
- 24″ Arcadia Forest 6% ProT5 UVB Kit
- Light-colored flat basking rock (ex: flagstone, concrete paver, etc.)
- Etekcity 774 temperature gun
- Zoo Med Digital Combo Thermometer Humidity Gauge
- Zilla 24/7 Digital Power Center
- Zoo Med Excavator Clay substrate
- Hides (at least 2)
- Spray bottles, for water and disinfectant
- Decor kit (choose one)
- Exo Terra Worm Dish
- Exo Terra Water Bowl, Small
- Repashy Calcium Plus, LoD, all-in-one supplement
- Digital kitchen scale
- REScue Ready-to-Use Veterinary Disinfectant
Approximate investment before leopard gecko purchase: $650-$950 USD (cost subject to change)
Keep in mind that everything should be purchased and set up BEFORE you get the gecko. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.
We also recommend finding an experienced reptile veterinarian in your area. It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick. Start with the ReptiFiles Reptile Vet Directory!
Where to Buy a Leopard Gecko
If you’re looking to buy a pet leopard gecko, the best place to go is ReptiFiles’ official partner, HappyDragons.com! All breeders listed on the HappyDragons marketplace are thoroughly vetted for legitimacy and held to high standards in ethics and husbandry.
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Keep reading about leopard gecko care:
- Introduction to Leopard Geckos
- Shopping List
- Terrarium Size and Cohabitation
- Lighting, Temperature & Humidity Needs
- Substrate (Bedding) Options
- Decorating Your Leopard Gecko’s Enclosure
- What to Feed Your Leopard Gecko
- Handling Tips & Leopard Gecko Body Language
- Common Diseases, Illnesses & Other Health Questions
- Additional Resources