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Leopard gecko · Shared by FrostyOtter · 5 days ago

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Nacho waves one foot at me from the warm rock and does not otherwise move all evening.

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About the Leopard gecko

Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan and north-west India
Adult size
20–27 cm including tail
Lifespan
15–20 years
Warm end
30–32°C floor temperature, with a cool end near 22°C
UVB
Low-level UVB is now recommended, though long kept without it
Diet
Live insects only; calcium and D3 supplementation

Read more about the leopard gecko — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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