Leopard geckos can make great first pets for anyone interested in caring for a reptile. You’ll find all the accessories to make your pet leopard gecko a healthy habitat for sale at Petco. Being nocturnal, you’ll find these reptiles more active at night than during the day.
Q. Should I get my leopard gecko from PetSmart or Petco?
It seems to be hit or miss with reptiles at Petsmart and Petco. A better option would be a local reptile shop in your area. They are better options because they deal with reptiles exclusively and know how to properly care for them.
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- Q. Should I get my leopard gecko from PetSmart or Petco?
- Q. Should I buy a leopard gecko from PetSmart?
- Q. Where is the best place to buy a leopard gecko?
- Q. Do leopard geckos need a bath?
- Q. Why do geckos stare at me?
- Q. Do leopard geckos hate loud noises?
- Q. How do I know if my leopard gecko is dying?
- Q. Do geckos die of old age?
Q. Should I buy a leopard gecko from PetSmart?
Not only will the reptiles be healthier, but you’ll likely have a lot more of a variety to choose from as well. PetSmart can be a good place to buy a leopard gecko depending on the store you’re buying it from, but a lot of the time, common leopard geckos are the only leos that are sold.
Q. Where is the best place to buy a leopard gecko?
- #1. Geckosetc.com. Geckosetc.com is my top choice for purchasing leopard geckos online along with snakes, too.
- Geckoboa.com. Geckoboa.com is an excellent place to purchase leopard geckos.
- JMGreptile.com. JMG Reptile is an excellent website to buy leopard geckos.
- EmberGecko.com. This is an amazing leopard gecko breeder.
Q. Do leopard geckos need a bath?
Though leopard geckos do not need regular bathing, we’ve covered a few times when a bath can be beneficial. Soak your leopard gecko in warm shallow water for 10 to 15 minutes. A small tub or tupperware container should do the job. The water temperature should be around 95-90 degrees.
Q. Why do geckos stare at me?
They Feel Hungry Leopard geckos make the connection that you are the keeper of the food, so when they see you coming, they may stare- after all, you could be holding onto some delicious goodies for them. Staring could very well be their way of asking you for something good to eat!
Q. Do leopard geckos hate loud noises?
Very loud noises around the tank will stress your leopard gecko. Leopard gecko are very sensitive to loud noises.
Q. How do I know if my leopard gecko is dying?
A dying leopard gecko will show signs of extreme weight loss, abnormality or even lack of droppings, lethargy, sunken eyes, and lack of appetite. Very often, the most fatal sign is lack of appetite because it signifies that your leopard gecko is ill, impacted, or just waiting for its death.
Q. Do geckos die of old age?
It’s common for a leopard gecko to live for more than 20 years with proper care. As long lived as they are, leopard geckos will still decline and succumb to old age.
