Hi, BP.net'ers! I have a friend who is thinking of getting a leopard gecko, and I'd just like to get some feedback from people who currently own, or have owned, leos.

Her main concern before coming to a decision is: will it be "tame"? I see pictures of people handling them, but can they be flighty? Will it "cuddle" with you, or slowly and curiously explore its surroundings? I know this is a big variable; every animal is different. But any insight helps! My friend is really into the "cutie" type things, so she really wants a cuddly and laid back little friend.

If she does decide to get a leo, what are the main husbandry concerns? Tank size, best heating method, temperatures, humidity, substrate, lighting, and are they strictly insectivores? Do they require veggies and fruit, or any calcium dust for crickets?

I will do plenty more research on the off-side, but hearing it first-hand from leo owners is always best in my books. Thanks, guys!