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    Re: Saving some leopard geckos

    For Housing Two Leos (which I would not recommend):

    You need two-heating pads with temps dialed in to 90-92F (via thermostat or rheostat) installed underneath on the opposite sides of the enclosure, two humid hides (plastic containers with a hole cut out of the side and filled with sphagnum moss), 1 small water bowl, 1 bottle cap with: Reptivite with vitamin D3/vitamin A acetate (within expiration). The humid hides should rest on top of the heating pads and should be checked regularly for moisture. Clutter in the cage is good because it allows one of them the chance to escape if they squabble.

    Don't dust their food items with vitamins as they will lick up what they need when provided powdered supplement.

    Make to sure to use dechlorinated water in the bowl and the humid hides.

    If you are using crickets--then make sure you take out any that are uneaten as they will bite the Leos toes.

    My Leos did not do well on mealworms alone, even gutloaded I would not recommend using them as a single item diet.

    A CHE is nice for ambient heat if your room is below 70F, but I've found they mostly rely on belly heat.

    The Leo pictured in the original post on the right looks like a Bell Albino.

    The two Leos will inevitably fight (when they reach maturity). Watch your hands when you see them fight--if you try to break them up-they will give you a good chomp too....

    My as a former breeder.

    Edit: Your enclosure floor should be solid. If that floormat is reptile carpet: Remove it-they will eventually get their claws stuck in it and lose toes.
    If you use sand, make sure they don't swallow any...they are highly prone to impactions.
    Last edited by Lord Sorril; 03-03-2026 at 03:35 PM.
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