Shopping List

River Gard
Apr 19, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Apr 20, 2023

When getting a leopard gecko or improving your geckos care, it can be overwhelming to know what products are good quality and safe. In this article I'm focusing on what to buy to have a happy, healthy gecko. Click the pictures for links. With things considered decor (water dish, hides, ect) it's okay to stray away from the given links, but for the rest the links to products are necessary and must be followed for proper health and husbandry.

Tank Size:

40 gallon breeder or 20 gallon long until you are able to upgrade

Tank Lid

40 gallon breeder tank lid

Dome Lamp Fixture

For your Heat Bulb

Heat Bulb

For proper digestion and health

Smart Dimmer

To control temperature inside your tank

Heat gun

To check Temps and set up your smart dimmer

Heat Mat or Tile/Slate

For belly heat and proper digestion

On/Off Thermostat for Heat Mat

To control temperature and prevent belly burns

Thermometer and Hygrometer

To ensure ambient temperatures are correct and humidity stays in a safe range

UVB Bulb and Fixture

For proper vitamin d3 production and improvement of health

Caclium When Using UVB

For proper caclium intake and self regulation of vitamins

Caclium If You Do Not Have UVB

To provide proper vitamins to keep your leo healthy

Vitamins

For additional needed vitamins once a week

Calcium Dish

To place inside tank to allow self regulation of calcium intake only

Water Dish

To allow proper hydration and self regulation

Moist Hide

To aid in shedding, this hide has been voted best but others are okay as well

Spagnum Moss

To go inside Moist hide to keep moisture up, paper towels work but not as well

It says it's okay for bedding but it is only appropriate for the moist hide

Regular Hide

3 hides are needed to provide a safe environment for your leo

Regular Hide #2

To ensure your leo feels safe and secure

Substrate For Begginers

Non-adhesive shelf liner is to be used until you feel comfortable using soil, change it out whenever possible for your leos happiness and health

Substrate for Intermediate Owners

To ensure joints are healthy and not in pain and to allow the replication of leopard geckos natural Habitat leading to a happier, healthier, more active leopard gecko

Clutter

This is added decor to provide extra coverage and privacy for your leo, this promotes safety, more activity, and a happier gecko. Try to get hanging plants and other decor that will provide cover for your leo and promote a natural environment. You can add any kind of decor you want just ensure it's not sharp or small enough for your leo to eat. Also make sure there are no toxic chemicals. Besides that have fun! Here are a few examples: