Leopard Gecko Info

"Okay, the next one we're going to talk about is the leopard gecko. The leopard gecko isn't going to get nearly as big as a bearded dragon. He's going to stay in the six to eight inch range, okay. For one adult leopard gecko, you're looking at like a fifteen-gallon aquarium setup, which doesn't take up a lot of space, so if it's say, a young person's room, or you're living in an apartment and space is a concern, a leopard gecko might be something to look at. Now, like I said before, they're definitely not as handleable as say, a bearded dragon. A little bit more flighty, and they can be a little bit more grumpy sometimes, but they are by no means aggressive or mean, and even if it was, a bit from a leopard gecko isn't going to do you any harm. They are attractive, so that is one thing--one key thing that can help determine whether or not that's the right lizard for you. But again, this is a little bit more of a look-at lizard, than a handle lizard. Something that you're going to enjoy watching in his environment, rather than getting out and carting around with you, like say, a bearded dragon might. Also, as far as economy goes, a leopard gecko is going to run you a little bit cheaper than the bearded dragon. Like I said, it's a smaller setup, so it's not going to be nearly as much of a price to start you off, as well as they don't eat nearly as much as a bearded dragon does. So, you know, you're at--your weekly costs will definitely not be as high."