# Leopard gecko — care routine

Eublepharis macularius

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] Specialist guidance and recent RVC advice support an adult enclosure of around 91 × 46 × 46 cm. Provide a warm hide, a cool hide and a separate humid hide, plus stable low climbing routes and digging space where appropriate. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan for 10–15 years or more; some geckos reach 20. Keep one animal and include food, lighting and reptile-vet costs in your budget. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Each day, check water, the animal and measured conditions. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Remove waste and prey leftovers, inspect the damp hide and probe placement, and review prey size and enclosure fit as the gecko grows. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Keep records of weight, appetite, stools and sheds. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Stuck skin, weakness, jaw or limb changes, wounds, diarrhoea or declining condition need a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Do not peel shed, improvise supplement megadoses or induce seasonal cooling without an individual plan. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/leopard-gecko/#knowledge-health)