![]() ![]() I hope this helps at least one person in deciding whether or not a leopard gecko is practical for them. Advertisement FallenOwl 3 You can make a diy hide with styrofoam. You can make multiple hides with the material. It's cheaper in the long run, after you get all the supplies. If you have Pinterest, there's a lot of stuff on there that will help you out. And remember, this is just the initial cost-you’ll also have to pay reoccurring fees for substrate, food, etc-for the 15-25 year duration of the gecko’s life. CatPlaysWithPets 2 You can make a diy hide with styrofoam. So.yeah, that’s kinda a lot of money (depending who you ask). Vitamin D3 is fat soluble, so it can be overdosed, and leopard geckos need more nutrients than just calcium and D3. Despite what you may think, it is very important to have all three of these supplements. ![]() Repcal calcium powder w/vitamin D3 (if you don’t provide UV lighting)-$10 If you have live plants in the terrarium, or if the ambient lighting in the room is not enough to provide a day/night schedule, you should use a fluorescent light.įeeder insects-varies depending on type and amount, remember this is a reoccurring cost (unless you breed them) You may choose to offer UV lighting, though this is not required.If desired a 2 hole for a feeder dish can be added on top. estimated cost 2.50 7.50 I use a 1 1/2 hole saw for entry holes. Keep in mind if ambient temps get below 65 degrees, you will also need a ceramic heat emitter AND a dimmer/thermostat and fixture for it. This is a good looking wooden hide for your boy or girl: These are made from wooden bowls (which I bought from Walmart) turned upside down and holes drilled.I strongly recommend against buying a stick-on dial thermometer, they are notoriously inaccurate.Zoo Med probe thermometer (to measure ambient temps)-$10 Infrared temperature gun (to measure surface temps)-$15 I’m going to try my best to give an accurate representation of what this may cost you.Įxo Terra Gecko Cave in medium (as humid hide)-$10 Substrate for humid hide (sphagnum moss, cypress mulch, soil, etc)-$10īesides the gecko itself, this is probably the section that varies the most. There are many different choices you can use, but ALWAYS stay away from calcium sand. ![]()
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