Leopard gecko...

[LatvianGecko]

Hi!

I have questions.

1.Will it be fine 36 x 18 x18 inch terrarium for 2 leopard geckos? :shock:
2.What lamps i need to buy? (give me a name...like: 'exo terra 2.0'' etc
3.How can I put heat mat in wood terrarium? Isnt heat mat to hot to put contact with wood?
Im going to buy this :

p.s i know that i can find answers in this forum ,but i have no time to search

 

[LatvianGecko]

please help need to buy stuff fast...

 

[acpart]

That size tank is fine for 2-4 leopard geckos. You don't need any lights since they are nocturnal and the light from the room is enough. You can probably use a regular under tank heater but it's essential that you get a thermostat to keep the UTH from getting too hot. It should be in the low 90's as measured on the floor of the inside of the tank.

Aliza

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

please help need to buy stuff fast...

I would definitely buy a glass terrarium. Fires are devastating! I would not mix heat and wood. Over time the heat from the UTH will dry out the wood right above it. Even with a purchase of a glass vivarium, be sure to purchase a thermostat for your UTH. The tank needs to be a little elevated from the stand it sits upon.

A 30 inch long tank would be alright for 2 female leopard geckos or a pair of leopard geckos. Choose geckos of a similar size.

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...pard-gecko-care-recommendations-nutshell.html

 

[LatvianGecko]

okey,then ill buy 42 gallon glass terrarium...

Then all i need is : heat mat and ceramic heater ,yes? :blushing:

 

[bwoodfield]

I would strongly suggest getting a thermostat as well, something like Reptistat. Also a digital thermometer.

 

[Graham_s]

Using a wooden vivarium isn't a problem. Heat mats don't get that hot. You should always use a thermostat though.

When I kept E. macularis, I had 30+ wooden vivaria for many years, with no problems at all.