Leopard Gecko: Plastic tub as leo enclosure?

[FaaFaa]

I dont have a leo, I have a crestie. I would love to get a leo though. I know they have more care requirements and was wondering if those requirements could be met in a plastic rubbermaid type bin, like the 18 quart size maybe. What are your thoughts?

 

[Mardy]

Leopard geckos do not have more care requirements than cresties. Cresties require height to climb, and higher humidity. Leopard geckos require floor space (width), and lower humidity. There's no pre-made diet for leopard geckos, you feed leopard geckos strictly live insects. Other than that, they aren't that much different.

One single gecko can live in a 18 quart bin yes, but if the gecko is going to be your pet, why not place the gecko in a 20 gal glass tank so you can enjoy viewing it? But to directly answer your question, yes proper husbandry can be met inside a 18 quart bin.

 

[FaaFaa]

Thanks Mardy. Its just my opinion that they require more care. And I do perfer to keep in glass encloaures, but I was just curious. Thanks for the prompt answer!

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Thanks Mardy. Its just my opinion that they require more care. And I do perfer to keep in glass encloaures, but I was just curious. Thanks for the prompt answer!

Please check out these: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...care-recommendations-13-july-2012-update.html

 

[RayneTheGeckoGirl]

It is possible that they live in a tubby but if you had the choice - would you live in a one room apartment or a 75,000 sq. foot mansion?

 

[LeoHeart93]

Wouldn't an undertank heater melt the plastic? Or wouldn't it? (even with using cardboard on the corners to prop it up)

 

[brooksylc]

Depends on the type of plastic used, as they have different melting points. I use giant tubs for my adult snakes and the plastic my tubs are made of had the highest melting point.

 

[LeoHeart93]

Oh. That's nifty. How can you tell?

 

[brooksylc]

Just look at the bottom of the tub for the abbreviation and match it to the below melting points.

The melting point of HDPE (High Density Polyethelyne) is about 130 ºC
The melting point of LDPE (Low Density Polyethelyne) is about 110 ºC
The melting point of PET (Polyethylene terphthalate) is about 250—260 ºC
The melting point of PP (Polypropylene) is about 160—170 ºC
The melting point of PS (Polystyrene) is about 70—115 ºC
The melting point of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is about 75—90 ºC

 

[LeoHeart93]

Oh, cool. Never would have figured that out. Thanks!