Common name: Tremper Lavender Leopard Gecko
Scientific name: Eublepharis macularius
Origin of species: Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, Iran (arid deserts and rocky grasslands)
Size: 7–10 inches (adult)
Weight: 45–70 g
Lifespan: 15–20 years in captivity
Tremper Albino: First albino strain discovered by Ron Tremper in 1999. Albino geckos lack black pigment and have pinkish eyes with brown/golden markings.
Lavender: A line-bred trait where the gecko displays purplish or lavender hues on the body or tail.
Tremper Lavender = Tremper Albino + Lavender coloration.
Typically shows a base of yellow or orange with patches of soft lavender-purple across the body or tail.
The lavender tones may fade as the gecko matures (common with this morph).
Personality: Calm, gentle, and very handleable, like most leopard geckos
Handling: Easy to tame and rarely aggressive
Behavior: Ground-dwelling, crepuscular (active at dusk/dawn), enjoys hiding during the day
Enclosure: 20-gallon long minimum for one adult; larger preferred
Substrate: Slate tile, reptile carpet, packed soil mix, or paper towel (avoid loose sand for young geckos)
Temperature:
Warm side (belly heat): 88–92°F
Cool side: 75–80°F
Night: 70–75°F
Humidity: 30–40%, with a humid hide for shedding
Lighting: Not UVB-dependent but low-level UVB helps with long-term bone and immune health
Hides: Provide at least 3 (warm, cool, moist)
Type: Insectivore
Staple foods: Dubia roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae
Treats: Silkworms, hornworms, mealworms, superworms, waxworms (in moderation — fatty)
Supplements:
Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles; every other for adults)
Multivitamins weekly
Feeding schedule:
Juveniles: daily
Adults: every 2–3 days
