Common name: Wild Type Leopard Gecko (also called Normal or Classic)
Scientific name: Eublepharis macularius
Origin: Native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, Iran — rocky, semi-arid deserts and grasslands
Size: 7–10 inches (adult)
Weight: 45–70 g
Lifespan: 15–20 years in captivity
Body color: Yellow base with distinct black or brown spots across body and head
Tail: Banding of white/gray with black stripes or blotches
Juveniles: Hatch with bold black bands across a pale body that break up into spots as they grow
Eyes: Normal wild-type geckos have standard golden to brown eyes (not albino or solid black)
This is the standard look of leopard geckos found in nature, and the basis for all captive morphs
Personality: Docile, hardy, and one of the easiest reptiles to tame
Handling: Usually calm once accustomed; rarely bites unless stressed
Behavior: Terrestrial, crepuscular (active at dawn/dusk), spends much of the day hiding in burrows
Enclosure: 20-gallon long tank minimum for one adult; larger preferred for enrichment
Substrate: Slate tile, reptile carpet, paper towel, or packed soil/sand-clay mix (avoid loose sand for juveniles)
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 improves long-term health
Decor: Provide 3+ hides (warm, cool, humid), climbing rocks, and burrow options
Type: Insectivore
Staple foods: Crickets, dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae
Treats: Hornworms, silkworms, mealworms, waxworms (sparingly — fatty)
Supplements:
Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles; every other for adults)
Multivitamins (weekly)
Feeding schedule:
Juveniles: daily
