I dont know what to use for heating for leopard geckos.?

Question

I am going to get leopard geckos but don't know what to do with heating. i don't think i need any uv things and a website said that a normal light bulb would work because light bulbs just for heating are the same thing. i am going to get 2 babies for a 20 gallon. also what wattage do i need

Answer 1

A heat mat is actually ideal when it comes to leopard geckos. Since they are nocturnal, a mat will not disrupt their sleep cycle.

Answer 2

about a 75 watt bulb

Answer 3

never use heating mats with a lizard that small, you should use a 20 gallon tank cuzz they need that type of size, and a 70 - 75 wat heating light & lamp so thats your basic lighting and tank size

Answer 4

My daughter volunteers at a local reptile rescue center and we adopted 2 leopard geckos.  I don't know why you don't want us to tell you about heat mats..you will need one.  As far as lighting, they are nocturnal animals, so all you need is a red night bulb at night time and they don't need anything during the day (which is where the heat mat comes in).  They will be sleeping during the day and a bulb will disturb their sleep cycle.  I accidentally left a bulb on during the day once and the poor little guy was awake all day and looking so confused!!