Should i get a leopard gecko?

Question

ok.....ive been wanting a leopard gecko for a while and since my ball python is getting to big for her 10 gallon i was thinking about getting another reptile (leopard gecko) people say that they can live there whole life in a ten gallon so thats good but are they easy to care and fun cool pets.....and i like how the reptile enclosures look in my room.....i love animals!! especially my baby ball python athena....shes my little baby lol.....but please answer my question and i will thank you

Answer 1

I say no.  They live forever!  My Mom had hers about 10 years.  Factor in the cost of crickets, power for their special lamps, and cage linings and its probably more then you think...

Answer 2

Well I think you should get one =] It'll be fun! And it would help you forget about your female ball python's slow growing(lol)

Well they do take work...but most pets do and if you are willing to do work and take care them it(which I know you will) then do for it!

But what you said is correct, they can live in a 10 gallon for the rest of their life. I personally haven't own them but my friend does and he said they are very easy to take care of. So it shouldn't be a problem =]

Here is a link on them if you need anything(sorry I couldn't help you much....I'm not good with lizards, but if you have a snake question, I could help you with that! =])

http://www.leopardgeckocare.net/

Answer 3

They live roughly 20 years, so you'll be keeping one for about as long as your ball python.

They are relatively easy to care for, almost as easy as a ball.

You will need a constant supply of live food, such as crickets and/or mealworms. Make sure you have a constant supply. Leopard Geckos are tame-able, and with daily handling, they can get very used to you.

I suggest researching leopard geckos and their care thoroughly before deciding to get one.

If you have the money and time for a leopard gecko, I suggest you get one.