Leopard Gecko — Inferno
Eublepharis macularius
The palest and physically smallest of the albino strains, characterized by extensive pink tones, highly washed-out mottling, and surprisingly dark eyes.
Umgebung
Terrestrisch
Luftfeuchtigkeit
30 - 40 %
Tagestemperatur
24 - 28 °C
Umgebungstemperatur
25 °C
Nachttemperatur
18 - 22 °C
Sonnenplatz
31 - 33 °C
Erwachsenengröße
25 cm
Mindestgehäuse
>= 60 L
UVB
Ferguson 1
UVI
0 - 0,7 UVI
Artbeschreibung
Geographical Origin and Habitat: The leopard gecko is native to the dry grassland and desert regions of South Asia, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northwestern India. The "Inferno" morph is a designer line bred selectively in captivity.
Taxonomy and Genetics: Belongs to the family Eublepharidae, genus Eublepharis. "Inferno" is a high-end polygenic line belonging to the Tangerine group, bred selectively over generations for extreme orange and red pigment saturation.
Behavior and Habits: Primarily crepuscular and nocturnal. Docile, slow-moving, and highly tolerant of human interaction. Spends the daylight hours resting inside warm or humid shelters.
Morphology: Grows to 20-25 cm (8-10 inches). Features movable eyelids and clawed toes without adhesive pads, adapted for terrestrial locomotion. The Inferno morph displays intense neon-orange and red hues with reduced spotting.
Pflege, Zucht und Mitbewohner
Terrarium Setup: Requires a horizontal terrarium of at least 24x16x16 inches (60x40x40 cm). Use safe substrates like slate tiles, paper towels, or clay. Provide at least three hides: one warm, one cool, and one humid hide filled with damp moss.
Lighting and Heating: Provide belly heat using a thermostat-controlled heat mat. Maintain a warm spot of 31-33°C (88-91°F) and a cool zone of 23-25°C (73-77°F). A low-output UVB light (2-5%) is recommended.
Humidity and Hydration: General air humidity should be low (30-40%). High humidity (70-80%) must be restricted to the humid hide to facilitate shedding. Keep a shallow fresh water bowl available at all times.
Feeding and Supplementation: Strictly insectivorous. Feed live crickets, roaches, and mealworms. Dust prey with pure calcium at most feedings, and calcium with D3 plus multivitamins twice a week.
Compatibility: Strictly solitary. Never house males together as they will fight to the death. Cohabitation of females is possible but requires a large enclosure and careful monitoring.
Health and Common Diseases: Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is a major risk if calcium and D3 are lacking. Stuck shed on toes can cause constriction and loss of claws, prevented by a functional humid hide.
Geografische Herkunft und Verbreitung
The leopard gecko is native to the dry grassland and desert regions of South Asia, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northwestern India. The "Inferno" morph is a designer line bred selectively in captivity.
Ursprung
Selektive Züchtung und SortenEuropa, Mittelmeerraum und WestasienSüd- und Südostasien
Reptilienprofil
- Diät
- Insectivore
- This terrestrial species sustains itself entirely on a diet of live arthropods, showing a strong preference for actively moving prey. Keepers must provide a rotating menu of gut-loaded insects, ensuring adequate supplementation of calcium to support their skeletal system and prevent nutritional deficiencies. During feeding, they are remarkably focused and will often stalk a cricket for several seconds before accurately snapping it up.
- Erwachsenengröße
- 25 cm
- Lebensstil/Mikrohabitat
- Terrestrial
- They are strictly terrestrial geckos, well-adapted to living on the ground in arid, rocky environments. While they cannot climb smooth vertical surfaces due to the lack of adhesive toe pads, they enjoy exploring and climbing low, textured structures like rocks and cork bark.
- Aktivitätszyklus
- Crepuscular
- Leopard geckos are primarily crepuscular, meaning they are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. In captivity, they may also show bursts of activity during the night. They spend most of the day hiding in secure, dark crevices to avoid the heat.
- Sozialität
- Solitary
- Known for their highly manageable temperament, these geckos are among the most popular and docile reptile pets available. They spend their days resting in secure, dark hides and emerge at dusk to begin their nightly routines of hunting and exploring. In the wild, they rely on their thick, segmented tails to store fat reserves for times of scarcity, a feature that also serves as a distracting decoy for predators.
- Reproduktion
- Oviparous
- They are oviparous reptiles that exhibit a high reproductive output when provided with the correct seasonal cues and optimal husbandry. A single female can lay up to eight clutches of two eggs in one season, requiring significant nutritional support to replenish her calcium reserves. The development of the embryos is highly temperature-sensitive, which ultimately determines the gender ratio of the resulting offspring.
- Handhabungstoleranz
- Tolerant
- Leopard geckos are renowned for their docile and calm temperament, making them one of the best beginner reptiles. They tolerate handling very well once accustomed to their owner. It is important to support their body fully and avoid grabbing their tail, as they can drop it if they feel threatened.
- Brumation
- Brumation is not strictly necessary for pet leopard geckos, but a mild cooling period (around 65-70°F or 18-21°C) during winter can be provided, especially if breeding is intended. During this time, their appetite and activity levels will naturally decrease.
- Häutung
- Periodic
- They shed their skin every 2 to 4 weeks depending on age and growth rate. Providing a humid hide box filled with moist sphagnum moss or paper towels is essential to help them shed cleanly, especially around the toes and eyes. They typically consume their shed skin to recycle nutrients and hide their scent from predators.
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