The Leopard Gecko is naturally found in the highlands of Asia and throughout Afghanistan, to parts of northern India. They like rocky, dry grassland and desert regions. They stay burrowed during the day but become active at dawn and dusk when the temperature is favourable. Geckos are solitary, and don’t usually live with other animals.



Leopard Geckos typically feed on crickets, roaches, mealworms/superworms, and other insects. Their keen sense of smell and sight allows them to search for food in the wild, so they will stalk their prey somewhat like an actual leopard will, moving their tail, and then striking when they are satisfied.



Leopard Geckos found in the wild typically have more dark, dull and drab colourations than those kept in captivity as pets. Those in captivity generally have an assortment of skin colours and patterns. The skin of a leopard gecko is very durable, which provides protection from the rough sand rocky hills terrain of their dry environment.

Fun Facts

Temperatures in their native areas can be quite low which forces the Leopard Gecko underground into semi-hibernation.