For your convenience and peace of mind, I've put together a shopping list for your new leopard gecko — essentially, it's a leopard gecko starter kit! The recommendations on this list are hand-picked to facilitate the best health and wellbeing for your new pet.
Although leopard geckos are commonly recommended as a “first pet” for children and adults alike, please note that even the easiest reptiles can be expensive and high-maintenance to keep! If you are not prepared to set up everything required for the health and wellbeing of a leopard gecko, this is not the pet for you.
Each product has a link to make the shopping process easier. Some of these are affiliate links, but using them won’t cost you a penny extra.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are most cost-effective to purchase locally from a landscape supply store or gardening center rather than online.
Approximate investment before leopard gecko purchase: $650-$950 USD (cost subject to change)
Keep in mind that everything should be purchased and set up BEFORE you get the gecko. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.
I also recommend finding an experienced reptile veterinarian in your area. It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick. Start with the ReptiFiles Reptile Vet Directory!