Leachie geckos are territorial and can become aggressive. When provoked, they will communicate this by hissing or chirping and may bite if provoked further.
As climbing, arboreal species, they require tanks with more height than floor space. Furthermore, thermometers and hygrometers must also be provided in order to monitor temperatures and humidity accurately.
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Feeding
Leachianus Geckos in their natural state are solitary creatures who use vocalizations such as chirps and growls to establish their territory, so they may not make ideal pets for first-time reptile owners looking for an easygoing creature that tolerates handling. However, they make intriguing pets for experienced owners who can tolerate having one.
Geckoes are omnivorous creatures and should be fed a diet containing live insects and forest fruits in captivity. Provide them with crickets, cockroaches, calci worms and waxworms that have been gut loaded or dusted before offering a commercial gecko diet three to four times each week as well as fresh, chlorine-free water to sustain proper feeding habits.
Leachianus Geckos can be very docile creatures to own when provided food regularly without stress, however when handled or handled too much they can become irritable, aggressive and even bite their owners. Therefore it is best left alone during most of the day; only handling when eating, which should indicate they are unafraid.
Water
Leachianus geckos, like other reptile species, can live long lives when kept under ideal conditions. Additionally, these lizards breed relatively easily and produce large litters of young. For maximum success and to prevent egg binding issues it’s essential that females reach full adult size before breeding her or they may become egg-bound and die prematurely.
As for feeding, these lizards need both plant- and animal-based diets; an appropriate crested gecko meal replacement diet supplemented with dusted crickets or feeder insects should provide most of their dietary requirements.
To maintain an ideal humidity level for leachies, misting their enclosure regularly using either a pump-style mister or automatic misting system is the way to go. A shallow dish of fresh water should also be placed within their habitat for frequent bathing sessions – and make sure that weekly or whenever it becomes dirty is scrubbed clean! Typically leachies don’t need an environment with humidity levels higher than 50% – which often increases in the evening and decreases during the day.
Dietary Supplements
Leachianus Geckos in the wild are omnivorous, feeding on both insects and forest fruits. When keeping Leachianus Geckos as pets in captivity, provide appropriately-sized live insects (crickets, locusts, roaches and calci worms) alongside a powder mix with calcium and multivitamins to provide all of the essential nutrition to make sure your lizard thrives!
Provide plenty of fresh vegetables such as kale, Swiss chard and dandelion greens as part of a balanced diet, especially those low in phosphorus and free from antinutrients such as goitrogens. Greens provide an excellent source of vitamin A; excellent sources include dandelion greens, escarole endive and butterhead lettuce.
Newly acquired hatchlings may not be hungry for several days and should only receive small amounts of CGD food until their first shed. After this has taken place, live insects may be fed in small amounts; but beware not to overfeed as Leachies are highly territorial reptiles which may display cage aggression when handled improperly.
Health
As with all reptiles, Leachie geckos are susceptible to becoming sick and may exhibit signs of distress such as twitching limbs and tails. Internal parasites are also commonly found causing decreased appetites and weight loss if you notice any such symptoms in your gecko. Should these signs arise immediately seek professional veterinary assistance for assistance.
As well as high-quality commercial crested gecko food, supplement their diet with live insects such as waxworms, dubia roaches, and crickets that have been gut loaded and lightly dusted prior to feeding them to your crestie. Expert Tip
Leachie geckos feed on both fruit and insects in their natural environment, so to replicate this diet in their enclosure you should include some canned or dried fruits along with live protein from time to time and dust feeder insects with Repashy Supercal NoD calcium supplements to avoid gastrointestinal blockages and mineral deficiency.
