{"id":59651,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:47","slug":"what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the best hides for leopard geckos?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_are_the_best_hides_for_leopard_geckos\" title=\"What are the best hides for leopard geckos?\">What are the best hides for leopard geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cool_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?\">Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#How_big_should_a_hide_be_for_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"How big should a hide be for a leopard gecko?\">How big should a hide be for a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#How_many_hides_Does_a_leopard_gecko_need\" title=\"How many hides Does a leopard gecko need?\">How many hides Does a leopard gecko need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#How_many_hides_should_you_have_for_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"How many hides should you have for a leopard gecko?\">How many hides should you have for a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_decor_do_leopard_geckos_like\" title=\"What decor do leopard geckos like?\">What decor do leopard geckos like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_kind_of_hides_do_leopard_geckos_need\" title=\"What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?\">What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a hide?\">Do leopard geckos need a hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_temperature_should_a_leopard_gecko_hide_be\" title=\"What temperature should a leopard gecko hide be?\">What temperature should a leopard gecko hide be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Should_humid_hide_be_on_warm_or_cool_side\" title=\"Should humid hide be on warm or cool side?\">Should humid hide be on warm or cool side?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_is_the_best_hide_for_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"What is the best hide for a leopard gecko?\">What is the best hide for a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Is_40_gallons_too_big_for_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"Is 40 gallons too big for a leopard gecko?\">Is 40 gallons too big for a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Is_it_better_to_have_one_leopard_gecko_or_two\" title=\"Is it better to have one leopard gecko or two?\">Is it better to have one leopard gecko or two?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_leopard_gecko_to_hide_all_day\" title=\"Is it normal for a leopard gecko to hide all day?\">Is it normal for a leopard gecko to hide all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_should_I_put_in_my_leopard_gecko_tank\" title=\"What should I put in my leopard gecko tank?\">What should I put in my leopard gecko tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_leopard_gecko_hides_a_lot\" title=\"What does it mean when a leopard gecko hides a lot?\">What does it mean when a leopard gecko hides a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_do_leopard_geckos_like_in_their_tank\" title=\"What do leopard geckos like in their tank?\">What do leopard geckos like in their tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_is_a_leopard_geckos_favorite_thing_to_do\" title=\"What is a leopard geckos favorite thing to do?\">What is a leopard geckos favorite thing to do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_do_leopard_geckos_like_to_do_for_fun\" title=\"What do leopard geckos like to do for fun?\">What do leopard geckos like to do for fun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_humid_hides\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need humid hides?\">Do leopard geckos need humid hides?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_is_a_good_bedding_for_leopard_geckos\" title=\"What is a good bedding for leopard geckos?\">What is a good bedding for leopard geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_wet_hide\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a wet hide?\">Do leopard geckos need a wet hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cave\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need a cave?\">Do leopard geckos need a cave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#Can_I_take_my_leopard_gecko_out_of_his_hide\" title=\"Can I take my leopard gecko out of his hide?\">Can I take my leopard gecko out of his hide?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-the-best-hides-for-leopard-geckos\/#What_temperature_should_a_leopard_geckos_warm_hide_be\" title=\"What temperature should a leopard geckos warm hide be?\">What temperature should a leopard geckos warm hide be?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_hides_for_leopard_geckos\"><\/span>What are the best hides for leopard geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sphagnum moss is definitely one of the best substrates for a leopard gecko&#8217;s moist hide. This is because sphagnum moss is naturally antimicrobial and holds the moisture very well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cool_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Gecko Hides. A hide is a designated place for your leopard gecko to do just that: hide. <b>Leopard geckos need cool, dark places to crouch under during the day. This is an important aspect of their overall health and well being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_hide_be_for_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>How big should a hide be for a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko requires a container <b>2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hides_Does_a_leopard_gecko_need\"><\/span>How many hides Does a leopard gecko need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three hides<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hides_should_you_have_for_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>How many hides should you have for a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three hides<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_decor_do_leopard_geckos_like\"><\/span>What decor do leopard geckos like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Gecko Hides. A hide is a designated place for your leopard gecko to do just that: hide. <b>Leopard geckos need cool, dark places to crouch under during the day. This is an important aspect of their overall health and well being.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_hides_do_leopard_geckos_need\"><\/span>What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Leopard Gecko will need 3 hides\/houses. One on the hot side of his tank, one in the middle that will act as his humidity hide (this is helpful when shedding), and one on the cold side of the tank. The humid hide should be fairly enclosed and have moist paper towel (when shedding) or coco fiber for substrate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A leopard gecko kept as a pet needs a moist hide to shed properly and to lay its eggs. When your leopard gecko needs to shed its skin, it will go to the moist hide because the humidity will help soften the skin for easy shedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_a_leopard_gecko_hide_be\"><\/span>What temperature should a leopard gecko hide be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Temperature inside a leopard gecko&#8217;s moist hide needs to be between <b>83-90 degrees F (28-32.2 Celsius). Air temperature 4-6 inches above the ground in the cool side should be 73-76 degrees Fahrenheit (22.7-24.4 Celsius). The night time temperature in the tank should be between 67-74 degrees F (19.4-23 Celsius).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_humid_hide_be_on_warm_or_cool_side\"><\/span>Should humid hide be on warm or cool side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Humid hide should be moved to the <b>warm side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_hide_for_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>What is the best hide for a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sphagnum moss is definitely one of the best substrates for a leopard gecko&#8217;s moist hide. This is because sphagnum moss is naturally antimicrobial and holds the moisture very well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_40_gallons_too_big_for_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>Is 40 gallons too big for a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three hides<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_one_leopard_gecko_or_two\"><\/span>Is it better to have one leopard gecko or two?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos generally prefer to live alone. If a male and female leopard gecko are kept together, their natural instinct is to breed. When two male leopard geckos are kept together, their natural instinct is to fight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_leopard_gecko_to_hide_all_day\"><\/span>Is it normal for a leopard gecko to hide all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be surprised if your leopard gecko hides They are typically most active around dusk and dawn, and may be out and about at night. <b>If your gecko hangs out in its hide all day, that is perfectly natural<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_in_my_leopard_gecko_tank\"><\/span>What should I put in my leopard gecko tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A leopard gecko will not lay eggs on the damp towels, increasing the risk of egg binding. A good substrate to use inside a moist hide is <b>sphagnum moss. Since you&#8217;ll have to mist the moss with water, it can develop mold if kept too wet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_leopard_gecko_hides_a_lot\"><\/span>What does it mean when a leopard gecko hides a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko requires a container <b>2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_leopard_geckos_like_in_their_tank\"><\/span>What do leopard geckos like in their tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that your Leopard Gecko needs a 20-gallon long tank that is ideally made from glass. A tank needs a heat source and the best one to use is a <b>ceramic heat emitter. Provide a temperature gradient from 90xb0F to 75xb0F. A UVB tube light is recommended too  but this is optional.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_leopard_geckos_favorite_thing_to_do\"><\/span>What is a leopard geckos favorite thing to do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be amazed at the funny things geckos do. Some love <b>climbing up climbing trees and then jumping off again. Others love rolling around in a paper towel roll.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_leopard_geckos_like_to_do_for_fun\"><\/span>What do leopard geckos like to do for fun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many leopard geckos enjoy <b>being outside of the tank and crawling all over their owners. If you want to relax with your leopard gecko, sit on a couch and let it crawl on your shoulders, legs and hands. Make sure that your leopard gecko can&#8217;t fall and injure itself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_humid_hides\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need humid hides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three hides<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_bedding_for_leopard_geckos\"><\/span>What is a good bedding for leopard geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Making a moist hide for a leopard gecko requires a container 2-3 times the size of the reptile and a substrate that retains moisture without getting moldy. Place the substrate and container on the warmer side of the tank (where applicable) and let your pet enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_wet_hide\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a wet hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A leopard gecko kept as a pet needs a moist hide to shed properly and to lay its eggs. When your leopard gecko needs to shed its skin, it will go to the moist hide because the humidity will help soften the skin for easy shedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_a_cave\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need a cave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should also put wet sphagnum moss in a hide too. When Leopard Geckos shed their skin a humid hide will help. <b>You will need a cave-like hide with one enter\/exit hole. Make sure that this designated hide is near the hot side of their habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_leopard_gecko_out_of_his_hide\"><\/span>Can I take my leopard gecko out of his hide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your Leopard Gecko is more accustomed to the rhythm of your home, it should begin to spend more time outside of the hide. <b>Resist the urge to take your Leopard Gecko out of the hide or move the cage around during this adjustment period. As long as your Leopard Gecko is eating, you have nothing to worry about.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_a_leopard_geckos_warm_hide_be\"><\/span>What temperature should a leopard geckos warm hide be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>90-92xb0F<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are the best hides for leopard geckos?Do leopard geckos need a cool hide?How big should a hide be for a leopard gecko?How many hides Does a leopard gecko need?How many hides should you have for a leopard gecko?What decor do leopard geckos like?What kind of hides do leopard geckos need?Do leopard&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59651"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59651\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}