{"id":80583,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:26","slug":"how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does a leopard gecko live as a pet?"},"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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_does_a_leopard_gecko_live_as_a_pet\" title=\"How long does a leopard gecko live as a pet?\">How long does a leopard gecko live as a pet?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_live_longer_in_captivity\" title=\"Do leopard geckos live longer in captivity?\">Do leopard geckos live longer in captivity?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_get_lonely\" title=\"Do leopard geckos get lonely?\">Do leopard geckos get lonely?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_do_leopard_geckos_live_in_a_cage\" title=\"How long do leopard geckos live in a cage?\">How long do leopard geckos live in a cage?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_do_leopard_geckos_live_at_home\" title=\"How long do leopard geckos live at home?\">How long do leopard geckos live at home?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Can_a_leopard_gecko_live_20_years\" title=\"Can a leopard gecko live 20 years?\">Can a leopard gecko live 20 years?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Are_leopard_geckos_good_pets\" title=\"Are leopard geckos good pets?\">Are leopard geckos good pets?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Are_leopard_geckos_happy_in_captivity\" title=\"Are leopard geckos happy in captivity?\">Are leopard geckos happy in captivity?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_Geico\" title=\"What is the life expectancy of a Geico?\">What is the life expectancy of a Geico?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#What_is_the_longest_a_leopard_gecko_has_lived\" title=\"What is the longest a leopard gecko has lived?\">What is the longest a leopard gecko has lived?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_do_better_alone_or_in_pairs\" title=\"Do leopard geckos do better alone or in pairs?\">Do leopard geckos do better alone or in pairs?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_leopard_gecko_is_lonely\" title=\"How do I know if my leopard gecko is lonely?\">How do I know if my leopard gecko is lonely?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_need_love\" title=\"Do leopard geckos need love?\">Do leopard geckos need love?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_geckos_feel_lonely\" title=\"Do geckos feel lonely?\">Do geckos feel lonely?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_can_a_leopard_gecko_live_in_a_tank\" title=\"How long can a leopard gecko live in a tank?\">How long can a leopard gecko live in a 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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do leopard geckos like to be held?\">Do leopard geckos like to be held?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_can_leopard_geckos_stay_out_of_their_cage\" title=\"How long can leopard geckos stay out of their cage?\">How long can leopard geckos stay out of their cage?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_you_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do you leopard geckos like to be held?\">Do you leopard geckos like to be held?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_long_can_you_leave_leopard_geckos_alone\" title=\"How long can you leave leopard geckos alone?\">How long can you leave leopard geckos alone?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Can_leopard_geckos_live_30_years\" title=\"Can leopard geckos live 30 years?\">Can leopard geckos live 30 years?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_many_years_can_a_leopard_gecko_live\" title=\"How many years can a leopard gecko live?\">How many years can a leopard gecko live?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#How_old_does_a_gecko_live_to_be\" title=\"How old does a gecko live to be?\">How old does a gecko live to be?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Are_leopard_geckos_friendly\" title=\"Are leopard geckos friendly?\">Are leopard geckos friendly?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do leopard geckos like to be handled?\">Do leopard geckos like to be handled?<\/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\/how-long-does-a-leopard-gecko-live-as-a-pet\/#Is_a_leopard_gecko_a_good_first_pet\" title=\"Is a leopard gecko a good first pet?\">Is a leopard gecko a good first pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_leopard_gecko_live_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How long does a leopard gecko live as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 to 20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_live_longer_in_captivity\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos live longer in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pet Leopard Geckos can live for 10 to 20 years. Male geckos have a slightly longer lifespan and on rare occasions can live for longer than 20 years.<\/b>How Long Do Leopard Geckos Live?GeckoLifespan (years)Wild6  8 years1 more rowx26bull;22-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_get_lonely\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos get lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos are social animals. But being solitary, it&#8217;s advisable to keep them away from other leopard geckos to avoid territorial disputes. And while <b>they don&#8217;t get lonely easily, they can get stressed out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_leopard_geckos_live_in_a_cage\"><\/span>How long do leopard geckos live in a cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 10-20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_leopard_geckos_live_at_home\"><\/span>How long do leopard geckos live at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos are social animals. But being solitary, it&#8217;s advisable to keep them away from other leopard geckos to avoid territorial disputes. And while <b>they don&#8217;t get lonely easily, they can get stressed out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_leopard_gecko_live_20_years\"><\/span>Can a leopard gecko live 20 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 10 to 20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_geckos_good_pets\"><\/span>Are leopard geckos good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The average lifespan for a leopard gecko is between 10 and 20 years. The exact length often depends on whether or not the gecko is in the wild or in captivity. In captivity, leopard geckos typically live between 15 and 20 years. In the wild, most leopard geckos live to be about 20.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_geckos_happy_in_captivity\"><\/span>Are leopard geckos happy in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The average lifespan for a leopard gecko is between 10 and 20 years. The exact length often depends on whether or not the gecko is in the wild or in captivity. In captivity, leopard geckos typically live between 15 and 20 years. In the wild, most leopard geckos live to be about 20.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_Geico\"><\/span>What is the life expectancy of a Geico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leopard geckos people have as pets today have been bred for captivity, resulting in many new colors and habits. As a result, the leopard geckos in captivity today are <b>most likely happy and healthy. As long as your gecko is well fed and given a safe and clean environment, he is probably happy as a clam.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_a_leopard_gecko_has_lived\"><\/span>What is the longest a leopard gecko has lived?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 10 and 20 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_do_better_alone_or_in_pairs\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos do better alone or in pairs?<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=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_leopard_gecko_is_lonely\"><\/span>How do I know if my leopard gecko is lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs That Show Your Leopard Gecko Is Unhappy<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lethargy and sluggishness. Unwillingness to move, moving slowly, unresponsiveness.  <\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.  <\/li>\n<li>Eyes closed too often, even when awake.  <\/li>\n<li>Quick and jerky movements.  <\/li>\n<li>Tail waving.<\/li>\n<p>02-Mar-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_need_love\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos need love?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos are more likely to bond with their owners when showered with ample care. Apart from offering your reptiles regular meals, you can bond by taking them on a walk. You can also bond with your leopard gecko easily if it has everything in its tank to feel comfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_feel_lonely\"><\/span>Do geckos feel lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since geckos are naturally solitary and territorial creatures, <b>they do not get lonely if placed alone in a cage or left for some time away from their keeper. They much prefer having their food and heat to themselves rather than sharing it with another gecko.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_leopard_gecko_live_in_a_tank\"><\/span>How long can a leopard gecko live in a tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Do Leopard Geckos Live?GeckoLifespan (years)Wild<b>6  8 years<\/b>1 more rowx26bull;22-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Although leopard geckos tolerate being held much better than other reptiles, they don&#8217;t particularly like it. If you take the time to build up trust with your leopard gecko, it won&#8217;t be afraid or stressed during the handling experience, but they won&#8217;t look forward to it either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_leopard_geckos_stay_out_of_their_cage\"><\/span>How long can leopard geckos stay out of their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos may be able to survive for <b>at least one month without heat. They survive with their tail fat reserves provided that temperatures are kept within the normal range of 60xb0F.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do you leopard geckos like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Do Leopard Geckos Live?GeckoLifespan (years)Wild<b>6  8 years<\/b>1 more rowx26bull;22-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_leopard_geckos_alone\"><\/span>How long can you leave leopard geckos alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although leopard geckos tolerate being held much better than other reptiles, <b>they don&#8217;t particularly like it. If you take the time to build up trust with your leopard gecko, it won&#8217;t be afraid or stressed during the handling experience, but they won&#8217;t look forward to it either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_leopard_geckos_live_30_years\"><\/span>Can leopard geckos live 30 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In captivity, leopard geckos typically live between 15 and 20 years. In the wild, most leopard geckos live to be about 20.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_can_a_leopard_gecko_live\"><\/span>How many years can a leopard gecko live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A leopard gecko can grow to around 15 to 25 centimetres and live for <b>10 to 20 years in captivity, so owning one is a big commitment. They prefer to live alone but can become used to being handled if done so carefully.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_does_a_gecko_live_to_be\"><\/span>How old does a gecko live to be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>28 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_leopard_geckos_friendly\"><\/span>Are leopard geckos friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to their docile, placid nature, <b>Leopard Geckos really are a pet for all members of the family. They&#8217;re happy to be held by children of all ages and will slowly walk across gentle hands. They&#8217;re not aggressive by nature but like all animals should be treated with respect.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Pet Leopard Geckos Like Being Held? Unfortunately, <b>leopard geckos do not like being handled. Even if your pet does not run away from you or show any signs of fear, it still does not look forward to the handling experience. At most, leopard geckos are indifferent to being handled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_leopard_gecko_a_good_first_pet\"><\/span>Is a leopard gecko a good first pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos are always a good choice for reptile beginners. They are easy to find at your local pet store or reptile show and come in an array of patterns and colors, referred to as different morphs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does a leopard gecko live as a pet?Do leopard geckos live longer in captivity?Do leopard geckos get lonely?How long do leopard geckos live in a cage?How long do leopard geckos live at home?Can a leopard gecko live 20 years?Are leopard geckos good pets?Are leopard geckos happy in captivity?What is the&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80583"}],"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=80583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80583\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}