{"product_id":"tremper-albino-leopard-gecko","title":"Tremper Albino Leopard Gecko","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTremper Albino Leopard Gecko\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEublepharis macularius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorph:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremper Albino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15–20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocky, ground-dwelling lizard with a thick tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are generally slightly smaller than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e90 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003eat least two hides\u003c\/strong\u003e: one warm and one cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehumid hide\u003c\/strong\u003e should also be available for shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse slate, stone, reptile-safe substrate or a suitable soil\/sand mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide low branches, cork and clutter for enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking surface: 32–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm end: 28–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 22–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB around 2–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremper Albinos can be more light-sensitive, so provide plenty of shade and avoid excessively intense UVB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for around \u003cstrong\u003e30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e ambient humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe humid hide should be kept more humid to assist shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed a varied diet of live insects such as \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts, dubia roaches and mealworms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles generally require more frequent feeding than adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults are usually fed around \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust prey with calcium and provide appropriate vitamin supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean water in a shallow, sturdy dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard Geckos eat their shed skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the humid hide is available and kept suitably moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained skin from toes or the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually very docile and can become excellent pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the whole body and allow the gecko to walk between your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever pick up by the tail\u003c\/strong\u003e — Leopard Geckos can drop their tails when severely stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor appetite, weight and tail condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for retained shed, parasites and metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremper Albinos may have increased sensitivity to bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA healthy adult should maintain a well-filled tail without becoming overweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean faeces regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the water dish frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace contaminated substrate and thoroughly clean the enclosure as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Gecko Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and temperature-test the enclosure beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave warm\/cool hides, humid hide, UVB, heating and live food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is secure and escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTremper Albino is a colour morph of the Leopard Gecko, not a separate species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of shaded areas because albino eyes can be more sensitive to bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not house two males 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