This way, your leopard gecko can choose to be where it is most comfortable. You may set the reflector lamp on a timer so it goes on with sunrise and off with sunset. If you are an experienced leopard gecko keeper, sand is OK if you use fine play sand or something similar. While new hobbyists are perfecting their husbandry regimen they may make mistakes in supplementation and not realize a serious problem like sand impaction is occurring. I suggest keeping the set-up simple while in the learning stages.
Hiding places are a necessary ingredient in any terrarium.
There should be hiding places in both the cool and warm parts of the terrarium. Include a margarine tub with a leopard gecko-sized hole in the top to help the geckos with shedding. Males may breed as soon as seven months of age. It is best to hold back and even isolate underweight adult females to maximize their size and be sure of their health before breeding. My Leopard gecko is not eating.