Leachianus

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Bringing your new gecko home: – Your new gecko will need a couple weeks time to acclimate to their new home. Try to find a calm place in your home that will allow them to feel safe. During this time it is important to not handle them unless necessary to do so. It is not uncommon for it to seem like your new gecko is not eating and probably mostly hiding. Try not to make any changes to their environment or attempt assist feeding during this time as it will only prolong this acclimation period. Rest assured this is completely normal and after a few weeks your new gecko will begin to feel comfortable in their new home. Feel free to contact us if you would like guidance during this period or if it is taking longer than expected. We feed our geckos primarily on Pangea complete diets such as Fig, With Insects, and Growth and Breeding Formula. If feeding another diet from these, please understand that it will likely take additional time before your new gecko accepts the new food being offered.

Housing: – Enclosure: Provide a well-ventilated enclosure like a glass terrarium or screen cage. A 40-gallon tank is suitable for one adult gecko. – Substrate: Use a safe substrate like coconut coir or paper towels to line the enclosure. – Vertical Space: Leachianus geckos are arboreal, so ensure plenty of vertical climbing space.

Temperature and Lighting: – Daytime Temperature: Maintain temperatures between 74-82°F (23-28°C). – Nighttime Temperature: Allow a slight drop in temperature at night. – UVB Lighting: Leachianus geckos benefit from low-level UVB lighting for calcium metabolism.

Humidity: – Maintain humidity levels around 60-80%. Misting the enclosure 1-2 times daily helps to achieve this.

Feeding: – Diet: Feed a diet of specially formulated crested gecko powder (CGD) mixed with water, supplemented with occasional insects. – Feed adults every other day. At 402 Exotics, we provide fresh prepared diet to our babies three times a week. We prefer the Pangea complete diets such as the Fig, Insects, and Growth and Breeding Formula.

Water: – Provide a shallow dish of fresh, dechlorinated water. Mist the enclosure to create drinking surfaces.

Handling: – Allow your gecko to acclimate to its new environment for the first week or two before attempting to handle it. – When handling, be gentle and avoid sudden movements.

Enrichment: – Add branches, plants, and hiding spots for your gecko to explore and feel secure. – Geckos are known to jump; ensure that there are no hazards around the enclosure.

Health Check: – Keep an eye on your gecko’s health. Look for signs of shedding, proper weight, and regular bowel movements. – If any issues arise, consult a reptile veterinarian.

Cleanliness: – Regularly clean and disinfect the enclosure to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.

Observation: – Spend time observing your gecko to learn its behavior and preferences. – Take notes of any changes in eating, behavior, or appearance.

Long-term Planning: – Research the long-term care requirements, as leachianus can live for 20-25 or more years.

Interactions with Other Geckos: – If you plan to keep multiple geckos, consult an expert on their compatibility and introduce them carefully. Remember that each gecko is unique, so paying close attention to its specific needs and behaviors is essential for its well-being. Regular research and observation will help you provide the best care for your new pet.

Leachianus gecko hatchling beginning to emerge from a split egg.
A baby just pipped. If you look closely, you can even see the egg tooth.
Pangea gecko diet packages including Growth and Breeding, With Insects, and Fig and Insects.
When feeding babies a diverse diet, we noticed that some would start skipping certain flavors and waiting for their favorites to come back through the rotation. We now feed our babies primarily only two flavors. Fig & Insects, and Fruit Mix with Insects. Both of these are served mixed 50/50 with Growth & Breeding with insects.
Blender cup containing fruit and other food ingredients before mixing.
We often like to “flavor it up” and add in fresh or frozen fruits, green tea, Kefir, Greek Yogurt, or even some Kombucha to our diets. Our favorites are ripe bananas, papaya, frozen wild blueberries and mango. We feel it is important to include fresh and even slightly over ripened fruits to the diet as they contain living beneficial bacteria and probiotics. Sometimes we will even add in multi-floral honey. It is important to note that these additions replace the liquid portion of the diet and the same amount of powdered diet is used.
Prepared gecko food in a blender cup beside diet packages.
Consistency should be smooth and almost an applesauce thickness. It will thicken a little more over the next several minutes.
Small feeding cup containing a portion of prepared gecko food.
Babies don’t eat much. I like to imagine that their stomachs are half the size of their heads. No need to supply more than they can eat. I supply new food three times a week.
Gecko tub with paper-towel flooring, cork bark, and a feeding cup.
A typical setup for a hatchling leachianus. Very similar to how we setup other New Caledonian geckos.
Young leachianus gecko resting on a piece of wood.
A baby leachianus about a month old. The clutch mate is shown below.
Leachianus gecko photographed from above on cork bark.
There seems to be a fair amount of diversity in colors even between clutch mates.
Large leachianus gecko resting across a keeper’s forearm and hand.
Jami holding a Moro Island (E) Leachianus male.
Leachianus terrarium furnished with large upright cork-bark sections and plants.
How we house our leachianus pairs. A 36x18x36 front opening exoterra with several large pieces of cork.
Gargoyle gecko standing on a digital scale during a weight check.
As allergy sufferers we saw an improvement in our own quality of life when we started using air purifiers in our home. At the beginning of 2024 we implemented medical grade air purification in every room of our breeding facility.