Saturday, May 22, 2010

I live in South Florida, will my leopard gecko thrive if kept outside during the summer months here?


Answers:
Oh yeah, the tropical climates south Florida have are prime for reptiles.
given the high humidity and temp in florida i would say yes thats what they need anyways and im sure he would like the fresh air plus it would save you on electricity instead of running a heat lamp just remember to mist him so his skin doesnt dry out
leopard geckos come from the pakistan area, so they prefer a dry heat. it would probably be fine, just make sure to give it good shade %26 keep the enclosure dry.
i would advise against it, number 1 reason would be what happens it another animal gets it? 2 if you leave it in a glass tank it will act as a magnifying glass and cook him. 3 the humidity is to high, there are more of a desert reptile than a tropical one, then you get into it getting parasites and so on and so fourth, i keep my leopards in side at all times.

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