Leopard gecko husbandry — few broad-spectrum lighting demands; humidity microclimate aids shedding
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> Leopard geckos are easily bred in captivity and are often considered an ideal pet species, especially for the novice owner. They have fewer demands for special broad-spectrum lighting than many other reptiles; however, their diet of invertebrate prey requires regular calcium supplementation. > high humidity microclimates are also often critical for many arid species (eg, tortoises, leopard geckos) to decrease shell pyramiding and dysecdysis.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-b3/reptile_husbandry.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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Leopard geckos are easily bred in captivity and are often considered an ideal pet species, especially for the novice owner. They have fewer demands for special broad-spectrum lighting than many other reptiles; however, their diet of invertebrate prey requires regular calcium supplementation.high humidity microclimates are also often critical for many arid species (eg, tortoises, leopard geckos) to decrease shell pyramiding and dysecdysis.