Leopard geckos have become one of the most popular pet lizards in the world, thanks to their ease of care. Both novice and expert owners alike appreciate these amazing creatures for their simplicity and enjoyment as pets.One of the reasons why leopard geckos are so attractive to lizard enthusiasts is the vast array of unique and vibrant colors available. Breeders have developed a stunning variety of leopard gecko morphs through years of careful breeding, including tangerine, carrot-tail, tremper albino, bell albino, las vegas (rainwater) albino, stripe, reverse stripe, red stripe, jungle, giant, APTOR, RAPTOR, mack snow, line bred snow, patternless, enigma, eclipse, and blizzards.By breeding these morphs together, breeders have created even more variations, making each leopard gecko a unique and majestic creature in captivity. Originating in the Middle East - Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan area - adult leopard geckos can grow up to 8-12 inches long and weigh 60-100 grams in captivity. Baby leopards are typically around 3 inches long and weigh an average of 3 grams.Leopard geckos are terrestrial animals that prefer to live on the ground, and are also nocturnal creatures. With proper care, they can live up to 20 years or more. To keep them happy and healthy, owners must provide them with a few key things.Leopard geckos shed their skin regularly and require a humid environment to properly shed their skin. Owners can provide a humid hide box filled with damp sphagnum moss to aid in the shedding process.Leopard geckos also require a healthy diet, storing extra weight in their tails as a source of nutrition during times of scarcity. A leopard gecko with a fat tail is considered healthy.Owners must also provide a light and heat source and maintain a hot and cold temperature gradient in the enclosure. This gradient allows the leopard gecko to regulate its own internal temperature.Like other reptiles, leopard geckos can carry infectious diseases like salmonella. Owners should wash their hands before and after handling their leopard gecko and/or the enclosure to prevent the spread of illness.