Leopard Gecko vs Mourning Gecko
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| Leopard Gecko | Mourning Gecko | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 7-10 inches | 3.5-4 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 5-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 20 gallon long (30x12x12 in) or larger (40 gallon breeder recommended) | 12x12x18 inches (10 gallon) for a small group |
| Basking temp | 88-92°F | 82-85°F |
| Humidity | 30-40% | 60-80% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6%, Ferguson Zone 2 | Optional - low UVB 2.0% (can thrive without) |
| Diet | Insectivorous: feed dusted feeder insects (crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms) 2-3 times per week for adults, daily for juveniles. Dust with calcium + D3 and multivitamin. | Powdered fruit-based gecko diet (e.g., Pangea, Repashy) offered every other day; supplement with small insects (fruit flies, pinhead crickets) once weekly. |