GECKO BLUE EYED AMBER (Eublepharis macularius)

GECKO BLUE EYED AMBER (Eublepharis macularius)

$170.00

Full Description

Here’s a detailed care guide for the Blue-Eyed Amber Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), a rare and beautiful recessive eye morph prized for its stunning blue-amber translucent eyes that reveal their color and sparkle as they mature

✨ What Makes the Blue-Eyed Amber (BAE) Unique

Housing & Enclosure

Enclosure Size

Substrate

Hides

Provide at least three:

  1. Warm hide over belly heat

  2. Cool hide at opposite end

  3. Humid hide with damp moss or paper towels

Decor & Layout

  • Natural-looking rocks, branches, low-light plants

  • Aim for a secure, low-light environment that highlights the BAE’s eye traits

️ Temperature & Humidity

Heating

Lighting & UVB

️ Diet & Supplements

Staple Feeders (Gut-Loaded + Supplemented)

  • Crickets

  • Dubia roaches

  • Black Soldier Fly larvae

  • Mealworms (moderate)

  • Superworms, Waxworms (infrequent treats)

Feeding Schedule

  • Juveniles: Feed daily

  • Adults: Every 2–3 days

Supplements

Tank Maintenance

Health & Behavior Notes

  • Light sensitivity: BAEs have translucent eyes, so bright overhead lights—especially midday UVB—might cause stress or eye issues

  • Well-being signs: Active at dawn/dusk, healthy appetite, clear eyes, smooth shedding

  • Warning signs: Dropped weight, lethargy, retained shed (check humid hide regularly)

Handling Tips

  • Begin slow after new arrival — allow ~1–2 weeks to settle

  • Handle in the evening during baseline activity

  • Keep sessions brief (≈10 min) and use slow, secure movements

  • Fully support body; avoid handling during shed or immediately after feeding

✅ Quick Setup Checklist

  • ✅ 20–40 gal long tank

  • ✅ Overhead halogen/incandescent lamp + thermostat

  • ✅ Linear 5–7% UVB (T5), shaded secure hide areas

  • ✅ Substrate: tiles, carpet, or safe bioactive mix

  • ✅ Three hides (warm/cool/humid)

  • ✅ Diet: gut-loaded insects + dusting schedule

  • ✅ Daily care + monthly deep clean

  • ✅ Handle gently, in low light, for short periods

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