GECKO TURKISH LEOPARD (Eublepharis turcmenicus)

GECKO TURKISH LEOPARD (Eublepharis turcmenicus)

$100.00

Full Description

Here’s a comprehensive care guide for the Turkish Leopard Gecko, which typically refers to Eublepharis angramainyu or sometimes Eublepharis macularius from Turkey’s eastern range. This guide is based on Eublepharis angramainyu, often dubbed the Iranian or Turkish Fat-Tailed Gecko, which is larger and more robust than the common Leopard Gecko.

Turkish Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis angramainyu) Care Guide

Common Name:

  • Turkish Leopard Gecko

  • Iranian Fat-Tailed Gecko

  • Angramainyu Gecko

Scientific Name:

  • Eublepharis angramainyu

Size & Lifespan

  • Adult Size: 8–11 inches (20–28 cm)

  • Lifespan: 10–20 years in captivity with proper care

️ Natural Habitat

  • Arid and semi-arid regions of eastern Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria

  • Rocky terrain, scrublands, and dry forests

  • Nocturnal and terrestrial (ground-dwelling)

Enclosure Setup

Enclosure Size

Age Minimum Size
Juvenile 20-gallon long tank
Adult 40-gallon breeder or larger

Substrate

  • Best Options:

    • Excavator clay with sand mix

    • Bioactive desert substrate

    • Paper towel (for quarantine or hatchlings)

  • Avoid: Calcium sand, loose sand (impaction risk)

Hides (at least 3):

  1. Warm Hide – placed on the heat side

  2. Cool Hide – for temperature regulation

  3. Moist Hide – with sphagnum moss to aid shedding

Decor

  • Rocks, logs, branches for enrichment

  • Climbing is limited, but they enjoy terrain variety

️ Temperature & Humidity

Zone Temp (°F) Temp (°C)
Warm Side 88–92°F 31–33°C
Cool Side 75–80°F 24–27°C
Nighttime 70–75°F 21–24°C

  • Humidity: 40–60% (brief spikes up to 70% are okay)

  • Provide a humid hide at all times

Heating

  • Under Tank Heater (UTH) or radiant heat panel

  • Use a thermostat to regulate temperatures

Lighting

  • Not strictly necessary, but a low-intensity UVB (2.0–5.0) can be beneficial

  • Provide a natural day/night cycle (12 hours on/off)

️ Diet & Feeding

Insectivorous Diet

  • Staples:

    • Crickets

    • Dubia roaches

    • Superworms (occasionally)

  • Occasional Treats:

    • Silkworms, hornworms, waxworms (high fat)

Supplementation

  • Calcium with D3: 2x/week

  • Calcium without D3: Available at all times

  • Multivitamin: 1x/week

Feeding Schedule

Age Frequency
Juvenile Daily
Adult Every 2–3 days

Cleaning & Maintenance

  • Spot clean daily

  • Full clean monthly (or more often if needed)

  • Replace substrate every 3–6 months (for non-bioactive)

⚕️ Health & Behavior

Common Health Issues:

  • Impaction (from ingesting substrate or prey too large)

  • Metabolic bone disease (from poor calcium/D3)

  • Respiratory infections (due to high humidity or low temps)

Signs of a Healthy Gecko:

  • Bright eyes

  • Strong appetite

  • Full tail (fat storage)

  • Active at night

Temperament:

  • Calm and slow-moving

  • Can be shy; needs time to acclimate

  • Handle gently, no grabbing by the tail

Breeding (Advanced)

  • Sexing: Males have hemipenal bulges and pre-anal pores

  • Breeding Season: Spring to early summer

  • Clutch Size: 1–2 eggs

  • Incubation Temp: 82–88°F (gender-influenced)

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