#Hides for leopard geckos free#

That’s it! This makes the smallest size hide for my juvenile gecko, but you can add rows to the bottom circle and adjust the rest of the rows accordingly for a larger gecko. Thread through remaining stitches and close hole, fasten off.

Sc around, making sure to put 3 sc into the ch 3 across the top of the door.

Leopard geckos are crepuscular, meaning they tend to be more active. Your first sc after the ch 3 will be the start of step 14. If your leopard gecko is hiding all the time, its typically not a cause for concern.

Ch 3, then cross the door gap and continue sc around,closing the top of the door and returning to working in the round.

Ch 1, turn (no longer working in the round, going back the other way) sc around, leaving 5 stitches unworked at the end of this round.

#Hides for leopard geckos free#

It’s super simple, so beginners should have no problems making one for their gecko! Feel free to message me for help.

It is where they can warm themselves while feeling safe and secure. Don’t be alarmed if your leopard gecko licks you, (and it. After your gecko learns your hand is not a threat or danger, it will become more relaxed. Rest your hand in the tank like this on a daily basis for a few minutes at a time. This is where your gecko will go when digesting food or when feeling on the cool side. Put your hand on the floor of the enclosure and let your gecko explore.

A small hide should be provided for each leopard gecko, these can either be bought from the pet store or made from a small plastic box with a hole cut in the side and filled with moist moss or vermiculite.

Warm Hide The warm hide (or hot hide) is placed on the hot side of the tank. Leopard geckos must have somewhere moist to hide away during the day as they are extremely secretive lizards by nature. I wanted a nice soft and squishy hide option for my little leopard gecko, and I wanted it to be more similar to her favorite coconut hide. Leopard geckos require three hides: warm, moist and cool.