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What a leopard gecko really costs

A normal leopard gecko costs about $35 at PetSmart, but a current-standard 36×18×18 in enclosure with overhead heat, low-level UVB, a thermostat and hides costs about $435–$850 (typically near $520) before the gecko comes home. After that, insects, supplements, a yearly UVB tube and about $63 of electricity come to roughly $280 a year, plus about $150 for a yearly reptile-vet checkup and a budget for illness.

Life expectancy
10–20 years
Size
7–10 in nose to tail
Care level
Low
Price
$35–$100
Setup
About $520
Insurance
Available

Estimate for: One adult leopard gecko kept in a 36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosure with overhead heat and low-level UVB. Space needed: 36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosure minimum, with a warm hide, cool hide and humid hide.

Leopard gecko
Lifetime cost$9,300 First year $1,180Then about $580 a year
Photo: George Chernilevsky, Public domain

Where the money goes each year

A typical year for a leopard gecko, with typical spending in an average-cost area, no insurance.

  • Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test$150
  • Illness and injury (average)$150
  • Live insects (adult: crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms)$110
  • Electricity for heat and UVB$63
  • Substrate top-up and cleaning supplies$37
  • UVB tube replacement$28
  • Calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load food$24
  • Halogen heat bulb replacement$16
  • Typical year$580

Most years land between $410 and $1,110. Items replaced on a cycle are spread across the years.

Setup and the first year

For leopard geckos, the equipment usually costs far more than the animal.

Getting set up

  • Price (pet store or breeder)$68
  • 36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosure$199
  • Overhead halogen heat lamp + dome (plus optional heat mat)$30
  • Low-strength T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (6% / 5.0)$83
  • Thermostat or dimmer$50
  • Infrared temp gun + digital thermometer/hygrometer$45
  • Diggable soil/sand substrate (about 4 in deep)$46
  • Warm, cool and humid hides plus a flat basking stone$57
  • Water bowl and escape-proof feeder dish$12
  • New-pet reptile-vet exam$100
  • Fecal parasite test$58
  • Upfront$750

Running costs in year one

  • Live insects (adult: crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms)$110
  • Calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load food$24
  • UVB tube replacement$28
  • Halogen heat bulb replacement$16
  • Electricity for heat and UVB$63
  • Substrate top-up and cleaning supplies$37
  • Illness and injury (average)$150
  • Year-one running costs$430

First-year total: $1,180. Adopting instead brings it to about $1,300.

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Where it comes from
Setup

36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosure, Overhead halogen heat lamp + dome (plus optional heat mat), Low-strength T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (6% / 5.0), Thermostat or dimmer and more.

Day-to-day spending

Food, calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load food, uvb tube replacement and other supplies.

Pet insurance
Where you live

Changes vet prices.

Your lifetime estimate$9,300 First year $1,180Then about $580 a yearOver 15 years

$48 a month in a typical year.

  • Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test$150
  • Illness and injury (average)$150
  • Live insects (adult: crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms)$110
  • Electricity for heat and UVB$63
  • Substrate top-up and cleaning supplies$37
  • UVB tube replacement$28
  • Calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load food$24
  • Halogen heat bulb replacement$16
  • Typical year$580

What to buy

The gear and supplies in this estimate, matched to a leopard gecko. Each link searches Amazon for the right type and size.

  • 36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosureSetup, typically about $199
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  • Overhead halogen heat lamp + dome (plus optional heat mat)Setup, typically about $30
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  • Low-strength T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (6% / 5.0)Setup, typically about $83
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  • Thermostat or dimmerSetup, typically about $50
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  • Infrared temp gun + digital thermometer/hygrometerSetup, typically about $45
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  • Diggable soil/sand substrate (about 4 in deep)Setup, typically about $46
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  • Warm, cool and humid hides plus a flat basking stoneSetup, typically about $57
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  • Water bowl and escape-proof feeder dishSetup, typically about $12
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  • Calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load foodOngoing, typically about $24 a year
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  • UVB tube replacementOngoing, typically about $28 a year
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  • Halogen heat bulb replacementOngoing, typically about $8 each, twice a year
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Health costs to plan for

ConditionWhat it isTypical treatmentCost
Metabolic bone diseaseReptiFiles: caused by too little calcium or vitamin D3; signs include a soft jaw, deformed legs and trouble lifting the body. Mild cases improve with supplementation, but severe cases or no improvement after a month need a vet. SourceExam ($86–$118), X-rays ($75–$200 per Furry Critter Network), calcium/D3 therapy and rechecks ($77 each at Gentle Vet); estimate built from those fees$150–$500
Intestinal parasites (pinworms, coccidia)ReptiFiles: the most common leopard gecko parasites; usually harmless until stress weakens the gecko, then weight loss and diarrhea. Confirmed by a fecal test and cleared with a dose or two of dewormer. SourceFecal test ($58–$61), dewormer ($20–$100 per Furry Critter Network) and a recheck fecal$100–$250
Retained shed (dysecdysis)ReptiFiles: one of the most common leopard gecko problems; stuck shed can cut off circulation so toes or the tail tip fall off. Usually prevented with a humid hide. SourceHome humidity-chamber soaks; a vet exam ($86–$118) and assisted removal if toes or tail are affected (estimate from exam and recheck fees)$80–$200
Respiratory infectionReptiFiles: bacterial; signs include open-mouth breathing, clogged nostrils, lethargy and appetite loss. Needs a reptile vet for antibiotics, plus fluids or assisted feeding. SourceExam, X-rays and antibiotics; Furry Critter Network says a gecko respiratory infection 'can easily generate a three-hundred-dollar vet bill' and a full workup reaches $400–$800$300–$800

The yearly estimate includes an average of $150 for illness and injury. Insurance is available for this pet; turn it on in the calculator to compare.

What drives the cost

  • The gecko is the cheap part: PetSmart sells one for $34.99, while ReptiFiles puts the recommended setup at $650–$950 before the animal. The biggest single item is the enclosure (a 36×18×18 in PVC enclosure is $199 at Dubia.com).
  • Current welfare guidance has moved past the old 10-gallon tank and under-tank mat: ReptiFiles calls 36×18×18 in the minimum, recommends an overhead 50 W halogen as the main heat, and recommends a low-strength T5 UVB tube (6% class) replaced every 12 months. VCA still says UVB is 'not required, but recommended'.
  • Food is modest: about 16 insects per feeding for an 8 in adult (2 per inch of length, per ReptiFiles), roughly $45–$290 a year depending on how often you feed and whether you buy cheap mealworms and crickets or dubia roaches.
  • Juveniles eat daily (ReptiFiles), so expect the first year's insect bill to run higher than the adult figure here.
  • Heat and light are small but steady: a 50 W halogen plus a 24 W UVB tube for about 13 hours a day uses roughly 350 kWh, about $63 a year at the EIA's 17.99¢/kWh average.
  • Leopard geckos can live 15–20 years or more with good care (ReptiFiles), so the lifetime total, not the purchase price, is the real commitment.

Is it legal where you live?

Legal to keep without a permit in most states. Hawaii allows only animals on its approved or restricted lists to be brought in, and leopard geckos are on neither (the only approved reptiles are turtles and tortoises), so importing one is illegal. New Jersey requires an exotic/nongame possession permit for any exotic reptile not on its exempt list, and leopard geckos are not on it (only the Tokay gecko is exempt). The CDC warns reptiles often carry Salmonella.

Restricted or banned in: Hawaii, New Jersey.

Cities and counties can have their own rules. Check locally before you buy.

Pet store or breeder
$35–$100
Reptile rescue or shelter
$20–$60
Lifetime
$9,300

How this estimate is built

Every line, with the typical, thrifty and generous figures and where each comes from.

ItemTypicalRangeBasis and sources
Setup
36×18×18 in (about 50-gallon) enclosure$199$199–$297ReptiFiles' minimum for an adult is 36×18×18 in (4.5 sq ft of floor); it lists 3×2 ft and 4×2 ft enclosures as better. Dubia.com's 36×18×18 (50-gallon) PVC leopard gecko enclosure V3 is $199. High: Zen Habitats' 4×2 ft×16 in PVC enclosure at $296.65. A stand is extra (Dubia.com's cabinet stand for 36×18 enclosures is $184). ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Enclosure Size (36×18×18 in minimum); Dubia.com: 36x18x18 (50 Gallon) Leopard Gecko Enclosure V3 ($199); Zen Habitats: all products (4'x2'x16" PVC enclosure $296.65)
Overhead halogen heat lamp + dome (plus optional heat mat)$30$30–$99ReptiFiles recommends overhead halogen or incandescent heat as best, with 50 W a good starting point in a 5.5 in deep dome with a ceramic socket; a heat mat is optional for the warm hide and must run on a thermostat. Typical/low: Zoo Med Mini Deep Dome $21.99 + Arcadia GoldenSun 50 W halogen $7.99 = $30. High: Exo Terra 5.5 in Light Dome $49.99 + Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot 75 W $24.99 + Exo Terra 16 W heat mat $23.99 = $99. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; Dubia.com: Lighting collection (Zoo Med Mini Deep Dome $21.99); Dubia.com: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Spot Heater 50 W ($7.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Light Dome 5.5" ($49.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot 75 W ($24.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Heat Mat 16 W ($23.99)
Low-strength T5 HO UVB fixture + tube (6% / 5.0)$83$61–$83ReptiFiles' shopping list includes an Arcadia Forest 6% ProT5 UVB kit and says leopard geckos benefit from low-level UVB (basking UVI about 0.5–1.5 for normal colors, lower for albinos); VCA calls UVB 'not required, but recommended'. Arcadia ProT5 24 in kit with 6% tube $82.99. Low: Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO hood with 5.0 tube, 14 in $60.99. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shopping List (estimated $650–$950 before the gecko); ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; VCA: Leopard Geckos, Care and Feeding; Dubia.com: Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 24" with 6% bulb ($82.99); Dubia.com: Lighting collection (Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO hood with 5.0 bulb, 14 in $60.99)
Thermostat or dimmer$50$33–$93ReptiFiles says heat mats only work safely on a thermostat and that deep heat projectors need a proportional (dimming) one. Zoo Med ReptiTemp Digital Thermostat $49.99; low: Zoo Med ReptiTemp Rheostat (dimmer) $32.99, which does not cut off on overheating; high: Vivarium Electronics VE-100 $93.49. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; Dubia.com: Thermostats collection
Infrared temp gun + digital thermometer/hygrometer$45$42–$68ReptiFiles' list includes a temperature gun for surface temperatures and a Zoo Med digital thermometer/humidity gauge for air. Typical: Exo Terra infrared thermometer $31.89 + Zoo Med Digital Combo $12.64 = $45. Low: the temp gun + Zoo Med Digital Thermometer $9.99 = $42. High: temp gun + Exo Terra Digital Combometer $36.29 = $68. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shopping List (estimated $650–$950 before the gecko); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Infrared Thermometer ($31.89); Dubia.com: Zoo Med Digital Combo Thermometer Humidity Gauge ($12.64); Dubia.com: Zoo Med Digital Thermometer ($9.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Digital Combometer ($36.29)
Diggable soil/sand substrate (about 4 in deep)$46$35–$70ReptiFiles recommends a packed topsoil/sand/clay mix at least 4 in deep; 36×18 in × 4 in is about 45 quarts. Typical: 3 bags of Zoo Med ReptiSoil 10 qt at PetSmart ($10.99 each) + a 10 lb bag of Zoo Med Desert White Sand ($12.99) = $46. Low: 2 bags of soil + 1 of sand (about 3 in deep) = $35. High: 4 bags of soil + 2 of sand = $70. Paper towels, tile or a reusable mat cost less but don't allow digging. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Substrate Options; PetSmart: Zoo Med ReptiSoil 10 qt ($10.99); PetSmart: Zoo Med Desert White Sand 10 lb ($12.99)
Warm, cool and humid hides plus a flat basking stone$57$28–$115ReptiFiles calls for at least 2 hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide for shedding, and a flat stone under the heat lamp. Typical: 2 Exo Terra Reptile Caves, Large ($13.99 each) + an Exo Terra Gecko Cave, Medium ($28.99) as the humid hide = $57. Low: the 2 large caves, with a lidded plastic tub as the humid hide ($28). High: 2 Exo Terra Gecko Caves, Large ($35.74) + the medium one + branches and decor (about $15). A paver or flagstone from a hardware store adds a few dollars. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shopping List (estimated $650–$950 before the gecko); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Reptile Cave, Large ($13.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Gecko Cave, Medium ($28.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Gecko Cave, Large ($35.74)
Water bowl and escape-proof feeder dish$12$7–$23ReptiFiles' list includes an Exo Terra small water bowl and a worm dish. Exo Terra Water Dish, Small $6.59 + Dubia.com Giant escape-proof feeder dish $5.49 = $12. Low: the water dish only (feed with tongs). High: Exo Terra Water Dish, Medium $9.99 + Exo Terra 12 in feeding tweezers $12.99. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shopping List (estimated $650–$950 before the gecko); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Water Dish, Small ($6.59); Dubia.com: Giant 'Escape Proof' Feeder Dish ($5.49); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Tweezers Straight 12" ($12.99)
First year
New-pet reptile-vet exam$100$75–$150VCA says all reptiles need a health exam; exotic exam fees at clinics that publish prices: Forever Vets (FL) $86; Gentle Vet (WI) reptile wellness exam from $107.62 (Feb 2026). Furry Critter Network puts an exotic consultation at $75–$150. VCA: Annual Veterinary Visit for Reptiles; Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
Fecal parasite test$58$30–$70ReptiFiles says the only way to confirm pinworms or coccidia is a stool test. Forever Vets lists a fecal test at $61; Furry Critter Network says fecal exams add $30–$60. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Parasites; Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
Every year
Live insects (adult: crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms)$110$45–$290Adult rate. ReptiFiles: 2 insects per inch of length per feeding (about 16 for an 8 in adult), adults every 5 days; VCA: adults 2–3 times a week. Typical: 16 × 2 feedings/week = about 1,660 insects a year, half dubia roaches (medium, $57.75 per 500 at Dubia.com, about $0.115 each = $96) and half mealworms/crickets (about $0.013–$0.025 each in 1,000s = about $17) = $113. Low: ReptiFiles' every-5-days schedule (about 1,170 insects) mostly crickets and mealworms = about $45. High: 3 feedings a week, all dubia roaches = about 2,500 × $0.115 = $287. Juveniles eat daily, so year one costs more. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Diet & Nutrition; VCA: Leopard Geckos, Care and Feeding; Dubia.com: Dubia Roaches (prices by size and count); Dubia.com: Crickets (prices by size and count); Dubia.com: Mealworms
Calcium/vitamin powder and gut-load food$24$11–$58ReptiFiles: dust every feeding with calcium (Repashy Calcium Plus LoD needs no separate multivitamin) and gut-load insects for 24 hours. Typical: 2 × Repashy Calcium Plus LoD 3 oz ($8.79) + Dubia Diet 1 lb ($6.04) = $24. Low: Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3 3 oz ($4.99) + ReptiVite 2 oz ($5.49). High: 2 × Repashy 6 oz ($15.39) + Dubia Diet 5 lb ($27.49). ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Diet & Nutrition; Dubia.com: Supplements collection; Dubia.com: Dubia Diet
UVB tube replacement$28$25–$28ReptiFiles: 'T5 bulbs must be replaced every 12 months to remain functional.' Arcadia D3 6% T5 22 in $27.99; Arcadia ShadeDweller MAX 22 in $24.99. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; Dubia.com: Arcadia D3 6% UVB T5 Bulb 22" ($27.99); Dubia.com: ShadeDweller MAX Replacement bulb 22" ($24.99)
Halogen heat bulb replacement$8 2 times a year$8–$25One replacement bulb, assumed twice a year (The Vet Desk says heat and light bulbs need replacing every few months). Arcadia GoldenSun 50 W $7.99; high: Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot 75 W $24.99. Dubia.com: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Spot Heater 50 W ($7.99); Dubia.com: Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot 75 W ($24.99); The Vet Desk: How Much Does a Leopard Gecko Cost?
Electricity for heat and UVB$63$43–$116ReptiFiles: lights 14 h/day in summer and 12 h in winter (about 13 h average). Typical: 50 W halogen + 24 W T5 UVB = 74 W × 13 h × 365 = 351 kWh × $0.1799/kWh (EIA US residential average, 12 months to July 2026) = $63. Low: the dimmer or thermostat holds the bulb to about 30 W average, (30 + 24) W × 12 h = 237 kWh = $43. High: 75 W bulb + UVB for 14 h plus a 16 W heat mat running 24 h = 646 kWh = $116, more in high-rate states. EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.3: Average price of electricity by sector (residential, rolling 12 months to July 2026 = 17.99¢/kWh); ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity; Dubia.com: Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 24" with 6% bulb (24 W)
Substrate top-up and cleaning supplies$37$13–$60Spot-clean daily and top up or partly replace soiled substrate. No published replacement schedule for leopard gecko soil mixes was found, so this assumes one bag of ReptiSoil 10 qt ($10.99) and one bag of desert sand ($12.99) a year plus a reptile-safe cleaner (Komodo San spray $13.19) = $37. Low: tile or mat with cleaner only. High: a full substrate change (about $46) plus cleaner. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Substrate Options; PetSmart: Zoo Med ReptiSoil 10 qt ($10.99); Dubia.com: Komodo San Cleaner and Deodorizer Spray 16 oz ($13.19)
Annual reptile-vet exam + fecal test$150$100–$200VCA says all reptiles need an annual health exam. Exam $86–$108 (Forever Vets, Gentle Vet) + fecal $61 = about $150. Furry Critter Network: consultation $75–$150 plus $30–$60 for a fecal. VCA: Annual Veterinary Visit for Reptiles; Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61); Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10); Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
Illness and injury, per year
Unexpected vet bills (illness and injury)$150$60–$400LOW CONFIDENCE: no US claims or survey data on reptile illness spending was found. Furry Critter Network says 'a fifty-dollar leopard gecko that develops a respiratory infection can easily generate a three-hundred-dollar vet bill, and that is on the lower end,' that a full respiratory workup reaches $400–$800, and that hardy species like leopard geckos kept correctly 'may go years without needing a vet.' Assuming one $300–$450 episode every two to three years gives about $150 a year; $60 for a gecko with only a minor issue; $400 if illness is frequent. Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
Insurance, per month
Nationwide Avian & Exotic (accident & illness)$15$12–$27Nationwide's exotic plan covers lizards and reptiles (internal parasites, respiratory infections, soft-tissue trauma) and says premiums generally start under $21/month; quotes are by phone. No leopard gecko quote was published; The Zebra reports $11.75/month for a 4-year-old bearded dragon (Whole Pet plan, $250 deductible, 70%, Jan 2026), and MoneyGeek puts Nationwide reptile coverage at $27/month on average. Nationwide: Pet insurance for exotic pets; The Zebra: Exotic Pet Insurance (Nationwide reptile quote, updated Jan 2026); MoneyGeek: Exotic pet insurance (reptile premium averages)

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Common questions

How much does a leopard gecko cost?

Pet store or breeder: $35–$100; reptile rescue or shelter: $20–$60. The bigger costs come after: about $520 to set up, about $1,180 for the whole first year, then about $580 a year.

How much does a leopard gecko cost per year?

About $580 a year ($48 a month) for a typical owner in an average-cost area, ranging from about $410 for a thrifty owner in a lower-cost area to $1,110 for a generous owner in a big city with insurance.

How much does a leopard gecko cost over its lifetime?

About $9,300 over a 15-year life, in 2026 dollars.

Sources

  1. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Care Guide (quick facts)
  2. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Enclosure Size (36×18×18 in minimum)
  3. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Lighting, Heating & Humidity
  4. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Diet & Nutrition
  5. VCA: Leopard Geckos, Care and Feeding
  6. EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.3: Average price of electricity by sector (residential, rolling 12 months to July 2026 = 17.99¢/kWh)
  7. CDC: Reptiles and Amphibians (Healthy Pets)
  8. PetSmart: Leopard Gecko ($34.99)
  9. Reptile Direct: How Much Is a Leopard Gecko? (Mar 2026)
  10. The Vet Desk: How Much Does a Leopard Gecko Cost?
  11. Lollypop Farm: Reptile adoption fees (leopard gecko $20)
  12. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Metabolic Bone Disease
  13. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Parasites
  14. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shedding
  15. Furry Critter Network: Vet budget for reptile owners (Feb 2026)
  16. Dubia.com: 36x18x18 (50 Gallon) Leopard Gecko Enclosure V3 ($199)
  17. Zen Habitats: all products (4'x2'x16" PVC enclosure $296.65)
  18. Dubia.com: Lighting collection (Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO hood with 5.0 bulb, 14 in $60.99)
  19. Dubia.com: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Spot Heater 50 W ($7.99)
  20. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Light Dome 5.5" ($49.99)
  21. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Halogen Basking Spot 75 W ($24.99)
  22. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Heat Mat 16 W ($23.99)
  23. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Shopping List (estimated $650–$950 before the gecko)
  24. Dubia.com: Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 24" with 6% bulb (24 W)
  25. Dubia.com: Thermostats collection
  26. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Infrared Thermometer ($31.89)
  27. Dubia.com: Zoo Med Digital Combo Thermometer Humidity Gauge ($12.64)
  28. Dubia.com: Zoo Med Digital Thermometer ($9.99)
  29. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Digital Combometer ($36.29)
  30. ReptiFiles: Leopard Gecko Substrate Options
  31. PetSmart: Zoo Med ReptiSoil 10 qt ($10.99)
  32. PetSmart: Zoo Med Desert White Sand 10 lb ($12.99)
  33. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Reptile Cave, Large ($13.99)
  34. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Gecko Cave, Medium ($28.99)
  35. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Gecko Cave, Large ($35.74)
  36. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Water Dish, Small ($6.59)
  37. Dubia.com: Giant 'Escape Proof' Feeder Dish ($5.49)
  38. Dubia.com: Exo Terra Tweezers Straight 12" ($12.99)
  39. VCA: Annual Veterinary Visit for Reptiles
  40. Forever Vets (FL): Pricing (exotic exam $86, fecal test $61)
  41. Gentle Vet Animal Hospital (Green Bay, WI): Exotics pricing, Feb 2026 (reptile wellness exam from $107.62, consultation from $118.39, recheck $77.10)
  42. Dubia.com: Dubia Roaches (prices by size and count)
  43. Dubia.com: Crickets (prices by size and count)
  44. Dubia.com: Mealworms
  45. Dubia.com: Supplements collection
  46. Dubia.com: Dubia Diet
  47. Dubia.com: Arcadia D3 6% UVB T5 Bulb 22" ($27.99)
  48. Dubia.com: ShadeDweller MAX Replacement bulb 22" ($24.99)
  49. Dubia.com: Komodo San Cleaner and Deodorizer Spray 16 oz ($13.19)
  50. Nationwide: Pet insurance for exotic pets
  51. The Zebra: Exotic Pet Insurance (Nationwide reptile quote, updated Jan 2026)
  52. MoneyGeek: Exotic pet insurance (reptile premium averages)
  53. Hawaii Administrative Rules ch. 4-71, Non-Domestic Animal Import Rules (§4-71-6)
  54. Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture: List of Conditionally Approved Animals (reptiles: turtles and tortoises only)
  55. Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture: List of Restricted Animals, Part B (private and commercial use)
  56. Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture: Non-domestic animal and microorganism lists
  57. NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife: Exotic and nongame species requiring a permit (N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.3, 4.5)
  58. N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.4: Exempted species (Cornell LII)
  59. N.J. Admin. Code § 7:25-4.2: Permit required (Cornell LII)

Estimates in 2026 US dollars. Vet prices for this pet use the same region adjustment as the rest of the site (methodology). Updated October 14, 2026.