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Does a Leopard Gecko need to be bathed?

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Question
Hi im Ian and going to get a Leopard Gecko but don't realy know that much. Well my main question is do Leopard Geckos need to be bathed or do they bathe themselfs? And if you don't mind can you tell me a little bit more about taking care of a Leopard Gecko?

Answer
Ian--
No, leopard geckos don't need to be bathed. Provide them with a water dish so that they can soak themselves whenever they please. You should also provide a moist hide, which is a container filled with peat moss (or something similar) that is moistened. Make a hole in the container for the gecko to get through, and be sure to always keep the peat moss damp. This will help the gecko when it sheds.