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Leopard gecko care and life span

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Question
Hi

How offen should a four month old lg shed?

Is a ten gallon tank too small?

When do they reach there adult size?

Is there naything I can get for him to make his life a little more interesting other then a hiding spot?

Can lgs be handled? do they become tame?

whats there avrage life span?

Answer
First, a 4 month leopard gecko sheds like any other leopard gecko once a month.  Second, no a ten gallon tank is just big enough for 1 leopard gecko but no more than one.  Third, about the first year or second.  Forth, yes you should have two hideing spots one at the warm end and one at the cold end you can also have some fake stuff like a plant thats fake.  Yes, you should only hold them over there cage at first because they may jump out of you hand but when they get older and calmer you don't have to hold him over his cage.  Believe it or not they live from 10-30 years.  I have heard of one that lived about 35 years.  So its a life long thing.
Hope this helps,
Tyler F.