When dealing with medical problems, proper personal hygiene, quarantine and disinfection techniques are absolutely necessary.  Remember that leopard geckos take a long time to get very sick and they can take a very long time to recover.

Please read our Disclaimer before reading any further into these common medical conditions and health problems.  More health problem sections will be coming soon.

• Enclosure of the proper size and orientation (width and depth to enable proper thermoregulation, wide-ranging species and multiple inhabitants).
  
  
• Sufficient humidity.
  
  
• Water offered in a manner that can be utilized by the reptile.
  
  
• Suitable and safe substrate (depth, type).
  
  
• Furnishings (logs, rocks, hide boxes, according to species needs).
  
  
• Proper heating and thermal gradients.
  
  
• Proper lighting (day/night cycles).
  
  
• Healthy food appropriate for the species, of the size that is appropriate for the individual.
  
  
• Proper cleaning and disinfecting of enclosure, substrate and furnishings.
  
  
• Regular monitoring of enclosure and equipment to ensure proper maintenance.
  
  
• Regular monitoring of the reptiles to detect early signs of stress or ill health.
  
  
• Access as needed to an experienced veterinarian for initial examination of new reptiles and exams and treatment as needed as problems arise.