Is this information correct?

[bella95]

Hello there!

I have recently gotten interested in leopard geckos, and decided to go to my local Petco to know how to properly care for one.

The guy in told me I will need:
A 10 gallon tank
Mealworms or crickets
Calcium/vitamin sand
Moss
Mealworm bowl
Water bowl
One or two hides
A 75 watt day bulb
A 60 watt night bulb
A UVB bulb
Two lamp fixtures
Leopard gecko calcium dust
Humidity gauge
One thermometer

He said the warm side should be 95-110 degrees and the cool side should be 85-90 degrees. I need to put the moss over the sand and need to mist it daily. I need to dust with leopard gecko dust once a month. All I have to do is once a month change the bedding and change the water once or twice a week.
That was all the care info. he gave me.

Is this information correct? Thanks!

 

[Mastercarth]

You do not need a uvb bulb because uvb light can harm them. you dont need moss, you should just use paper towel, repti carpet, or slate. and do not use sand

 

[mudskipper]

Read this thread. http://geckoforums.net/showthread.php?t=89257.

 

[Cesar_Da_KIng]

Petco is not the place to get animal care advice, All you need to do is click on some of the advertiers listed at the top of this site and most have great care sheets but read more than one some you can compare, but they should tell you all you need to know. Good luck

 

[katie_]

Water needs to be changed every day.
Don't use sand. Ever. Tile or paper towel work best. Change when soiled.
No lights are needed. Ever. Get an under tank heating mat.
110 degrees is far to hot. Low 90s max.

Much more needs to be added. Read, read, read!

 

[bella95]

I guess I shouldn't take their advice then! Thank you for the helpful answers.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Word for the day: "Don't buy animals or get advise on animal husbandry from a store that specializes in animal food and products".

 

[Dimidiata]

I wouldnt trust them with my math homework, much less my animals.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Keep in mind that 'big-box' pet stores that specialize in animal feed and supplies generally are looking for the additional revenue by selling you all the caging, equipment, etc. that you may or may not need. Selling the animal is pretty much bait-and-switch.

 

[Russellm0704]

I wouldnt trust them with my math homework, much less my animals.

I still don't trust my self with my calculus homework hahahaa