Enigma Leopard Gecko

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• Common name: Enigma Leopard Gecko

• Scientific name: Eublepharis macularius

• Origin of species: Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwestern India, Iran (dry, rocky deserts & grasslands)

• Size: 7–10 inches (adult)

• Weight: 45–70 g

• Lifespan: 10–20 years in captivity (though some Enigmas live shorter lives due to health issues)

�� Morph Genetics

• Inheritance: Dominant morph (only one copy is needed to express it)

• Appearance:

  • Irregular, “chaotic” spotting and banding patterns (hence the name “Enigma”)

  • Reduced spotting on the body and tail

  • High contrast markings that can vary dramatically between individuals

  • Some Enigmas show orange, lavender, or clean white tails

  • Eye variations are common (including Eclipse-like eyes in combos)

� Enigma Syndrome

• Cause: A neurological condition linked directly to the Enigma gene. It is always a risk, even in “mild” cases.

• Symptoms:

  • Head tilting

  • “Stargazing” (looking upward for long periods)

  • Loss of coordination / circling behavior

  • Difficulty striking at food

• Severity: Ranges from very mild (barely noticeable) to severe (impacts feeding and quality of life).

• Breeding ethics: Many breeders avoid producing Enigmas because all offspring carry the risk of Enigma Syndrome.

�� Temperament

• Personality: Usually docile and easy to handle like other leopard geckos

• Handling: Can be handled gently, but stress may exacerbate neurological symptoms

• Behavior: May be more restless or easily disoriented than non-Enigma geckos

Habitat & Care

• Enclosure: 20-gallon long tank minimum for one adult

• Substrate: Paper towel, reptile carpet, slate tile, or packed soil/sand-clay mix (avoid loose sand for juveniles)

• Temperature:

  • Warm side (belly heat): 88–92°F

  • Cool side: 75–80°F

  • Night: 70–75°F

• Humidity: 30–40% with a humid hide for shedding

• Lighting: Not UVB-dependent, but low-level UVB is beneficial

• Decor: Provide multiple hides, clutter, and low climbing structures for enrichment

Diet

• Type: Insectivore

• Staple foods: Dubia roaches, crickets, black soldier fly larvae

• Treats: Mealworms, hornworms, silkworms, waxworms (sparingly — fatty)

• Supplements:

  • Calcium with D3 (every feeding for juveniles; every other for adults)

  • Multivitamins (weekly)

• Feeding schedule:

  • Juveniles: daily

  • Adults: every 2–3 days