A decision guide for parents

Your child wants a leopard gecko. You’re not sure.

Get a clear, honest picture of what leopard gecko ownership really involves—from feeding and equipment to costs and a commitment that could last 20 years or more.

£15 one-off payment · Lifetime access

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You want to support their obsession - but you need to know what “yes” really means.

Maybe your child has been asking for a leopard gecko for months. They’ve watched the videos, memorised the morphs and promised they’ll do absolutely everything.

But you’re the one wondering:

  • What happens if they lose interest?

  • Will I end up doing all the care?

  • Can I cope with feeding live insects?

  • How much will the correct setup actually cost?

  • Where will a 3×1.5ft vivarium go?

  • What happens when my child eventually leaves home?

This course gives you the honest answers before a gecko becomes part of your family.

Everything you need to make an informed family decision

INSIDE THE COURSE

THE REALITY OF OWNERSHIP

Understand what leopard geckos are actually like—including their tendency to spend a lot of time hiding.

SPACE AND SET-UP

See what an adult-sized vivarium requires and whether it will realistically fit into your home.

CARE AND EQUIPMENT

Understand the heat, lighting, humidity and regular tasks needed to keep a leopard gecko healthy.

FEEDING

Learn what feeding live insects involves.

THE REAL COSTS

Explore setup, ongoing and potential veterinary costs before committing financially.

FAMILY READINESS

Complete the leopard gecko Readiness Checker and receive a result based on your family’s expectations and circumstances.

CREATED BY SCALY SAFARI

Honest guidance from people who work with reptiles every day.

We’re Allen and Cerries, the team behind Scaly Safari. We care for and work with a diverse collection of reptiles, and help families understand these animals beyond the myths, fear and social-media hype.

Our work is welfare-led, family-focused and grounded in real experience. We’ve delivered reptile education for schools, councils, care settings, community organisations and partners including the National Trust.

We haven’t created this course to persuade every family to buy a gecko. We’ve created it to help you make the right decision—even when the right answer is “not yet” or “no.”

HOW IT WORKS

One course. One honest family decision.

01 — Learn at your own pace

Work through the short, practical lessons whenever it suits you. There are no deadlines or scheduled sessions.

02 — Talk it through together

Use what you learn to have realistic conversations with your child about feeding, care, costs and long-term responsibility.

03 — Complete the checker

Finish with the Leopard Gecko Readiness Checker and receive a result highlighting your family’s strengths and areas to think about.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Make the decision with confidence - not guesswork.

Get immediate access to the complete course, including the Leopard Gecko Readiness Checker.

£15 one-off payment · Lifetime access · No subscription or recurring fees

Should We Get a Leopard Gecko?
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A practical, parent-focused guide to deciding whether a leopard gecko is right for your family. Includes lifetime access to the complete guide and Leopard Gecko Readiness Checker. £15 one-off payment. No subscription or recurring membership.

✓ Complete parent-focused decision guide
✓ Honest information about care, costs and commitment
✓ Live-feeding and enclosure guidance
✓ Leopard Gecko Readiness Checker
✓ Lifetime access | One-off payment—no subscription

FAQs

  • It’s primarily written for parents, but we recommend involving your child in the conversations and completing the readiness checker together.

  • There’s no deadline. The course is designed to be worked through in manageable lessons at your own pace.

  • No. Its purpose is to help you make an informed decision. “Not yet” or “no” can be just as responsible as “yes.”

  • No. It’s one payment for unlimited lifetime access. There are no recurring membership fees.