How Long Do Leopard Geckos Live?
Detailed answers
What's the oldest leopard gecko on record?
Documented cases reach 25-28 years.
Why do leopard geckos outlive bearded dragons?
Smaller body, lower metabolism, lower reproductive demand in females, less husbandry margin for error in critical lighting.
What's the most common cause of early death?
Impaction (substrate plus mealworm-heavy diet) and untreated parasites. See our leopard gecko impaction article.
Do females live shorter due to egg-laying?
Not significantly in captivity if not bred.