When the leopard gecko baby is about to hatch it will force its way out of the egg by creating an opening in the egg. The egg must not be disturbed while the baby is being hatched and the baby must not be fed anything. The baby will shed its skin and its skin, which is nutritious, will mostly likely serve as its first meal. Baby leopard geckos shed their skin within the first few days after birth.

The gender of a leopard gecko is not noticeable after birth and it can take up to several months before the physical differences between males and females being to show. One well known way to tell a male from a female is that the males will usually have pores between their legs that are shaped like the letter " V."

Another method those who selectively breed leopard geckos use to tell whether a gecko is male or female is by knowing the temperature at which the eggs were incubated. Eggs exposed to temperatures in the upper 80 degree range usually tend to be males while lower temperatures usually produce females.

Baby leopard geckos should be raised separately and kept separate from their parents because this is what happens in the wild. Furthermore, when caring for baby leopard geckos they should be put in an enclosure with paper towel as the flooring. A shallow bowl should be placed in the enclosure. The bowl should contain water which should be changed frequently. Similarly to their adult counterparts, baby leopard geckos should be fed crickets, however the crickets should be smaller in size. The crickets should be well fed and should be coated in the suppliments and calcium that the babies need in their diet. Be sure to read the directions that come with the supplements and calcium powder to determine how often to give them to the baby leopard gecko.

Hiding spots must also be readily available inside the enclosure for the leopard gecko babies. Just as their adult counterparts, a leopard gecko baby also requires a habitat that is around 80 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the day and around 75 degrees at night. The habitat should also be cooler on one side and hotter on the other side (temperature gradient) but the overall temperature should not exceed 85. The habitat for the baby leopard gecko should also be humid.

After feeding the baby, any food that remains should be removed. Their water must be changed daily for to ensure good health.

Looking after a baby gecko requires patience and attention to detail. The proper care and precautions must be taken to ensure that all its basic needs are met.