Leopard geckos cannot swim. Leopard geckos are not built for the water and a typically don't like being submerged. That said, there are a few situations where giving your leopard gecko a bath can be helpful and, in some cases, life saving. Let's take a look at when your gecko may need a good soak.

Can I put my leopard gecko in water?

Do leopard geckos like water? Leopard geckos don't like water and can become stressed if you put them in deep water, and they can drown as well. ... Leopard geckos are not capable of swimming and they don't really enjoy being in water.

Can a leopard gecko drown?

There is evidence that whilst some geckos have the ability to swim to some extent, overall the many species of geckos are not really good swimmers, and continual access to water could be dangerous and may potentially result in them drowning. Geckos may enjoy swimming under supervision in reasonably shallow water.