[header] How to bathe a leopard gecko [title] Check to see if your gecko is dirty. [step] Leopard geckos rarely need to be bathed. In fact, over-bathing your gecko can dry out its skin and cause disease. 
You should only bathe your gecko if it is having difficulties shedding or a veterinarian instructs you to wash it. [substeps] You can also wash your gecko if it is noticeably dirty.