I would say my favorite thing is how easy they are to tame. Mine is still a tiny little baby, but will eat from the scary sky hands, and no longer immediately tries to launch himself out of my hands when I pick him up.
I like when mine yawns after he eats a good meal. I also like giving him baths in the sink. It’s good for his skin when he sheds. I also like when he wags his tail before striking at his food, it’s like when cats wiggle their butts before pouncing.
Keep in mind I’m not very sure about this* leopard geckos aren’t only active at dawn and dusk, they can be active whenever and they effectively choose when to be awake. That’s why some people say they are nocturnal and some don’t etc (again I’m not very sure)
I have only had my leopard gecko for a month. I am learning a lot like food, enrichment, nutrition, lighting but mine constantly wants me to hold her. She comes right out of the tank on my hand.
Hi! What did you do to get your Leopard Gecko to want to be held? I am adopting one soon and I want to get one that likes being held. Also where did you get your Leopard Gecko?
@@evelia_noellesk It was just friendly really from the get go. The day we put it in the cage I told my daughter we shouldn't mess with it for a while but she wanted to come out right away. And so we really just held her a lot and let her ride on us from day one. We have a cage that opens from the front instead of having to grab her from above so I think that helps bc she can just walk onto our hands when we see her out.
I love your tank build I can tell it’s a exo terra what one is it because I think all my leopard geckos would love a tank like that. I just took in my 15th leopard gecko she’s a Murphy patternless like yours she was found in the wild so sadly someone just released her but someone found her and reached out to me.
*I just want to say, sometimes they make two noises:* 1) “sneezing” (?) - if you find that your leopard gecko has an RI (Respiratory Infection) or has accidentally eaten some substrate/reptile carpet, he/she may sneeze. 2) Sometimes, not always, but sometimes juvenile leopard geckos will scream when threatened.
Hey I've got 7. And my favorite is feeding them. (Side note I Love your channel I just kicked off mine. You and Dan got me wanting a diamondback terrapin lol!)
What would you guys suggest: crested gecko or leopard gecko? I live in a village, so it is a bit harder to get feeder insects. Also the weather outside is often with pretty high humidity (70%). Furthermore I am a student and I prefer an animal that is low maintenance what costs not a lot in long term. What a seek in a reptile is that they tolerate handling, are not nocturnal, prefer bioactive enclosure, don’t poop on me lol and that they kinda bond with you (not like a dog, but more like a hamster: they know who u are but do not prefer to get attention often)
Both leopard geckos and crested geckos can tolerate handling (depending on the individual and how much you work with them), but crested geckos jump more. Leopard geckos are cathemeral, active periodically throughout day and night (but most active at dawn and dusk). Crested geckos are crepuscular. Bioactive is great for both species. Both species can potentially poop on you, I think cresties are more likely to (although I’ve worked with multiple of both species and have never been pooped on). Since it’s harder for you to get feeders and your area has high humidity, a crested gecko would probably be better. Although keep in mind that they should ideally get live insects 1-2 times a week.
I strongly recommend not housing them together. It can be done in a massive enclosure with plenty of resources so they don’t compete, but even then there are risks (and it definitely shouldn’t be attempted by a beginner). I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
Hi I'm just wondering do you have all your animals under a bunk bed ?? If so how did you do that since I want a bunk bed with animal enclosures underneath
Hi Sweetie, I've had a red haired slider for 19 years and recently switched him to a bigger tank and noticed him shedding like crazy and it's been going on for about a month now is there something wrong with him? He is acting normal and his eyes are nice and bright otherwise. Please help 🙏???
@@TheTurtleGirl Yes when I come up to the cage or walk by she runs straight to me she’s really excited but when I try and pick her up she just bite me and runs she’s also up throughout the day she usually only sleeps at night is the normal
My main reason to not get a Leopard Gecko till now is i can't manage their food. Getting a Leopard Gecko mean getting 2 new animal in the house... And i don't really have extra space for 2 🥲.
Hi! So I recently got a red eared slider, he’s nine years old, and he’s having some issues getting onto his basking platform. We have a zoo med basking platform, and it makes me really sad when he can’t get onto it. I don’t know what to do, because I know he has to bask.
Sometimes adding some more grip, like with shelving liner, can help make it easier to crawl up into the basking area. Also, if you got him more recently, it may just take some time for him to adapt to his new environment!
hey if your leopard gecko has ever bit you, can you please reply and tell me if it hurts a lot or just mildly or not at all because i really want a leopard gecko but i'm like..seriously so afraid of any animal bites
Leopard geckos tend to be docile and are unlikely to bite in general, although it depends on the individual. They can potentially bite you if they mistake you for food or if they feel threatened. Bites generally don’t hurt, although they can.
Not much! The heat mat is only so many watts - so if you really wanted to find out you could find out how many kilowatt hours youre using and then multiply that times what you pay for kilowatt hours for utilities
I strongly recommend not housing them together. It can be done in a massive enclosure with plenty of resources so they don’t compete, but even then there are risks (and it definitely shouldn’t be attempted by a beginner). I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
I am looking to buy a leopard gecko, since I already have a tank for it, a heater, and a rock enclosure for him, but my tank is a 20 gallon tall, with 24 inches in length of floor space. Is that enough?
They need at least 30" of floor space, minimum. But ideally 36". So a 20 gallon tall would not be an appropriate size enclosure for them. It can work as a temporary enclosure if you include a lot of vertical climbing decor/hides. But you definitely should plan on upgrading to a 40 gallon within a few months.
Actually, geckos can learn some interesting behaviors if you handle them. For instance, my gecko knows that if she waits on a specific decoration while I'm in the room, I'll take her out of her enclosure. She only really does this during the breeding season, but she does do it. Not for any physical affection from me, but it is interesting to observe, and she does use this as a way to "request my presence" I suppose you could say. Good thing I haven't linked a behavior with giving food like scratching the glass or trying to get my attention. Guaranteed she'd be doing that 24/7. 😂
what's your favorite thing about leopard geckos? I like how they stick out their tongues lol 😛
im planning on getting one but idk if I can afford a turtle and a gecko
because I want to follow the correct guide lines
I would say my favorite thing is how easy they are to tame. Mine is still a tiny little baby, but will eat from the scary sky hands, and no longer immediately tries to launch himself out of my hands when I pick him up.
Mine is how there eyes look
Me too ❤️
I like when mine yawns after he eats a good meal. I also like giving him baths in the sink. It’s good for his skin when he sheds. I also like when he wags his tail before striking at his food, it’s like when cats wiggle their butts before pouncing.
Keep in mind I’m not very sure about this* leopard geckos aren’t only active at dawn and dusk, they can be active whenever and they effectively choose when to be awake. That’s why some people say they are nocturnal and some don’t etc (again I’m not very sure)
The turtle girl is now transforming into the reptile girl 😌😌😌😌
NOOOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭😭
😂😂 haha true
I am loving the intros and goof gaffing around! Super cool to learn about a species I know nothing about :P
haha thanks Dan! Maybe you need a lizard in the fam ;)
@@TheTurtleGirl y e s
I have only had my leopard gecko for a month. I am learning a lot like food, enrichment, nutrition, lighting but mine constantly wants me to hold her. She comes right out of the tank on my hand.
Hi! What did you do to get your Leopard Gecko to want to be held? I am adopting one soon and I want to get one that likes being held.
Also where did you get your Leopard Gecko?
@@evelia_noellesk It was just friendly really from the get go. The day we put it in the cage I told my daughter we shouldn't mess with it for a while but she wanted to come out right away. And so we really just held her a lot and let her ride on us from day one. We have a cage that opens from the front instead of having to grab her from above so I think that helps bc she can just walk onto our hands when we see her out.
Alright! Thank you so much! I have a front opening cage too!
I love your tank build I can tell it’s a exo terra what one is it because I think all my leopard geckos would love a tank like that. I just took in my 15th leopard gecko she’s a Murphy patternless like yours she was found in the wild so sadly someone just released her but someone found her and reached out to me.
exo terras are great... I really like the front opening.
Indeed
I’m getting a leopard gecko for Christmas and your videos have helped me a lot
aw that's super exciting! good job for doing your research!
@@TheTurtleGirl have you got any good name ideas for what to name it?
*I just want to say, sometimes they make two noises:*
1) “sneezing” (?)
- if you find that your leopard gecko has an RI (Respiratory Infection) or has accidentally eaten some substrate/reptile carpet, he/she may sneeze.
2) Sometimes, not always, but sometimes juvenile leopard geckos will scream when threatened.
these are true!
Like your shirt 🌻 I’m planning on getting a leopard gecko and this helps a lot.
Your pet is soo cute!
thank you! 🥇
Uuummm, mine chirps and squeaks, he hates going back in his enclosure. And he's super lovie. Loves coming nose to nose with me. ❤❤❤
"I don't want to waste your time" wow we've reached a new level of UA-cam content
lol just get to point already xD
@@TheTurtleGirl would love to see an update with the musk turtles! Huge huge fan!!
Hey I've got 7. And my favorite is feeding them. (Side note I Love your channel I just kicked off mine. You and Dan got me wanting a diamondback terrapin lol!)
That's awesome! Feeding them is always interesting xD
Aww your leopard gecko looks like the morph my adolescent one is going to be! It's an albino mack snow leucistic :D
I have 2 leopard geckos right now and to me it’s like having mini reptile cats
One of the cons for me is getting stuck shed off their toes because it always seems to happen and it's a pain to remove.
Stuck shed can generally be avoided by providing a humid hide and maintaining proper enclosure humidity (30-60%, measured by a digital hygrometer).
beautiful leopard gecko, very cool morph
Good to see Kuzon again in your video :)
yep! :DD
Is there a certain size tank for leopard geckos? I have a 12 inch tank wold that be big enough?
That’s nowhere near big enough. Leopard geckos need a 20 gallon long bare minimum, and 40 gallons (36x18x18”) or bigger is strongly recommended.
Even if I can never hold mine it's rewarding watching them
Kuzon was ZOOMING this video 😂
🏃♂️💨
oh wait... 🦎💨
this would be more accurate
What would you guys suggest: crested gecko or leopard gecko?
I live in a village, so it is a bit harder to get feeder insects. Also the weather outside is often with pretty high humidity (70%). Furthermore I am a student and I prefer an animal that is low maintenance what costs not a lot in long term.
What a seek in a reptile is that they tolerate handling, are not nocturnal, prefer bioactive enclosure, don’t poop on me lol and that they kinda bond with you (not like a dog, but more like a hamster: they know who u are but do not prefer to get attention often)
Both leopard geckos and crested geckos can tolerate handling (depending on the individual and how much you work with them), but crested geckos jump more. Leopard geckos are cathemeral, active periodically throughout day and night (but most active at dawn and dusk). Crested geckos are crepuscular. Bioactive is great for both species. Both species can potentially poop on you, I think cresties are more likely to (although I’ve worked with multiple of both species and have never been pooped on).
Since it’s harder for you to get feeders and your area has high humidity, a crested gecko would probably be better. Although keep in mind that they should ideally get live insects 1-2 times a week.
I have a one year old deformed leopard gecko! He is about to get upgraded to a 40 gallon tank and I am super excited to see him get more room!
Aw that's awesome! Upgrades are always great!
Can I have more than one together? Great video!!
I strongly recommend not housing them together. It can be done in a massive enclosure with plenty of resources so they don’t compete, but even then there are risks (and it definitely shouldn’t be attempted by a beginner). I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
Hi I'm just wondering do you have all your animals under a bunk bed ?? If so how did you do that since I want a bunk bed with animal enclosures underneath
Great video
thank you!
He is cute and well behaved. Great video
thanks Alex!
🤣 yeah mine gets mad when the foods gone then leaves me
Hi Sweetie, I've had a red haired slider for 19 years and recently switched him to a bigger tank and noticed him shedding like crazy and it's been going on for about a month now is there something wrong with him? He is acting normal and his eyes are nice and bright otherwise. Please help 🙏???
Interesting! could be growth...are you feeding more often?
@@TheTurtleGirl yes I am
@@TheTurtleGirl he is still shedding should I be concerned?
Cool btw do you know anything about crested geckos as I am researching and might get one soon
Not much other than that they like vertical space and look really cool!
@@TheTurtleGirl oh thanks little information is still information and helpful 😎😎
Can I feed them only meal worms as I’m freaked out of crickets but not meal worms obviously with the supplements
You should get a new turtle for the tanks that you dont use, i watch your videos alot and congrats for nearly hitting 100k
thanks! haha I'm saving that for the right time ;)
My leopard gecko won’t let me pick her up she keeps biting and chirping at me ?
Aw I'm sorry! Sounds like you might need some more time to tame her - here's the video I did on that ua-cam.com/video/xHardqvAJcc/v-deo.html
@@TheTurtleGirl Yes when I come up to the cage or walk by she runs straight to me she’s really excited but when I try and pick her up she just bite me and runs she’s also up throughout the day she usually only sleeps at night is the normal
nice vid. cool tribute to Rebecca.
haha thanks Tylor!
My main reason to not get a Leopard Gecko till now is i can't manage their food. Getting a Leopard Gecko mean getting 2 new animal in the house... And i don't really have extra space for 2 🥲.
haha that's a fair point!
Hi! So I recently got a red eared slider, he’s nine years old, and he’s having some issues getting onto his basking platform. We have a zoo med basking platform, and it makes me really sad when he can’t get onto it. I don’t know what to do, because I know he has to bask.
Sometimes adding some more grip, like with shelving liner, can help make it easier to crawl up into the basking area. Also, if you got him more recently, it may just take some time for him to adapt to his new environment!
@@TheTurtleGirl ok! He found a way to get on it too lmao. Now he’s just chilling
Thats hilarious the start of the video
Lol thank you
hey if your leopard gecko has ever bit you, can you please reply and tell me if it hurts a lot or just mildly or not at all because i really want a leopard gecko but i'm like..seriously so afraid of any animal bites
Leopard geckos tend to be docile and are unlikely to bite in general, although it depends on the individual. They can potentially bite you if they mistake you for food or if they feel threatened. Bites generally don’t hurt, although they can.
Mine I have had for a month has never bit but one at the store did and it didn't hurt at all.
Perfect timing, but lmao that intro
hahaha xD
And it's "HI GUYS" 🤣🥰🥳
how much does the heating cost?
Not much! The heat mat is only so many watts - so if you really wanted to find out you could find out how many kilowatt hours youre using and then multiply that times what you pay for kilowatt hours for utilities
Can you make a video on cooter turtles and maybe get one if you want(I just asking and I need help taking care of my peninsula cooter)
maybe! if I ever get one!
Could I have 2 in the same tank?
I strongly recommend not housing them together. It can be done in a massive enclosure with plenty of resources so they don’t compete, but even then there are risks (and it definitely shouldn’t be attempted by a beginner). I have seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other.
Leopard geckos actually display more of cathemeral schedule. Something I actually just learned myself 😊
I've never heard that before Aaron! I'll have to look it up :)
That makes a lot more sense than "crepuscular" for my gecko, thanks!
Honestly I can’t think of any cons except having to buy food
Lol they're pretty great!
My Stevie begs to be held. Someone didn't tell her she isn't a puppy lol.
hahaha cute!
That's not true my lepored gecko ricky always is trying to get out of his enclosure to hang on my arms and that where he stays
I am looking to buy a leopard gecko, since I already have a tank for it, a heater, and a rock enclosure for him, but my tank is a 20 gallon tall, with 24 inches in length of floor space. Is that enough?
They need at least 30" of floor space, minimum. But ideally 36". So a 20 gallon tall would not be an appropriate size enclosure for them. It can work as a temporary enclosure if you include a lot of vertical climbing decor/hides. But you definitely should plan on upgrading to a 40 gallon within a few months.
I love leopard geckos I mite get one😊
The only con I see here is the live cockroachs 🤣🤢😬 was looks up axolotl info and stumbled upon your channel.. like what found 😊
haha yeahhhh that one is tough for a lot of people. thanks for watching Jamie!
I’m not late for once
same
🙌🏽🙌🏽 wahoo!
I would love to keep a leopard Gecko but it is illegal in my country
aw that's too bad! well there are other cool reptiles outside of leopard geckos!
But the on,y reptiles allowed in my country is the malayan box turtle and the red ear slider
Actually, geckos can learn some interesting behaviors if you handle them. For instance, my gecko knows that if she waits on a specific decoration while I'm in the room, I'll take her out of her enclosure. She only really does this during the breeding season, but she does do it. Not for any physical affection from me, but it is interesting to observe, and she does use this as a way to "request my presence" I suppose you could say.
Good thing I haven't linked a behavior with giving food like scratching the glass or trying to get my attention. Guaranteed she'd be doing that 24/7. 😂
that's really neat Daniel!
mine comes to the door and puts his hands up on the door when he wants out. He also climbs hides and tries to make eye contact with you.
Lmao I sent this to my mom to convince her to get me a leopard gecko
btw how ever you spell his name is so cute
Have you ever thought of getting a created gecko?
they're pretty cool! I think right now the only animal I would get right now would be another snake or turtle though :)
💙💙
:DD
Sigh, the geckos are silent but their food is not: 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗
Yeah, calm. As long as i dont touch her back, lol. She really sensitive on her back, i dont know why 😂
Mine too actually...he kinda tenses when I touch that. Might just be a defensive response
damn, 0 dislikes :O
😮
There silent alease your gecko keeps walking through the fake plants very loudly! I WONDER WHO, POPPY!!!!!
hahahaha *rustle rustle*
cute but expensive in my country🤑
aw that's too bad - guess you just have to live vicariously through video!
Kuzon? You watch avatar do you?
of course ;) only the best show ever
After all these years of watching you I still never got a pet 😂😂 great video ❤️❤️💯
aww haha how about a 10 gallon betta tank! :P
👽🤫don’t let humans know too much about us!
lol oops
while i agree with everything u said i also have to say my leo velma loves to climb her vines and loves to wake me up with her climbing at night 💘💘
that's neat! they can make some scrambling noises haha!