everyone I watched was confusing and complicated, they said it was for beginners but its seemed like it was for ppl whos highly trained but you made it easy for me to understand thanks dude
Great video 👍 I loved the time lapse of the build,it really helps when setting my things up. I ordered alot of your products and it's nice to see them in the videos so I know what I'm getting
My brother, I have watched countless other videos and this one is one I wish I found sooner. You broke everything down so well, I understand a lot more in 15 minutes than 2 days worth of videos. Thank you & great video!
Could you please do a video on how to connect the basic XH-W3001 temperature controller to the heat pad... I purchased one from you guys but im really struggling to figure out how to connect it
So I am thinking of getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and I saw the paper towel bottom what if the gecko digs can’t they tear apart the paper towel?
Hi there, yes, if your setup is the same and the heat pad is the same then you can use one controller to control the temperature of multiple cages, thanks!
would you mind repeating some of the substrates that you are not supposed to use? had a little hard time understanding the south african accent as an american :) great video tho!
Dont know what he said exactly, but you should definetly avoid sand (EXPECIALLY calci-sand ) Coco soil, coco husks, wood chips and wood shavings. Theres lot of natural options like earch arid mix of some sort. If you have yourself a baby I highly reccomend you to use paper towel , I would switch to loose substrate when the baby is either grown up or juvenille . Hope it helps!
Will the geckos climb up on the walls and on the roof because I have a snake cage which is out of use which I think would be perfect for a gecko but I don’t know whether the metal mesh on the lid would make a difference? Please reply and tell me ASAP please because I am getting one soon. Thank you. PS the video is really helpful thank you.
Hi there, I am glad to hear you found the video helpful! You don't have to worry about Leopard Geckos climbing the walls, they are a terrestrial gecko species and therefor do not have the 'sticky' feet like some geckos have to climb up vertical surfaces, thanks!
Question:Do you dust the insects every time you feed your leopard geckos or is it every once in awhile?I’m new to this so I’m doing a lot of research so I can get everything right
New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a suitable loose substrate is best; digging/burrowing enrichment is very beneficial for them. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal.
@@RazzieVR fake grass mats harbour bacteria, as does carpet. Paper towel is good for quarantine, but after, a suitable loose substrate is best for digging enrichment. Half tile half soil is good as well :)
Where do u buy a tank for a Leo? And what is a good size? I have 20G Long tank, but I want to buy another tank since mines isn’t a good condition since I have it for awhile. I just wanna give my new Leo a good home.
I have a spare 86x42x38cm (136 litre tank) and I was thinking it’s perfect for a leopard gecko! I’ve done tones of research, and I’m really thinking of getting one. I’ve got a bearded dragon as well (his old tank) and he’s moving to a 4x2x2’ viv before Christmas! I’m really thinking of getting a Leopard gecko and I’ve just got to convince the parents!
I have two really important questions that i really need you do answer, first one is... how much did all of that cost with the tank too? and second what is the tank called? Also I found this extremely helpful thanks
Depends on the size, I recommend a 16 gallon tank for baby’s and adult sized leopard geckos! Also recommend getting tanks with doors on the front! Why? It can stress the gecko out if your grabbing it from above. It could seem like your a bird trying to grab it witch could result in it dropping its tail! Tanks range from 100-75 again depending on what size you get
Uvb is the natural light that helps geckos create vitamin d on their own without the need to supplement d3. They need vitamin d so that calcium can actually be absorbed into their system rather than pass straight through.
I have a question. I put bedding inside the log that a got for my leopard gecko on the cool side. He came out of it trey and went to the hot side and had a successful shed. Would that be considered a moist hide? Anyone can answer lol
My sister in-laws mom is moving and gifting her 5 geckos to me. I’m nervous I won’t be able to take the best care of them. They are all female, if you could tell me how many tanks I need and what size?
Wooden vivariums should hold heat better and you could build them yourself. I just didn't see anyone mention it. I've been people build shelves for their multiple geckos.
No, you don’t need an LED lamp. Make sure no direct sunlight enters the tank, it could overheat it. It’s ideal to use both a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat for heat, as well as a tube UVB bulb.
Is a 10 gallon tank okay for a gecko? I wanna get one but my parents are divorced so I won't be able to spend all day with it, I will spend most of my time at the house this would be in, how many hours a day should I spend with him?
20 gal is minimum for an adult, 40 gallons or more is ideal. 10 gallons could work for a baby but you will need to replace it in the future. I heard petco has a dollar per gallon sale a few times a year, you could look out for that.
Does anyone know of anyone or anyplace that rehabilitates and re-homes leopard geckos in Indiana or The Midwest? I’ll take any advice please help! Thanks
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. Here’s a good video comparing heat sources ua-cam.com/video/dUJZ04sqhxk/v-deo.html
Leopard geckos are unable to self regulate the amount of d3 they have in their system, meaning the calcium supplement would have to be WITHOUT d3. However i found the rest of the guide to be very helpful.
So their ok with no light at night? I’m struggling with lighting because the way the room is, is that there is no light naturally so I’m kind of confused
So basically you need to get some sort of lamp or light (not a heat lamp because you have the heat mat) that you can turn off at night and turn on in the morning.
Hey thanks for the tips I might get one but is it okay if they only eat brown crickets and is it fine to use sand for the ground? What hours would they sleep and wake up and how do u tell if its male or female
Glad to hear you found it helpful! The heat pad is one we supply locally hear in South Africa. You can use any other type of heat pad that you can get at your local pet shop or online, just make sure it is controlled and can't get too hot : )
@@ph0enixkng987 that’s false, leopard geckos don’t need a 20 gallon max. They can go into bigger if the proper heating and hiding places is provided. I keep mine in a 55 gallon enclosure and I see some people move them into 120 gallon equivalent enclosures.
Only thing i really have a problem with is the lighting. Leos are not nocturnal, they are crepuscular. They are most active from dawn and dusk. They do get that low amount of UVB during them times and is 100% beneficial to give your leo UVB. There are so many incidents out there where there Leo has MBD and could have helped a lot to have UVB. Now i cant blame you for having a different opinion because uvb is such a debated topic for Leos but i think it would have been good to at least let your viewers no that it is beneficial for them to have UVB. Also loose substrate is fine if your husbandry is on point, impaction is a secondary thing meaning there has to be something else that is wrong like the lighting witch helps your Leo digest its food, but i do agree for beginners i would not do loose substrate. and again just my opinion and i respect everyone's opinion. Everything i agree with what this man just said for beginners except the lighting thing, i think all Leos should have uvb. Great video all in all.
@Arianna Madoshus tile is okay, but would be best if its not the only type of floor in the tank. Tile stays hot or cold for quite some time so it can be good, but i wouldn't recommend it. But don't go off what I say, have a good research into tile as a substrate and make a decision then. Hope this helps😊
everyone I watched was confusing and complicated, they said it was for beginners but its seemed like it was for ppl whos highly trained but you made it easy for me to understand thanks dude
Awesome to hear, thanks for watching😊🤙🏻
I clicked on this video cuz he looked like he had an honest face on the video icon lol. But I’m not disappointed. Thank you!!
Lol thank you, glad you enjoyed it : )
Great video 👍
I loved the time lapse of the build,it really helps when setting my things up. I ordered alot of your products and it's nice to see them in the videos so I know what I'm getting
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the support!
Does he mention the name of the products? Or are there links? I’m looking to get one soon and want to be precise with what I get
I wish you left links to the stuff you used as the thermostat and the heat pads
My brother, I have watched countless other videos and this one is one I wish I found sooner. You broke everything down so well, I understand a lot more in 15 minutes than 2 days worth of videos. Thank you & great video!
Thanks so much mate really appreciate it, glad you found the video helpful, all the best : )
can you put a link pls for the tank i realy like the white designe and the papper tar matches it nicely so i would appreciate it
Could you please do a video on how to connect the basic XH-W3001 temperature controller to the heat pad... I purchased one from you guys but im really struggling to figure out how to connect it
Thanks for this, I'm thinking about getting a leopard gecko
Pleasure : )
Have you gotten one ?
I LOVE HIS ACCENT
Im fairly sure it’s South Africa
@@burnttoast656 100%
I wanna say I’ve been reading your mag since I was 8! So cool to see still keeping it fresh!!
So glad i found this video i was spending hours looking for lightning recommendation for a leopard gecko
A heat lamp (such as a halogen flood bulb) is ideal for heat, and a tube UVB bulb such as the Arcadia shadedweller is very beneficial as well :)
Simple, informative and to the point. Excellent video for beginers.
Thanks!!!i plan on getting a leopard gecko and this was easy and helpful!!! 🦎
Thank you for this, we've just bought a viv as opposed to our glass terrarium and couldn't work out how to safely fit our heat mat.
Very cute! Thank you for your videos! Greetings from Cape Town!
I have three Leopard geckoes but I have not methods growthing and weight increasing kindly give me suggestions my what's up number 03002758818
Nice
@Sir Man thanks dear
Do I need a spray bottle to spay a bit of water in the tank everyday to keep a bit moist?
Hi there, you won't need to do that if you have the moist hide : ) Just keep the peat slightly damp in the moist hide, thanks!
Where did u get the heat pad from
Also Leopard geckos aren’t nocturnal they’re crepuscular (mostly active at dawn and dusk)
where do i find that trunk?
Where did you get your Cape Coral cobrA female and male
Did you drill holes into the side to get the wires through? Does it affect anything?
Anyone know what the light is called on Amazon uk
Found this so helpful broke down everything thank u so much for all the help !
So glad to hear you found it helpful, thank you for watching😊👍🏻
So I am thinking of getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and I saw the paper towel bottom what if the gecko digs can’t they tear apart the paper towel?
Hi there! Yes that is a possibility, if it becomes a problem you can also use a moss matt or a sand matt. Thanks!
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles No not sand.
@@wackyantman5893 sand can be used, just have to be careful
@@Rogue_29 not sand if ingested will not be digested can build up and cause death
@@acecapone1239 thats why i said you have to be careful eg only feed on another material.
this was a grate video it realy helped me out thank you !!
Only a pleasure, I am glad you found it helpful : ) Thanks for watching!
Thank you I'm thinking about getting a common leopard geck
Hi how do i build in the light and where do would i get the foil heat i prefer them to what I’ve already got
Could you please do this for crested geckos🙏
Can the temperature controller control more than one?
Hi there, yes, if your setup is the same and the heat pad is the same then you can use one controller to control the temperature of multiple cages, thanks!
Where do i get an enclosure like that
would you mind repeating some of the substrates that you are not supposed to use? had a little hard time understanding the south african accent as an american :) great video tho!
Dont know what he said exactly, but you should definetly avoid sand (EXPECIALLY calci-sand ) Coco soil, coco husks, wood chips and wood shavings.
Theres lot of natural options like earch arid mix of some sort.
If you have yourself a baby I highly reccomend you to use paper towel , I would switch to loose substrate when the baby is either grown up or juvenille .
Hope it helps!
I know i am late but you can turn on CC if u dont understand him
What brand is the enclosure?
Is it available in the USA
Nicely done. Respect 💪🏽🇺🇸
Will the geckos climb up on the walls and on the roof because I have a snake cage which is out of use which I think would be perfect for a gecko but I don’t know whether the metal mesh on the lid would make a difference? Please reply and tell me ASAP please because I am getting one soon. Thank you. PS the video is really helpful thank you.
Also, how often do you moisten the cold hard and clean it out
Hi there, I am glad to hear you found the video helpful! You don't have to worry about Leopard Geckos climbing the walls, they are a terrestrial gecko species and therefor do not have the 'sticky' feet like some geckos have to climb up vertical surfaces, thanks!
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles Thank you!
Can we swap the paper towels out for stuff sort of like what snakes get
Well you can you reptile carpet but if you use loose substrate they have a risk of impacting
Question:Do you dust the insects every time you feed your leopard geckos or is it every once in awhile?I’m new to this so I’m doing a lot of research so I can get everything right
I read you dust the insects in calcium everytime you feed them every 2-3 days im new to this aswell so double check this also good luck :)
@@CelebrityPlayhouse thank you !
So you don’t have to put any fake dirt or anything for floor paper towels work fine right? This video is awesome super helpful thanks alot man!
New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a suitable loose substrate is best; digging/burrowing enrichment is very beneficial for them. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal.
Yes correct, paper towel is perfect or you can also use a fake grass matt. Glad you found it helpful, thank you for watching : )
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles Thanks so much!
@@RazzieVR fake grass mats harbour bacteria, as does carpet. Paper towel is good for quarantine, but after, a suitable loose substrate is best for digging enrichment. Half tile half soil is good as well :)
Great video 👍
Thank you😊🙏🏻
What is the of this tank viv please
Very nice
Where do u buy a tank for a Leo? And what is a good size? I have 20G Long tank, but I want to buy another tank since mines isn’t a good condition since I have it for awhile. I just wanna give my new Leo a good home.
where did you get that led light, i cant find it anywhere?
do you have to have the LED light??
Do I need to spray water on paper or fake plant to get humidity ?
Does anybody know where he got that tank from
I have a spare 86x42x38cm (136 litre tank) and I was thinking it’s perfect for a leopard gecko! I’ve done tones of research, and I’m really thinking of getting one. I’ve got a bearded dragon as well (his old tank) and he’s moving to a 4x2x2’ viv before Christmas! I’m really thinking of getting a Leopard gecko and I’ve just got to convince the parents!
Just get it and don't tell anyone LOL! I have 2 snakes and a leopard gecko in my bedroom and nobody knows they exist
I am frickin 12.
Where did you get the tank from?
Thank you!😃…WONDERFUL video!
I use arid earth mix and I love it
But does it gecko?
I have two really important questions that i really need you do answer, first one is... how much did all of that cost with the tank too? and second what is the tank called?
Also I found this extremely helpful thanks
Like 300$
Tanks can rang from $100-$400 but it’s supper necessary that they are 20+ gallons
Depends on the size, I recommend a 16 gallon tank for baby’s and adult sized leopard geckos! Also recommend getting tanks with doors on the front! Why? It can stress the gecko out if your grabbing it from above. It could seem like your a bird trying to grab it witch could result in it dropping its tail! Tanks range from 100-75 again depending on what size you get
@@ipakemi7100 do you know of any good tanks?
I have a heat lamp in my geckos cage, is this c compulsory or optional. Great video!👍
Optional, depends on if someone can afford it but Heat lamps are good.
Does it do uvb as well?
@@Rogue_29 what is ubv?
@@ollybrown3172 uvb light, if it does and its on for around 10 hours a day, theres no need to use d3 in supplements
Uvb is the natural light that helps geckos create vitamin d on their own without the need to supplement d3. They need vitamin d so that calcium can actually be absorbed into their system rather than pass straight through.
The way I can hear fellow South Africans.
Howzit, yes correct : )
Great video very helpful, but I’m confused how he put the heat pad in . Plz help
Same..
Thank you for this, i getting leopard gecko now :)
What morph is the gecko in this video?
I have a question. I put bedding inside the log that a got for my leopard gecko on the cool side. He came out of it trey and went to the hot side and had a successful shed. Would that be considered a moist hide? Anyone can answer lol
My sister in-laws mom is moving and gifting her 5 geckos to me. I’m nervous I won’t be able to take the best care of them. They are all female, if you could tell me how many tanks I need and what size?
u will need about 2-3 tanks each about 20 gallons, or one huge take and all together
Won't they already have enclosures?
If they have already lived together they should be okay, but be careful when cohabitating them if they haven’t been already, they can be aggressive!
TheFaded you should never put them together. Don’t say if you’re more we’ll informed. 20 gallons is also the minimum, should be bigger tho.
Wooden vivariums should hold heat better and you could build them yourself. I just didn't see anyone mention it. I've been people build shelves for their multiple geckos.
do i need a led lamp ? i will put mine gecko right next to a window ... the sun shines through almost all day
No, you don’t need an LED lamp. Make sure no direct sunlight enters the tank, it could overheat it. It’s ideal to use both a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat for heat, as well as a tube UVB bulb.
What kind of humid hide is that?
Is a 10 gallon tank okay for a gecko? I wanna get one but my parents are divorced so I won't be able to spend all day with it, I will spend most of my time at the house this would be in, how many hours a day should I spend with him?
20 gal is minimum for an adult, 40 gallons or more is ideal. 10 gallons could work for a baby but you will need to replace it in the future. I heard petco has a dollar per gallon sale a few times a year, you could look out for that.
Can you use a heat lamp
Hi Dante, yes you can no problem : )
you can, but it’s recommended you use heat pads since they aren’t basking animals.
Does anyone know of anyone or anyplace that rehabilitates and re-homes leopard geckos in Indiana or The Midwest? I’ll take any advice please help! Thanks
Where can i get the enclosure?
Hey great video! I have a question. Where can I find that tank/enclosure you showed in your video?
Don’t want to sound dumb but wouldn’t the heat pad burn the tissue
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
Here’s a good video comparing heat sources ua-cam.com/video/dUJZ04sqhxk/v-deo.html
Can I get a Vivarium in usa??
Hi there, sorry the shipping to the USA is very expensive, thanks
Does anyone have a link for the enclosure?
Leopard geckos are unable to self regulate the amount of d3 they have in their system, meaning the calcium supplement would have to be WITHOUT d3. However i found the rest of the guide to be very helpful.
how big was the tank?
So their ok with no light at night? I’m struggling with lighting because the way the room is, is that there is no light naturally so I’m kind of confused
So basically you need to get some sort of lamp or light (not a heat lamp because you have the heat mat) that you can turn off at night and turn on in the morning.
Nice bro really uelped
Hey thanks for the tips I might get one but is it okay if they only eat brown crickets and is it fine to use sand for the ground? What hours would they sleep and wake up and how do u tell if its male or female
can’t answer for the other questions but DO NOT use sand it can cause impaction
They need a viriaty of different feeder insects. they are more active dawn and dusk. And no sand
Do you a UV light?
It’s not required for them to survive, but beneficial and recommended.
great video
If the Leo’s vivarium is in a room with natural daylight, does it still need a light?
No, but make sure the sunlight is indirect, it might overheat the enclosure otherwise
what do you guys think i should go for? 2ft, 2.5ft or 3ft vivarium?
How old is the gecko? Juvenile needs to have a pretty small tank, but adults could have 3ft.
This video was very helpful! I do have a question though, where did you get the heat pad from?
Glad to hear you found it helpful! The heat pad is one we supply locally hear in South Africa. You can use any other type of heat pad that you can get at your local pet shop or online, just make sure it is controlled and can't get too hot : )
Ultimate Exotics Reptiles Ooh I see. Thank you so much! :)
I'm still trying to figure out your accent....anyways
thanks for the video is really helped! :)
Lily's Reptiles it’s South African😊Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching🙏🏻
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles lol i thought u sound like an aussie
Reece Hurlstone 😂😂 haha allot of people say that😊
only says south african on the shirt 🤔
thanks
How much did it all cost
Do they require a UV light?
No not really, but they can be used as a substitute for supplementing d3 with their calcium. Either d3 or uvb not both as this can actually cause mbd.
Won’t a heat lamp burn the paper at the bottem
Thanks much easer to understand
thanks for the advice
3:17 51!?!?
How much is the enclosure btw?
Great video, sal verseker by julle koop!
Baie dankie!
What about enrichment. Can you enrich your gecko enclosure some way?
you can add enrichment in the form of plants and half-logs
Simply reorganizing the tank often should be enriching. a dig box can be fun.
Man!! Where could I get a tank just like this in USA 🥲🥲
I’m thinking of getting a 90 gallon is that alright just for one
90 gallon!?!?? Way too much the max size is 20 gallon for a leopard gecko 10 gallon for a single gecko 15 for 2 and 20 for 3
That’s perfectly fine if you provide the proper heat and enough hides.
@@ph0enixkng987 that’s false, leopard geckos don’t need a 20 gallon max. They can go into bigger if the proper heating and hiding places is provided. I keep mine in a 55 gallon enclosure and I see some people move them into 120 gallon equivalent enclosures.
Yeah sure you can add more than 20 but 90 is way too much
They can get stressed if in a tank too big
Where can I buy a enclosure like that?
On their website ultimate exotics
Ok but when he said humid hut who else thought he said human heart?!
Yep lol
Hi
Only thing i really have a problem with is the lighting. Leos are not nocturnal, they are crepuscular. They are most active from dawn and dusk. They do get that low amount of UVB during them times and is 100% beneficial to give your leo UVB. There are so many incidents out there where there Leo has MBD and could have helped a lot to have UVB. Now i cant blame you for having a different opinion because uvb is such a debated topic for Leos but i think it would have been good to at least let your viewers no that it is beneficial for them to have UVB. Also loose substrate is fine if your husbandry is on point, impaction is a secondary thing meaning there has to be something else that is wrong like the lighting witch helps your Leo digest its food, but i do agree for beginners i would not do loose substrate. and again just my opinion and i respect everyone's opinion. Everything i agree with what this man just said for beginners except the lighting thing, i think all Leos should have uvb. Great video all in all.
I might be getting a leopard gecko from a shop called alligator geckos
Do more it is soo good
My stepdad said if I can save up for one, he will think about letting me get one 😌😌
That will be awesome, good luck😊👍🏻
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles thank you 🙃
update?
Problem: Paper towels and Reptile carpet End up stinking and they can hold a lot of bacteria
@Arianna Madoshus bit excessive, it can be washed once a month and you should be good to go, just keep up spot cleaning.
@Arianna Madoshus tile is okay, but would be best if its not the only type of floor in the tank. Tile stays hot or cold for quite some time so it can be good, but i wouldn't recommend it. But don't go off what I say, have a good research into tile as a substrate and make a decision then. Hope this helps😊
Are you south african
Hi there yes I am😊👍🏻
I could hear the acsent
You look like Luka Doncic lol