As someone who has worked in pet stores, the fact y'all are even putting in a micro amount of effort to learn about what you need for you pet makes you better than probably 98% of people who buy a gecko.
i did about 4 months of Reasearch, and it payed off. I now have a wonderful gecko, he is a Bold Temper Bandit morph. I really hope that the general population of people who own reptiles realize you need to do Reasearch! It's a living animal who needs the best life possible!
I'm so grateful for having found your channel before I got my gecko. Little man is 5 going on 6 years old, had him since he was a hatchling and he's the goofiest and sweetest little lizard, healthy as can be! He's currently living his best life in a 40 gallon tank, with a DHP, calcium, rotating diet, and a lot of love! Thank you for your videos!
When I was younger, I had my male and female gecko in a 50 gallon tank. While it was enough space for the both of them, I knew it just wasnt right, because I watched your videos. They didnt fight or anything, but I knew they still must have been really stressed out. Sadly I was too young that no one cared or thought I didnt know what I was talking about, so it took half a year for anyone to listen to me and for us to get seperate terrariums for them. They are both doing well now since its been a while, and I am very grateful for your videos, because they have helped me out a ton when I was unsure of some things about my geckos.
I got my first leopard gecko a good bit ago from a Scales-And-Tails. Chain store, but the employees were helpful and knew very well what to do! They warned me not to co-hab my little female, told me that calcium and vitamins are needed to keep her healthy, recommended both a heat lamp and a heating pad so it would stay at a good temperature, and fed her about five mealworms a day. Only thing I didn't agree with was their want to use repti-carpet, but that was just about it!
I went to a local petstore once to look for geckos. The owner told me i should get 2 because they will be bored alone. In a back room he showed me a tank with like 5 or 6 geckos in it. they were clearly fighting and one even lost its tail. Needless to say i took my business elsewhere and found a breeder an hour away. Now that i think about it maybe i should have reported that store somewhere for inappropriate animal handling.
8:15 If you hate the bugs, then get something like a morning gecko, or a crested gecko. They can go off just fine with repashea, basically just add the water to a powder and put it in the tank.
Yes, they can live on the powdered diet, however, they much prefer feeder insects like crickets and fruit flies for the mourning geckos. Not only are they good nutrition for your geckos, but they provide enrichment and hunting crickets gives them exercise.
@@JupiterJamie Yes It can but still, they would be fine with just the powdered diet, I would still feed them live feeders too, but it would be just fine to keep them on a powdered diet.
U tell them girl ppl have to do there research and it's not how long they live it's how well you take care of them for a long my girl half pint lived til she was 19 years old. And I had her from a hatchling
Thank you for continuing to educate people. When I see someone looking at reptiles, I'm always tempted to hang out and strike up a conversation with them. I always tell them about your channel and your users' guide. 😊
Thank you for all of your help. I bought a juvenile leopard gecko a week ago and am using the DHP and coconut fiber substrate you recommended in your Ebook (Which was really helpful when getting our gecko.) So far the little gecko seems to be thriving. Just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos, they're really helpful, especially the stuck shed ones. Much appreciated :)
Hi so i went to the store to get a tank i studied and searched the leoperd gecko and its important things and the worker said to not feed the leopard geckos insects from outside because it can cause them something bad is it true
when I was 6 or 7 my parents got me a leopard gecko and just followed the advice the pet store gave them. I went thru two in 4 years, and they lived in a 10 gallon with a repti carpet, 2 hides, and a red heat lamp on all the time. Now I have a 48 semi bio active, but if pet stores shared the right information, my earlier leopard gecko wouldn’t have suffered through their short life.
I got my daughter a heat mat and heat lamp for her gecko as 1. Did not know about the heat projectors. 2. They are not easy to find where I live once we learned about them. 3. The price
I need some advice, my Leo, nugget, is not really active at night or day and really only sleeps. He only stays on the warm size and I got a better heat lamp in case it was to cold but he only stays on the warmer side is this good is he okay?
Great to see you post again! This is def information that needs to get out! If people are still promoting the bad advice then we need to keep educating. 👍👍😊
Amazing, thank you for this video! I’m planning on starting breeding leopard geckos! I’m trying to be an effective and ethical as I can positively be! One of these steps is to recommend your video as some resources to help them out 🥰 Hope that’s ok! Cheers
Another interesting video, thanks. We tried our Leo on the gel from pets at home, thought it might make a treat rather than as a main food. He turned his nose up at it and made it quite clear that he wasn’t having any of it! He’s nineish year old rescue from the national rescue centre in Kent, we got him at the same time as our little bonkers crestie who we actually went to collect!
Recently discovered your channel after agreeing to let my 9 yr son get a crested gecko for his bday. Best channel by far in researching how to care for them. We are total novices and are attempting to setup a bio active terrarium. Keep up the great work and we will be sure to tune in 👍
Hi! I love your tank set up! Could you show where you got the accessories from? My leos tank looks more like a jungle and I would love to make it seems for arid for her.
I work in a small and local reptile shop, and this is my own experience and I FULLY agree with Lgy’s statements, but my leopard gecko was in a 4x2x2 and HATED IT, again, this is just my gecko specifically. She can only be tong fed as she’s a rehome and seems to struggle with a neurological issue in terms of aim and balance. And so i sized her down to a 2ft enclosure as she never moved much at all, and I struggle with insomnia and so would be up in the night, never would I see her anywhere apart from on top of the hide she deemed safe. And since she’s moved, god has she been active and happy. She’s been utilising all hides, loves the substrate so she can dig, and even comes out routinely every night for water. And seems to have much better perception in terms of aim. Again, my gecko specifically :) But I find that most leopard geckos are GREAT In large enclosures. All I wanna say is listen to your specific geckos needs! Get them the required large enclosure, and if they hate it despite the clutter, size down as I did! ^^
I tried canned crickets and my leopard gecko DESPISED them. I don't think she ate 1, she just spat it out and ran away. And my bearded dragon threw up the freeze dried mix I got for him so I learned that they prefer fresh food. I would prefer fresh food too
Hello, I’m in a little of a sticky situation with my leopard gecko. I have a two year old leopard gecko in a 20 gal tank, (30”x12”x12” I believe) and I’m going on vacation for around a week or so. I have someone to take care of him during that time including feeding, watering, and misting moist hide (he is going to shed most likely during the week). The problem is, my mother thinks the 20 gallon is way too big to bring to her house and back, and is suggesting to move him back into the 10 gal (20”,10”,12” again, i think so) that I replaced when he was one. I know it’s too small for him to actually thrive and exercise inside, and have all his decorations, so I’m a little worried. Will he be okay being in a small tank for some time? Or should I find another solution that would allow him to stay in his 20 gal? Great video btw, keep it up!
I’m so glad I watched so many of your videos and learned so much before I got my baby leopard gecko, was at the store and with the breeder dodging misinformation left and right 😅
Hello, i have a young leo (4 weeks) in a terrarium with a 5% uvb Light. I only dusted the insects and provided calcium without d3 until now. Should i provide d3 calcium from time to time? I am basking because the leo îs mostly hiding and i am not sure on how much uvb is she getting.
getting my first gecko later,a fat tailed Whiteout patternless 100% het Oreo, 66 % het ghost, found an pre owned Exo Terra large Wide terrarium, alrdy feels a bit on the smallish side lol might get a 120x60x60cm later on, but ye super excited, gonna have Dubias as main food, and zophobas as a once in a whiel snack halogen heat lamp, UVB lamp and using the exo terra stone desert substrate
Nice to watch your vids started watching when got me leopard gecko as I was 1st time owner unfortunately he passed away but still watch ur vids for when we ready for another pet 😊
As someone who has wanted a leopard gecko for years, i have had plenty of time to do tons of research and know a lot more than i wouldve 2 years back. Finaaly getting one , tank almost ready and has all the nessacary requirements. Im so exited!! Any name ideas, im stumped.. 😅
Does anyone have any advice: I have a leopard gecko that has lots of stuck shed on their feet, I have researched lots of things I can do but but none of them work. I have tried everything from cotton buds to damp tissue. Her cage it humid and she is fed daily. Should I go to a vet? I'm am so lost and any help will be appreciated.
When my gecko inevitably gets stuck shed on his toes, I like to give him a shallow bath that only reaches right above his feet. Make sure the water is pretty warm, but not hot, and let the gecko stay in the bath for around 10 minutes. Then, take it out, and you should be able to peel off the skin quite easily with your finger, or a cotton swab. Good luck!
I Actually Co-hab my two adult male geckos, and I absolutely make sure they have everything they need, they have 3 different independent caves to switch about in. (Humid, warm and cool) plus, I got Extremely lucky with very calm, tame and super chill geckos that absolutely don’t Care about each others presence. I make sure both are eating the proper amount as well It can work, but it takes work and some special geckos along with a good set up
It’s crazy to me that in the UK pet shops actually encourage the use of UVB, here in US/Canada giving leopard geckos UVB is seen as going above and beyond for your pet. I’ve even had people discourage the use of UVB for leopard geckos
The importance of these videos is insane newbreeders hopefully will be better in regards to animal husbandry as someone who wants to pursue breeding correctly im surprised most breeders dont keep adults in enclosures and use tiny racks
I use both a heating pad and a ceramic heat emitter for my buddy. The trick is to put the heating pad on the SIDE of the tank. I’ve found this makes it a lot easier to tell if it’s working or not, and it amplifies their hot side. I don’t recommend this for all setups, however if your gecko is a little cold and you don’t want to buy a ceramic lamp then it is a great way to boost heat. This works great in my Leo’s tank because I live in a colder place. Please NEVER EVER EVER use sand on a gecko. My first leopard gecko got an impaction in his eye due to sand. (I was eight, I had little control but we did move him to paper towels) Sadly he passed away a few years ago.
@@amarilisjuarez5962 in Canada dubia are illegal. Idk if they 're in Canada. But yeah all we have here are crickets and mealworm mostly. Not the best of the best. We have black soldier fly larvae and other grubs and worms but nothing to be a staple. We do have some roaches that are legal but I don't feel like ordering those.
My leopard gecko escaped could you do a video on geckos escaping and how to find them I saw your video of your leopard gecko escape if you would it would make my entire year Im very worried
Me and a friend have an inside joke that she'll one day give me her 200 GALLON tank for my boy and the idea of my son having basically a mansion is such a funny idea to me (sadly my house is not big enough for a tank that large + i'm afraid he'd somehow get himself lost in there so obvs it's just a joke between us)
Hi there, I heard this was the best way to contact you, so I wanted to ask some questions about my current leopard gecko, since I think her setup could be improved and I am extremely dedicated to ensuring that my gecko is as happy and healthy as can be. (Sorry in advance for the long message) :) Earlier this year, I adopted a baby leopard gecko, Echo. Currently I think she is about 6-7 months old. Echo is my second leopard gecko. My first one, Lea, was adopted when she was 3 years old. Unfortunately, Lea had many health issues since she wasn’t cared for well when she was young and only lived until she was 8. Lea didn’t act like a healthy leopard gecko, so having Echo is a new experience for me since I don’t know much about “normal” leopard geckos and their behavior. :) Current setup: - 100W Ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat set to 90 degrees F. It turns on at 6AM and off at 6PM - Arcadia Shadedweller UV Lamp. It turns on at 6AM and off at 6PM (I got this several weeks ago) - Reptile carpet - Moist hide with coconut fibers inside - small 3D-printed calcium dish - Exo-Terra Terrarium. Roughly 18” x 18” x 10”. I think it’s a 15 gallon. - I’m not too sure, but I think the tank gets to about 85-90 degrees F during the day. I have no heat or light on during the night. Current Issues: - think the tank might be a bit too small. I’ve seen on some of your videos that you recommend upgrading to a 20 gallon tank, but they are expensive and I don’t think I have space for one. I do have the option to build a bigger tank. - Echo doesn’t move much or bask during the day. Lately she’s been hanging out in her moist hide all day. I don’t know if this is because I got a UV lamp recently or because of other reasons. - I’m having a little trouble decorating without making the space too crowded. Questions: - I want to make sure Echo isn’t a lazy eater like Lea was. Is there an effective way I can feed Echo where she hunts and has to move to eat? She seems to lose interest when food goes out of sight. I’ve also tried just releasing insects into the tank, but they tend to end up in little nooks where Echo can’t reach. - I haven’t used any loose substrate because of the time and money involved with cleaning. Right now I am using reptile carpet. Is it okay if I stick with reptile carpet? Should I add something loose (like small rocks) to create different terrain in some areas? - Do you think my current setup is enriching and won’t make Echo bored? What do you think of my current setup? What do I need to change? I’m mainly looking for very low-cost solutions. I’m pretty crafty and have a 3D printer and lots of other supplies if there’s a way I can make things. I have a few pictures of my original setup and my improved (and in-progress) setup. Is there a way I could get those to you? Thank you so much! I am a huge fan of your channel and you videos have been so helpful to me and my leopard gecko! Have a great rest of your day! Adelle
Mealworms are fine for a baby. Morio/superworms are okay for adults but way too big and tough for a baby. Black soldier fly larvae and small crickets or roaches are a good size for babies too. And every so often you can do waxworms as a treat.
Crickets, roaches (dubia, discoid, red runner, etc.), black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, and waxworms. Adults can have all of those plus superworms, butterworms, giant canyon isopods, possibly hornworms depending on your gecko's size.
You're missing out on big money and crowd. People are tired from your hands and wise words. we want to see your geckos reacts! just put random YT shorts out! put stuff in front of them! record them reacting to you saying different words! crazy food! crazy setups! you've done enough to educate us on growing them. If I come back after I die the best life is as gecko in your hands. now let us see your geckos react to matters!
I've had lots of people tell me that repti-carpet is really bad but my geckos have been on repti-carpet for the three years I've had them and have zero health problems. I wash it twice a week with warm soapy water and change it out every other week. I feel like people just don't bother with cleaning the repti-carpet which is how bacteria starts growing in it and gives it a bad reputation as a result. Sometimes, it feels like people are gate keeping by telling me to get them off the repti-carpet or give to someone who will "take better care of them" which makes me feel like a bad owner. The vet says they're perfectly healthy and they are always out and crawling around their cages.
repticarpet can rip out your geckos toe nails and teeth and even when washing regularly with soap and water they cannot be entirely sanitized, you should switch to paper towel that you replace every cleaning if you can’t afford a more naturalistic substrate, it’s not gatekeeping people just want you to want the best for your animal and while you may not see any issues yet it’s better to be safe than sorry in the long run.
While more space is nice, geckos spend 20 hours a day sleeping in their hide. You're a gecko fanatic so I understand, but it's unfair and elitist to expect every gecko owner to have your setup or invest in your setup. You'll find plenty of healthy 15 year old geckos in setups you'd consider inferior
As someone who has worked in pet stores, the fact y'all are even putting in a micro amount of effort to learn about what you need for you pet makes you better than probably 98% of people who buy a gecko.
Ain’t that the truth
Most people who claim to be animal lover
Just love the thought of having one
i did about 4 months of Reasearch, and it payed off. I now have a wonderful gecko, he is a Bold Temper Bandit morph. I really hope that the general population of people who own reptiles realize you need to do Reasearch! It's a living animal who needs the best life possible!
I'm so grateful for having found your channel before I got my gecko. Little man is 5 going on 6 years old, had him since he was a hatchling and he's the goofiest and sweetest little lizard, healthy as can be! He's currently living his best life in a 40 gallon tank, with a DHP, calcium, rotating diet, and a lot of love! Thank you for your videos!
When I was younger, I had my male and female gecko in a 50 gallon tank. While it was enough space for the both of them, I knew it just wasnt right, because I watched your videos. They didnt fight or anything, but I knew they still must have been really stressed out. Sadly I was too young that no one cared or thought I didnt know what I was talking about, so it took half a year for anyone to listen to me and for us to get seperate terrariums for them. They are both doing well now since its been a while, and I am very grateful for your videos, because they have helped me out a ton when I was unsure of some things about my geckos.
I got my first leopard gecko a good bit ago from a Scales-And-Tails. Chain store, but the employees were helpful and knew very well what to do! They warned me not to co-hab my little female, told me that calcium and vitamins are needed to keep her healthy, recommended both a heat lamp and a heating pad so it would stay at a good temperature, and fed her about five mealworms a day. Only thing I didn't agree with was their want to use repti-carpet, but that was just about it!
I went to a local petstore once to look for geckos. The owner told me i should get 2 because they will be bored alone. In a back room he showed me a tank with like 5 or 6 geckos in it. they were clearly fighting and one even lost its tail. Needless to say i took my business elsewhere and found a breeder an hour away. Now that i think about it maybe i should have reported that store somewhere for inappropriate animal handling.
These responses are TERRIBLE 💀 3 Leopard Geckos in a 15 GALLON TANK?? That’s horrendous.
8:15 If you hate the bugs, then get something like a morning gecko, or a crested gecko. They can go off just fine with repashea, basically just add the water to a powder and put it in the tank.
Yes, they can live on the powdered diet, however, they much prefer feeder insects like crickets and fruit flies for the mourning geckos. Not only are they good nutrition for your geckos, but they provide enrichment and hunting crickets gives them exercise.
@@JupiterJamie Yes It can but still, they would be fine with just the powdered diet, I would still feed them live feeders too, but it would be just fine to keep them on a powdered diet.
U tell them girl ppl have to do there research and it's not how long they live it's how well you take care of them for a long my girl half pint lived til she was 19 years old. And I had her from a hatchling
Thank you for continuing to educate people. When I see someone looking at reptiles, I'm always tempted to hang out and strike up a conversation with them. I always tell them about your channel and your users' guide. 😊
Thank you for all of your help. I bought a juvenile leopard gecko a week ago and am using the DHP and coconut fiber substrate you recommended in your Ebook (Which was really helpful when getting our gecko.) So far the little gecko seems to be thriving. Just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos, they're really helpful, especially the stuck shed ones. Much appreciated :)
Hi so i went to the store to get a tank i studied and searched the leoperd gecko and its important things and the worker said to not feed the leopard geckos insects from outside because it can cause them something bad is it true
when I was 6 or 7 my parents got me a leopard gecko and just followed the advice the pet store gave them. I went thru two in 4 years, and they lived in a 10 gallon with a repti carpet, 2 hides, and a red heat lamp on all the time. Now I have a 48 semi bio active, but if pet stores shared the right information, my earlier leopard gecko wouldn’t have suffered through their short life.
I got my daughter a heat mat and heat lamp for her gecko as 1. Did not know about the heat projectors. 2. They are not easy to find where I live once we learned about them. 3. The price
I need some advice, my Leo, nugget, is not really active at night or day and really only sleeps. He only stays on the warm size and I got a better heat lamp in case it was to cold but he only stays on the warmer side is this good is he okay?
Great to see you post again! This is def information that needs to get out! If people are still promoting the bad advice then we need to keep educating. 👍👍😊
Amazing, thank you for this video!
I’m planning on starting breeding leopard geckos! I’m trying to be an effective and ethical as I can positively be! One of these steps is to recommend your video as some resources to help them out 🥰
Hope that’s ok! Cheers
Another interesting video, thanks. We tried our Leo on the gel from pets at home, thought it might make a treat rather than as a main food. He turned his nose up at it and made it quite clear that he wasn’t having any of it! He’s nineish year old rescue from the national rescue centre in Kent, we got him at the same time as our little bonkers crestie who we actually went to collect!
Recently discovered your channel after agreeing to let my 9 yr son get a crested gecko for his bday. Best channel by far in researching how to care for them. We are total novices and are attempting to setup a bio active terrarium. Keep up the great work and we will be sure to tune in 👍
She helped tons with Leo research too, so if you're ever wanting a Leo, best channel out there!
It’s so good to see a post from you 😊 You gave really great info…pet shops can be really bad.
More Q n A! I love these videos and thanks for continuing to provide us with good content 🙏🏽
Hi! I love your tank set up! Could you show where you got the accessories from? My leos tank looks more like a jungle and I would love to make it seems for arid for her.
I work in a small and local reptile shop, and this is my own experience and I FULLY agree with Lgy’s statements, but my leopard gecko was in a 4x2x2 and HATED IT, again, this is just my gecko specifically.
She can only be tong fed as she’s a rehome and seems to struggle with a neurological issue in terms of aim and balance.
And so i sized her down to a 2ft enclosure as she never moved much at all, and I struggle with insomnia and so would be up in the night, never would I see her anywhere apart from on top of the hide she deemed safe.
And since she’s moved, god has she been active and happy.
She’s been utilising all hides, loves the substrate so she can dig, and even comes out routinely every night for water. And seems to have much better perception in terms of aim.
Again, my gecko specifically :)
But I find that most leopard geckos are GREAT In large enclosures. All I wanna say is listen to your specific geckos needs! Get them the required large enclosure, and if they hate it despite the clutter, size down as I did! ^^
I tried canned crickets and my leopard gecko DESPISED them. I don't think she ate 1, she just spat it out and ran away.
And my bearded dragon threw up the freeze dried mix I got for him so I learned that they prefer fresh food. I would prefer fresh food too
Hello, I’m in a little of a sticky situation with my leopard gecko.
I have a two year old leopard gecko in a 20 gal tank, (30”x12”x12” I believe) and I’m going on vacation for around a week or so. I have someone to take care of him during that time including feeding, watering, and misting moist hide (he is going to shed most likely during the week). The problem is, my mother thinks the 20 gallon is way too big to bring to her house and back, and is suggesting to move him back into the 10 gal (20”,10”,12” again, i think so) that I replaced when he was one. I know it’s too small for him to actually thrive and exercise inside, and have all his decorations, so I’m a little worried. Will he be okay being in a small tank for some time? Or should I find another solution that would allow him to stay in his 20 gal? Great video btw, keep it up!
I’m so glad I watched so many of your videos and learned so much before I got my baby leopard gecko, was at the store and with the breeder dodging misinformation left and right 😅
Hello, i have a young leo (4 weeks) in a terrarium with a 5% uvb Light. I only dusted the insects and provided calcium without d3 until now. Should i provide d3 calcium from time to time? I am basking because the leo îs mostly hiding and i am not sure on how much uvb is she getting.
getting my first gecko later,a fat tailed Whiteout patternless 100% het Oreo, 66 % het ghost,
found an pre owned Exo Terra large Wide terrarium, alrdy feels a bit on the smallish side lol
might get a 120x60x60cm later on, but ye super excited, gonna have Dubias as main food, and zophobas as a once in a whiel snack
halogen heat lamp, UVB lamp and using the exo terra stone desert substrate
Nice to watch your vids started watching when got me leopard gecko as I was 1st time owner unfortunately he passed away but still watch ur vids for when we ready for another pet 😊
As someone who has wanted a leopard gecko for years, i have had plenty of time to do tons of research and know a lot more than i wouldve 2 years back. Finaaly getting one , tank almost ready and has all the nessacary requirements. Im so exited!! Any name ideas, im stumped.. 😅
what bedding brand are you using as sand/dirt?
Does anyone have any advice: I have a leopard gecko that has lots of stuck shed on their feet, I have researched lots of things I can do but but none of them work. I have tried everything from cotton buds to damp tissue. Her cage it humid and she is fed daily. Should I go to a vet? I'm am so lost and any help will be appreciated.
When my gecko inevitably gets stuck shed on his toes, I like to give him a shallow bath that only reaches right above his feet. Make sure the water is pretty warm, but not hot, and let the gecko stay in the bath for around 10 minutes. Then, take it out, and you should be able to peel off the skin quite easily with your finger, or a cotton swab. Good luck!
@@yaya.cor.1218 thank you I will try tommorow and post the results here :)
I Actually Co-hab my two adult male geckos, and I absolutely make sure they have everything they need, they have 3 different independent caves to switch about in. (Humid, warm and cool) plus, I got Extremely lucky with very calm, tame and super chill geckos that absolutely don’t Care about each others presence. I make sure both are eating the proper amount as well
It can work, but it takes work and some special geckos along with a good set up
It’s crazy to me that in the UK pet shops actually encourage the use of UVB, here in US/Canada giving leopard geckos UVB is seen as going above and beyond for your pet. I’ve even had people discourage the use of UVB for leopard geckos
I’ve heard the same. The explanation was that the geckos needed heat for their tummy to help digest food, hence they recommend heat pads.
The importance of these videos is insane newbreeders hopefully will be better in regards to animal husbandry as someone who wants to pursue breeding correctly im surprised most breeders dont keep adults in enclosures and use tiny racks
I use both a heating pad and a ceramic heat emitter for my buddy. The trick is to put the heating pad on the SIDE of the tank. I’ve found this makes it a lot easier to tell if it’s working or not, and it amplifies their hot side. I don’t recommend this for all setups, however if your gecko is a little cold and you don’t want to buy a ceramic lamp then it is a great way to boost heat. This works great in my Leo’s tank because I live in a colder place. Please NEVER EVER EVER use sand on a gecko. My first leopard gecko got an impaction in his eye due to sand. (I was eight, I had little control but we did move him to paper towels) Sadly he passed away a few years ago.
Is it bad that I only feed mealworms (with Calcium, vit, etc) and the accational cricket.
Mealworms are not very good as a staple feeder. Hard exoskeleton and harder to digest and not as much nutrients
Add some crickets and dubia roaches to it’s diet, please 🙏🏼
@@amarilisjuarez5962 not to sound too pour to have a reptile, my mom can’t afford Dubai roaches but we try to feed mine crickets a few times a month
@@amarilisjuarez5962 in Canada dubia are illegal. Idk if they 're in Canada. But yeah all we have here are crickets and mealworm mostly. Not the best of the best. We have black soldier fly larvae and other grubs and worms but nothing to be a staple. We do have some roaches that are legal but I don't feel like ordering those.
My leopard gecko escaped could you do a video on geckos escaping and how to find them I saw your video of your leopard gecko escape if you would it would make my entire year Im very worried
a good idea is take his hide out of his tank, and place a heat matt under it! they should be attracted to it, and have a bowl of insects
Can you please tell me reputable online breeders sites to purchase a leopard gecko?
Danger: the larger the mealworm the More damage can happen going down!
Why my leopard gecko just like mealworms not crickets what I can do
Thanks for the vid!
They told me to use sand for substrate!
Me and a friend have an inside joke that she'll one day give me her 200 GALLON tank for my boy and the idea of my son having basically a mansion is such a funny idea to me (sadly my house is not big enough for a tank that large + i'm afraid he'd somehow get himself lost in there so obvs it's just a joke between us)
My adult gecko is 47 grams, is that ok? He is on the smaller side.
Oh my, I came back after like 6 years I used to watch you all the time, literally left off on the sea monkey videos. I need to catch up.
i feed me baby gecko, tiny baby dubia roaches hahaha, and now mainly eats dubias because he is very picky
Hi there,
I heard this was the best way to contact you, so I wanted to ask some questions about my current leopard gecko, since I think her setup could be improved and I am extremely dedicated to ensuring that my gecko is as happy and healthy as can be. (Sorry in advance for the long message) :)
Earlier this year, I adopted a baby leopard gecko, Echo. Currently I think she is about 6-7 months old. Echo is my second leopard gecko. My first one, Lea, was adopted when she was 3 years old. Unfortunately, Lea had many health issues since she wasn’t cared for well when she was young and only lived until she was 8. Lea didn’t act like a healthy leopard gecko, so having Echo is a new experience for me since I don’t know much about “normal” leopard geckos and their behavior. :)
Current setup:
- 100W Ceramic heat emitter on a thermostat set to 90 degrees F. It turns on at 6AM and off at 6PM
- Arcadia Shadedweller UV Lamp. It turns on at 6AM and off at 6PM (I got this several weeks ago)
- Reptile carpet
- Moist hide with coconut fibers inside
- small 3D-printed calcium dish
- Exo-Terra Terrarium. Roughly 18” x 18” x 10”. I think it’s a 15 gallon.
- I’m not too sure, but I think the tank gets to about 85-90 degrees F during the day. I have no heat or light on during the night.
Current Issues:
- think the tank might be a bit too small. I’ve seen on some of your videos that you recommend upgrading to a 20 gallon tank, but they are expensive and I don’t think I have space for one. I do have the option to build a bigger tank.
- Echo doesn’t move much or bask during the day. Lately she’s been hanging out in her moist hide all day. I don’t know if this is because I got a UV lamp recently or because of other reasons.
- I’m having a little trouble decorating without making the space too crowded.
Questions:
- I want to make sure Echo isn’t a lazy eater like Lea was. Is there an effective way I can feed Echo where she hunts and has to move to eat? She seems to lose interest when food goes out of sight. I’ve also tried just releasing insects into the tank, but they tend to end up in little nooks where Echo can’t reach.
- I haven’t used any loose substrate because of the time and money involved with cleaning. Right now I am using reptile carpet. Is it okay if I stick with reptile carpet? Should I add something loose (like small rocks) to create different terrain in some areas?
- Do you think my current setup is enriching and won’t make Echo bored?
What do you think of my current setup? What do I need to change? I’m mainly looking for very low-cost solutions. I’m pretty crafty and have a 3D printer and lots of other supplies if there’s a way I can make things.
I have a few pictures of my original setup and my improved (and in-progress) setup. Is there a way I could get those to you?
Thank you so much! I am a huge fan of your channel and you videos have been so helpful to me and my leopard gecko!
Have a great rest of your day!
Adelle
I have a male tangerine morph leopard gecko his name is Raptor and he's my moody little boy
Hi love your vids
3:30 to 3:50 lol 😁
What are you supposed to feed baby geckos, if not mealworms? Can you please talk about what baby geckos are supposed to eat? 😢❤
Small brown crickets are a great option
Mealworms are fine for a baby. Morio/superworms are okay for adults but way too big and tough for a baby. Black soldier fly larvae and small crickets or roaches are a good size for babies too. And every so often you can do waxworms as a treat.
I loved this video because I've actually used one of those bad advices and after watching this I didn't use the adive Ive recieved.
I'm just going to feed hem water because what the hell do I feed them
Small brown crickets
Crickets, roaches (dubia, discoid, red runner, etc.), black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, and waxworms. Adults can have all of those plus superworms, butterworms, giant canyon isopods, possibly hornworms depending on your gecko's size.
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You're missing out on big money and crowd. People are tired from your hands and wise words. we want to see your geckos reacts!
just put random YT shorts out! put stuff in front of them! record them reacting to you saying different words! crazy food! crazy setups! you've done enough to educate us on growing them.
If I come back after I die the best life is as gecko in your hands. now let us see your geckos react to matters!
I've had lots of people tell me that repti-carpet is really bad but my geckos have been on repti-carpet for the three years I've had them and have zero health problems. I wash it twice a week with warm soapy water and change it out every other week. I feel like people just don't bother with cleaning the repti-carpet which is how bacteria starts growing in it and gives it a bad reputation as a result. Sometimes, it feels like people are gate keeping by telling me to get them off the repti-carpet or give to someone who will "take better care of them" which makes me feel like a bad owner. The vet says they're perfectly healthy and they are always out and crawling around their cages.
repticarpet can rip out your geckos toe nails and teeth and even when washing regularly with soap and water they cannot be entirely sanitized, you should switch to paper towel that you replace every cleaning if you can’t afford a more naturalistic substrate, it’s not gatekeeping people just want you to want the best for your animal and while you may not see any issues yet it’s better to be safe than sorry in the long run.
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While more space is nice, geckos spend 20 hours a day sleeping in their hide. You're a gecko fanatic so I understand, but it's unfair and elitist to expect every gecko owner to have your setup or invest in your setup. You'll find plenty of healthy 15 year old geckos in setups you'd consider inferior
lots of weird stuff out there. Miss you posting more. I got myself a mantis now💚❤🤍