Yeah it will be a cool series and nice editing I like your videos tho I have a baby python that is going to be three months old and your help was very helpful thanks and keep up the greatest work alot of people like me need people like you🐍👍👍❤
About the rankin's dragon.. They are the same like bearded dragons, just in small. Like, the dwarf version of bearded dragons. I own both of them, bearded dragons and rankins dragons. And they are basically the same. Just the food has to be a bit smaller for the rankins dragons, of course. ;)
3:39 I used both for my leopard, I had a lamp on top and a heat pad on the bottom, only turned the lamp on when it was getting colder than normal to bring it back up to heat
My enclosure was the bunk bed! Thank you for reviewing, I can't believe it got 5 stars! As for the issue with molding, it is actually sealed with stain and polyurethane. Me and my father built the whole thing from scratch! Glad you liked it!
@@calamitynatalie8590 It is not super noticable, but my room is way warmer than any other room in my house! I can't really feel it from the bed, but if definitely raises the temp.
The last enclosure gives me the impression that it was set up by a young child with some adult input. 'Cause a plastic island hide with a pirate action figure and a random beetle roommate is exactly the sort of thing five-year-old-me would think a gecko would love.
I and a leopard gecko when I was five 😂 luckily he was taken good care of but we just got him from a bad place, but I bought him i castle statue because his favourite colour was red or something 😂
My daughter likes to put hotwheels around the outside of our beardies enclosures... she says its "cuz they can't go to car shows" ...we don't go to car shows, so idk where that's from.
I was just even thinking. Not only is it extremely poorly decorated, but the husbandry doesn’t look right.... maybe I shouldn’t shame someone for not being able to spend a lot on decor, but even the stuff in there is so careless thrown around
@@ClassicalPianoisMyJam I feel like that’s a 2 way street, if you can’t afford an animal and all of its proper care, you shouldn’t buy one. However there are plenty of things you can do on a low budget that will keep the animal healthy and happy. But at the very least they should be cleaning and removing bugs, that’s free 🤣
@@emilydurkee8664 going from Celsius to Fahrenheit is pretty easy, for a rough idea, double it and add 30. I was born in England, it was all Celsius. We moved to Canada and it was Fahrenheit. Then it switched over to metric in 1975 (I’m old). I moved to the States 15 years ago, now I’m just confused, haha.
Yes this kids set ups are all horrible and he’s clearly a reptile hoarder idk why his parents allow this I find it comical that he’s reviewing cages when his set ups are wrong
@@littlekitsune1 a lot of people in these bp husbandry groups have been studying longer then 40 + years. If your in the right groups and give factual information. They also don’t get paid for helping people. Most of these UA-cam people basically get paid to lie to you 🤣🤣 and y’all be like ohh I believe everything he says because he’s on UA-cam🤣 y’all crack me up
I think the reason why a lot of people give their leopard geckos some height is for the same reason that I have a ton of cork bark in my leo's enclosure. A lot of leopard geckos show great interest in climbing. They're not great at it, but they do it so much that it has to be something they enjoy doing. Personally my subadult loves going over the cork bark as much as under it. I also have a sheet of cork bark going over her humid hide and another hide, so she has hides within hides. She loves getting on top of them and getting herself cozy in total darkness. Such a sweetheart.
old comment, but quite a few of these are bad/unsuitable. the] tanks at 3:00, 8:37 and 15:13 are all awful for the animals living in them. and besides that, a concerning amount of these high rated setups have questionable choices in materials/design or are too small for the species. though personally I wouldn't take any advice from this guy, especially since he thinks heat mats are better than bulbs for a heart source. I mean isn't this guy pretty notorious for giving below minimum care for most his animals?
I don’t know if it’s safe for the inside of an enclosure but for most glass I use vinegar and water to clean. It works really well! I have problems with artificial fragrance so this is my more natural hack. Figured I would share because of the dirty glass.
Chlorhexidine diluted 2 table spoons to every gallon of water is also safe. It's also used by vets. Some tanks do need more of a heavy clean though depending if they have something like say parasites.
i know he doesn't personally use substrate for leopard geckos but in case if anyone else is thinking about using substrate, i would highly recommend it (: having a leopard gecko on hard substrate all its life (e.g. paper towel, tiles, etc) can take a toll on their joints/legs. as long as you're using safe substrate like top soil and play sand (70/30) or even reptisoil with a mixture to it, is fine. i would not recommend using reptile carpet, any sand on its own, or anything like that
Dude, i literally have been watching your videos for days non stop and I just wanted to say thank you! I just got my first baby leo this week and thanks to you I feel super confident with what I am, and will be doing :) Keep up with the amazing job with these reptiles and with these videos! Much love from Toronto Canada
animal wonders says it's fine to give leopard geckos loose substrate as long as they have a good basking spot so they can break down any they eat on accident. the main issue was that people would use calcium sand and they would eat it on purpose
More please! I am not a keeper of reptiles or other exotic animals (except for hamsters), but I love learning more. These video’s help me because you’re telling us why something is bad or good.
I prefer loose substrate (no hate if u don’t have it) because it’s more natural and you can add slate etc for them to eat off! I don’t like using paper towel or reptile carpet but ye
I think it just depends on the type of substrate. Like you don't want anything too dusty or that causes impaction. And of course it depends on the reptile.
I didn’t even know about that hashtag. I’m definitely going to add mine later on. I’ve got huge wooden vivariums for my snakes decorated better than my own room.
A couple of questions that I assume have been answered in other videos but I don't have the motivation to go searching atm 1. What is this "bioactive" thing? 2. Why do geckos need a specific thing of calcium? and why don't other animals? 3. Do reptiles tend to do better if you make the enclosure look more like their natural environment vs something that has what they need but doesn't look natural This one's not really a question, but I'd have to assume that one Australian lizard is probably fine with sand in the enclosure, considering the desert thing it probably lies in
I can at least answer the first question. A bioactive enclosure utilizes live plants and animals to help self-regulate its maintenance. It usually includes critters like isopods that act as a cleaning crew to remove old food, droppings, and other detritus.
I’m pretty sure people dust their geckos food to prevent metabolic bone disease. To my knowledge the appearance of a reptiles environment doesn’t matter, as long as the temperature and humidity are close to that of their natural habitat and they have enough hides and climbing space (if they’re arboreal) I don’t think they know the difference.
I can only answer 2 of these questions: 1. Bioactive is where you create your own little ecosystem in the tank. Like with a substrate mixture and Isopods to break down the poop and old food. 2. I assume by “Australian Lizard” you mean Bearded Dragons. It isn’t good for Bearded Dragons to have sand as the substrate because in captivity it can make them impacted(constipation) easily. Also in the wild it is a mix of sand and clay, which packs down. Bearded Dragons in the wild only live a few years because of predators and impaction, while in captivity they can live up to 15 years with the right husbandry.
- Bioactive enclosures are basically terrariums that house a number of live plants and invertebrates like springtails and isopods who break down detritus matter like animal droppings. Kind of like a mini ecosystem, so there a little less upkeep. - People usually put a dish of calcium powder with d3 added in the geckos tank to help supplement as the gecko will go through the effort of supplementing if it thinks it needs it. Id say its more important in hatchling/juvenile geckos and breeding females. Though it wouldn't hurt to keep a small dish for any gecko. - The closer you emulate their natural environment the better, that's the whole point of the husbandry standards for all animals. The whole sand debate is that sand that people buy from the store is super loose and not compacted. Unless you have an animal that lives specifically on sand dunes id suggest you be careful i had a leopard gecko when i was 10years old that i lost to impaction since it was on sand, it was really nasty and i never want another animal of mine to go through that. I personally dont put my leo and bearded dragon on any loose substrate since i just dont want to have to worry about it. The self liner I use is what i feel is the most safe and sanitary while also looking somewhat interesting. I have a BTS on cyprus bedding since it holds the humidity he needs/he loves to burrow in it and i either tong feed him or in a food dish which he eats out of.
I heat with a woodstove, and my house can get pretty cold while I’m away. Undertank heaters don’t put out enough heat to keep my enclosures warm. They can get down to the low 60s by the time I get home from work. Ceramic heat emitters work much better for me, and I like the fact they mimic heat from the sun. I still use UTs as a backup and to keep substrate warm, but I don’t rely on them to keep my animals healthy and alive during winter.
This video genuinely helps me out and gives me good suggestions on how to make my enclosures better, so I 100% suggest making this a series, if you feel up to it! :)
I know this is old, but considering leopard geckos come from arid parts of Asia, IE, sandy locations, I can’t imagine anyone giving me a logical argument against loose substrate. The internet really does make hobbies far more complex than needed.
Loose substrate for leo geckos can be risky if it is a young gecko or if for some reason usually something is wrong if your gecko is consuming it . Young ones may do it on mistake. Its like saying clay litter is dangerous for cats because it can cause impaction. Same thing, young kitties may taste test their litter just because ya know young ins try stuff out that way. Loose substrate is more natural it promotes burrowing and digging for females for Laying eggs and they can make their own humid hides. I'm building a bioactive vivarium for my old boy (after a vet check up to ensure he is healthy enough) so people who say it's always bad are wrong, it's more natural and actually can be quite good for them. Enriching. But what kind of Loose substrate you use matters it is just independent to each animal and owners needs.
Leopard geckos can be on loose soil as long as lighting/temps & humidity are correct, then there won’t be impaction issues. You can use certain soils such as Reptisoil and mix that with either excavator clay or playsand in a 70/30 ratio! Loose substrate is better for their joints and is more natural looking. 😊
Also they don’t absorb heat as well with under tank heaters that’s why DHP’s are recommended bc the heat penetrates deeper through their skin than a heat mat or ceramic heat emitter. Also having a piece of slate under the basking light is great so they get heat from above and on their belly and the slate retains heat for a while!
I am still building up my hognose enclosure, 20 gallon tank, with the heat lamp outside the tank. But he loves to explore, so I am looking to get him more things to climb over and under. Added: Most of my tanks have housed a water critter, usually the turtle growing. Those stains are impossible to get out.
Yup, had a Water dragon that liked to splash. I still have his old tank 4 years later and those water stains are never coming off. I actually kept gerbils in his first tanks for years, with regular cleanings, and still covered in water stains.
Tip : To clean glass inside enclosures you can use super diluted vinegar in water, leave on for a few minutes and wipe away with damp cloth. For crested geckos and others who lick glass make sure you wipe the walls clean with water a few extra times after using the solution ( This can leave streaks again unfortunately, everyone has different water, it takes practice! ) It will eliminate bacteria as well.
I think the leopard gecko enclosure that got 2.5 is SO cool. Love bioactive enclosures! I personally don’t understand how people aren’t willing to give their animals the most natural and similar looking environment to what they have in the wild. I am definitely pro “loose substrate” IF people know what they are doing. Impaction is a minimal issue if your husbandry is on point. There are tons of issues with using tile or other non loose substrate that no one ever talks about. People are quick to jump on the “loose substrate kills!!!” bandwagon without knowing the facts.
I'd say the safest loose substrate is 30% play sand and 70% organic top soil. Low risk for impaction, not dusty, not sharp, and easy to digest since naturally they will ingest some since they lick everything.
What issues can arise with non-loose? I know about claws not filing properly or getting bored if they can't dig and have nothing else to explore, but am not aware of much else. I'm asking in good faith because I use a plastic liner and want to ensure I can keep an eye on any issues! I don't trust myself with loose substrate Yet, maybe down the line when I'm more experienced, but I'm only half a year into gecko keeping and impaction scares me a lot. Would appreciate some elaboration if it's no trouble, since I've only ever been made aware of one or two mild issues and weighed the pros and cons, which led me to choose a flat solid substrate with a variety of objects that can file his nails down alternatively.
It's not that we value your opinion, we do, but the real reason is to hear your absolute wrath. It's THE most high quality entertainment that I can't find anywhere else because the way you do it... IMMACULATE
I like that you commented on the debate between reptile owners because my partner and I have experienced that. We don't mind I like hearing people's ideas and suggestions, and just as long as your animal is happy and healthy and your not causing it harm through improper hunsbandry I love how everyone does something different. Having said that there are definitely some better enclosures compared to others.
His bearded dragon just be vibing in the back. I would honestly recommend loose subsrate for any lizard or snake. But it should also be similar to its environment. And for a bearded dragon they would do good in it.
One thing I keep seeing is people complaining about sand and calcium sand but that's straight up the only bedding my leopard gecko seems to like and I've had him for 16 years now with no issues so make of that what you will.
One of my leos really loves to dig so i feel bad not giving her at least a small area to dig in. I stack small, about 4 inches in length, ceramic tiles to create a deeper section to fill with a little bit of loose reptisoil. She loves it evidence by the mess she makes with it.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I’ve realised I can upgrade my leopard geckos enclosure, I’ve ordered one with lots of new things for Christmas and it’s coming ok Wednesday, I can’t wait! Thanks for all the tips!
I never really understood people saying “it’s too big” or “it’s too tall”. They’re animals, in the wild they would have around 7.5 miles of sky above them and miles of land surrounding them that they’ll never explore because of their little legs. So, if you have the space and money to have a giant terriam (as long as it’s safe for them of course) go for it.
bigger is always better, but that one tank that was "too tall" was under the minimum dimensions. they should of spent the money on a longer tank, since while leopard geckos do climb they don't utilize height much compared to length.
I just got a re-homed ball Python, and I spent so much time decorating her enclosure and arranging fake plants. Within a day she moved all of them and knocked one into her water dish.
You wouldn't want to rate mine then, until I could get a few extra things very recently my beardie lived in a fish tank with a cardboard box hide and a lid for water (I did have a UVB lamp and heat lamp). But I did find my Beardie living inside (a air conditioned) store room at work and didn't expect it to live (stunted growth & brumation) and I didn't have access to anything else for a time so my set up was 100% better than what it had and it took several weeks for it to move or eat. Now (12 weeks later) it eats, runs around, lets me hold it and in the last 4-5 weeks it has shed 3 times.
@@dainah105 No? I swear I've seen him in a cage like that before, weirdly... and they do look extremely similar tbf XD I wonder why its a random kid then?
A few years ago, I was cleaning my geckos tank, when I saw a superworm beetle just sleeping with my gecko. I didnt know what to do because they was kinda chill, not friends, but they knew each other existed, but didnt fight. Sadly the beetle passed away, so I buried it.
im sorry but why does your bearded dragon not have any lights, a small cage and only a rock? shouldn't they have there lights and more then a rock and something on the bottom not just the glass.
Rankin's dragons (pogona henrylawsoni) are a small species of bearded dragons! I used to have one, their husbandry is very similar to that of normal beardies. :)
Wayyyy back when i had a leopard gecko (and knew nothing about proper care outside of the previous owner and pet stores) she had a beardie net and she always used it. loved it. i miss that little gecko... ended up rehoming her.
Cool a 17 minute video of Alex commenting on animal husbandry! 'I prefer to use a heat mat' 'I've used reptile carpet for 4 years' 'Why is the enclosure so tall? What a waste' 'I don't reccomend loose substrate' Yikes.
Hey, about the “tall” enclosures: just realize that most people are trying to get the biggest tank they can with limited funds. My tank is super tall because it was originally a 40gal fish tank. It was recycled and refurbished. I couldn’t just “go buy” a huge tank that was short just for my gecko. Some of us are loving parents on a budget ❤️
This is now a series! Watch all the rating videos: ua-cam.com/play/PLIXZgmnvg0nAOS3RXCRY7URTGZ_9OUv85.html
Do you have a FB?
Yeah it will be a cool series and nice editing I like your videos tho I have a baby python that is going to be three months old and your help was very helpful thanks and keep up the greatest work alot of people like me need people like you🐍👍👍❤
About the rankin's dragon.. They are the same like bearded dragons, just in small. Like, the dwarf version of bearded dragons. I own both of them, bearded dragons and rankins dragons. And they are basically the same. Just the food has to be a bit smaller for the rankins dragons, of course. ;)
3:39 I used both for my leopard, I had a lamp on top and a heat pad on the bottom, only turned the lamp on when it was getting colder than normal to bring it back up to heat
i think thats u in te cage LOL
My enclosure was the bunk bed! Thank you for reviewing, I can't believe it got 5 stars! As for the issue with molding, it is actually sealed with stain and polyurethane. Me and my father built the whole thing from scratch! Glad you liked it!
Definitely the coolest one in the video! If i had more money I would try to do this.
Amazing enclosure! I would love to make a setup like that in the futre. Thanks for the idea. Mine was the water dragon one :)
@@atomicpunch8812 Same. So many cool things I could do with money or skills, lol.
What a cool thing to do with your Dad too! Does any heat from the lamp come through to your bed?
@@calamitynatalie8590 It is not super noticable, but my room is way warmer than any other room in my house! I can't really feel it from the bed, but if definitely raises the temp.
The last enclosure gives me the impression that it was set up by a young child with some adult input. 'Cause a plastic island hide with a pirate action figure and a random beetle roommate is exactly the sort of thing five-year-old-me would think a gecko would love.
Same tbh LMAO
I and a leopard gecko when I was five 😂 luckily he was taken good care of but we just got him from a bad place, but I bought him i castle statue because his favourite colour was red or something 😂
@@woobeewooo nah, he probably is a messy typer
My daughter likes to put hotwheels around the outside of our beardies enclosures... she says its "cuz they can't go to car shows"
...we don't go to car shows, so idk where that's from.
@@nicolestoughton2986 kids are the best sometimes
this was really fun! there were so many posts I could only do a few. should this be a series?
Yes please
Ye
I wish I could send mine in but I don’t have Instagram
Yesss
yes
“It’s very clever to sleep on top of the animal” 😆
And to think, all this time I’ve been sleeping under the crushing weight of a 40 gallon like a fool 😔
@@zingydingy1477 yo I forgot I was o exotic pet UA-cam and was trying to work out why you measured your dog like that🙃
I would have given that last enclosure 1 star. It's like the only thing they put effort in was the clean full water dish.
true that
Not even
I mean, the pet had a pet. Yeah, one star
I was just even thinking. Not only is it extremely poorly decorated, but the husbandry doesn’t look right.... maybe I shouldn’t shame someone for not being able to spend a lot on decor, but even the stuff in there is so careless thrown around
@@ClassicalPianoisMyJam I feel like that’s a 2 way street, if you can’t afford an animal and all of its proper care, you shouldn’t buy one. However there are plenty of things you can do on a low budget that will keep the animal healthy and happy. But at the very least they should be cleaning and removing bugs, that’s free 🤣
You should review people’s names for their reptiles.
lmao my leopard geckos name is phred .. i would love to see his input on that 🤚🏼😹
One of my frogs is named Hog The Fat Frog (Hog for short), I want his input.
i named my corny nebraska because they have lots of corn
My beardie’s name is yoda.. my dad loves Star Wars and I don’t know I like yoda-
My normal morph ball python is named Pretzel
That gecko was enjoying my invention of burger and fries
how dare you give it zero stars
Thats my friends gecko his name is pete
I keep seeing you in the comments section of a ton of UA-cam videos.
Ayyyyeeee Wassup Kim?!
@@kaiamya5042 Wow I didn’t know you were friends with Kim Jong-un
Did Kim Jong Un pass away?
30 Celsius is 86 Fahrenheit
*The more you know*
Dangit I just googled that and when I could have just read your comment
@@emilydurkee8664 going from Celsius to Fahrenheit is pretty easy, for a rough idea, double it and add 30. I was born in England, it was all Celsius. We moved to Canada and it was Fahrenheit. Then it switched over to metric in 1975 (I’m old). I moved to the States 15 years ago, now I’m just confused, haha.
Alex: **in dog crate**
Also Alex: “Child in cage.”
Alternate title: "PSYCHO reptile hoarder ATTACKS child audience for 17 minutes while LAUGHING about children in cages."
LMAO HATERS REALLY BE LIKE THAT THO
I can’t tell if this is a joke or a hate comment💀
@@cringeken5389 It’s a joke lmao
@@cringeken5389 You cant tells what dees niggas be thankin
Yes this kids set ups are all horrible and he’s clearly a reptile hoarder idk why his parents allow this I find it comical that he’s reviewing cages when his set ups are wrong
I think Playmobil is what you meant by "the cousin to lego"
Duplo is another.
@@ThunderOrb well Duplo is part of the Lego brand for smaller children, the toy in the video is definitely Playmobil style
ohmygod i had those when i was a child. the very distinct non-lego feet brought me back
The nostalgia is crazy right now. I loved playmobil back in the day
"So my husbandry is-"
GoHerping: "But look at that disgusting generic ivy tho."
I was so confident in my setup untill he said that 😂
Y’all really need to check of real bp fb groups and learn proper husbandry instead of listening to his dribble.
@@crazyman5253 Checking social media for animal care is laughable, no thanks.
@@littlekitsune1 you have to know the right places yet you look to UA-cam for validation🤣🤣 far worse especially in this case 🤣
@@littlekitsune1 a lot of people in these bp husbandry groups have been studying longer then 40 + years. If your in the right groups and give factual information. They also don’t get paid for helping people. Most of these UA-cam people basically get paid to lie to you 🤣🤣 and y’all be like ohh I believe everything he says because he’s on UA-cam🤣 y’all crack me up
I think the reason why a lot of people give their leopard geckos some height is for the same reason that I have a ton of cork bark in my leo's enclosure. A lot of leopard geckos show great interest in climbing. They're not great at it, but they do it so much that it has to be something they enjoy doing. Personally my subadult loves going over the cork bark as much as under it. I also have a sheet of cork bark going over her humid hide and another hide, so she has hides within hides. She loves getting on top of them and getting herself cozy in total darkness. Such a sweetheart.
I keep my horse in an 8inch by 12 inch cage, that’s fine right?
Seems a bit big, try a 6 by 10 inch
Sure if you have a very tiny horse.
Is it a male or female? V important
Well I keep a whale shark in a 4 inch by 10 inch tank, you gotta make sure its not too small. I think a horse would fit personally.
*Just imagining a horse wearing a terrarium as a hat.*
"with heat bulbs on a thermostat they turn on and off constantly"
GoHerping is in for a treat when he discovers Dimming Thermostats :p
I came here to say this.
Please make this a series. You would rake in views faster than those “I’m sorry” videos.
“i’m in a good mood i’ll give it 0 stars” true words of a legend
Definitely do more and go find some bad ones to be like okay I know this is trash. It'll be a good reference for people to make less mistakes with!
Very funny joke Jeremy
@@skkysthelimit7271 think you might be in the wrong thread but hi anyway! :p
@@nurrdy no the joke was that the comment was misplaced but thanks for the reply tho :)
A lot of these are trash, and a good few that he rated low were actually good.
old comment, but quite a few of these are bad/unsuitable. the] tanks at 3:00, 8:37 and 15:13 are all awful for the animals living in them.
and besides that, a concerning amount of these high rated setups have questionable choices in materials/design or are too small for the species.
though personally I wouldn't take any advice from this guy, especially since he thinks heat mats are better than bulbs for a heart source. I mean isn't this guy pretty notorious for giving below minimum care for most his animals?
I posted the child one lol
(it’s not Alex btw)
IS IT HIK
It’s not him I just googled child in cage
A hero
@@lilmust5505 ok
ITS NOT THERE WHEN I CHECKED 😭😭😭😭
I don’t know if it’s safe for the inside of an enclosure but for most glass I use vinegar and water to clean. It works really well! I have problems with artificial fragrance so this is my more natural hack. Figured I would share because of the dirty glass.
Chlorhexidine diluted 2 table spoons to every gallon of water is also safe. It's also used by vets. Some tanks do need more of a heavy clean though depending if they have something like say parasites.
TL;DR of this video:
I like it. four stars
I don't like it. three stars
YES THIS SHOULD BE A SERIES! And how can I submit my tank.
go to his ig and he explains it basicly just post a photo of your tank and put the hastag
i was waiting for him to comment on the creepy toes on the bottom of one picture ✨
Same, any pic is ruined when u add a foot
Time stamp
i know he doesn't personally use substrate for leopard geckos but in case if anyone else is thinking about using substrate, i would highly recommend it (: having a leopard gecko on hard substrate all its life (e.g. paper towel, tiles, etc) can take a toll on their joints/legs. as long as you're using safe substrate like top soil and play sand (70/30) or even reptisoil with a mixture to it, is fine. i would not recommend using reptile carpet, any sand on its own, or anything like that
I've seen people using superworms/beetles in an arid setup as a clean up crew
Your sense of humor about the typical youtuber set up and racing chair thing, cracked me up. Gotta love the classic deadpan delivery.
You are meant to use dimming thermostats (as opposed to on/off thermostats) with light emitting heat sources so they aren't always turning on and off.
Dude, i literally have been watching your videos for days non stop and I just wanted to say thank you! I just got my first baby leo this week and thanks to you I feel super confident with what I am, and will be doing :) Keep up with the amazing job with these reptiles and with these videos! Much love from Toronto Canada
Vid title: terrible enclosures
Me: alright let’s see what’s going on
The vid: pretty positive
Me: woah
CLICK BAIT >:0
15:47 I appreciate that this person used like cute little trinkets and not all stuff that’s clearly marketed for reptiles.
Make this a series, it's so interesting to see what people have done. All my set ups are so basic
animal wonders says it's fine to give leopard geckos loose substrate as long as they have a good basking spot so they can break down any they eat on accident. the main issue was that people would use calcium sand and they would eat it on purpose
You're like Lorelei from Lennon The Bunny only with reptiles, and honestly I love it.
idk who that is but thanks
YES! I was just thinking that!
Bruhhhh
love how you introduce yourself at the end of the video. keeps viewers on their toes.
Nobody:
Not even a single soul:
Alex: laughing at a child in a cage
But it’s funny
@@Mbapaparaue r/wooosh
@@bobbycheckfirst6828 i have a feeling u might be the one that got wooshed
What a psycho, I used to like goherping but this is the last straw.
@@Marcyluku nah, I think we found the one who really got wooshed just above me. Lol
More please! I am not a keeper of reptiles or other exotic animals (except for hamsters), but I love learning more. These video’s help me because you’re telling us why something is bad or good.
I prefer loose substrate (no hate if u don’t have it) because it’s more natural and you can add slate etc for them to eat off!
I don’t like using paper towel or reptile carpet but ye
I think it just depends on the type of substrate. Like you don't want anything too dusty or that causes impaction. And of course it depends on the reptile.
I didn’t even know about that hashtag. I’m definitely going to add mine later on. I’ve got huge wooden vivariums for my snakes decorated better than my own room.
I have waited for this video since you posted the post!! It’s finally here!!! YA
"I dont know what leopard gecko would use the net"
Well jokes on you my gecko LOVES his net!
A couple of questions that I assume have been answered in other videos but I don't have the motivation to go searching atm
1. What is this "bioactive" thing?
2. Why do geckos need a specific thing of calcium? and why don't other animals?
3. Do reptiles tend to do better if you make the enclosure look more like their natural environment vs something that has what they need but doesn't look natural
This one's not really a question, but
I'd have to assume that one Australian lizard is probably fine with sand in the enclosure, considering the desert thing it probably lies in
I can at least answer the first question. A bioactive enclosure utilizes live plants and animals to help self-regulate its maintenance. It usually includes critters like isopods that act as a cleaning crew to remove old food, droppings, and other detritus.
I’m pretty sure people dust their geckos food to prevent metabolic bone disease. To my knowledge the appearance of a reptiles environment doesn’t matter, as long as the temperature and humidity are close to that of their natural habitat and they have enough hides and climbing space (if they’re arboreal) I don’t think they know the difference.
I can only answer 2 of these questions:
1. Bioactive is where you create your own little ecosystem in the tank. Like with a substrate mixture and Isopods to break down the poop and old food.
2. I assume by “Australian Lizard” you mean Bearded Dragons. It isn’t good for Bearded Dragons to have sand as the substrate because in captivity it can make them impacted(constipation) easily. Also in the wild it is a mix of sand and clay, which packs down. Bearded Dragons in the wild only live a few years because of predators and impaction, while in captivity they can live up to 15 years with the right husbandry.
- Bioactive enclosures are basically terrariums that house a number of live plants and invertebrates like springtails and isopods who break down detritus matter like animal droppings. Kind of like a mini ecosystem, so there a little less upkeep.
- People usually put a dish of calcium powder with d3 added in the geckos tank to help supplement as the gecko will go through the effort of supplementing if it thinks it needs it. Id say its more important in hatchling/juvenile geckos and breeding females. Though it wouldn't hurt to keep a small dish for any gecko.
- The closer you emulate their natural environment the better, that's the whole point of the husbandry standards for all animals.
The whole sand debate is that sand that people buy from the store is super loose and not compacted. Unless you have an animal that lives specifically on sand dunes id suggest you be careful i had a leopard gecko when i was 10years old that i lost to impaction since it was on sand, it was really nasty and i never want another animal of mine to go through that. I personally dont put my leo and bearded dragon on any loose substrate since i just dont want to have to worry about it. The self liner I use is what i feel is the most safe and sanitary while also looking somewhat interesting. I have a BTS on cyprus bedding since it holds the humidity he needs/he loves to burrow in it and i either tong feed him or in a food dish which he eats out of.
@@clairenewberry9957 by australian lizard I meant the one he didn't know anything about, but all of this is good to know, thank you everyone
I heat with a woodstove, and my house can get pretty cold while I’m away. Undertank heaters don’t put out enough heat to keep my enclosures warm. They can get down to the low 60s by the time I get home from work. Ceramic heat emitters work much better for me, and I like the fact they mimic heat from the sun. I still use UTs as a backup and to keep substrate warm, but I don’t rely on them to keep my animals healthy and alive during winter.
Has anyone realized that Alex sounds exactly like Jesse Eisenberg?
SHIT YOU'RE RIGHT
He sounds like Michael Cera😂
He's so adorable. I'm new to reptile husbandy and Alex is gentle, knowledgeable and funny. Love his editing 😂
This video genuinely helps me out and gives me good suggestions on how to make my enclosures better, so I 100% suggest making this a series, if you feel up to it! :)
I know this is old, but considering leopard geckos come from arid parts of Asia, IE, sandy locations, I can’t imagine anyone giving me a logical argument against loose substrate. The internet really does make hobbies far more complex than needed.
Loose substrate for leo geckos can be risky if it is a young gecko or if for some reason usually something is wrong if your gecko is consuming it . Young ones may do it on mistake. Its like saying clay litter is dangerous for cats because it can cause impaction. Same thing, young kitties may taste test their litter just because ya know young ins try stuff out that way. Loose substrate is more natural it promotes burrowing and digging for females for Laying eggs and they can make their own humid hides. I'm building a bioactive vivarium for my old boy (after a vet check up to ensure he is healthy enough) so people who say it's always bad are wrong, it's more natural and actually can be quite good for them. Enriching. But what kind of Loose substrate you use matters it is just independent to each animal and owners needs.
I feel like loose substrate depends on the individual. It can be good for some but bad for others. Idk though
Leopard geckos can be on loose soil as long as lighting/temps & humidity are correct, then there won’t be impaction issues. You can use certain soils such as Reptisoil and mix that with either excavator clay or playsand in a 70/30 ratio! Loose substrate is better for their joints and is more natural looking. 😊
Also they don’t absorb heat as well with under tank heaters that’s why DHP’s are recommended bc the heat penetrates deeper through their skin than a heat mat or ceramic heat emitter. Also having a piece of slate under the basking light is great so they get heat from above and on their belly and the slate retains heat for a while!
I am still building up my hognose enclosure, 20 gallon tank, with the heat lamp outside the tank. But he loves to explore, so I am looking to get him more things to climb over and under.
Added: Most of my tanks have housed a water critter, usually the turtle growing. Those stains are impossible to get out.
Yup, had a Water dragon that liked to splash. I still have his old tank 4 years later and those water stains are never coming off. I actually kept gerbils in his first tanks for years, with regular cleanings, and still covered in water stains.
Tip : To clean glass inside enclosures you can use super diluted vinegar in water, leave on for a few minutes and wipe away with damp cloth. For crested geckos and others who lick glass make sure you wipe the walls clean with water a few extra times after using the solution ( This can leave streaks again unfortunately, everyone has different water, it takes practice! ) It will eliminate bacteria as well.
I think the leopard gecko enclosure that got 2.5 is SO cool. Love bioactive enclosures! I personally don’t understand how people aren’t willing to give their animals the most natural and similar looking environment to what they have in the wild. I am definitely pro “loose substrate” IF people know what they are doing. Impaction is a minimal issue if your husbandry is on point. There are tons of issues with using tile or other non loose substrate that no one ever talks about. People are quick to jump on the “loose substrate kills!!!” bandwagon without knowing the facts.
yeah that bothered me the most honestly. Not providing loose sub is hindering natural behaviours such as digging.
@@smol4071 Right!! My bearded dragon is a HUGE digger, she loves it.
I'd say the safest loose substrate is 30% play sand and 70% organic top soil. Low risk for impaction, not dusty, not sharp, and easy to digest since naturally they will ingest some since they lick everything.
@@YoSoFunnyx3 I agree! That’s what I have :)
What issues can arise with non-loose? I know about claws not filing properly or getting bored if they can't dig and have nothing else to explore, but am not aware of much else.
I'm asking in good faith because I use a plastic liner and want to ensure I can keep an eye on any issues! I don't trust myself with loose substrate Yet, maybe down the line when I'm more experienced, but I'm only half a year into gecko keeping and impaction scares me a lot. Would appreciate some elaboration if it's no trouble, since I've only ever been made aware of one or two mild issues and weighed the pros and cons, which led me to choose a flat solid substrate with a variety of objects that can file his nails down alternatively.
It's not that we value your opinion, we do, but the real reason is to hear your absolute wrath. It's THE most high quality entertainment that I can't find anywhere else because the way you do it... IMMACULATE
Watching GoHerping is like watching reptilian comedy
“Why are you booing me? I’m right.”
30 degrees celsius is the right temperature for the warm end. I have my thermostat set to 29.4 but it doesn't have to be exact
Review some more my dude, free content and I need my vanity fed..and need to learn how to make enclosures pretty
The bunk bed enclosure is sooooo COOL!!!
4:13 easily the best one
I like that you commented on the debate between reptile owners because my partner and I have experienced that. We don't mind I like hearing people's ideas and suggestions, and just as long as your animal is happy and healthy and your not causing it harm through improper hunsbandry I love how everyone does something different. Having said that there are definitely some better enclosures compared to others.
Impaction happens with improper husbandry...
7:40 I like the way they put the rocks into a hide but also interpreted it into a basking space. Maybe more greenery?
I like how he actually rated them CHAD
His bearded dragon just be vibing in the back. I would honestly recommend loose subsrate for any lizard or snake. But it should also be similar to its environment. And for a bearded dragon they would do good in it.
I know absolutely nothing about reptiles, but it’s so funny to roast other people
One thing I keep seeing is people complaining about sand and calcium sand but that's straight up the only bedding my leopard gecko seems to like and I've had him for 16 years now with no issues so make of that what you will.
love you! keep up the good work! thank you for all
the inspiration!
thanku thanku
One of my leos really loves to dig so i feel bad not giving her at least a small area to dig in. I stack small, about 4 inches in length, ceramic tiles to create a deeper section to fill with a little bit of loose reptisoil. She loves it evidence by the mess she makes with it.
The last tank reminds me of the one from rango lol
Hammer
My right ear thoroughly enjoyed this video
Ahh, isn't judging people fun. Yess
He's not judging random people. These people chose to submit their photos and they knew it would be judged by him lol
dont be so insecure mr single dad
you guys are too funny.. and numb.
hope all is well alex.keep up the good work.
Just so ya know! Superworms and superworms beetles do Awesome in bioactive setups! They eat everything that is dead and the poop.
Boi you need to collab with fish for thought
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I’ve realised I can upgrade my leopard geckos enclosure, I’ve ordered one with lots of new things for Christmas and it’s coming ok Wednesday, I can’t wait! Thanks for all the tips!
"I don't know why you value my opinion"
10/10
Oh boy new GoHerpes video
The child in the cage looks like you
at least he’s honest
Love the video but that McDonald’s gecko needed five stars I’m sorry but it’s just a fact 😂😂
My leopard gecko loves him hammock! He actually loves climbing in general! Usually I find him on top of his hides, versus in them! Haha
Love it, make more of these!
I never really understood people saying “it’s too big” or “it’s too tall”. They’re animals, in the wild they would have around 7.5 miles of sky above them and miles of land surrounding them that they’ll never explore because of their little legs. So, if you have the space and money to have a giant terriam (as long as it’s safe for them of course) go for it.
bigger is always better, but that one tank that was "too tall" was under the minimum dimensions. they should of spent the money on a longer tank, since while leopard geckos do climb they don't utilize height much compared to length.
I stopped watching your videos. Idk why. But I am glad that I am going to start again
i drift to and from a lot of channels i watch
@@GoHerping yeah. Keep up the great work Alex :D
I just got a re-homed ball Python, and I spent so much time decorating her enclosure and arranging fake plants. Within a day she moved all of them and knocked one into her water dish.
"beats me why you value my opinion" the words of a true expert with the peak of confidence in himself.
You wouldn't want to rate mine then, until I could get a few extra things very recently my beardie lived in a fish tank with a cardboard box hide and a lid for water (I did have a UVB lamp and heat lamp). But I did find my Beardie living inside (a air conditioned) store room at work and didn't expect it to live (stunted growth & brumation) and I didn't have access to anything else for a time so my set up was 100% better than what it had and it took several weeks for it to move or eat. Now (12 weeks later) it eats, runs around, lets me hold it and in the last 4-5 weeks it has shed 3 times.
I didn't think Alex wouldn't know his own face.
It’s not him
@@dainah105 No? I swear I've seen him in a cage like that before, weirdly... and they do look extremely similar tbf XD I wonder why its a random kid then?
@@DexyD20 someone in the comments said they posted it and just searched “kid in a cage” on google..they could be lying but I believe them
Bruh you help me sleep at night I just turn on your videos on my TV set my tv to 30 min to turn off. Works every time.
No one is talking about his No face and Totoro plushies I want them!!!
A few years ago, I was cleaning my geckos tank, when I saw a superworm beetle just sleeping with my gecko. I didnt know what to do because they was kinda chill, not friends, but they knew each other existed, but didnt fight. Sadly the beetle passed away, so I buried it.
those green mats are terrible. my beardy got her claw stuck in one and lost her nail.
yaa reptile carpets also harbor bacteria. they are impossible to truly clean
I use tile in my beardies tank. Like the big backsplash tiles from Home Depot. Super easy to clean!
Omg the superworm beetle was spooky! They fight tarantulas id be a little bit worried for a little gecko
im sorry but why does your bearded dragon not have any lights, a small cage and only a rock? shouldn't they have there lights and more then a rock and something on the bottom not just the glass.
The bearded dragon is disabled, the guy has a video explaining the set up.
Rankin's dragons (pogona henrylawsoni) are a small species of bearded dragons! I used to have one, their husbandry is very similar to that of normal beardies. :)
Im a simple man. I see reptile video, I click.
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@@GoHerping dats pretty dope bruv
Wayyyy back when i had a leopard gecko (and knew nothing about proper care outside of the previous owner and pet stores) she had a beardie net and she always used it. loved it. i miss that little gecko... ended up rehoming her.
when u think ur early:
35 comments: *ima end this whole mans career*
😂😭
Yea
Hahah
Cool a 17 minute video of Alex commenting on animal husbandry!
'I prefer to use a heat mat'
'I've used reptile carpet for 4 years'
'Why is the enclosure so tall? What a waste'
'I don't reccomend loose substrate'
Yikes.
yeah outdated info. I wish people with a following like this would at least attempt to stay on top of husbandry standards..
@@smol4071 JTB reptiles is one of the only guys who truly understands and reccomends good husbandry.
@@joesheehan__ reptiles and research is a good channel too:)
I recently bought a cow im keeping it in a 4inch by 6inch cage thats big enough right?
“I’m in a good mood, let’s give it four-...four...zero stars.”
Hey, about the “tall” enclosures: just realize that most people are trying to get the biggest tank they can with limited funds. My tank is super tall because it was originally a 40gal fish tank. It was recycled and refurbished. I couldn’t just “go buy” a huge tank that was short just for my gecko.
Some of us are loving parents on a budget ❤️
I personally like tall tanks for bioactive setups - as it gives space for plant growth