The BEST Setup For A Breeding Colony? | MEALWORM UNBOXING & SETTING UP

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  • @dif5759
    @dif5759 Рік тому +6

    Beetles love burrowing. They dislike the light and their "bedding" should be deeper than them, so they can burrow into it.

  • @meganpinnington3166
    @meganpinnington3166 3 роки тому +93

    I made an Easter egg hunt for my Leo by hiding a couple mealworms around her enclosure and guiding her to it

  • @seanarms4038
    @seanarms4038 Рік тому +10

    I bought one of these after watching this video shortly after you posted it, and it’s been absolutely wonderful! My original colony is still going strong almost two years later. Thank you!

    • @AFALZBUSINESS
      @AFALZBUSINESS 11 місяців тому

      The mealworms don't eat the eggs?

    • @ironwolf_6559
      @ironwolf_6559 3 місяці тому

      @@AFALZBUSINESSit’s the beetles that do eat them

  • @arcaninetyfour2239
    @arcaninetyfour2239 3 роки тому +37

    I recommend using paper towel instead of bran for the pupae. Bran allows them to burrow after they emerge and you might miss them. Paper towel they will grab onto and you can easily shake them into your adult container.

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому +6

      Ah yeah true!

    • @thatonethere9858
      @thatonethere9858 3 роки тому +5

      Thank you, that's a handy hint! Whenever I find pupae in the substrate, I put them in another container for our pet mice - they love them. We're going to start a mealie breeding colony so I'll use paper towels for the pupae.

  • @montescarpado
    @montescarpado 3 роки тому +34

    That’s actually a nice idea for a breeding colony, i might use it too :o

  • @evthepinappleg1252
    @evthepinappleg1252 3 роки тому +32

    I'm getting sooo close to being able to get a leo, but I found out that I need to buy some more things just for safer like mite spray and anti-shed items to help with removing stuck shed 😃

    • @charlotteh3175
      @charlotteh3175 3 роки тому

      Hopefully not too long! It's very exciting x

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому +5

      Usually if the conditions are right you shouldn't have much of a problem with shedding, but it can still occur. I've never used a shedding aid, but I do have a video on how to remove stuck shed using just water - ua-cam.com/video/tcWHa7wrH9Y/v-deo.html

    • @BlairMountainNetwork
      @BlairMountainNetwork 3 роки тому +5

      Yup!... Had my #1 little buddy (Bart) since 2018 & haven't needed either if those items (luckily, knock on wood!). Keeping a good moist hide & giving your gecko a soak works wonders on shed. [I call it his "spa day & he loves it!] I use Zoo Med Electrolyte Soak in his warm "bathwater"! 😁 ~ I have learned everything about his care from this channel & researching other sites, so as long as you keep learning, you will be a great scaly-baby parent! 🥰🦎💛

  • @kyrahexx
    @kyrahexx 3 роки тому +11

    I used a big storage container and just filled it with the shavings they came with. I’d feed them with gutloading stuff to keep them from eating eggs pupae or babies but I never separated them bc they always seemed to die when I did. I ended up having to rehome my reptiles and just kind of forgot about the colony it ended up surviving just fine and continuing to breed for 3 years with no food or water or separating just feeding off the old beetle carcasses. It was so weird👀

  • @anemicshoe
    @anemicshoe 3 роки тому +13

    I actually made a farm like this myself last year! (same setup essentially) rather than bowls (which food gets dragged off of) I found laying the carrots out on paper towels did the trick, they make a couple of holes over time but the food usually stays on it and the bedding is dry.

  • @quinnconway163
    @quinnconway163 3 роки тому +6

    i have recently given my 6 month old crested gecko a ceramic heat emitter, and i can tell a huge difference in his behavior. he/she is a ton more active, and has a better feeding response and appetite! thank you so much for teaching me so much! love your channel!

    • @intensecutn
      @intensecutn Рік тому

      Makes sense seeing as though it's a cold blooded reptile.

  • @luvpixie7636
    @luvpixie7636 3 роки тому +6

    Yayyy new video, I’m getting a baby Leo on Saturday hopefully 🙏

  • @abigailc9322
    @abigailc9322 3 роки тому +1

    my brother and i have worked for months now to get our parents on board with getting a leo, and this weekend we put together the table for the terrarium! my dad likes to say he's not a fan of the idea, but he made extra sure while shopping that our new friend will have a great setup when it gets here lol

  • @Gingerblossom6969ily
    @Gingerblossom6969ily 3 роки тому +5

    This is so cool! I learned how to make one of these breeding racks myself but this looks much more professional and appealing lol

  • @truthforall1303
    @truthforall1303 Рік тому +1

    Really helpful video as I’m going to start a mealworm farm to feed my hens. Thank you 😊 Uk

  • @dominiquepayne-ohara9844
    @dominiquepayne-ohara9844 2 роки тому

    Probarly the easiest video I have seen .. thank you so much

  • @allenmudrovcic
    @allenmudrovcic 2 роки тому +1

    7:25 a pupa wiggling. Cute

  • @Persephone2001
    @Persephone2001 3 роки тому +6

    I'm getting a Leopard Gecko soon! A Female Tangerine! I've watched all your videos and taken note from everything you've said, I've been studying and doing research for 4/6 months. An I'm getting her soon. Thank you for all the information!
    Your Videos are awesome! 💖

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому +1

      Aww that's great to hear! I'm glad I've been able to help :D Good Luck!

  • @ashton3620
    @ashton3620 3 роки тому +3

    I love this channel it has helped me so much!

  • @stuartpalmer8309
    @stuartpalmer8309 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting. Just bought a few meal worms to grow for food. Trying to work out the best system for building up the farm!

  • @lornaweaver3334
    @lornaweaver3334 3 роки тому +1

    So pleased to have come across your page! Started breeding my mealworms and I have tubs everywhere, it worked but looks so untidy! This set up looks fab so I have just ordered. So excited to start using this. Got the 10% discount too! My gecko Dotty, is 12 now 😍🦎. xx

  • @falksvic
    @falksvic 3 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this. I have found it very helpful! I am just starting.

  • @susanna_wolfe
    @susanna_wolfe 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome!!! I need to set up a colony myself because I bought small sterilite drawers like that just for it but I haven't gotten to it yet. 😅

  • @sarahludbrook
    @sarahludbrook 3 роки тому +17

    I've just started a mealworm breeding colony a couple months ago so now I have a bunch of beetles my gecko won't eat until the eggs hatch 😂!!

    • @velocity7143
      @velocity7143 3 роки тому

      Oh no lol

    • @pbgf0411
      @pbgf0411 3 роки тому +2

      Separate the beetles from the worms and continue to feed them and provide them moisture. They will continue to provide you with more worms. When some of the grown worms become beetles start over. Eventually you'll have enough worms at various stages of growth and won't have to purchase worms at all.

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому +3

      Ah yeah when you first start it off it can take a while to see results, so I always end up buying other feeders in the meantime :)

  • @seamy8959
    @seamy8959 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all your amazing videos, your channel along with others convinced me to get a leopard gecko and yours especially helps with the care, thank you for introducing me to these wonderful animals

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 2 роки тому

    Mites come from the oats and stuff they say to bake it and also put holes in the containers for them

  • @user-cm2ev1in7k
    @user-cm2ev1in7k 3 роки тому +1

    My crested gecko moved into her new enclosure a while ago... it's a 90×45×45 exo terra. She is doing very well. She uses all the space and she has grown bigger. The plants aren't doing great due to snails but otherwise everything is going well.

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому

      Aww that's great to hear!. Ah yeah got to check those plants before they go in incase they have pests on the like snails 🙈

  • @ironix1
    @ironix1 Рік тому

    Great description and tutorial

  • @ElectricStealer
    @ElectricStealer Рік тому +1

    You’re such an awesome UA-camr❤ I am going to use this for my mealworms! I have a leopard gecko that is two years old and I still keep the feeder insects in the pet store box😢 Thank you so much🎉

  • @kaeealexa
    @kaeealexa 3 роки тому +1

    Omg Hii! I bought merch the donut mess with the geckos

  • @DarthRaider8180
    @DarthRaider8180 3 роки тому +9

    This is the video I needed Lol

  • @castleofcostamesa8291
    @castleofcostamesa8291 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the nice video!

  • @rdnkenki
    @rdnkenki Рік тому

    Thank you!!

  • @TheOraclePhoenix
    @TheOraclePhoenix 2 роки тому +1

    I just opened my first cup of mealworms for my brand new juvenile leopard gecko yes new leopard Gecko mommy and the substance that is in the container with The worms looks exactly like the brand mash I feed my horse. I’m pretty sure it is brand mash in this cup. So if I ever need any more nowhere to get it lol

  • @levirogers4021
    @levirogers4021 3 роки тому

    Yayyy I love how you are so smart and helpful ❤👍👍👍😃😃😃thanks

  • @BlennyClown47
    @BlennyClown47 3 роки тому

    I think I’ll definitely have to try this out ! Great video 😁

  • @user-cm2ev1in7k
    @user-cm2ev1in7k 3 роки тому +13

    I feel kinda guilty. I am about a month behind on all of my pet channels since haven't watched much because I got a bit anime obsessed. Better catch up 😅

    • @DarkYttrium
      @DarkYttrium 3 роки тому +1

      Ooo, what anime do you watch?

    • @user-cm2ev1in7k
      @user-cm2ev1in7k 3 роки тому +2

      @@DarkYttrium My hero academia, the promised neverland and so far my personal favourite- bungo stray dogs. I am currently watching assassination classroom and re watching bungo stray dogs

    • @leahjvr3245
      @leahjvr3245 3 роки тому +1

      @@user-cm2ev1in7k You have my exact taste😂

    • @user-cm2ev1in7k
      @user-cm2ev1in7k 3 роки тому +2

      @@leahjvr3245 oooh. What a lucky coincidence. 😄

    • @pika_bxth
      @pika_bxth 3 роки тому +3

      Is it weird that I'm the exact same even with My Hero Academia wtf-

  • @MrToast1eYT
    @MrToast1eYT 3 роки тому +1

    Hi @Leopard Gecko

  • @bekkismith4844
    @bekkismith4844 3 роки тому

    Thanks 🙂

  • @supabiscuit
    @supabiscuit 2 роки тому

    Subscribed because of this

  • @thebeautyofgeckos251
    @thebeautyofgeckos251 3 роки тому

    I love you guilds there real useful

  • @henrycheesecakepotato5042
    @henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 роки тому +1

    Make sure to bake ALL of your soil or oats.
    Keeps out any mites.
    And your mealworms get a tasty baked snack :]

    • @jodiemills9239
      @jodiemills9239 3 роки тому

      When cleaning out. If you sieve them to get their faeces out won't the eggs come out with it?

    • @henrycheesecakepotato5042
      @henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 роки тому

      @@jodiemills9239 if you use multiple layers with screen on the bottom, eggs will fall through onto a lower layer of your starch of containers, and plus i meant the oat mite eggs and other mite eggs.

    • @henrycheesecakepotato5042
      @henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 роки тому

      @@jodiemills9239 and if you have a finer mesh, you should be able to keep the eggs in.

    • @jodiemills9239
      @jodiemills9239 3 роки тому

      Thank you. I have the 3 draw system with mesh in the top drawer. I have bug grub at the moment as someone said about mites with oats so wasn't sure about using it. I just didn't want to chuck away any mealworms eggs with the poop.

    • @henrycheesecakepotato5042
      @henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 роки тому

      @@jodiemills9239 your welcome! If you need any information try looking for any videos that can give more information!

  • @impasta8171
    @impasta8171 3 роки тому +1

    I have a leopard gecko and what I do with the meal worms is put them in my mini refrigerator and but does not freeze them that much like I can see them move in there and then i warm them up and give them to my leopard gecko you can try this it prevents the mites cause that happened to me to

  • @sandrarichardson2713
    @sandrarichardson2713 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice video. Thanks for sharing with us. The set up seems to be a very good set up for a beginner or someone with not many reptiles.
    I would like to see more of your content. Jesus bless.

  • @nanagulshan4782
    @nanagulshan4782 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @chakralavender7182
    @chakralavender7182 3 роки тому

    Using soil creates a moisture environment hence the pests that you got... just use the dry oats or bran...

  • @amityx0gt407
    @amityx0gt407 3 роки тому +1

    i love you, ur so chill and ur voice is so chill to listen to, u should start a podcast! keep it up! make alot of more videos, i really enjoy watching them! i also bought my first baby crested gecko!

  • @gracespets6607
    @gracespets6607 3 роки тому +5

    First can’t wait to watch :)

  • @MsMeI
    @MsMeI 2 роки тому

    That looks like a great setup. Did you ever update your thoughts on it?

  • @pbgf0411
    @pbgf0411 3 роки тому +2

    I breed mealworms in the containers they come in from the store. Been doing so for about a year, and I now have thousands of mealworms in various stages of growth. No need to purchase anything besides their food and nutrients.

    • @nellim9239
      @nellim9239 Рік тому

      Which nutrients do you use ?

  • @training_gym_tips2766
    @training_gym_tips2766 3 роки тому +2

    Are you ever going to breed dubia roaches again

  • @irinalale3729
    @irinalale3729 3 роки тому

    I read somewhere that beetles needs 2-3 inches deep bran to burry their eggs.

  • @n3llipunk
    @n3llipunk 3 роки тому

    I been putting the pupae with the beetles

  • @jordanwatson9059
    @jordanwatson9059 3 роки тому

    Great video

  • @davidstone61
    @davidstone61 Рік тому

    I sent you that UA-cam link for starting a meal worm colony

  • @thatshowjumper1189
    @thatshowjumper1189 3 роки тому

    Love you so much

  • @bebop4307
    @bebop4307 2 роки тому +1

    Is this possible to do on a smaller scale for one gecko?

  • @Tyler-789
    @Tyler-789 3 роки тому

    I started a mealworm farm about a month ago with 500 mealworms and have about 150 beetles maybe more but im hoping to start getting baby mealworms soon.

  • @noahdowney4809
    @noahdowney4809 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Leopard Gecko! i was wondering what clean up crew you would recommend? i also waned to know where i should buy my leopard gecko (breeder or pet store). Now i want a bioactive tank but if i get a baby should i hold it in a temporary tank until it grows larger?

  • @michelleoverby5738
    @michelleoverby5738 Рік тому +1

    Do the beetles escapes the drawers?

  • @LynProwseBishop
    @LynProwseBishop Рік тому

    So I have a colony set up like this in 4 drawers I got from Officeworks. Cut the bottom out of the top drawer and replaced with mesh. I put oats in as substrate for the beetles as it doesn’t drop thru but was worried the eggs may not be dropping thru as they’re sticky right? What did you end up using other than the bran?

  • @dominiquepayne-ohara9844
    @dominiquepayne-ohara9844 2 роки тому

    Where do I get the mesh and do you know the size.. I have a set up but yours has really helped me understand the set up better

  • @catsarecute5055
    @catsarecute5055 3 роки тому

    hey thank you for the video i was wondering if and when you would do a tank review because i would love to show you mine

  • @Cheebsurger
    @Cheebsurger 3 роки тому

    I have 3 really nice leopard geckos and they are not even a year old and love to get out there enclosure

  • @lorgpanther8920
    @lorgpanther8920 3 роки тому

    How did you get on with this setup?? Did it work did the eggs go through the mesh

  • @mookfarr
    @mookfarr Рік тому

    Mind sharing a link for the wire mesh you use?

  • @kaylynnrasche9357
    @kaylynnrasche9357 3 роки тому +1

    could the beetles escape from any cracks in the drawer system? like the bottom drawer if you dont catch them on time?

    • @BlairMountainNetwork
      @BlairMountainNetwork 3 роки тому

      Nah. The beetles can't grasp the plastic sides of the container - too slick/steep.

  • @Thought_it_up
    @Thought_it_up 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve seen some occasional stories of people getting sick from keeping crickets and mealworms. I guess the substrate and waste can give off some harmful and irritating dust. Have you ever run into this issue?

    • @thatonethere9858
      @thatonethere9858 3 роки тому +2

      Nope. Wash hands before and after handling pets and their live food, wear disposable gloves and use tweezers to pick up live food where possible and wear a mask if you're worried about airborne nasties. Salmonella has been connected with handling some reptiles so don't forget to wash and sanitize your hands; salmonella is truly ghastly!

  • @geckoguy3647
    @geckoguy3647 3 роки тому

    I luv ur channel ❤️

  • @DiverDiB
    @DiverDiB 2 роки тому +1

    My leopard gecko is... 15 years old at least. She still looks OK, a little thin, but she's not eating very much and she will NOT be fed. She doesn't seem to be able to see very well anymore so I moved from crickets to meal worms. Has anybody had a leo live so long?? Is she just not hungry or is she going to quit eating and die? I have warmed the enclosure a bit because I read it might encourage digestion and appetite.

  • @christopherfletcher5384
    @christopherfletcher5384 3 роки тому

    Meet the Beatles!
    I mean beetles. Great content btw!

  • @mylesdelaney4010
    @mylesdelaney4010 3 роки тому +1

    My dad and I have an idea to build our own tank for my leopard gecko as the one he lives in isn’t very big and not interesting in the slightest do you think we could do this?

  • @mckricks1
    @mckricks1 Рік тому

    When they are in worm or beetle phase can they climb up the sides of the container and escape?

  • @phantomstarsx9343
    @phantomstarsx9343 3 роки тому

    out of curiosity have you ever tried banded crickets?

  • @Sonia-Talbot1
    @Sonia-Talbot1 3 роки тому

    How is your mealworm farm going?? I’m thinking of getting one. X

  • @Toenailfluff
    @Toenailfluff 3 роки тому

    Do you still do leopard gecko cage reviews I just got my new cage and I think it’s quite good

  • @SUFC15
    @SUFC15 3 роки тому

    I have a leopard gecko
    So then for making the video:D

  • @liv_7271
    @liv_7271 3 роки тому +1

    Does the kit ship to the us?

  • @meganpinnington3166
    @meganpinnington3166 3 роки тому +1

    My Leo keeps trying to get on top of her smooth plastic humid hide, even though it is probably impossible for her to get up. Would you recommend anything that would be good for her to climb since she loves climbing but is not the best at it.

    • @justinayala6725
      @justinayala6725 3 роки тому

      I recommend getting something to climb. It could also be that your temperatures are to low and it is going to the highest point in the enclosure because heat rises

    • @meganpinnington3166
      @meganpinnington3166 3 роки тому

      @@justinayala6725 the heat is perfectly fine, I have a thermostat and a thermometer. It’s just she likes climbing but there aren’t many climbing things for leopard geckos to safely climb 😃

    • @meganpinnington3166
      @meganpinnington3166 3 роки тому

      @Lizard and cat that’s actually a really good idea

    • @BlairMountainNetwork
      @BlairMountainNetwork 3 роки тому

      I made him a ramp, which goes up to his 2nd floor bathroom (making cleanup of that much easier!😄) idk how to attach an image here or I would.

    • @meganpinnington3166
      @meganpinnington3166 3 роки тому

      @@BlairMountainNetwork it’s fine. I found a good ramp,and I think I might order it

  • @cadence1086
    @cadence1086 3 роки тому +2

    Hi! I have had my leopard gecko for almost 2 years, and I’ve been feeding him a couple times a week, but I wanted to know the correct and best amount to feed him and how much. He usually eats crickets and mealworms but occasionally will get some other types of worms such as wax worms. I do use calcium powder, but only when I’m feeding crickets, it tends to just fall off the mealworms. How much and how often should I feed him?
    One more question, how often should I handle him? I like to give him a little time out of his tank maybe a couple times a week, since his tank is only 10 gallons, how often should I be doing this? I want him to have time to be out of his tank, it just seems a bit small, but I don’t have room to upgrade his tank, but I don’t want to stress him out, how often should I take him out of his tank?
    Sorry this is so long, just wanted some advice, thanks!

    • @DarkYttrium
      @DarkYttrium 3 роки тому

      She has a video on this

    • @justinayala6725
      @justinayala6725 3 роки тому

      You can give them around ten feeder insects every two or three days but also you should definitely upgrade the tank I have my Leo in a three foot long exo terra and she loves it. Also if u don’t have the space to upgrade him try to rehome him because i get it’s ur pet but u wouldn’t want to be in a small box ur whole life. Also handling him to often is probably stressing him out.

    • @cadence1086
      @cadence1086 3 роки тому +1

      @@justinayala6725 ok, thank you. I’m resigning my bed room in a couple months, when I do I’ll have space for a 20 gallon long, I can upgrade him to that in a couple months (:

    • @pbgf0411
      @pbgf0411 3 роки тому

      Feed more often.

  • @Frieren_Lienel
    @Frieren_Lienel 2 роки тому

    Dont use dirt or sand or any earthly grals, it can contain mites if the used flooring is not heated or temified, it can cary mites that can kill your superworms

  • @DarkYttrium
    @DarkYttrium 3 роки тому

    Can we still use those wood shavings for bedding?

  • @ltsgobrando
    @ltsgobrando Рік тому

    OMG I think I know how you're supposed to use the clay! You're supposed to roll it out really thin and wrap your veggies in them, then cut out a little entrance and let it dry!!! The point is to make a little shell around the veggies! And when the veggies are gone you tap it out, soak to soften and you're good to do again! Pure genius, 100% will be doing this!!!
    edit: yes I actually was excited enough for all those exclamation marks ❤️

  • @retroradkat
    @retroradkat 2 роки тому

    I really want this but I wonder what the American equivalent is? Not sure if I want to wait a long time for it or pay high dollar for shipping from the UK 🤔

  • @F.o..o
    @F.o..o 3 роки тому

    I have a leopard gecko she somtimes goes 1-5 days refusing her food but then goes right back to eating normally. About 3 weeks ago now she started to refuse her food and only will eat 1 butter worm when I attempt to feed her I don’t know what else to try with her

  • @joenniheng-carrion8461
    @joenniheng-carrion8461 3 роки тому +1

    can we get an update on this please? xo

  • @diggydo4954
    @diggydo4954 3 роки тому

    Kind of early yay! Also what do you think about housing a male and female leopard gecko together if they get along?

    • @leopardgeckotalk
      @leopardgeckotalk  3 роки тому +1

      Nope don't do it lol. Even breeders wouldn't continuously house males and females together.

    • @diggydo4954
      @diggydo4954 3 роки тому

      @@leopardgeckotalk thanks!

  • @Alyssa-ll2jr
    @Alyssa-ll2jr 3 роки тому

    4th can’t wait to watch

  • @Lenlon703
    @Lenlon703 2 роки тому

    Do the eggs stick to the bedding or do they just slip and fall? And would it be good to use wood shaving for the beetles?

    • @nightinggale6470
      @nightinggale6470 2 роки тому

      Wood shavings are fine for the beetles, just be sure to give them a food source. Not sure about the eggs.

  • @Pen-art
    @Pen-art 3 роки тому +2

    I was wondering is Rex is a good leopard gecko name

  • @beastly-nj2mo
    @beastly-nj2mo 3 роки тому +1

    Hey can any one help me out I'm new to reptiles and got a baby leopard gecko I dont have a heat mat only a heat lamp should I leave the heat lamp on at night or turn it off

  • @KatieNoelle13
    @KatieNoelle13 2 роки тому

    Hey, what do I do with the beetles/do they fly? Are they better than dubia roaches?

    • @nightinggale6470
      @nightinggale6470 2 роки тому

      They don’t fly. They’re not better than roaches. You can breed them, use them as a cleanup crew, and/or feed them to the gecko as a treat. Although it’s ideal to feed them off when they’re freshly pupated and still white/light brown so they’re easier to digest.

  • @DiverDiB
    @DiverDiB 2 роки тому

    Also, can I BUY that set up or do I have to make it? (Little lazy but I'll do it if I must! ;-) )

  • @elizabethhunter2080
    @elizabethhunter2080 3 роки тому

    I’ve looked and looked, but I can’t seem to find it... is there a US equivalent of this?

  • @justanotherbluebelt2691
    @justanotherbluebelt2691 Рік тому

    My mealworms are breeding but there’s no beetles im very confused. I bought 60 from the store two months ago and I feed my four leopard geckos every few days and haven’t run out so I assume they’re breeding. I feed them carrots every few days as well. HELP!

  • @anamanganti
    @anamanganti 3 роки тому +1

    hi! is it safe for me to feed the mealworms watermelon rind to gut load them? we bought a big watermelon and i don't want the rind to go to waste.

    • @thatonethere9858
      @thatonethere9858 3 роки тому +1

      I don't really consider watermelon rind a gut loading food, but I can't see any harm in it. I use it as a source of moisture for my leopard gecko's live foods which includes locusts, dubias, morios and mealies. They all eat it along with other types of fruit and vegetables and they all seem healthy, as does my little gecko guy.

    • @anamanganti
      @anamanganti 3 роки тому +1

      @@thatonethere9858 cool! thanks so much.

    • @thatonethere9858
      @thatonethere9858 3 роки тому +1

      @@anamanganti Glad to help! I hate wasting anything that might be edible to my family or any of our pets. I give washed cabbage stalks and carrot and parsnip leaves, trimmings and peel to our bunny, any trimmings and peel from fresh fruit, greens and other root vegetables go to the live food if it's too small for bunny, along with a selection of good pieces of fruit and veg. of course. The dubias will eat any fruit or vegetable regardless of their condition, literally; they're the dustbins of the live food world!

  • @christinekim6273
    @christinekim6273 3 роки тому

    Yay1 I’m actually early for once!

  • @tguy4257
    @tguy4257 Рік тому

    Always bake your substrate you will less likely get mites

  • @kaydens.9077
    @kaydens.9077 3 роки тому

    very unrelated but,, i'm gettting uva and uvb lights for my future gecko and i'm not sure how many watts or what % to get? i don't want to hurt my gecko with a light too strong for them :(

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 2 роки тому

    What company you order this from

  • @iwistudio7337
    @iwistudio7337 3 роки тому +1

    your latest vid got the comments disabled

  • @GabrielGuzman18
    @GabrielGuzman18 3 роки тому

    Any updates on this setup?