heres 1 tip dont pick him up for the first week and if u get another one put it in another tank for at least a month before adding another leopoard gecko and its not a leo poard gecko its a leopoard gecko.
Lmao! I sometimes I feel like I don’t have one either because he’s quite shy during the day so... but I love him nonetheless! I think as a 12 year old he’s the best thing that happened to me. Sorry for ranting... I end accidentally ranting sometimes.. 😑🙄
Me realizing that I spent $150 for the cage,lamp,food,waterbowl and another $10 for the hide.but 1 month later I see that enclousure that has every thing I needed for just$100 .omg am so dumb
Fyi the moss is to put in a moist hide,moise hides are for when they are shedding,you cna make one with a plastic container or one of the hides i already have,just be sure to mist the hide with water so it can stay moist,basicly it help them get thier shed off easier
@@Mbapaparaue Actually they are. They originated from areas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and northwest India. In zones that are considered “semi-dessert” areas. But definitely not grasslands.
It’s a 4 month old video and you guys probably already fixed it, but with heat mats, don’t forget to leave some airflow under the tank to make sure the heater doesn’t get too hot and break or hurt your gecko
Also eco earth is better than sand since it’s easier to pass through the digestive system. Your gecko will have a great life in your tank from what I see!
Eco earth is not the best but it is okay I give it 3 out of 5 Stars and sand it not bad it could be if you calci sand but regular sand is not bad I don't recommend it to be in the safe side but sand is actually not bad.
Any sand can impact the immune system of a leopard gecko, reptile carpet is better then eco earth and sand. It is safe and has very low impaction probability.
@@logantesta1938 Yep I agree I use reptile carpet but the thing is You have to clean it EVERY WEEK that's one thing I don't like Lol I'm tryna play minecraft here 🤣 But yeah sand could give impaction but only if they you know have improper husbandry cause when they aren't fed the correct vitamins and more they start to find other stuff to eat like sand DONT EVER USE CALCI SAND but yeah 😁
You don’t need lamps, them lights, moss and that thermometer is not good and you can’t have the mat on their own you NEED a thermostat! To keep it at the right termperature! And you need more than calcium it is also bad for them to have too much of it! Never support petco and just mealworms is a very unhealthy diet!!! I’ve almost reached four years of researching I’m proud that you researched first but not enough
Lamps are one of the best really I have a vid to show You don't need a thermostat you just use it and that you don't need more than calcium only d3 that comes with d3 but it's better separate 😁 Edit: Petco don't only have mealworms so yeah they have calci worms and calci worms are *SOOO* healthy, and crickets are very healthy to
I just got my baby leopard gecko yesterday! Shes a lavender Mack gem morph and so pretty:D I went straight to bio active because I wanted her to have a natural environment I think it likes it lol loved the video
I wouldn't recommend. To use eco Earth, I think you should use a reptile pad for babies. But I still don't recommend eco Earth But it's still completely up to you
Makes me miss the gecko's in Hawaii, but not enough to go back there. What a charming handsome gecko he was. Will you name him? Thanks for sharing, this was fun and informative. Have a great day!
Dude!.. that's awesome! What will be next?.. maybe a snake? When I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia I had a red tailed boa named Doug haha. I love how smart you are about reptiles and amphibians. Almost forgot.... GREAT VIDEO!!
Carpet is not a good substrate. It harbours bacteria, tends to get caught on their teeth and claws, and doesn’t offer any digging enrichment. A suitable loose substrate such as a soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is best.
This is like 3 years later and I hope you have changed it but they don't need humidity you should just give them a humid hide! Maybe add some fake plants and stuff! They may not need the light but they thrive with it
the calsium is not meant to do be in a bowl its meant for being when feeding it worms or somthing you can put the worm in to the calsium then feeding it NEVER PUT IT IN A BOWL
Hey uhh if you are reading this um you should swap out the log hide where the heating pad is because leapord geckos for some reason they like for the heat hides to have to entrances/exits and in the rock hide put moss all in it and dampen it down every day if you are reading this
But I’m not gonna be using pet smart things because they say lot’s of things that aren’t correct and you are better of going to a smaller reliable pet store and asking questions to the professionals instead of the pet smart workers
Awesome! Just to let u know in case the guy at petsmart didnt... ur gonna have to get a bigger tank for sure.U may need to right away because i have a feeling its too small and u wont be able to get ur cold side of the tank cool enough. And leopard geckos come from deserts they want low humidity.
I Personally Dont Use A Heat Matt But I DO Have The Heat Light And My Tank On The Heated Side Is 86.5 Degrees And If He Wants Warmer He Sits On The Rock That's Really Warm.
The guy from petsmart gave u sum bad advice. Do your own research. Start from scratch. Pretend u know nothing about geckos and learn from other sources besides petsmart
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Not sure if ya know but you should make a humidity hide :) they’re easy to google and make.
Just a tip, make sure the terrarium is fully complete before getting your gecko.
Great job researching before you go out and buy it.
One tip don’t listen to pet smart but love the vid 😊
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heres 1 tip dont pick him up for the first week and if u get another one put it in another tank for at least a month before adding another leopoard gecko and its not a leo poard gecko its a leopoard gecko.
Makes me want one. Oh wait...
LOL!!
Exploring Alabama get one! Then you can have twins. ~ Texas
Lmao! I sometimes I feel like I don’t have one either because he’s quite shy during the day so... but I love him nonetheless! I think as a 12 year old he’s the best thing that happened to me.
Sorry for ranting... I end accidentally ranting sometimes.. 😑🙄
Don’t take tips from petsmart or petco.
Yup
Basically
or people you don't know...like all of us lol . Do your own research and avoid vaping teens who think they know everything, oh and old men
Me realizing that I spent $150 for the cage,lamp,food,waterbowl and another $10 for the hide.but 1 month later I see that enclousure that has every thing I needed for just$100 .omg am so dumb
dont use moss in any place other than the humid hide
“Lay-oh-pard” gecko
lol
Lol
What’s with the chain of l.o.l lol
Hey give him a break, he’s probably “ray-oh-tarded.”
@@JPtheGamer650 AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH
Fyi the moss is to put in a moist hide,moise hides are for when they are shedding,you cna make one with a plastic container or one of the hides i already have,just be sure to mist the hide with water so it can stay moist,basicly it help them get thier shed off easier
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Exploring Alabama Jr first sorry if this makes you mad but you need balls than a special mat thing
you also need a thermostat for your heat mat
Good thing y'all knew not to use sand though, just a pointer try to avoid the "thrive" company
It was hilarious how you said leopard gecko
LeO pArrD gecko 🦎
I can’t wait to get my gecko
Same here
They DO NOT want a humid a environment
Well they need it when they are shedding
@@tigerzygaming9557 Not a humid environment. They are dessert animals. They need only a moist hide for when shedding.
@@malayanay2768 That’s what I meant sorry
@@malayanay2768 they aren’t desert animals, they are arid animals. They like a drier environment, but they live in grasslands and shrublands
@@Mbapaparaue Actually they are. They originated from areas in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and northwest India. In zones that are considered “semi-dessert” areas. But definitely not grasslands.
It’s a 4 month old video and you guys probably already fixed it, but with heat mats, don’t forget to leave some airflow under the tank to make sure the heater doesn’t get too hot and break or hurt your gecko
We did go check out my new video to see an update.
@@Herpingalabama I really hope you have it on a thermostat to control the temperature (:
Try to give him a friend
You can't give a leopard get a friend. They are territorial
Also eco earth is better than sand since it’s easier to pass through the digestive system. Your gecko will have a great life in your tank from what I see!
Please do not bye anything From petco or pet smart.
Eco earth mixed with sand will do well together
Sand is not good. And Eco Earth is the best. Great job👍
Eco earth is not the best but it is okay I give it 3 out of 5 Stars and sand it not bad it could be if you calci sand but regular sand is not bad I don't recommend it to be in the safe side but sand is actually not bad.
Any sand can impact the immune system of a leopard gecko, reptile carpet is better then eco earth and sand. It is safe and has very low impaction probability.
@@logantesta1938 Yep I agree I use reptile carpet but the thing is You have to clean it EVERY WEEK that's one thing I don't like
Lol I'm tryna play minecraft here 🤣
But yeah sand could give impaction but only if they you know have improper husbandry cause when they aren't fed the correct vitamins and more they start to find other stuff to eat like sand DONT EVER USE CALCI
SAND but yeah 😁
@@MrRod317 sand can be good if you use it right for your gecko 👍. and are you in hardcore or normal 😂
@@logantesta1938 I'm in between I'm kinda basic really but I have researched endlessly not sleeping cause I want the best for my geckos 😁
This is awesome! I’ve loved lizards since I was a kid. Wish I’d had one of these then!
Go buy one
@@ME-qo2yjbro chill
Bro they didn’t give more stuff like the hiding spot and heat pad because they’ll have to make it more pricey 🙄
You don’t need lamps, them lights, moss and that thermometer is not good and you can’t have the mat on their own you NEED a thermostat! To keep it at the right termperature! And you need more than calcium it is also bad for them to have too much of it! Never support petco and just mealworms is a very unhealthy diet!!! I’ve almost reached four years of researching I’m proud that you researched first but not enough
Thanks for the advice
Lamps are one of the best really I have a vid to show
You don't need a thermostat you just use it and that you don't need more than calcium only d3 that comes with d3 but it's better separate 😁
Edit: Petco don't only have mealworms so yeah they have calci worms and calci worms are *SOOO* healthy, and crickets are very healthy to
Did you say you don't need moss?
Cause it is one of the best 😁😁
And the thermometer is not good uhh sure let's agree 😁🤣😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
You need live bugs for it so they can eat
By the way #exploringalabamajr
You need a thermostat for your heat mat in case it overheats
the gecko probably won’t just take a lick of calcium. you should toss whatever insect you’re giving him in the powder then give it to him
No they absolutely will go lick it they lick everything
i also recomed a 20 gallon tanklater on no hate thank you for listening:)
To Get A Leopard Gecko
I just got my baby leopard gecko yesterday! Shes a lavender Mack gem morph and so pretty:D I went straight to bio active because I wanted her to have a natural environment I think it likes it lol loved the video
i would suggest blacking out the sides so the stress is reduced
So excited for you! Will enjoy the updates! 🦎
What a cool little pet. I learned several things about geckos 🦎 interesting they need calcium. He has a nice home now. 👍🏻. ~ Texas
lAyO pArD gecko
bruh that’s not a leopard gecko
Its a juvinile baby
im glad u put him on the heat pad whilee he was in the box he came in, my brother got one and while setting up the cage it got too cold and died :(
Nice, thanks EA jr
I am so glad that you guys tossed that horrible Reptisand, good choice.
Also, you guys seemed really educated, Great video!
Thanks for watching
this is already pretty bad i would reccomend a from opening and not top cause it can stress the gecko and scare it thinking your a predator
i also reccomend that you put a background on sides and back to make the gecko feel less stressed and not feel stressed it makes it feel more natural
I wouldn't recommend.
To use eco Earth, I think you should use a reptile pad for babies. But I still don't recommend eco Earth But it's still completely up to you
Never use the The kits from PetSmart or petco Can make way cheaper ones DIY
before getting it setup the cage for it but nice size tank for the size and age of hat gecko
Makes me miss the gecko's in Hawaii, but not enough to go back there. What a charming handsome gecko he was. Will you name him? Thanks for sharing, this was fun and informative. Have a great day!
Yes I will name him once I figure out its gender. Thank you
You’re not supposed to directly put the heat pad under the hide.
Thanks EAJr.
Did he just say LAYOPARD
I bought one from petsmart, but the carboard on top was covering a crack in the glass i found later ☠️
Dude!.. that's awesome! What will be next?.. maybe a snake? When I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia I had a red tailed boa named Doug haha. I love how smart you are about reptiles and amphibians. Almost forgot.... GREAT VIDEO!!
Thank you so much😄. Maybe I will catch a snake so far.
I mean maybe I will catch a snake sometime.
@@Herpingalabama That would be cool. Like a bright green one!
It might be to late but do not use any sand even eco earth I use reptile carpet it works good with my gecko his name is mango 🥭
Carpet is not a good substrate. It harbours bacteria, tends to get caught on their teeth and claws, and doesn’t offer any digging enrichment. A suitable loose substrate such as a soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is best.
Guys, the kid is right he said it would damage their skin it really would. It would make it dry up
This is like 3 years later and I hope you have changed it but they don't need humidity you should just give them a humid hide! Maybe add some fake plants and stuff! They may not need the light but they thrive with it
I needed this. thank you!
Nice! Give us an update on your Leopard Gecko 🦎
if you are waltching this video and you want a lepard gecko do not take out the hide and make sure there are 2 hides 1 for shade 1 for humidady
the calsium is not meant to do be in a bowl its meant for being when feeding it worms or somthing you can put the worm in to the calsium then feeding it NEVER PUT IT IN A BOWL
Thanks for the vid also don’t use the stick on thermometer it just reads the air temp not the spot we’re he is staying.
I’m getting one in less than a week hopefully getting everything finished tomorrow (EXCITED!)
I’m getting a gecko but I did not what they need now I do
Uh wha
Hey uhh if you are reading this um you should swap out the log hide where the heating pad is because leapord geckos for some reason they like for the heat hides to have to entrances/exits and in the rock hide put moss all in it and dampen it down every day if you are reading this
You also seem to be lacking on your vitamins, as you also need multivitamins to keep a healthy leopard gecko. Also what percentage is your UVB.
Don’t use a heat lamp
But I’m not gonna be using pet smart things because they say lot’s of things that aren’t correct and you are better of going to a smaller reliable pet store and asking questions to the professionals instead of the pet smart workers
DIY since your just paying for the name of the brand not the actual items.
Idk why but the petco I work at these guys go for like $40? Does anyone know why?
You are not supposed to hold it as soon as you get it or it will not eat I have a leopard gecko and I made the same mistake
Literally everything you said is incorrect.
I would suggest switching the hides and I would switch the bowls and use the shallow one
Not me just angered by the first 3 - 4 minutes because of light bulbs
The kid was very gents and did not hurt it
🤔 it’s LEOPARD as in big cat from Africa lmfao
You really bought your leopard gecko from Petsmart
Awesome! Just to let u know in case the guy at petsmart didnt... ur gonna have to get a bigger tank for sure.U may need to right away because i have a feeling its too small and u wont be able to get ur cold side of the tank cool enough. And leopard geckos come from deserts they want low humidity.
Checkout Leopard Gecko the channel. Shes Highly knowledgeable and is my go too. Congrats & Good Luck guys.
if your gecko is small you need to put it on paper not substrate!!!
leopard geckos like low humidity not alot fyi
Your not supposed to touch it right away give it some time to get used to its surroundings
I wouldnt use the blue and red lights. Use a uvb and a heat emitter
It’s a baby you should use paper towels or news paper
I Personally Dont Use A Heat Matt But I DO Have The Heat Light And My Tank On The Heated Side Is 86.5 Degrees And If He Wants Warmer He Sits On The Rock That's Really Warm.
What’s the basking spot surface temperature?
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no humidity it can cause respiratory infection
they do come out and bask if they need UVB
it is leopard gecko as in the cat leopard
I got everything for my gecko for only 100
Leopard geckos do like to bask
its pronounced lep-erd gecko not lea-pard
Wait is it rep-de or rep-ti I call it rep-de
Rep-ti........ I think I’m not sure
Rep-ti
Please use a thermostat to regulate the temperature of the bulbs so they don’t overheat and burn the gecko
The guy from petsmart gave u sum bad advice. Do your own research. Start from scratch. Pretend u know nothing about geckos and learn from other sources besides petsmart
Your right! I did tons of research on my own and even now he is happy and healthy.
This tank is great for a baby btw. Just make sure to upgrade to a 20 gallon long once the baby gets bigger:)
DONT USE THE BLUE OR RED LIGHTS! THEY CAN STILL SEE THEM, AND IT CAN AFFECT THEIR NIGHT CYCLE! DONT USE IT!
Thanks for the concern
I don’t like it much it’s too basic
Leopard is pronounced (lepard)
ah yes i love layopard geckos
Leopard gecko habitat
Leopard geckos do need a basking spot
I recently got me a lot lizard
It's a leopard gecko
What I mean is happy and healthy