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I have a Exo terra 50w intense basking spot that is hooked up to a desk lamp I was wondering if that would work and Indiana is 16 months old so I should feed him every three to four days right and the lamp at 8 inches is 90
@@samanthapollard2918 Oh my girl still objects to being picked up (but is fine once out) but if she’s charging off somewhere she shouldn’t and I have to retrieve her that’s when I get reprimanded.
I just want to say that I think it’s absolutely amazing that you’ve spent the time to put together an entire guide for us that includes everything we would possibly need to know, translations for different languages, an option to ask specific questions and even more. That shows me how passionate you are about helping geckos and people willing to learn all across the globe with your information and firsthand experience. Thank you so much for doing what you.
I love baby geckos! Its fun watching them grow & change colors. 3 of my 4 geckos were already adults when I got them, so when I got a baby, it was definitely different. And one of my girls just laid her first eggs! 😁❤
I got to say they really are an amazing lizaed to keep I agree getting them from a baby and growing then to adults you get to see how much they change. I habe 20 my self and they are amazing
I never understood why anyone would own a lizard until today. I found a tiny hatchling and rescued him from a large postal box I have on my porch. I'm researching all I can find. He seems very slow and skinny. I've become rather attached, in just a short amount of time. I've always been afraid of the large ones, but I had to pick this one up to get him out. Wish me and my new baby luck.
Ah that's actually a separate project - still working on that :') That'll be all written like a book, but these are interactive video guides :) But thank you :D
I remember watching your gecko videos like 2-3 years ago when I first got my gecko. She’s still with me and happy, I followed many of your tips. This week I made him a little worm farm so he can have tons of worms anytime :)
Nice! Although keep in mind that mealworms aren’t healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet, they’re more of an occasional treat.
@@nightinggale6470 I use meal worms as staple, he gets crickets couple of times a week, and wax worms as treats. Plus the needed vitamins to be healthy. So far so good !
@@cubanopati mealworms aren’t healthy for their staple diet. They’re fatty, difficult to digest, and not the most nutritious feeder. They often make geckos overweight. It’s best to feed mainly live crickets, roaches, silkworms, or black soldier fly larvae. Superworms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better. This article explains why mealworms aren’t a healthy staple www.geckodan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pros-and-Cons-of-Mealworms.pdf
My leopard gecko can’t see well. I knew of it when I adopted him, but he’s difficult to feed, and it takes him up to three minutes to eat a single cricket while I’m tong feeding him. He’s a healthy weight for a super giant, and I love my special little guy
Aww, do you handfeed/tong feed? A couple weeks back both Minnie's eyes got stuck together. But before I could help her out, she could tell I had food, I held it in front of her, and I guess she could feel it, and caught it straight away.
@@leopardgeckotalk thank you for replying! I tong feed crickets, but I hand feed the mealworms, locusts, and morio worms (without the heads) I think he senses it, and he seems to become more alert when he smells them, but a lot of time he looks in the wrong direction.if I touch his mouth with the food he normally gets it then.
My dragon is like that but it could be an allergy also a vitamin deficiency! Repti makes a eye solution for turtles that’s I used for my dragon it helped
I lost my leopard gecko Gino last week after discovering a tumor in his stomach that couldn't be treated. Was already having a bad time that week, but losing something I've cared for for over 10 years just absolutely wrecked me for a bit. I'm now looking for a new geck because I realized that I just can't live without them anymore. Your video has given me a lot to keep in mind if I decide to go for a baby/juvenile. Thank you for being an awesome source of information.
I've got 2 new babies...Iris and Little Foot. They are pretty friendly...considering my first gecko was extremely defensive and screamed at me ALL the time. She even would scream at my barking tree frogs...which was odd to me....but they seem to be pretty happy...I've had Gizmo for 2 years so I'd forgotten just how adorable these little guys are...And how small lol!! They are currently the smallest in my collection...and so cute.
It's so fun to see Maui growing up! I am really excited about your new guides and will be purchasing one (probably both 😊) because I am still deciding on whether to adopt an adult or to purchase a baby. Thank you for all the great advice and product reviews you do Rebecca.
I have 3 baby Leo's and they're so fun! One of them looks like your Maui and screamed at me almost everytime I went to feed it. I think I may call that one Smaug 😂 so much sass. Definitely adorable and interesting to see them grow and change!
Interesting points! I had my lg when she weighed 26g (not sure of her age) so I kinda ”missed” the most hyper stage 😅 I actually learned almost everything from your channel, so safe to say that I feel like I’ve done well 🥰 Thank you for making these videos for everyone, they will teach new owners soo much!
Aww thank you :) Yeah when I got Diego he was about 5/6 months old, so he was quite chill :') I totally forgot how jumpy they can be when they're so small lol
My first baby leopard gecko has only screamed at me once and that was my fault I went behind him my finger touched his tail and he spooked but I watch more videos and he now loves me from what I’ve learned it can take time and patients but it’s worth it in the end. My leopard gecko wasn’t lazy I think he was just more calmer then others when we got him he seemed pretty chill and laid for a baby
When I first got my baby gecko he hissed a bit me did not hurt but after a few weeks I can hold him with out him hissing or biting. Your videos have helped thanks.
Great video! As always 😄I like how you break everything down. I knew the right uvb I wanted to use for my leopard gecko because of one of your videos so thank you!
I got my first baby gecko just a couple weeks ago, and your videos have been so helpful! I'm going to put plain wrapping paper on the sides and back of their tank so maybe they'll come out a bit more
I got my first leopard gecko two days ago, his name is Delta. He’s a couple months old, maybe 6-10? Can’t remember exactly. I handled him for just a little bit each day in the evening, fed him one wax worm for a special treat, he took it from my hand! Also watched him eat some crickets.
I just adopted a baby Leo on Thursday and I am completely in love! I'm not sure of the gender yet as they are only 2-3 months old, but I've been calling them "Mr. Stubbs" because they are currently regrowing their tail. 😆 I was a fan of your videos even before I got Stubbs, but since then they've been invaluable to us! I currently have Stubbs in a 20 gallon long with reptile carpet substrate, a log hide on the cool side with a log bridge stretching from the top of the log to the entrance of a moss cave, a large piece of Mopani wood that I covered with moss in the center, several large river rocks scattered about for extra climbing surfaces, a water dish, and on the warm side a nice sized step pyramid hide with a realistic fake fern hanging over it. I have a heat mat under the pyramid, and an incandescent day bulb and a tropical UVB for light/heating, and I'm buying a ceramic heat emitter tomorrow for nighttime heat. I also have a dig box, calcium Dish, and poop tray on order from Stroodies on Etsy that should be arriving soon! I've currently been feeding him a rotating diet of small crickets and mealworms, with Calcium (no D3) and multivitamin on the schedule you recommended. I'm planning on adding small dubia roaches and grasshoppers to the rotation too! I'm just obsessed, lol. Thank you so much for loving Geckos and teaching the world how to care for them! ❤️
Just some advice: Carpet isn’t a good substrate unfortunately, it harbours bacteria and tends to get caught on their teeth and claws. It’s recommended to quarantine new reptiles on paper towel for the first six weeks to monitor their health. After, good options include zoo med’s reptisoil, a mix that’s 60% top/potting soil and 40% playsand (or a soil/sand/clay mix), Arcadia earth mix arid, or Terra Sahara from the bio dude. A dig box alone doesn’t offer much enrichment. I also recommend upgrading to a 40 gallon or bigger at some point. There’s likely no need for a CHE, a temperature drop down to 60 at night is fine. You don’t need the heat mat either. What brand is the UVB and what type of bulb is it (compact or tube)? Calcium dishes are unnecessary and can potentially do more harm than good.
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you the advice! I was actually using paper towels before I got the carpet, I'll switch back to that for a couple of weeks then switch to reptisoil! I actually have a bag of it I bought for the dig box so that's perfect. It's so funny that you mentioned the 40 gal, because I was just browsing for larger tanks online last night! My birthday is in October so my bf is gifting me with one! Would you recommend anything bigger than a 40 gal? I did notice that Stubbs seems more active since getting the CHE, I hope that's not because it's too warm!!! I know I need better bulbs, they are just the typical zoo med bulbs that you find at pet stores. I needed something to start him with but I definitely need better ones. What would you recommend? I was thinking about nixing the heat mat, I went ahead and turned that off! Is the calcium Dish potentially harmful because of over-ingestion of calcium? The one I have is very small, holds about a dime-sized amount.
@@leahdresser2290 definitely go bigger than 40 gallons if you can! Bigger is better, as long as you provide plenty of clutter he’ll love the extra space. The bulb I recommend the most is a PAR30 or PAR38 halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat, they’re the most natural and beneficial option. 50W is generally good for leopard geckos, although you might need a higher wattage for a larger tank. Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. Yeah, they can potentially ingest too much calcium with calcium dishes. A tiny dish probably won’t do any harm but also isn’t necessary, dusting on a schedule is enough :)
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you so much for all of your advice! I will purchase those bulbs you suggested asap! I just fed my little dude and he's looking so big and healthy, he's gradually turning a darker yellow and his white pattern seems brighter. I just love watching him grow and become tamer and more confident!
I got my baby gecko last Saturday it’s really scared but yesterday I sat on my bed with it and me and him/her were watching a show together the gecko is kinda crazy but after a little while it warms up to me, it also eats insanely well and has really good aim, I don’t know if it’s drinking or not but it has went to the bathroom so I think it’s doing well I also have seen it eat some calcium
I am getting a leopard gecko tomorrow! I have been researching for months yet I usually learn something new every week. I feel like I am bothering my parents when I have to ask them for their help to take me to the store-
Thank you so much! 💖 I recently got a leopard gecko and I was worried that it wasn't eating so I know now to wait at least 4 more days to check if it'll eat.
So I got my first Leopard Gecko after watching some of her videos and felt comfortable with my understanding of leopards. I think "he's" a SUPER Hypo Tangerine, has no orange on his head and tail, but "he" is still only a teenager so. Kind of strange, I check TH-cam and see she got the same morph, same time... If I'm not mistaken, hers is also a Super Hypo Tangerine, with a carrot head pattern? Super Hypo over hypo because of the white band in the neck? super cute hope they don't change too much right, looking so fancy and stunning.
I have leopard gecko and it is goin to be 1 year old in few days. It was so funny when we went to pet store named muskettikoira in finland and we even get baby package we named it roope he already explored terrarium at same day he came but then we looked at roope and he went to cave to hide
Thank you right know I’m looking into leopard geckos and doing a lot of research on them since I have never owned a reptile except from my old tortoise and I’m planning on getting one!
My gecko was pissed at me today😂 she wagged her tail and started me down so I put her back in her enclosure so I didn’t stress her out she’s new so she’s still getting used to her new home I love her tho
hey do you have any tips for the UK weather rn my gecko tank is at 50/56% humidity so I've dropped my temp to help but I'm not sure how to lower the humidity
Hello .. yer the UK weather is really.hot arm.. there is a lot of different ways to cool a tank down.. you can use fans or keep there cage open to help with air flow . Yes your lizard will get out but you can get some wood ( with holes in ) from bnm and places like that. I use tbat to block uo the gap and to help with the air flow when it is so hot .. I hope this helps
My leo screamed the day I got him when the lady lifting his hide spooked him. Also a week after getting him when I sprayed down the tank. He had a fear of water and mist for like 3 months. Was also a red flag that he would spook easy and then would have a bad temper, but eh 🤷♀️
I am definitely getting a crested gecko now:) I have enough food for my other animals for awhile and I already have the enclosure and around 70$ for the crested gecko August 15th, I'm getting my first animal not from PetSmart, which is great cus their not, I really hope I'm way better than with my other animals, especially because I was not good with my leo's (and corn snake but there's more reasons for that) :\ But I already have the enclosure, a heat mat for when it starts getting colder, and a bit of food, and I'll have enough for the enclosure things and the gecko,I know this isn't Leopard gecko orientated but I'm just really happy:)
Ah cool, make sure the tank is minimum 45 x 45 x 60cm as this is the minimum for an adult, and I'd advise an over head heater with a thermostat for heating a crestie, but make sure you get a thermostat, because they dont need a ton of heat.
I’m so pleased there is this practical caring information your giving & accessories & equipment now. When I got a baby leopard gecko when I was a kid back in the late 80s . There was nothing what there is now . Happy geckos 😊 all the best . 🦎
Heat mats aren’t a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
I’m not sure which enclosures she uses. Although aim for a 40 gallon (36x18x18”) or bigger. You could use a glass enclosure (I recommend front opening) such as Exo Terra or another brand, or PVC (which is great but expensive unfortunately). Check secondhand sites for cheap used tanks, that’s how I got mine.
@Setsuna Umbreon nope. A 20 gallon long is the bare minimum, 40 gallons is the recommended size. Leopard geckos can be quite active, and benefit from more room for a better temperature gradient and more enrichment. Most bigger reptiles need larger than 40 gallons. Care standards change and improve over time. Many things considered ‘standard’ are becoming outdated.
I got my baby albino leopard gecko a few days ago, it’s adorable🥰 I want to handle it and eventually tame it, but I’m scared of it’s tail falling of even using the scoop technique that you use. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, your videos are helping me so much! :)
They’re very unlikely to drop their tail as long as you don’t grab it. Give them at least a few more days to adjust. Then, try hand feeding. Put your hand in the enclosure daily. See if they’ll climb on. Be patient.
My wife used to put her hand in the tank when ours was a baby. It got used to her hand and would climb up on her all by itself. Only worked when the house was dark warm and quiet. Now the bug muncher begs to come out and go for a ride on anyone.
as i said i have a baby leperd gecko! it’s acully my first time owning a gecko, and im 12 years old. Im working on making my terrium pretty, and a place where it’s exiting to be in! But I haven’t seen my gecko drink, only 1 time should I be worried? 😬
Both of my baby leopard geckos were huge screamers! They're tiny but it always made me jump bc their scream was massive compared to their little bodies
Hi Rebecca! I have. Been watching your channel for 1 to 2 months now! You have taught me a lot about leopord geckos and you have really influenced me. I know own a leopord gecko of my own His name is Bongo and he is about 2 months old. I was wandering what app you rank other peoples tanks own because I would like you to rate mine.I wish you could talk to me on a app like facetime or something but I know you are busy, anyways thanks a lot for influencing me and teaching me a lot about leos.
I got my leopard gecko from pet smart and she was about Maui’s size, about 3 or 4 months ago, and she has so far not had a problem with any of the crickets or meal worms, I think she’s a baldi morph and she’s adorable.
For future reference please don’t buy animals from PetSmart, they’re not a good company to support. Keep in mind that mealworms aren’t healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Super worms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.
i had a question: i’ve been trying to tame my new gecko and it doesn’t like me no matter what i try. Every time i put my hand near it, it will try to bite me. Ive tried your taming techniques and put somthing that smelt like me in it and have fed it a couple time and i have held it like 5 times, but it was hard to get it in my hand. but now it will only bite me. what do i do now? i’ve had it for a couple months now. should i just find a better home for it since it doesn’t like me? (cause it doesn’t bite my boyfriend)
why would you rehome it just because it doesn't like you? some geckos take years to warm up i had one take 2 years before i could even touch it without it freaking out
We have a 3-4 month old leopard gecko and he doesn't poo on a regular basis. I feed him between 5-7 crickets daily and he is active and curious. Is this because he is settling - we have only had him for two weeks? He did start pooing everyother day at the end of the first week but then we added another hide and a plant to give him more coverage.
my baby leopard gecko is sleeping slightly on the wall of the cave i have for them. And I'm not sure if their heating pad is too hot or something since I cant control how hot my heating pad is and if there is a way to control that can you lmk
Ok. First of all, any heat source must be plugged in to a thermostat to regulate the temperature and prevent it from overheating and burning the gecko. You also need a temperature gun to measure surface temps. Secondly, heat mats aren’t a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
Hi I have a question I got my leopard gecko about 3 moths ago and I had a had time trying to get him be more active in the tank what do you recommend I do. I have noticed him hiding behind his hide and he doesn’t get out of there till very late to eat and drink other then this he doesn’t go to his other 3 hides
How do I know if they are eating or drinking? I have 2 in a 20 gallon they were in the same little litter type thing! Plan to move them but they are sooooo small atm how do I know I’m doing everything right?
They need to be separated ASAP. Each should ideally have their own 40 gallon or bigger as adults. They’re drinking when you’re not looking. As for how to know if they’re eating: simply watch them hunt, or tong/hand feed.
There’s no need for a base when using loose substrate. Also, eco earth isn’t a great substrate. It’s unnatural, dusty when dry, hard on their joints, and more likely to cause impaction than a more natural substrate. Good options include zoo med’s reptisoil, a mix that’s 60% top/potting soil and 40% playsand (or a soil/sand/clay mix), Arcadia earth mix arid, or Terra Sahara from the bio dude.
Check out the NEW Leopard Gecko Care Guides at leopardgecko.retrieve.com/store 😊💕 and my Interactive Leopard Gecko Care Guide eBook at leopardgeckomerch.com/
Will do 👍
I have a Exo terra 50w intense basking spot that is hooked up to a desk lamp I was wondering if that would work and Indiana is 16 months old so I should feed him every three to four days right and the lamp at 8 inches is 90
Also I’m living in America 🇺🇸
And also Indiana loves your voice so he comes out his hide every time and is currently splooting
My gecko has stopped eating any tips he is just over 6 months old
My baby has never screamed but she makes a kind of clicking noise when she’s annoyed, it’s pretty adorable.
@@samanthapollard2918 Oh my girl still objects to being picked up (but is fine once out) but if she’s charging off somewhere she shouldn’t and I have to retrieve her that’s when I get reprimanded.
Yer I agree my baby's are tje same they make a clicking sound to tell you to back off lol it is very cute ..
See, this is why I want a leopard gecko! XD
@@Flochteethsoup2 they are well worth it. Such a coolizard and very easy to care for . Win win
Mine is baby and it made the same noise it’s really cute all tho she only did it once
I just want to say that I think it’s absolutely amazing that you’ve spent the time to put together an entire guide for us that includes everything we would possibly need to know, translations for different languages, an option to ask specific questions and even more. That shows me how passionate you are about helping geckos and people willing to learn all across the globe with your information and firsthand experience. Thank you so much for doing what you.
Awww no problem :D :D
I love baby geckos! Its fun watching them grow & change colors. 3 of my 4 geckos were already adults when I got them, so when I got a baby, it was definitely different. And one of my girls just laid her first eggs! 😁❤
Awwww that's so fun! Are you breeding your geckos? I'm breeding mine!
I got to say they really are an amazing lizaed to keep I agree getting them from a baby and growing then to adults you get to see how much they change. I habe 20 my self and they are amazing
Aww yeah, its so crazy how quick they change. And woop, congrats.
I never understood why anyone would own a lizard until today. I found a tiny hatchling and rescued him from a large postal box I have on my porch. I'm researching all I can find. He seems very slow and skinny. I've become rather attached, in just a short amount of time. I've always been afraid of the large ones, but I had to pick this one up to get him out. Wish me and my new baby luck.
Your the reason my gecko isn’t dead. I’ve been watching your vids ever since I bought my gecko about 3 weeks ago.
congrats on the ebooks! i know this has been a huge project and a big accomplishment!
Ah that's actually a separate project - still working on that :') That'll be all written like a book, but these are interactive video guides :) But thank you :D
I remember watching your gecko videos like 2-3 years ago when I first got my gecko. She’s still with me and happy, I followed many of your tips.
This week I made him a little worm farm so he can have tons of worms anytime :)
Nice! Although keep in mind that mealworms aren’t healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet, they’re more of an occasional treat.
@@nightinggale6470 I use meal worms as staple, he gets crickets couple of times a week, and wax worms as treats. Plus the needed vitamins to be healthy. So far so good !
@@cubanopati mealworms aren’t healthy for their staple diet. They’re fatty, difficult to digest, and not the most nutritious feeder. They often make geckos overweight. It’s best to feed mainly live crickets, roaches, silkworms, or black soldier fly larvae. Superworms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better. This article explains why mealworms aren’t a healthy staple www.geckodan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Pros-and-Cons-of-Mealworms.pdf
I'm getting my first leo next week. Your videos have been so helpful! I purchased the guides, I'm sure they will be great!
how is it? im getting one for christmas and i cant wait
I’ve had my baby for like 3 months and thanks to your videos it has been doing great little Lux and i thank you
My leopard gecko can’t see well. I knew of it when I adopted him, but he’s difficult to feed, and it takes him up to three minutes to eat a single cricket while I’m tong feeding him. He’s a healthy weight for a super giant, and I love my special little guy
Aww, do you handfeed/tong feed? A couple weeks back both Minnie's eyes got stuck together. But before I could help her out, she could tell I had food, I held it in front of her, and I guess she could feel it, and caught it straight away.
@@leopardgeckotalk thank you for replying! I tong feed crickets, but I hand feed the mealworms, locusts, and morio worms (without the heads) I think he senses it, and he seems to become more alert when he smells them, but a lot of time he looks in the wrong direction.if I touch his mouth with the food he normally gets it then.
My dragon is like that but it could be an allergy also a vitamin deficiency! Repti makes a eye solution for turtles that’s I used for my dragon it helped
I’m getting mine tomorrow! She’s a blazing blizzard morph! I have her 30 gallon enclosure set up with 3 hides plants and stuff ! I’m so excited
I’m sooooo excited to get my first leopard gecko! your Chanel has taught me so much😊💜🦎
Good luck! :D Glad I could help!
all 6 of my geckos screamed when they were babies, my first one screamed as if he was training for an olympic screaming competition
omg really? 😂😂
@@leopardgeckotalk yeahhhh they’ve all got personalities as if they were people
1:10 I just got a leopard gecko 2 days ago and this is exactly what the tank looks like (With a background and everything they need lol)
I lost my leopard gecko Gino last week after discovering a tumor in his stomach that couldn't be treated. Was already having a bad time that week, but losing something I've cared for for over 10 years just absolutely wrecked me for a bit. I'm now looking for a new geck because I realized that I just can't live without them anymore. Your video has given me a lot to keep in mind if I decide to go for a baby/juvenile. Thank you for being an awesome source of information.
I've got 2 new babies...Iris and Little Foot. They are pretty friendly...considering my first gecko was extremely defensive and screamed at me ALL the time. She even would scream at my barking tree frogs...which was odd to me....but they seem to be pretty happy...I've had Gizmo for 2 years so I'd forgotten just how adorable these little guys are...And how small lol!! They are currently the smallest in my collection...and so cute.
It's so fun to see Maui growing up! I am really excited about your new guides and will be purchasing one (probably both 😊) because I am still deciding on whether to adopt an adult or to purchase a baby. Thank you for all the great advice and product reviews you do Rebecca.
I have 3 baby Leo's and they're so fun! One of them looks like your Maui and screamed at me almost everytime I went to feed it. I think I may call that one Smaug 😂 so much sass. Definitely adorable and interesting to see them grow and change!
Just wondering, are they housed together?
Interesting points! I had my lg when she weighed 26g (not sure of her age) so I kinda ”missed” the most hyper stage 😅 I actually learned almost everything from your channel, so safe to say that I feel like I’ve done well 🥰 Thank you for making these videos for everyone, they will teach new owners soo much!
Aww thank you :) Yeah when I got Diego he was about 5/6 months old, so he was quite chill :') I totally forgot how jumpy they can be when they're so small lol
@@leopardgeckotalk Mine if 6-7 weeks! He still has fully black eyes! ^^
I literally just found a hatchling and this is the first video I came across I hope o can find more just on info I may have missed but so far so good
My first baby leopard gecko has only screamed at me once and that was my fault I went behind him my finger touched his tail and he spooked but I watch more videos and he now loves me from what I’ve learned it can take time and patients but it’s worth it in the end. My leopard gecko wasn’t lazy I think he was just more calmer then others when we got him he seemed pretty chill and laid for a baby
Love your YT! Don’t own a gecko, and probably never will, but love learning!
I just got a gecko recently and this videos were great for setting the guy up for a stable environment
I love this video. Such a big help and a lot of important information in this video. Very well done
Love your videos! I have a little juvenile Leo so I found this vidio very helpful thank you!
i have the same leo as that is shown in 6:17 anyone know the name
When I first got my baby gecko he hissed a bit me did not hurt but after a few weeks I can hold him with out him hissing or biting. Your videos have helped thanks.
Great video! As always 😄I like how you break everything down. I knew the right uvb I wanted to use for my leopard gecko because of one of your videos so thank you!
I got my first baby gecko just a couple weeks ago, and your videos have been so helpful! I'm going to put plain wrapping paper on the sides and back of their tank so maybe they'll come out a bit more
Getting my first gecko this week (hopefully!) and these videos have been SUPER helpful! I’m so excited
I swear everytime my little adorable guy (or gal too small to tell ...) sheds he is more and more gorgeous!
I got my first leopard gecko two days ago, his name is Delta. He’s a couple months old, maybe 6-10? Can’t remember exactly. I handled him for just a little bit each day in the evening, fed him one wax worm for a special treat, he took it from my hand! Also watched him eat some crickets.
Hi!
Thank you for educating me on geckos ^^
I plan to get a baby gecko, and you and GoHerping have helped me alot :D
Oh cool what type are you getting ? They make great pets and really are worth getting if u are new to reptiles
My female had two the look exactly like your icon. Super Snows with total eclipse eye's..
@@JPsPetNation Leopard Gecko, probably a normal morph
Awesome, no problem :D
I love your channel ❤️ I got my first leopard gecko couple months ago and your channel has helped me so much!! Thank you and hope you're doing well!
I just adopted a baby Leo on Thursday and I am completely in love! I'm not sure of the gender yet as they are only 2-3 months old, but I've been calling them "Mr. Stubbs" because they are currently regrowing their tail. 😆 I was a fan of your videos even before I got Stubbs, but since then they've been invaluable to us! I currently have Stubbs in a 20 gallon long with reptile carpet substrate, a log hide on the cool side with a log bridge stretching from the top of the log to the entrance of a moss cave, a large piece of Mopani wood that I covered with moss in the center, several large river rocks scattered about for extra climbing surfaces, a water dish, and on the warm side a nice sized step pyramid hide with a realistic fake fern hanging over it. I have a heat mat under the pyramid, and an incandescent day bulb and a tropical UVB for light/heating, and I'm buying a ceramic heat emitter tomorrow for nighttime heat. I also have a dig box, calcium Dish, and poop tray on order from Stroodies on Etsy that should be arriving soon! I've currently been feeding him a rotating diet of small crickets and mealworms, with Calcium (no D3) and multivitamin on the schedule you recommended. I'm planning on adding small dubia roaches and grasshoppers to the rotation too! I'm just obsessed, lol. Thank you so much for loving Geckos and teaching the world how to care for them! ❤️
Just some advice: Carpet isn’t a good substrate unfortunately, it harbours bacteria and tends to get caught on their teeth and claws. It’s recommended to quarantine new reptiles on paper towel for the first six weeks to monitor their health. After, good options include zoo med’s reptisoil, a mix that’s 60% top/potting soil and 40% playsand (or a soil/sand/clay mix), Arcadia earth mix arid, or Terra Sahara from the bio dude. A dig box alone doesn’t offer much enrichment.
I also recommend upgrading to a 40 gallon or bigger at some point.
There’s likely no need for a CHE, a temperature drop down to 60 at night is fine. You don’t need the heat mat either. What brand is the UVB and what type of bulb is it (compact or tube)?
Calcium dishes are unnecessary and can potentially do more harm than good.
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you the advice! I was actually using paper towels before I got the carpet, I'll switch back to that for a couple of weeks then switch to reptisoil! I actually have a bag of it I bought for the dig box so that's perfect.
It's so funny that you mentioned the 40 gal, because I was just browsing for larger tanks online last night! My birthday is in October so my bf is gifting me with one! Would you recommend anything bigger than a 40 gal?
I did notice that Stubbs seems more active since getting the CHE, I hope that's not because it's too warm!!! I know I need better bulbs, they are just the typical zoo med bulbs that you find at pet stores. I needed something to start him with but I definitely need better ones. What would you recommend? I was thinking about nixing the heat mat, I went ahead and turned that off!
Is the calcium Dish potentially harmful because of over-ingestion of calcium? The one I have is very small, holds about a dime-sized amount.
@@leahdresser2290 definitely go bigger than 40 gallons if you can! Bigger is better, as long as you provide plenty of clutter he’ll love the extra space.
The bulb I recommend the most is a PAR30 or PAR38 halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat, they’re the most natural and beneficial option. 50W is generally good for leopard geckos, although you might need a higher wattage for a larger tank. Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option.
Yeah, they can potentially ingest too much calcium with calcium dishes. A tiny dish probably won’t do any harm but also isn’t necessary, dusting on a schedule is enough :)
@@nightinggale6470 Thank you so much for all of your advice! I will purchase those bulbs you suggested asap! I just fed my little dude and he's looking so big and healthy, he's gradually turning a darker yellow and his white pattern seems brighter. I just love watching him grow and become tamer and more confident!
I learned lots of stuff from the Ultimate beginners guide, and I am really glad you decided to make it.😁 Thank you 👍👍👍
I got my baby gecko last Saturday it’s really scared but yesterday I sat on my bed with it and me and him/her were watching a show together the gecko is kinda crazy but after a little while it warms up to me, it also eats insanely well and has really good aim, I don’t know if it’s drinking or not but it has went to the bathroom so I think it’s doing well I also have seen it eat some calcium
Good video
I am getting a leopard gecko tomorrow! I have been researching for months yet I usually learn something new every week. I feel like I am bothering my parents when I have to ask them for their help to take me to the store-
Thank you so much! 💖 I recently got a leopard gecko and I was worried that it wasn't eating so I know now to wait at least 4 more days to check if it'll eat.
2:58 what morph is that leo? the one im getting looks almost exactly like that at juvenile stage
Awh what a cute lil baby gecko
So I got my first Leopard Gecko after watching some of her videos and felt comfortable with my understanding of leopards. I think "he's" a SUPER Hypo Tangerine, has no orange on his head and tail, but "he" is still only a teenager so. Kind of strange, I check TH-cam and see she got the same morph, same time... If I'm not mistaken, hers is also a Super Hypo Tangerine, with a carrot head pattern? Super Hypo over hypo because of the white band in the neck? super cute hope they don't change too much right, looking so fancy and stunning.
I have leopard gecko and it is goin to be 1 year old in few days. It was so funny when we went to pet store named muskettikoira in finland and we even get baby package we named it roope he already explored terrarium at same day he came but then we looked at roope and he went to cave to hide
Great video, very informative and helpful 👍
I just got a new baby leopard gecko the other day and I was so worried about her but after I watch his video explains a lot
This is going to help me a lot I just got one and this is a good guide on some things
Thank you right know I’m looking into leopard geckos and doing a lot of research on them since I have never owned a reptile except from my old tortoise and I’m planning on getting one!
Thanks I am getting my first gecko in a couple weeks!
Do you have any questions of worries as I’ve had 4 leopard geckos for a few years now xx ?
@@aceadventures3089 no I have done a ton of research watched a unhealthy amount of vvideos so I think im good
I have 2 leopard geckos and the albino one he is mean and he doesn't like to be taken out but my normal one she is so sweet she is a real sweetheart
Are you breeding them ?
Was the male a adult when you got him?
@@JPsPetNation no babys
Im studying up while im saving money to get a LG and all the stuff i need
Are you calling the temporary enclosure the “for-now-urium” ? Lol probably not but that’s how I hear it and I love it.
Always a pleasure to watch ❤🦎😁
Wow what are the odds I just started watching you planning on getting a leopard gecko for myself and you post this ahah, great video btw👍
the only time i had a leo scream was when i was having my dad help me get him off my back and he accidentally scared her
Yeah, it's quite rare.
My gecko was pissed at me today😂 she wagged her tail and started me down so I put her back in her enclosure so I didn’t stress her out she’s new so she’s still getting used to her new home
I love her tho
hey do you have any tips for the UK weather rn my gecko tank is at 50/56% humidity so I've dropped my temp to help but I'm not sure how to lower the humidity
Hello .. yer the UK weather is really.hot arm.. there is a lot of different ways to cool a tank down.. you can use fans or keep there cage open to help with air flow . Yes your lizard will get out but you can get some wood ( with holes in ) from bnm and places like that. I use tbat to block uo the gap and to help with the air flow when it is so hot ..
I hope this helps
I love youre baby Leopard gecko! He is so cute en tinny!
Thanks for this helpful information.
Hi I just found your vido thank u for the info it help me learn more about them I just got a baby she 6mths old
Congrats for the video !
My second Leo jumped on my nose when I first picked him up
😂😂
My leo screamed the day I got him when the lady lifting his hide spooked him. Also a week after getting him when I sprayed down the tank. He had a fear of water and mist for like 3 months. Was also a red flag that he would spook easy and then would have a bad temper, but eh 🤷♀️
i looooove your vids soooo much thank you
i have the same looking Gecko like u the patterns are the same too mine is currently in the second stage of pattern
I am definitely getting a crested gecko now:)
I have enough food for my other animals for awhile and I already have the enclosure and around 70$ for the crested gecko
August 15th, I'm getting my first animal not from PetSmart, which is great cus their not, I really hope I'm way better than with my other animals, especially because I was not good with my leo's (and corn snake but there's more reasons for that) :\
But I already have the enclosure, a heat mat for when it starts getting colder, and a bit of food, and I'll have enough for the enclosure things and the gecko,I know this isn't Leopard gecko orientated but I'm just really happy:)
Ah cool, make sure the tank is minimum 45 x 45 x 60cm as this is the minimum for an adult, and I'd advise an over head heater with a thermostat for heating a crestie, but make sure you get a thermostat, because they dont need a ton of heat.
I’m so pleased there is this practical caring information your giving & accessories & equipment now. When I got a baby leopard gecko when I was a kid back in the late 80s . There was nothing what there is now . Happy geckos 😊 all the best . 🦎
Where do u put the heating pad on the plastic container u had in the video
Heat mats aren’t a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
Wonderful video! :)
What is the tank brand and size for your leopard gecko I'm getting one soon and I'm looking for cages
I’m not sure which enclosures she uses. Although aim for a 40 gallon (36x18x18”) or bigger. You could use a glass enclosure (I recommend front opening) such as Exo Terra or another brand, or PVC (which is great but expensive unfortunately). Check secondhand sites for cheap used tanks, that’s how I got mine.
@Setsuna Umbreon nope. A 20 gallon long is the bare minimum, 40 gallons is the recommended size. Leopard geckos can be quite active, and benefit from more room for a better temperature gradient and more enrichment. Most bigger reptiles need larger than 40 gallons. Care standards change and improve over time. Many things considered ‘standard’ are becoming outdated.
@Setsuna Umbreon you can often find cheap used tanks being sold on secondhand sites, that’s how I got my 40 gallon.
Hi love your vids soon I’m getting a leopard gecko
Baby’s are fun but challenging to keep!
I'm quite used to it by now, but yeah when you first get a baby, or you've only ever been used to adults, it can be quite the adjustment lol
I got my baby albino leopard gecko a few days ago, it’s adorable🥰 I want to handle it and eventually tame it, but I’m scared of it’s tail falling of even using the scoop technique that you use. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, your videos are helping me so much! :)
They’re very unlikely to drop their tail as long as you don’t grab it. Give them at least a few more days to adjust. Then, try hand feeding. Put your hand in the enclosure daily. See if they’ll climb on. Be patient.
Thank you, this will help a lot! :)
My wife used to put her hand in the tank when ours was a baby. It got used to her hand and would climb up on her all by itself. Only worked when the house was dark warm and quiet. Now the bug muncher begs to come out and go for a ride on anyone.
My leopard gecko spot is 4 months old I got her when she was 3months
as i said i have a baby leperd gecko! it’s acully my first time owning a gecko, and im 12 years old. Im working on making my terrium pretty, and a place where it’s exiting to be in! But I haven’t seen my gecko drink, only 1 time should I be worried? 😬
No need to worry! It’s completely normal to rarely see them drink, they usually drink when you’re not looking.
@@nightinggale6470 thank u
Both of my baby leopard geckos were huge screamers! They're tiny but it always made me jump bc their scream was massive compared to their little bodies
I sprayed buddy by accident he proper screamed bless him!!
Hi Rebecca! I have. Been watching your channel for 1 to 2 months now! You have taught me a lot about leopord geckos and you have really influenced me. I know own a leopord gecko of my own His name is Bongo and he is about 2 months old. I was wandering what app you rank other peoples tanks own because I would like you to rate mine.I wish you could talk to me on a app like facetime or something but I know you are busy, anyways thanks a lot for influencing me and teaching me a lot about leos.
Hi LeopardGecko How rare is it to get a Midnight LeopardGecko love ur videos
My leopard gecko is yellow and purple with a black and white tail it is 4 months old currently weigh in 8 G is that a healthy weight
I got my leopard gecko from pet smart and she was about Maui’s size, about 3 or 4 months ago, and she has so far not had a problem with any of the crickets or meal worms, I think she’s a baldi morph and she’s adorable.
For future reference please don’t buy animals from PetSmart, they’re not a good company to support.
Keep in mind that mealworms aren’t healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Super worms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.
i had a question:
i’ve been trying to tame my new gecko and it doesn’t like me no matter what i try. Every time i put my hand near it, it will try to bite me. Ive tried your taming techniques and put somthing that smelt like me in it and have fed it a couple time and i have held it like 5 times, but it was hard to get it in my hand. but now it will only bite me. what do i do now? i’ve had it for a couple months now. should i just find a better home for it since it doesn’t like me? (cause it doesn’t bite my boyfriend)
You dont need to find it a different home just becuase it doesnt like you
I have a video where I talk about how to get your gecko to stop biting you - th-cam.com/video/l1H5B7QGoYs/w-d-xo.html
why would you rehome it just because it doesn't like you? some geckos take years to warm up i had one take 2 years before i could even touch it without it freaking out
Please do a updated feeding guide!! The last one I seen was 6 years ago !
What do you want to know about feeding?
I needed this, I just got a baby leopard gecko from a gas station and couldn't find anywhere to take it 💔
We have a 3-4 month old leopard gecko and he doesn't poo on a regular basis. I feed him between 5-7 crickets daily and he is active and curious. Is this because he is settling - we have only had him for two weeks? He did start pooing everyother day at the end of the first week but then we added another hide and a plant to give him more coverage.
As long as his temps/heating are good I wouldn’t worry too much.
4 days until I get a crested gecko so ima rewatch all your crested gecko videos
Would my gecko be considered a giant hes 9 1/2 inches At 1 year old and if he is should I upgrade his cage to a 40 gal instead of a 20gal
He should absolutely be upgraded to a 40 gallon breeder at that size! Source: I work at a specialty reptile shop
Awww so cute
Just got a baby leopard gecko yesterday
my baby leopard gecko is sleeping slightly on the wall of the cave i have for them. And I'm not sure if their heating pad is too hot or something since I cant control how hot my heating pad is and if there is a way to control that can you lmk
Ok. First of all, any heat source must be plugged in to a thermostat to regulate the temperature and prevent it from overheating and burning the gecko. You also need a temperature gun to measure surface temps.
Secondly, heat mats aren’t a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
Hi I have a question I got my leopard gecko about 3 moths ago and I had a had time trying to get him be more active in the tank what do you recommend I do. I have noticed him hiding behind his hide and he doesn’t get out of there till very late to eat and drink other then this he doesn’t go to his other 3 hides
Make sure he has plenty of clutter and plant coverage so he can explore without feeling exposed. What heat source are you using?
Love ur video's!
very useful video, i thing to
get a leopard gecko
Your channel Is the reason I’m getting a leopard gecko! Thank you for the amazing information
How do I know if they are eating or drinking? I have 2 in a 20 gallon they were in the same little litter type thing! Plan to move them but they are sooooo small atm how do I know I’m doing everything right?
They need to be separated ASAP. Each should ideally have their own 40 gallon or bigger as adults.
They’re drinking when you’re not looking. As for how to know if they’re eating: simply watch them hunt, or tong/hand feed.
Hey I’m going to try eco earth for my geko. Can I put it on top of a reptile carpet?
No i think it'll get messy. Best to use some slate or vinyl tiles (not self adhesive) if you want a base.
There’s no need for a base when using loose substrate. Also, eco earth isn’t a great substrate. It’s unnatural, dusty when dry, hard on their joints, and more likely to cause impaction than a more natural substrate. Good options include zoo med’s reptisoil, a mix that’s 60% top/potting soil and 40% playsand (or a soil/sand/clay mix), Arcadia earth mix arid, or Terra Sahara from the bio dude.
Do you feed your leopard geckos lights off when u hand feed them?
The first time I got my child he screamed and slapped me with his tail😂
I got my first baby leopard gecko and he is the exact same morph that yours is. How cool ? Male btw !!!
omg that's cool! :) I don't think Maui is a specific morph to be fair, I think he's a complete mix, but aren't they the best :')
@@leopardgeckotalk yes mam
His name is Oscar Leo