I just spent so much money upgrading our seven year old gecko’s tank. He acts like he’s in an amusement park now. He’s so happy and personable. He just wanted something to do
@AlhanaTsuki
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you will see this but worth a shot, this is a comment I've been looking for on leopard gecko videos. How is your gecko doing now with his new tank? I just got an originally rescued and now re-homed leo and I want to change his tank (he is just on paper towel) but I was a little worried since he is 7ish years old(and currently shedding) that I might stress him out too much by making changes.
@Parselmouthkiss
2 жыл бұрын
@@AlhanaTsuki if you just relocated him and he’s shedding give him time !
@fuzzymelon1261
Жыл бұрын
I plan to do that soon for my 8ish year old boi. I just need to find the space and save the money.
@A_kootz
Жыл бұрын
I want to do this for my gecko but my mom says that he gets super upset when we change anything about his current tank
@stilesthehuntindog2767
Жыл бұрын
@@A_kootz tell her it’s a natural response for them and it’ll be worth it for their health and happiness in the long run
@lej6550
5 жыл бұрын
One of my leopard geckos would die if he was wild. Can’t even catch a worm.
@Anti_everything_and_everyone
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, Mate. I feel you. I have to drag around the dubia roaches before my little guy catches wind. Odd little velvet worms.
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
aww, does he have enigma syndrome or something?
@lej6550
5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s neuro. But he’s a blazing blizzard or diablo blanco morph.
@vial3537
5 жыл бұрын
same. my leopard gecko can barley catch a dubia roach
@kelseythekhaleesi8041
5 жыл бұрын
Same here, my guy can't catch crickets, he just chops at them and gives up. Sooo he gets slow moving worms xD
@reptilechick9712
5 жыл бұрын
My husband has a rare color blindness that allows him to see some UVA color patterns similar to Geckos, so we are big believers in UVA! Thanks for sharing that info, I think a lot of people don't know how interesting the world looks to critters and people with different color spectrum vision.
@Moneymagicandstuff3009
Жыл бұрын
!aj låstar?
@gtavpluginsmods3126
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else watching this in 2020 also love the videos without this channel my leopard would not be living an amazing life
@kenaicozry-gallant5217
3 жыл бұрын
My Leopard Gecko Dresden loves to dig a kind of entrance to their warm hide lol.
@petegrimm5063
5 жыл бұрын
My five leopard geckos love watching TV you always see them just staring at it they love to watch cartoons.
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, are they housed together?
@user-bb6iv3fh4k
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I will try it
@brinleyvoisine7052
4 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a gecko thanks this helped a lot!
@BulldogLawyer
5 жыл бұрын
On having the gecko on the ground I have found that it is a gecko by gecko basis. The one we had for about 6 years loved dunning on the ground but the 2 year old hated being in the ground until she got a bit older.
@pewpewcat7679
4 жыл бұрын
I mainly got a seperate uva for my plants but good to know it also benefits the gecko. But from what i recall the arcadia uvb lamps do have a very low uva output as well don't they? I essentially put together my own shade dweller by getting a reptisun 14" hood and the shade dweller replacement bulb. Not cost effective at all since I essentially spent 20 extra just to get the bulb but the reptisun comes with a 5.0 bulb that is nice to have as a backup in case.
@andistevens5916
4 жыл бұрын
Is it ok if I let my Leo eats mealworms in a dish and hunts crickets
@fionashepley478
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but don’t feed mealworms too often. They’re not a healthy staple. Try to add more variety with roaches and different types of worms.
@dylanmccreary2164
2 жыл бұрын
How do you avoid losing track of insects in the cage, especially with loose substrate?
@gordon80steve
2 жыл бұрын
I tend to count them
@nicoletyman8366
Жыл бұрын
Mine comes out more when I turn her light out she does have a heat source at night cus I'm afraid she'll get cold but she definitely mor active when I turn her light off
@IsabellaRichardson-bb5us
2 ай бұрын
My leopard gecko chills around his tank sometimes and I have a heating pad and a heat light for his tank in the winter but I usually let him crawl around on me or on the bed and around my house but I follow him to make sure he doesn’t go under anything. But my dad and mom were thinking about making a 3d printed playhouse for my gecko to put outside when it’s hot out so huh doesn’t get cold but would it be good to get him other materials and not 3d print it?
@IsabellaRichardson-bb5us
2 ай бұрын
But with the heating pad he doesn’t go on it at all in the winter but he also has a heating rock and he sleeps next that at times like the middle of the day but is that fine
@nightinggale6470
6 күн бұрын
Neither heat pads nor heat rocks are suitable heat sources (especially not heat rocks, they can be quite dangerous). A heat lamp should be the main heat source. Definitely get rid of the heat rock. If you want you can use the heat mat for supplemental heat but it must be connected to a thermostat so it doesn’t overheat.
@jaidendrew8906
5 жыл бұрын
I have a bit of a problem. My mom doesn’t want the cage in my room because it does not really have enough space to fit. My mom wants me to use our old 10 gallon aquarium for a baby leo. She wants to keep it were the tank has always been, which is downstairs by the front door. But my problem is that my room is upstairs and far away and if the terrarium is kept downstairs I cant watch him//her properly like I need to. Is it okay to keep my gecko away from me at night or should I have their terrarium moved? Um, can’t believe i made a huge mistake, the tank is actually 55 GALLONS! But we’re all good, we have a new terrarium in my room.
@blakekret
4 жыл бұрын
How do you clean those wood hides?
@donnamilligan4751
5 жыл бұрын
Could you make this video for crested gecko
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
For crested geckos it would pretty much be giving them a bunch of climbing enrichment, live insects to eat, a variety of Pangea and Repashy flavours, maybe enrichment outside of the enclosure too.
@donnamilligan4751
5 жыл бұрын
@@fionashepley478 yes I guess it would it's just that any time I hold her she falls asleep It is quite cute though
@ameliawestlake9820
2 жыл бұрын
I heard that using loose substrate can impact your gecko if they accidentally consume some while they eat food off the ground of their tank. Not sure if it's true or not.
@nightinggale6470
2 жыл бұрын
Impaction is caused by improper husbandry, not loose substrate. As long as their husbandry is correct (temps/heating, etc.) they’ll be able to pass it no problem. They live on it in the wild, they’ve evolved to be able to handle it. It provides beneficial digging/burrowing enrichment. Of course, there are some that should be avoided, including calcium sand and ground walnuts. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is best.
@ione2.022
5 жыл бұрын
Can that work with other animals
@paigecook4750
4 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions about lighting a over head heat. (I’m still trying to finish getting my geckos all set up). If I get a uva lamp when should I turn it on, like how long and during the day or night? Also kinda the same thing for the deep heater lamp. Thanks in advance for anyone’s help
@fionashepley478
4 жыл бұрын
There should never be any lights on at night, and a temperature drop at night is fine. The linear/tube UVB and deep heat projector can both be on all day and off at night. I keep my DHP on 24/7 but only because my gecko only seems to use it at night. The deep heat projector must be connected to a thermostat, ideally a dimming one. Just wondering, are your geckos housed together?
@paigecook4750
4 жыл бұрын
Fiona Shepley, nice to see you a gain and thanks for the info. Yes mine are housed together they are both female and came together with only one tank from their previous owner, I monitor them for signs of fighting and dominance. I am working on getting them both their own tank.
@vladimiralvarez1162
4 жыл бұрын
Question ..my son has one of these and sometimes he ( my son ) is out with friends and I sometimes go by his room and look into the cage this reptile is in and I just see it laying inside a sorta log and I wonder is it bored ? Lonely? I mean I feel is this all that he will know? My son tells me they sleep during day and out at night? Greetings from Los Angeles
@crayon4486
4 жыл бұрын
Well kind of, they are crepuscular which means they are most active at dusk and dawn
@sonyabombardieri5287
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Leopard Gecko! I don’t have Discord or Animo or really anything 😅😰 so I’m asking you here...I recently got a Crested gecko, about a month ago now, and I handled her the day after I got here, to let her settle in but also get used to handling. I’m very busy with school and sports, though, and every time I try to handle her, she jumps/runs away into a hide where I can’t get her. Now it’s very hard to handle her, and I’m worried I’ll never really be able to. Can I still get her used to me at this point? She’s almost always hiding so I really just haven’t been handling her that much. Will she ever trust me? Idk what to do. (This is my first crestie, and my first reptile, but her humidity, temperature, and cage is perfect) Thank you!! 😅 P.S. I love watching your videos!!!
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) Yeah totally normal, it can take some time. Are you able to get her out of her hide? If you handle your crestie near its tank (even tame ones), I think because they can smell its their home, they'll always jump back in lol
@quetzala8434
5 жыл бұрын
i mean uva lights
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Leopard geckos don’t need UVA lights.
@spartansquiddy2098
2 жыл бұрын
Is it normal for my gecko to try and jump off my bed when I get her out?
@nightinggale6470
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, completely normal.
@ronan7664
5 жыл бұрын
What can I do to make my 3 month old leopard gecko eat meal worms as she has only eaten one in the last 4 days. I have tried to make it move more and make her interested. Pls help😫
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Ronan Dudhia mealworms aren’t s good staple diet, feed mainly crickets or Dubia roaches. What’s the warm side temperature and do you have a digital thermometer?
@ronan7664
5 жыл бұрын
Fiona Shepley yes i have a thermometer. The warm side is 29 c in the day and cold side about 26.5.
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Ronan Dudhia is the thermometer digital? Turn the temperature up to 32-34. Is she pooping?
@ronan7664
5 жыл бұрын
Fiona Shepley yeah she is pooing but only a little bit. I have turned up her thermometer as well. Does it mean anything if when I handle her, she pushes her tummy on my hand and starts making weird faces?😂
@sageexotics1589
5 жыл бұрын
I hate seeing reptiles in those little plastic tubs with no enrichment. It’s not optional. The studies done on reptile intelligence show they’re much smarter than most people think, so I don’t think enrichment is optional, it’s a necessity. Great video.
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
thank you :) yes I absolutely hate when people keep them in sterile tubs, in the dark with next to nothing in their tank. so sad.
@lefishe8303
5 жыл бұрын
Same with snakes
@chaotic2563
5 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@misstaycatmesser3813
4 жыл бұрын
That what I’ve been saying! A gecko is one of the smartest pets I’ve had!
@pewpewcat7679
4 жыл бұрын
I second that. It really makes me furious that some of the major companies market really unsuitable items just for profit such as sand etc. It sends out the wrong message as well: "look, for a 50 dollar investment you can get a gecko". NO no no no I spent over 300 dollars to set up my tank. I even might switch things around every once in a while because I got different items that don't all fit (20 gallon long tank that I'll eventually upgrade to a 40 but seeing as I spent over 300 before even getting the gecko, safe to say I'm a bit maxed out now) but yeah my thought is to move ledges and climbing items around every once in a while, not the hides because I don't want to stress the gecko by moving his home, but the other items like the ledge, the water dish, the branches. My thought was to move it maybe every few months just to give a bit of a change of scenery for him/her to explore or I may set up a 10 gallon exploratory tank that I can put the gecko in every once in a while. I've seen people do that for hamsters and I would put 1 hide in there and some crawly spots but not the full 3 hides minimum since it's only a play tank for like an hour or so and then I'd put him back in his main tank. Another thought I had is I'd love to maybe one day get 2 pvc enclosures and join them by a pipe or something. Dunno. Just throwing thoughts out. But I love creating habitats and providing the best possible, it's just fun to do
@craftingwithmegan4434
5 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko is so fast. He zooms around my arm, hard to keep him still half the time. XD
@miasmith7219
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@dominicviner6619
4 жыл бұрын
I think they are all different my chills out alot but he will gently wonder. And I'll gently out my hand in front of it and itll stop, rarely he jumps over my hand and runs. Hes well behaved deosnt poop in my bed or on me, comes out when I call, takes awhile though
@craftingwithmegan4434
4 жыл бұрын
Dominic Viner She does too she’s just a very active, curious lady.
@theannihilators6820
4 жыл бұрын
Dang my gecko moves slowly and is pretty chill
@victoriathompson2545
4 жыл бұрын
Sammmme
@alextocabens9782
5 жыл бұрын
I have a leopard gecko (his name is deku) and i was playing music in my room and i looked at my gecko and he was shaking his head to the beat of the music
@cherishedreptiles9863
4 жыл бұрын
Hidan _ do you watch my hero academia?
@beanymcmuffin6452
4 жыл бұрын
WAIT DO YOU WATCH MY HERO ACADEMIA?? CUZ I DO
@vinxe1161
4 жыл бұрын
Reanne Anand come the &$#* down
@vinxe1161
4 жыл бұрын
Calm
@beanymcmuffin6452
4 жыл бұрын
@@vinxe1161 geez
@Vylca
5 жыл бұрын
I think Gorbatchev's idea of a good time is looking down at high places and getting progressivelly close to the edge until I have to come save him from iminent death.
@nataliamedusa1738
4 жыл бұрын
You named your gecko Gorbatchev? XDD
@Kebreenzz
5 жыл бұрын
For the first one, I hand fed my gecko just this once, after that he stopped eating and only ate when I hand fed him. I guess he just got spoiled
@danielstjulien6205
3 жыл бұрын
Mine did that too I was getting mealworm and the pet store had a skinny gecko with a dropped tail I saved him and he didn’t want to hunt so I used a tong and made him move around to eat and eventually he got used to eating normal now he’s a happy healthy gecko
@tabora_
3 жыл бұрын
Mine only ate waxworms because she was so spoiled. Now she's overweight and I've been trying to find ways to get her to lose weight without starving her 😭😭😭
@chaosm3179
5 жыл бұрын
my gecko loves to climb through toilet paper tubes. she'll ignore them if I just hold them, but once I slide the toilet paper tube over her head, she scampers through them and she doesn't get bored with them as quickly as she does with my hands (she'll walk over my hands maybe twice and then she goes off to explore my arm or shirt). (I introduced her to them because I am planning to make her a sort of jungle gym thing in a large bin because she loves to climb up high, but she doesn't have many opportunities to do that in her cage because I don't want her falling and getting hurt, so I thought she would appreciate having a place to climb in where I can monitor her.)
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
Omg just had a flash back, I feel like i used to sometimes give Gizmo a toilet paper tube to crawl through when I first got her :')
@jupitergecko4871
5 жыл бұрын
When i had a heat mat my gecko used to just stay in her warm hide and never come out but after i added a deep heat projector it raised the ambient temperature and she comes out all the time now. But my geckos light fitting just broke and now she has no heat ;-; Now she just sits in her warm hide again.
@reptilerange147
5 жыл бұрын
puffthepancake the gecko will come out at night when u turn the heat off the gecko will come out
@jupitergecko4871
5 жыл бұрын
@@reptilerange147 shes always out usually. They are cathemeral not nocturnal or crepuscular :)
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
Heat mats aren't an optimal heat source for these animals. Coming from a hot and arid climate they escape the heat during the day by hiding and then come out after or during sunrise to heat up and start hunting. They're also occaisonal baskers and especially when you provide UV light it should be combined with getting heat. It just mimics their natural habitat best. Heat mats have their place in some set ups but when you can achieve the right temps with just a che there's not really a point in using one. Heat mats are easier to controle so maybe the better option for beginners but for experienced keepers an overhead heating source should be provided.
@Hunter_Houck
5 жыл бұрын
Geckos need heat. Otherwise, they cannot properly digest their food. Heat is -important- *completely necessary!*
@jupitergecko4871
5 жыл бұрын
@@Hunter_Houck i know heat is needed i even ordered a new fitting as soon as i noticed the one i had broke :) I also haven't fed her due to them requiring heat to digest food.
@pieceofgarbage4359
4 жыл бұрын
Oneself upon a time I showed my gecko on a video I got so much hate because people thought it was a extremely skinny leopard gecko but it was a barking gecko so I deleted the video
@yvonnebarker511
5 жыл бұрын
I just held my gecko and I followed the instructions and held him/her for 5 minutes and I let patches walk on my hands and arms and we did great I loved it.
@TopHat_One_Piece
2 жыл бұрын
Cute name
@TopHat_One_Piece
2 жыл бұрын
Patches
@poptartlamas7148
4 жыл бұрын
The other day my leper’s gecko bit his poop instead of the cricket that was next to it lol 😂
@bravesoul1558
4 жыл бұрын
Poor guy 😂
@CKzoidYT
3 жыл бұрын
You should take out any poop when you find it
@geedeeweebee
3 жыл бұрын
my gecko does this when i try to take her poop out the tank she always tries to fight me to bite it and then when she does, she immediately regrets it and spits it out
@goaticorn8702
5 жыл бұрын
I started watching your channel for the crested gecko stuff (I found it really difficult to find reliable crested gecko videos/youtubers until yours) and now I'm obsessed with leopard geckos. I just bought a crestie but a leopard gecko is def in the cards for me now. Your channel is just legendary in run and dedication to education. Thanks so much for all you do! Very inspiring!
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
aww thank you :D when i was first researching for cresties I found there wasn't tons about them on youtube, so I thought when I had one, and I'd learnt more about them, I would post about them and help others :) I am glad it's worked out :D
@frenat
5 жыл бұрын
They definitely need sight more than scent. Ours won't eat a cricket unless it moves and even ignored one that was crawling on his back because he couldn't see it.
@shards7938
3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@isabellagriffiths4624
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@m3t4l.f4c3
5 жыл бұрын
Early! I really want a gecko but my mom thinks they are boring and you can't handle them.
@hutchy283
5 жыл бұрын
Poppy show her these videos
@tm6835
5 жыл бұрын
You can handle them
@hutchy283
5 жыл бұрын
Truly Murray and if you get a gecko don’t expect it to be calm at first because they are young and won’t be hand tamed also they will be really fast and scared at first so give them time
@bellapompup2114
5 жыл бұрын
Poppy it was SO hard to convince my dad and stepmom to get a gecko but after a month I got one for my birthday! Juliet.😁don't give up trying!!😁
@miyukiwynter885
5 жыл бұрын
There are lots of videos about why they make good pets! Clint's reptiles and I believe goherping have videos on the subject!
@amanidavis7608
4 жыл бұрын
My baby sleeps on my stomach she’s so precioussss
@thebatridesagain
4 жыл бұрын
Mine too. He's lies on his tummy and spreads his limbs out like a starfish.
@Sky-zh3gt
5 жыл бұрын
Roses are red Violets are blue This song doesn’t rhyme I love your vids
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@dylansachse9134
3 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk How do I get it to eat
@vial3537
5 жыл бұрын
I have a leopard gecko, and play with him everyday. usually, I let him roam around on my lap. this video really helped!
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
aw awesome!
@vial3537
5 жыл бұрын
do you know where to buy a uva bulb?
@atiapitts455
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm looking forward to miggity
@ajwalsh2603
4 жыл бұрын
My male is grumpy old fart and hates everything but his but his "wife." He will bark, chirp, and wiggle the entire time you are trying to hold him or catch him. LOL My female on the other hand is lazy and likes people. She just wants to be held. :)
@cassiegonzalez333
4 жыл бұрын
Wait but don’t they sleep all day? Sorry I really want one and know nothing
@OmoKao
5 жыл бұрын
For my savanah monitor, I fill a cat treat dispenser with chopped fish pieces and let him toss it around. Makes a heck of a racket, but it gets him thinking and also helps extend feeding time, too!
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
ah thats awesome! great idea :D
@stanleyyy427
2 жыл бұрын
They actually make toys like this for lizards like bearded dragons! My beardie has one but she’s just a baby so she’s not very interested in it
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
Custom👏 backgrounds 👏 If you wanna improve your geckos life over 200% provide them with different climbing opportunities. Make large areas for basking and chilling, make small and difficult areas for them to really train their climbing skills, make different hides and reticulated areas for them to explore. These animals come from rocky grasslands and semi-deserts, their entire body is optimized for climbing on rocks. I have a Leo with Enigma Syndrom and her issues improved immediately after I gave her a selfmade background to climb on. She got better at hunting, handling, estimate distances and started eating more. It's incredibly easy and cheap to do by yourself. Btw: yes overhead heating is the best heat source for arid and crepescular/nocturnal animals. In their natural habitat they escape heat during the day by hiding and then come out at night to warm up and go hunting. During the day they will spend a couple of minitues basking outside or at the entrance of their hide to get heat and UV light if they need to but the rest will be spent in cooler areas. Heat mats are great for beginners because they're easier to controle but if you are more experienced and don't want to keep your gecko minimalistic overhead heating is the way to go. It will unlock a whole new range of behavior in your gecko.
@infinitymid4297
5 жыл бұрын
C Fol to be honest, a heat lamp on a thermostat is much easier to control than a heat mat on a thermostat. It’s much safer since heat mats is conduction, the probe will not register the temp and shut off properly before the gecko gets burnt especially since they have to get on top of it to feel the heat. However with the lamp since it’s heating up the air first, the gecko has plenty of time to feel the temps and realize if it’s too hot before it gets too hot
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
@@infinitymid4297 very good point. I just know from some people on amino who have humidity and temperature issues with lamps but these people also have fairly small enclosures so that may be the problem. But yeah personally I can work a lot better with bulbs than heat mats.
@wesc413
5 жыл бұрын
Well put, you summed it all up clearly. I agree with your analysis and your recommendations.
@thecapitalist7538
5 жыл бұрын
In the wild Leopard geckos hide in the day as their skin is extremely thin and basking mid day could potentially hurt their eyes and their skin, so to get heat they come out and lay on the rocks that are heated by the sun. So technically they are not really "basking" animals. Edit: I'd like to make it clear that while leopard geckos may bask to get UV, overhead heaters should not be the geckos only heat source.
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
@@thecapitalist7538 why? How does does the heat source make any difference except UV exposure?
@calliss510
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad i do most of these things for my gekko, what a relief haha. Her name is Mango.
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
haha brilliant :D aw how cute!
@astroedits4874
4 жыл бұрын
Calli SS i have gecko named mango :)
@410d8
3 жыл бұрын
My girlfriend leopard gecko names mango bc oh his color I’m still thinking of a name for mines lol
@leahmayes2417
3 жыл бұрын
@@410d8 I named mine Squash which has a similar coloring to a mango, also because when we got him we wedged himself underneath a decorative element and we had to get him out and remove it lol
@merlinobrachyswizardicus6292
5 жыл бұрын
OMG 1:53 that gecko looks SO happy to be munching !!!
@bella445
Жыл бұрын
I hate how most breeders keep their geckos in a tub with nothing in it
@ncrtrooper3841
5 жыл бұрын
Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter......
@justsomerandomyetiwithinte4005
5 жыл бұрын
NCR Trooper lol what is this
@Leeeverett-bp2pj
5 жыл бұрын
NCR Trooper fallout new Vegas😂 my favourite game but why on this video😂😂
@kaila1163
5 жыл бұрын
@@Leeeverett-bp2pj bc why not lol
@Leeeverett-bp2pj
5 жыл бұрын
ayla I’m not hating btw😂😂 and who did you side with for the ending I sided with ncr or mr house
@kaila1163
5 жыл бұрын
@@Leeeverett-bp2pj I sided with yes man bc I like the independent vegas ending the most lol
@dianeherrmann3198
3 жыл бұрын
I have recently started bringing our leo in the bathroom with me in the evening while I brush my teeth, shower sometimes, or just hang out for a bit to give her a chance to move around. I put a large towel along the bottom of the door to prevent escape. I also keep the light low (since leos are more active at night). Usually I drape a large towel over the edge of the tub, which enables her to climb in and out of the tub. (If I need to leave for a minute, I put her in the tub without the climbing towel, and close the door behind me so I can be sure she'll be safe.) When I'm in there, I try to move a little slower than usual because, as you mentioned, big creatures moving can be scary. (I also make sure I know where she is before I move my feet at all.) When I sit on the floor and read for a bit, she almost always comes over to climb on me. A bare arm or shoulder top seems to be a good place to warm up. She also likes to warm up next to the hot-water baseboard heater. (Yes, I always check to make sure it's not too hot for her.) By the way, I chose the bathroom because it is the simplest room, a place where I can always find her. I keep a few large towels stashed away just for this so that I don't have to wash new towels every time she's been in there. Anyway, just another idea for enrichment...
@hutchy283
5 жыл бұрын
Love you so much you’ve helped me so much my gecko is so calm now from your tips and my gecko loves being held ❤️ keep up the good work ive watched every video for almost a year now since I got my gecko
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
aww thank you :D :D
@friedlipton
5 жыл бұрын
Is petting you’re leopard stimulation? My leopard gecko loves being pet I think he likes it.he doesn’t run away
@clairej9016
5 жыл бұрын
Petting them is a sign of affection and when two females that get along well, both of mine, are housed together, they end up cuddling a lot. Petting and holding will form a strong bond and let your gecko know they are safe. Some geckos do not like certain places touched, one of mine hates having the top of her butt touched, and you should avoid these areas as it will freak them out. My other gecko likes to have full body "massages" where she dictates where my fingers scratch her. Your gecko should sort of show you what they want so just pay attention.
@TheChelis
5 жыл бұрын
@@clairej9016 that cuddling behavior is probably just a sign of dominance between them which may eventually lead to fighting. I would separate them asap.
@lightsumate9463
5 жыл бұрын
@@clairej9016 Seperate them, as geckos of the same gender will rip each other apart.
@clairej9016
5 жыл бұрын
@@lightsumate9463 Housing two males together will lead to fighting and housing a male with a female will leading to breeding. Housing two female leopard geckos together in a big enough tank, I have 50 gallons, will not lead to fighting as long as they like each other. When we first got them, we let them see each other and smell each other. Then we introduced them to their home. At first, there was a possible sign of dominance in one but they both quickly calmed down. They do not always lay together but they do sometimes. They also search for each other if one is gone for too long as our het albino gecko had eye troubles when she was younger. I pay very close attention to their behavior both separately and together. I am very passionate when it comes to the safety and care of animals, therefore, if there was a sign of trouble, I would intervene immediately.
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Claire J you don’t understand. They urgently need to be separated. There are countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other. Not worth the risks at all. They’re already showing signs of dominance. They’re solitary animals and don’t benefit at all, it only causes stress. They’re incapable of liking each other.
@Rip-gc7wh
5 жыл бұрын
so i’m getting a leopard gecko tomorrow and i have seen almost all of your videos. thank you so much they are so helpful. i’m very ready for it now!!!
@samim5376
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha "EXCUSE ME???"
@ayankalam427
4 жыл бұрын
The humane society of leopard gecko is disappointed that you called Leo’s dumb
@Zketchart
Жыл бұрын
I mean, they definitely aren't the brightest 💀
@_mangcherrysda_6317
5 жыл бұрын
*Hello random person scrolling through the comments!* Just a reminder that you were made beautiful and anyone who says you aren't are jealous or have certain hurts in life. I hope you all have an amazing day!
@lostspyderz1974
5 жыл бұрын
U r the nicest person keep it up :) you made my day
@DaftBlue
5 жыл бұрын
This made me happy, thank you
@alliminoobersvods9660
5 жыл бұрын
Whenever I go to bed, I hear these sounds from the tank, and it's calming and it's just Solas (my gecko) climbing around because some of the stuff he climbs on makes tiny sounds, like the fake plants and then I catch him trying to climb a flat vertical surface which looks so dorky. My friends and I are also gonna try and craft some more climbing stuff for him by ourselves
@allisonparramore2642
5 жыл бұрын
Same
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
awww :') is that a crestie or leo? just make sure that any materials you use are safe for your gecko :)
@alliminoobersvods9660
5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk it's a leo, i will make sure everything is safe for my baby!
@ocallahanbaileigh
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I need to ask something. I have a fancy leopard gecko and I always put her food on the ground so she can get it but she never wants to come out of her tree house which has a heating pad. She is still a baby so I have a 20 gallon tank with three hides and rocks and vines she can a clime. She will not come out ever even in the night time or in the dark. I have tried to put her food in a different place in her tank but She won’t go out a get so I would need to bring it to her. What is wrong? What should I do?
@gilloselton824
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks to people like yourself, people like me can make informed choices before purchasing a gecko ( or any other creature) With the gecko's well-being in mind , these video presentatations are wonderful. Many thanks to you for taking the time to do this. I am considering getting a gecko myself, but not until I know that I can care for it correctly.
@Steffy07
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my gecko relies on hearing to eat. She stays entertained by: chasing crickets, watching the tv when it’s on (literally it comes on and she stares at it), watching my mom do workouts, climbing peoples shirts, climbing her ramp, and just observing everything
@reptilerange147
5 жыл бұрын
I love your channel!!! My gecko no matter what I do won’t let me hold him what should I do I have watched all of your videos and they have helped but he just won’t trust me😕
@mialivaudais9490
5 жыл бұрын
That happened to me too for a while. I started with a warm glove on. My gecko was attracted to the warmth and began investigating my hand. I scooped him out and did that several times for a few days. Then I took off the glove and he was used to the feeling of being scooped up. Just remember to be careful not to squeeze too hard as you can break your geckos arm. I hope this helps, sorry it’s so long ❤️🦎
@beautypsychmani3124
5 жыл бұрын
Some just won’t ever change. Best to respect that and not cause unnecessary stress forcing it
@reptilerange147
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks How do u warm the glove with hot water
@mialivaudais9490
5 жыл бұрын
Reptile Girl usually i just let the warmth from my hand warm it up for a little while and they will feel the body warmth❤️🦎
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
You don't really need a glove, unless you're worried your gecko will bite. But i worry that the gecko may be more scared with the glove on. Your hand is already warm enough :). You can try the scoop technique :) i did a video on it, search 'scoop technique' on my channel :)
@eemerson7323
5 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko is a little under a year old and loves to use her water dish as a pool😝
@tacoshells741
5 жыл бұрын
Same, I used to have leaves and grass around my water bowl and she just had her body in the water and had her head laying on the grass. Such a cutie.
@kaitlynf.9143
5 жыл бұрын
As I am watching this, I am laying in my bed, and my leopard gecko is making a nest in my hair! Lol love your channel!
@sophiedavies8458
4 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a fat tailed gecko soon like ina month or a few weeks yay I’ll tell you guys we get her 😁
@rocketleague4035
4 жыл бұрын
Sophie Davies do u have it
@Zketchart
Жыл бұрын
Liar
@Princessmadi004
5 жыл бұрын
My little guy really live car rides. He likes to sit on my shoulder and look out the windows. It’s so cute. He also really loves sitting in the cup holders
@123456789charlotte33
5 жыл бұрын
I've added a Arcadia UVB 7% bulb and a deep heat projector to my most lazy Leo... Its definitely made a difference 😊
@_danielshalev
4 жыл бұрын
Why am I here, I don't even have a pet.. good vid tho
@TheJunky228
5 жыл бұрын
my baby boy sucks at hunting (I can watch him miss 7 times in a row before making contact with a cricket or even mealworm sometimes) One thing I;m really happy i got was a hamster dish/wheel thing. Its a saucer with an angled axis, so when you climb on it it rotates down again. He climbs and runs around that thing every single day multiple times a day . It's so frickin cute to watch I originally bought it for my girl to use but she ignored it and never took interest for a couple weeks and i gave it to him instead
@TheChelis
5 жыл бұрын
Wow that sounds like a good idea. I may try it.
@TheJunky228
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheChelis i noticed he is much more explorative and outgoing, while my girl is more hidey and likes to stay in her cave. it really brings out his character, i wish i could find something for my girl to enjoy like he seems to love his hamster dish
@fishflop6022
5 жыл бұрын
Isela Díaz they’re called flying saucer wheels. That being said, I’m not sure how great it would be for them.
@TheJunky228
5 жыл бұрын
@@fishflop6022 why is that? his spine isn't curved on the saucer like it would be if he had a wheel
@TheChelis
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was sort of wondering the same thing. I don't really know
@beans5738
5 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the dirt cause impaction?
@possiblyflammablable
5 жыл бұрын
I have find some great suction cup add-ons for tanks on Amazon! I like to suction hammocks and climbing walls. It's also good to get a huge that has multiple entrances, sometimes they like to go in and out different ways just for fun.
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
ah sounds cool :) ive seen some of their hammocks, pretty cute :D
@aubriethorne4936
4 жыл бұрын
I have a gecko named Leilani and she’s almost a year old. When i first put her in her terrarium i put three little stones in that i had as a kid. They were like colored pebbles or crystals or something. Anyway she absolutely loves them and will always play with them. She will nudge them back into her hide every day. I move them around and she almost always will find them and bring them back to her favorite hide. It’s so cute🥰
@reesezimmer7302
4 жыл бұрын
I got my baby leopard geckos a few days ago and they seem to be afraid of me and stay in one spot I don’t know if this is normal or not any leopard gecko owners can you help me out I can t seem to find what’s wrong
@reesezimmer7302
4 жыл бұрын
It turns out they just needed time they now love me and love when I come to handle them and crawl upon my hand all over ✌🏼😚
@willdennis7301
5 жыл бұрын
I recently added a low wattage ceramic heater to my geckos tank and I 110% have seen him more active like after a month and he realized how warm it was even when he was off the heat mat he has been moving around a lot and getting on top of his hides as if hes "basking". I have added more thermometers to ensure it doesn't get too hot but I definitely think adding a ceramic heater or a deep heat projector is a great idea
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
Ah thats great to hear :) thanks for letting me know :D
@cameronanderson6166
5 жыл бұрын
when you say you want to use the deep heat projector would you completely get rid of the heat mat or use both?
@sienna_1596
5 жыл бұрын
Cameron Anderson I don’t have a Leo (but I have a crestie) but I feel it would depend on how hot the terrarium got with both and if it was too hot then only one. But again I can’t be sure so pls get other advice as well!
@cameronanderson6166
5 жыл бұрын
Sienna's pets well leopard geckos do need belly heat so I don’t think getting rid of the heat mat completely would be a good idea but I have seen people use ceramic heat emitters to heat up stones in the enclosure mimicking the sun warming the rocks. That’s great too but I think the heat mat should always be provided and maybe set the projector on a timer. Idk I guess we’ll see how she does it
@sienna_1596
5 жыл бұрын
Cameron Anderson yup I wouldn’t get rid of the heat mat but I didn’t think about heating up the stones. Maybe go onto a forum and get advice there while you’re waiting for a reply?
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
This whole belly heat thing is pretty much a myth. Their bellies have the most surface to absorb heat and in their natural habitat ambient temps can get very high while rock contains the heat. So the most efficient way to get heat is through the belly after sunset. For arid and crepescular/nocturnal species overhead heating mimics their natural habitat the best and should be used. A heat mat can be used as an additional heat source if your overhead heat source can't reach high enough temps inside the warm hide.
@thecapitalist7538
5 жыл бұрын
@@cfol4437 You contradict yourself?
@jessikagutierrez4015
5 жыл бұрын
I can totally relate to my gecko sitting on his heat mat for most of his time. A deep heat lamp might just be what he needs to get out of his hide. Do they also project light??
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
Nope
@kalend3573
4 жыл бұрын
My gecko loves to climb the most. edit: i got my leapord gecko not from a good pet store and so she is not that great at hunting should i do anything for that or maybe let her try to get better each time?
@2004DodgeRam
5 жыл бұрын
Hay I have reptile carpet and my mom won't let me get dirt because she does not know how to clean it so can you make a vid on how to clean it so my gecko is happy
@jesusbeloved3953
5 жыл бұрын
EricCraftBoy Wilson I have my gecko bio active. You and your mom need to watch some of the videos from the Bio Dude on KZitem. He goes into great detail about how to use dirt and what kind a gecko needs.
@2004DodgeRam
5 жыл бұрын
@@jesusbeloved3953 ok that sounds great so what is the channel
@jesusbeloved3953
5 жыл бұрын
EricCraftBoy Wilson The Bio Dude
@lilajeanne6288
5 жыл бұрын
You could also use paper towel
@cfol4437
5 жыл бұрын
Dirt is actually more clean and easier to tidy up than carpet. Reptile carpet is a dream for bacteria. Urine and feces get caught inside the fibres, it's hard to clean and there's not much volume for bacteria to spread out so they create hot spots. With dirt you don't even have to go full bioactive. Spot cleaning is mostly enough and if you feed mealworms you can throw in some of the beetles and they get rid of the feces.
@alisonchan645
4 жыл бұрын
what heat lamp and bulb do u recommend??? (plz someone answer)
@nightinggale6470
4 жыл бұрын
Halogen bulbs and Arcadia’s deep heat projector are the best options. Halogens are the best of the two but require a dimming thermostat such as herpstat, which is a bit pricey. Here’s a link to a halogen www.amazon.com/dp/B014PRWIN0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NUtzFbB2PKT8K Pangea.com has herpstat and DHPs
@hvjhuyvuyvgchtchychyvuyc4381
5 жыл бұрын
You have been so helpful because I’m gonna get a Leo so thank you for the education on them!
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
awesome, no problem :)
@shaylafluker546
3 жыл бұрын
I just got my lepord gecko 2 days ago! And it 2 months old and it’s name is slice until I know it’s a boy or girl.
@staceyevans1986
5 жыл бұрын
How do I private message you about my Leo gecko as have few questions
@sophiacameron1951
5 жыл бұрын
You go into her bio and there are a couple ways to contact her
@fionashepley478
5 жыл бұрын
You could ask here, she doesn’t get DMs
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
you could ask here :)
@indecicive_rat6560
2 жыл бұрын
I made a separate box of extra hides ands textures and I’ll occasionally put my gecko inside of it.
@MyleeBenoit
5 жыл бұрын
1:43 me eyeballing some food I want for dinner
@void7100
4 жыл бұрын
Mylee And Teddy me when he asks me if i’m hungry and i say no
@MyleeBenoit
4 жыл бұрын
Shiloh W. 😂
@ReptilesRule16
Жыл бұрын
i bought one of those little foldable mesh play pen things for like little ferrets or hamsters and i put some stuff like pillows or stuffed animals in for my leo to climb on.
@sir_ethanyt9822
5 жыл бұрын
My gecko died yesterday 😭😭 I want another one
@bigdaddy10056
5 жыл бұрын
May your gecko live in peace :(
@persephionie7412
5 жыл бұрын
😂Thats kinda messed up.. your gecko just died and you already want other one... how did it die??
@neelaluoma
5 жыл бұрын
@@persephionie7412 Yes I agree!🤔
@sir_ethanyt9822
5 жыл бұрын
@@persephionie7412 old age
@gracemccarthy8352
5 жыл бұрын
Aww I’m sorry
@animalcrossingnerd8142
4 жыл бұрын
Why do I watch this Hamster Balls are bad for all ANIMALS!!!
@Hivecapes
5 жыл бұрын
EMZOTIC!?!?
@tm6835
5 жыл бұрын
Right? I dont think its her though Lol
@omochikaerihanyuu
5 жыл бұрын
H O w
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@YoutubeUser-ts5ns
5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk he is refering to another animal youtuber
@lol-sl6nc
2 жыл бұрын
bruh after this i just spent 130 dollars on shit- naur, i was doing it before this lmao
@jerrythegod3606
4 жыл бұрын
my lepord gecko is a juvinile he thinks hes superman
@nadja9184
3 жыл бұрын
0:16 As a hamster owner, I just have to say that hamster balls are actually very bad for hamsters and other small rodents. This is for any rodent owners that have a gecko as well and they're watching this video.
@Chrl_106
4 жыл бұрын
My gecko has a cute name:))). His name is Sly
@scottie706
2 жыл бұрын
I do something most wouldn’t. I have a leopard gecko identical to yours. Her name is banana. I actually take her outside ( during the summer of course) and let her bask in the sun and also she loves to wonder in the grass or I let her go in the garden which has lava rocks. She absolutely enjoys it. I just stand over her to make sure no birds try anything
@Cristle-ok7vk
Жыл бұрын
I do with my leopard gecko too and she absolutely loves it!
@korl2121
4 жыл бұрын
I’d like to thank you because I’ve been looking into leopard geckos for a year and just finally got one, her name is Opal and she would never have had this amazing life she has now if it weren’t for you. Thank you so much!!!
@SagaofaCrew
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, what could be more entertaining for your pet than a Hollywood Style 12 minute Epic Film starring a Leopard Gecko ruling over a kingdom of insects! kzitem.info/news/bejne/t2eHnIqZhqWehm0
@savagerthebadger8082
5 жыл бұрын
All the geko video i watched today was by British people
@notactiveunsub1328
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have any tips for leopard geckos I’m getting one next Saturday
@macawlover8251
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on getting a natural tank, with loose substrate, but I do have a uvb light, (The Shade Dweller Pro T5) so I think I might change the background every 2 weeks or so, just so my little baby doesn't get bored looking at her background, also she's 4 months old! wow I can't believe how fast time went :D p.s. my cat was playing with a pen, despite having dozens of toys around the house, seriously, A PEN edit: I realized she is actually 4 months, after consulting my calendar
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
Aw awesome! haha oh our cat will play with the strangest things, its like when you buy them a bed but they prefer to sleep in a cardboard box lol
@terresapetersen7318
4 жыл бұрын
My cat plays with a bow from a gift package. She loves it even more than her crinkle balls
@ophie2328
4 жыл бұрын
are wax worms healthy for baby geckos? I've been hearing some rumors their not! but I don't know what to believe my gecko, (Lenardo ) eats them once a week and I don't want him to get sick! please help!
@moonlark5039
3 жыл бұрын
They’re very fatty and unhealthy, they should be rare treats only. Feeding them too often will result in an obese gecko that will refuse any other insects.
@figueroa9425
2 жыл бұрын
I like changing up the decorations and caves I got for my gecko every week (except for his main cave). He always seems surprised and is eager to go out and explore
@gusgtzbg6387
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a gecko over a year ago and I really think that they are not for everyone, I found them a boring because they don’t do much, they don’t hunt big animals like mouses and they are cool to the eye and easy to take care of but I think its more enjoyable to customize their habitat than to feed them or play with them. So I bought an ackie monitor.
@moonlark5039
3 жыл бұрын
How big is your enclosure?
@clairej9016
5 жыл бұрын
What I like to do is open the doors to underneath their tank and allow them to climb up and down as well as around the area. Their home essentials are stored there and one of my geckos loves to explore the things. I obviously supervise them and make sure wires or other dangerous items are removed or covered. I also put them on the floor between my legs and allow them to wander just past my toes. If they get too far, I bring them back. Both of my geckos also love to climb up my arms to the top of my head. Mostly, I just allow them to wander within reach and out of the way of dangerous things. Exercise should depend on your gecko and their personal preference but please supervise as they are fast creatures. Music can also stimulate the mind and sometimes they will show preference to a certain type or sound of music.
@leopardgeckotalk
5 жыл бұрын
awww :') oh yeah thinking about it, they're okay if you cross your legs or something and they walk on you, then got on the floor by your legs, I feel we're big warm hides for them haha
@pureclan3109
3 ай бұрын
Ok soooo mine s blind but bored ☹️
@elliegrace7031
4 жыл бұрын
My gecko likes sitting on my shoulder and watching KZitem videos/ tv with me 😂
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