5 Reasons You Should NOT Get a Leopard Gecko!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

By the way, if you're wondering where my hoodie is from, you can find it here - inksnowflying.com?p=S1sMv6MvN

[@PotatoWedge-ux5yw]

@@gubgab as far as I know they are legal everywhere with the exception that a couple places don't allow WILD CAUGHT leopard geckos However I feel like a good way to make 100% sure is you can go to a pet store and see if they sell them and if so ask if you need a permit

[@juliankunde4869]

Leopard Gecko your video made me get intereseted in leopardgeckos and i might het one for chrismas or later on

[@PotatoWedge-ux5yw]

@@juliankunde4869 you should make a video about it. I'll watch it

[@purpleflarescosplay5508]

Go ahead and delete the original message to you. you can also use the 7 5

[@thereptiledude7247]

Leopard Gecko I’m curious about the gecko in your hand. Her tail is beautiful. What color or morph is it?

[@RedX_100]

"Oh, new video! Let's see what it's abou--" *sees title* "TRAITOR"

[@leopardgeckotalk]

😂😂

[@geotheleo2716]

Kylo ren: “hey that’s my line!” People will only understand this if they know Star Wars 😂

[@project_letters]

@@geotheleo2716 everyone knows star wars

[@geotheleo2716]

True

[@dazani3378]

Geo the Leo anakin: I HATE YOU

[@Millipedemaniac]

The only thing I don’t like about my gecko is she is really dumb. I love her but my god.

[@1tymepolo548]

My gecko spaces out and stares at nothing when a cricket stops moving🤦🏾‍♂️

[@emmy-ci5cl]

Especially when they hunt for crickets 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Andy_1777]

SAME 😂

[@sleepinggiant807]

I'm seeing at this comment 😂🤣

[@paraspinogaming369]

Cockroach Gurl mine is pretty smart I’m so proud of my techo ❤️

[@starringmeag4487]

I will say that a Leo is good for those in school. They’re up when you wake up in the morning, they sleep when you’re at school, then they’re awake when you get home. I really think Apollo’s got good timing:)

[@leejones7844]

but if you want to go to college or are in college

[@lindseysigg5811]

i had a friend who’s gecko learned her schedule and knew exactly when she would be home and would wake up

[@geko_editz5839]

Sahlo Folina that’s so cool

[@geko_editz5839]

My leopard gecko is so calm and he dose not move until I fall asleep it’s so cute and he try’s to protect me🤣

[@t1dex.]

Lol my Leo is named (rehyea) my own personal spelling of the Greek sun goddess so that makes sense bc she is eclipse albino and I love her

[@tortoisetarzan]

My tortoise will chase a ball, I have a video of it. He thinks he’s a dog lol.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww :') I was once chased by a tortoise.. I mean I was only walking quickly but it wanted to bite my shoes 😂😂

[@ashlovett]

Awwww thats so cute and cool that they do that type of thing!

[@tortoisetarzan]

Leopard Gecko yeah my tortoise likes chasing things lol

[@valenxia9517]

Tortoise Tarzan that’s sexual abuse

[@tortoisetarzan]

Haku Yuki wtf

[@boyzii22]

So it’s sleep all the time and it just chills and doesn’t play? I’m sold.

[@joshknorr6683]

RetroOverdose me, but in lizard form

[@nevaehlorentz2155]

RetroOverdose my friend has a leopard gecko and it just chills in her hoodie with her😂

[@ppz3803]

That’s not true

[@judejud355]

Basically sounds like my cat.

[@rottweilerfun9520]

You might like an Alligator Snapping Turtle then. I have one. He's a lot like a pet rock. He's cool though , he lets me scratch his head and seems to enjoy it. He's never been aggressive towards me except for the time that I took him outside. He freaked out. I've heard that some reptiles do that . He's active at night , I hear him bumping around in his tank. That's when he surfs the glass and also when fish disappear.

[@jacobnohr8261]

Reasons you should get a leopard gecko 1. everything 2. Everything 3. They look so cute and act like cats because they poop in one spot and chase lasers

[@L-Kroko]

They chase lasers??????

[@yosojubo5392]

I’m definitely getting my geckos to chase lasers

[@jacobnohr8261]

Drago Cat yep it’s the cutest thing

[@paytoncaron9792]

Ok now I need to get a Lazer pointer

[@jiminsbigtoenail6844]

makutamaster jeez you don’t gotta say that, some people have different opinions than you

[@andreajacobs6069]

I wished more pet KZbinrs did this!! I got one of my geckos because his previous owner got bored of him and decided to let him die! literally, starve him to death, just because the gecko wasn't entertaining

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw that's so sad :( I see so many ads for leos saying 'got for kid, but they got bored so needs a new home'

[@tellstarbucksmynameiskaren2246]

Omg😭💔

[@TMtM-gk8bj]

Some people are just horrible...like humans aren’t the only beings that matter?? I get so frustrated because some people just don’t seem to realize that! They think their pet is a toy or something? Thank you for saving him!! 😭😭 u are amazing !💛

[@gamersam_6679]

Sick sick people who do that

[@lolbit4882]

Bruh can I go to that persons house tie them to a chair and let them starve so they know what its like? Cause bruh if ya dont want a pet GIVE IT TO SOMONE

[@ClayArtGirl]

Very valid points why someone wouldn’t want a leopard gecko. Though most of these points can be true with most all reptiles.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Maybe lol I don't know though, I imagine something like a beardie may be active during the day

[@uglyribcage6982]

Leopard Gecko I’ve seen you talk about beardies twice. Interesting 😌🤞

[@ClayArtGirl]

Leopard Gecko this is true.

[@jadesjungle]

Well, this is awkward. Most of those were a pro for me! 😂 except an electricity bill, who needs bills 👀

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha same :')

[@visionvia5506]

Same lol

[@massfusion]

Ikr owning this cutie for 20 years a definently a huge plus

[@marloreyes6790]

Haha we have alot tvs plugged in so no problem here

[@thxu4_the_venom657]

@corpse_wifey lol yea, i mean compared to my guinea pigs (and my brothers) these seem fairly easy

[@theundecidedgirl]

*reads title* *coddles my gecko Mortimer James more protectively* This little boy is my ride or die

[@macawlover8251]

why is that name so perfect

[@leopardgeckotalk]

amazing name 😅

[@robcobattlezone7201]

MORTIMER JAMES

[@tvyem]

American Dad?

[@theundecidedgirl]

Tay B omg yes!! I’m so glad somebody recognizes the reference 😬😬

[@SaskeTheWolf]

I'm about to get a Leopard Gecko and when I got the notification of this video, a cold shiver ran down my spine, now that I've watched it I feel much more relaxed about it, none of the reasons affect me! :D

[@leopardgeckotalk]

oops sorry haha, yeah i mean I still think they're amazing :')

[@SaskeTheWolf]

@@leopardgeckotalk Nooo don't apologize, I think videos like this are as useful as the ones with all the pros! A list of what might bug you about having a Leo is essential as the ones that explains what good pets they are! :D thank you for making it!

[@xannexforbreakfast6158]

My gecko *s c r e a m s* at night she goes, “aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa” Edit: I literally have gone everywhere in 1 day she won’t S T O P

[@kronosrogers1182]

😂

[@user-bf7oz5tq7r]

W H E E Z E

[@ThatsMyCoffeeMug]

lol

[@trevormo950]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@spiceysprite4630]

My lil' boio likes to scream when he doesn't get his way.

[@cringeken5389]

“Reasons you shouldn’t get a leopard gecko” **stares at leopard gecko cage** WhOopS-

[@darthshyam300]

My male gecko is fascinated with my sister, he gets super excited when he sees her 😂

[@noorlita]

WTF CUTE

[@ripmynanna1990]

That’s low-key the cutest thing I’ve heard my whole day

[@tishaandaryan8961]

Awe that's so cute

[@user-um8yx3fk9l]

Darth Shyam ladies man lol

[@bluegreensubmarine]

Me too

[@dracularalove1offical]

My leapord gecko just passed away yesterday 😭 and this video makes me happy watching your geckos looking all cute

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww im so sorry to hear that 😢😢 RIP little one 💔

[@Yomommastinky]

How old was your gecko? Rip in geckoland

[@dracularalove1offical]

Angelique Lopez I don’t know how old he was when I got him but this year in October I would’ve had him four years

[@user-yn1bd4yf3h]

Tanner grinzel 5 is very young for a gecko death. Was the care not good or did it get a disease or something that couldn't be helped?

[@katie-hw8eb]

I actually HATE insects but I’m willing to suffer for my baby ❤️

[@Artemis-to8fk]

I might just feed mealworms and super worms if I do get one. I hate insects with legs

[@aahhhhhhhhhh]

F

[@toast3225]

Same,i hate worms and stuff, but its for the greater good

[@Elena-jj6eb]

@@Artemis-to8fk don’t feed them on just mealworms. They need things like crickets because worms don’t have the correct nutritional value that crickets do

[@transmissionproductions1]

same here, I do want reptiles in the future so this will train me to lose my fear of insects hopefully!!

[@OmoKao]

These are all very good points some people definitely need to hear. I find that once I start talking about calcium or multivitamin supplements, it's easier to guide someone to a more suitable pet, like a rat. Many people have this idea that reptiles somehow don't need anything more than a heat rock and crickets they find outside. My favorite was when a customer informed me she "didn't want an animal she would ever have to take to a vet"... I told her I could sell her a pet rock, and ended up taking home her special ordered leo.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah yeah the supplementing thing can confuse people and they either don't want a gecko, or they still want one but they don't want to bother with supplements 🤦🏻‍♀️. Omg a pet that never needs to go to the vets? yes a rock! 😂

[@belangerbrooke]

I work full time and having a crepuscular independent reptile has been amazing 😃

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I find it perfect :)

[@Imtotallybri123]

Me: Not a problem Eh whatever I still want one I don’t mind no playing Alrighty AH let’s go and adopt then

[@Keanu.J]

lmao really

[@firefruitt]

@@Keanu.J ...

[@mikkiminjaj6792]

me watching this after getting a leapord gecko 😂

[@akeyleahriddle7477]

me too!!

[@AcesHigh-iv6rc]

How hard is it to take care of

[@kotamoda]

Same😂 had mine for a few days now and I never see him. But I do see him in different hides every now and then lol

[@brandonjordan3015]

@@AcesHigh-iv6rc not that hard all you need to do is put 3 hides in your leopard gecko cage give it some mealworms and boom you got a happy gecko

[@user-yx2vj7nj7b]

@@AcesHigh-iv6rc I just got a leopard gecko! He was actually my first reptile ever!! My leopard gecko is super easy to take care of. I would totally recommend!! I hold is and he sits pretty still and does not bite at all! The only problem is my mom hates live bugs but I don’t really care haha 😛! Are you looking into getting one?

[@laurync6339]

i love handling my leos while watching reptile videos i feel like I'm in a lil club

[@emperorfaust]

I just got my leo! Shes so good- she even ate on the first day. Your channel has been a great help for questions I've had!

[@carley466]

Hi! I know I’m a year late ahaha but I’m thinking of getting a leopard gecko but my parents are saying things like aren’t you going to get bored of the gecko after a while. Did you ever get bored of it or tired of it. Obviously you probably love the gecko still but just wondering 😅. Just was asking ahah

[@frleaks6482]

@@carley466 yes can get frustrating especially when u first get

[@jakesharrock5994]

"They don't play" If you are used to cats. Me: Stares at my 14 year old perma-sleeping cat. I'll be right.

[@truck.masterr]

I remember when my dad finally allowed me to get my leo and just happened to ‘overlook’ all the stuff he didn’t care for, like supplementing and cage size, and actually got mad at me when I explained to him how important it all is. Luckily now he understands 💗

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw i'm glad he understands now :)

[@truck.masterr]

@@leopardgeckotalk yep :))

[@macawlover8251]

personally I find the fact that leos aren't very active to be a good thing, I have some anxiety issues and I like to go to my room and either sit and talk to my leo, handle her, or just sit in the room with her, personally I find those things calming

[@leopardgeckotalk]

omg yeah they're so chill! :) watching them sploot during the day is so sweet :)

[@breannaleddon2357]

My Leo is a rescue who I’ve only had for a few weeks. We got it from someone who had a kid and didn’t want it anymore. When we got the cage all she had was a single hide and very dirty napkins for bedding. She was also severely underweight and aggressive. I took her with zero knowledge but by watching tons of videos I’ve upgraded her ten gallon to a 40 and I can hold her now. She hasn’t gained all her weight but she is getting bigger. Still freaked out by me sometimes but at least I’ve gotten ducky to come out more

[@o0alias0o93]

I really like the fact that you are also sharing the reasons not to get an animal, it is just as important as other informative videos. The amount of unwanted pets/ welfare concerns form under informed and unwilling pet owners.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :) Yeah I see so many people rehome their leos for various reasons, the saddest ones are like 'got for my kid but they're bored of it' :(

[@teresaschwab3230]

My male Leopard Gecko passed away this week 😞. He was 24 years old. I had a female too (she was always more active) but she sadly passed away at 17 yrs old. I bought them as juveniles. I agree that people should really consider the points detailed in the video, especially since they advertise the Leos as "good starter pets" but don't also tell people that they, if properly taken care of, have a long life span.

[@1colb270]

I dont have leopard gecko but I like to watch your videos!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you :)

[@boobear9944]

C.ø.ł.ь ŠæmSvøÿsss Same! I just love pet videos in general (mostly reptiles)

[@MrGrzegorzwlo]

Same me too

[@daniellegorski185]

I had a leopard gecko and she lived for 10 years. Actually incredibly impressive considering she lived though a massive amount of smoke inhalation caused by a house fire that even killed all of our fish. She lived for about two years and a few months after the house fire before she just didn't show interest in food anymore and passed just before her vet appointment

[@thecookingnerd8384]

Danielle Gorski ❤️ she is in heaven eating lab grown insects 😊 she’s freewee

[@MoxieCarter]

I’ve been thinking about getting a gecko friend for a while because I’ve always thought they were so cute and pretty “laid back” i was nervous to watch this video because I was afraid I might fall into the category of “oh this isn’t for me but I don’t want to admit” but after watching this video I’m more excited!! To bring one home!!!

[@ashlovett]

I don’t have a Leopard Gecko yet but I love this channel

[@mothmug]

Mine likes being outside for some reason. She is unique and does pretty different things. She tried to eat my thumb, she tried to climb in my hair, and she befriends the cricket I try to feed her.

[@danieltaylor4912]

The thing about playing is that many biologists theorize that enrichment usually comes in the forms that would benefit the animal who is being enriched. Geckos don't benefit much from toys because they're not entirely prey, nor are they entirely predator... it's kind of a hybrid because they're kind of in the middle of the food chain. So, giving them things to hide under or inside gives them more enrichment than say, something that they could beat up like a cat might enjoy. Most of the time, my gecko barely even chews her food. She get so excited, she barely chews and just swallows it almost whole, which freaks me out sometimes. Although if I were to talk about any reptiles that seem to be more playful, Snake Discovery has a lot of videos about their rescued alligator, Rex. Rex seems to enjoy having a lot of toys that she can explore by biting it, dragging it around, pulling it under the surface of the water, etc. Things that alligators regularly do. However, it's often said that Rex doesn't seem to play as often when there's someone in the room, an alligator is definitely not a pet that you want to get, and you certainly wouldn't want to be the one to "play" with this reptile.

[@owenjenkins4805]

I’m 17, I’ve been researching leopard geckos since I was about 14, ive finally made the decision to get one. I’m not going university, I’m covering everything for the gecko, parents not paying for anything. I’ve already bought the viv and got a 3ft one!

[@xBloBzLTD]

My leo loves chasing lasers! That's a way to play with them (I just use my temp gun laser not anything dangerous)

[@Ryanbros]

Can you use a cat laser ?

[@xBloBzLTD]

@@Ryanbros probably

[@Walpurgisnacht.]

I absolutely love this video. Why? You touched on the only actual aspects of Leo keeping that could vary person to person! I grew up with many reptiles and bred Leo’s for a couple years until I retired my Murphy’s Patternless male. I had him from the smallest of juvie’s until the end of his life. He was the last thing that I was given from my Dad, who passed away a year or so after gifting him to me. My dad loved all of my reptiles, but none more than Aang the patternless. ❤️ I was just shy of 12 years old I when my father passed and throughout my childhood, there was an odd but wonderful occurrence. Whenever I’d be in my room and especially while holding him, I’d find myself gazing in to his eyes and feeling a sense of my dad’s love and energy. Anyone who’s owned a Leopard gecko knows about their incredible “smile and eye squints” and my Aang was the slow, gentle, curious, and goofy scale-bag full of love. 🤘🏼❤️✨ Sheesh.... I’ll get off my soap box, guys. 😅

[@AllieAtkinson]

Oh this is SO beautiful!

[@evelynbogdan]

I just want to say, I just got my leopard gecko a few days ago and she has already climbed onto my arm 😂😂 she’s so cute and happy, she never is stressed or hissed or bitten me, she is a sweet little girl. She eats whenever I put the mealworm in her tank. And she has BEAUTIFUL skin, it’s so pretty and healthy! She has beautiful yellow stripes on her.

[@nightinggale6470]

Nice! Are mealworms his main diet?

[@shmack72]

Ziggy 'doin a flat' in your hand is so pure. I love it when mine does this!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Little gecko belly on ya hand, best thing :)

[@westonbahr3037]

I love my leopard geckos, and the largest con I can think of is when they go off their food. It causes me a lot of stress and worry when one of my girls stops eating for random amounts of time. But it makes me so happy every time she eats! Great video!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah yes that is a good point. Every year I try not to worry too much about it, but thats easier said than done lol

[@charlotteh3175]

I think it is really good that you to make videos even about why you shouldn't get leopard geckos because hopefully it will educate people to stop them impulse buying reptiles, Thankyou.

[@sonjaolofsson2682]

My friend got a leopard gecko when he was about 10, and then one more. 5 years later his family couldn't keep them, so I adopted them! Perfect for me at least.

[@wheezyvettech8781]

You should look into garter snakes. They can thrive without eating rodents as long as you supplement what you're feeding them. They can eat raw fish like Tilapia, scrambled cooked eggs, nightcrawlers, and more. They are amazing snakes.

[@rebeccadowney2390]

i love feeding my leopard gecko!! i find it so interesting! unfortunately he died 13.09.19 as i rescued him from a family that starved him :( 💔

[@velveteen._.rabbit]

I got my leo about 2 months ago when I turned 17 and I am SO glad I took into account the pros AND cons while doing my research on them. They are honestly the perfect pet for someone like me. Plus I'm up pretty much all night so I get to spend time with him even though he sleeps all day. P.S. My leo is named Ziggy too :)

[@CottonRage]

2:37 I love how you put your hand close to the leo and it just licked your hand. So cute! 😆❤️

[@baxtermcloughlin2287]

I’ve recently had to rescue 3 baby leopard geckos from an emergency situation and your channel has helped so much! Thank you so much!

[@fionashepley478]

If you don’t mind me asking, are they housed together?

[@baxtermcloughlin2287]

Fiona Shepley no not at all! I have them all right now in separate 10 gallon tanks and in a couple of months I’ll move them into 25

[@Tealule]

When I was around 8 i got a leopard gecko and i still have her she is around 12 now

[@botagozmh]

She might have got her gecko as an adult

[@vikzn1607]

Bota Hillis are you stupid

[@nightmacerx7267]

@Que eso? Es música bots meant the gecko as an adult

[@Tealule]

@@YugoGTI95 I'm almost 15 now. She was 5 when we got her.

[@Tealule]

@@botagozmh He* ❤️❤️

[@CrescentCanine]

Its the fact that they eat insects to me...😔 Got my first reptile when I was 11, they are turtoises.. They only eat veggies and pellets so it would be a difficult learning curve when it comes to pet feeding for me. I also dont have the space to house insects..

[@tangofett4065]

We’ve been thinking about getting a Leopard Gecko. After binging a bunch of your videos over the last couple of days, they’re all very honest, and making me rethink getting one. You’ve made me realize it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows... for better or worse....

[@azurecadence]

I own a blue iguana and I can corn firm they can be very playful. My iguana likes to chase string personally. We used to have a cat and my iguana loved to play around with her. At first we saw it as agression but you can very clearly tell the difference between agression and playing!

[@AlphaDelle]

“Live in places where electricity frequently goes out, especially in winter” LOLOL South Africa 🇿🇦 and damn load shedding

[@silt59]

I know this is late but SAME

[@geckogirl105]

I love your KZbin channel and you have healed me so much with my geckos and I am going to start building a bioactive terrarium for my crested gecko 💕

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah amazing! Glad I could help 😊😊

[@sofievg33]

I had leopard gecko's as a child we rehomed them and they were already adults. When they died I wanted a new one but waited until college if I could take them with me. And I could :) now two years later I adopted a 5 year old gecko who's my college room mate

[@capraisin]

My Leopard Gecko's story I got a Leopard gecko for my 10th or 9th birthday. I named him Ralph. A few months later, I got another Leopard gecko, Her name was Blizzard, the Mac Snow gecko. But then..she passed away because she didn't eat, we've tried EVERYTHING to get her to eat but, nothing worked. Then, we got ANOTHER Leopard gecko. Her name was Avia, and I still have her today! I was so relieved she lived longer than Blizzard. But then, something happened, Avia layed eggs. But they didn't make it 😢. Then Avia layed more eggs, they also, didn't make it 😢😢. A few months after that, Ralph had, a bit of a butt problem Oof. We didn't know what it was at first buuuuutttt. The problem he had was called Prolapsed Hemipenes. It didn't look good. After a few days, he got better by putting stuff on...it...so yes! *I hope Avia lays eggs that hatch lol.*

[@nightinggale6470]

If they’re housed together please separate them ASAP! You should not be breeding your geckos for multiple reasons. Your female could get eggbound, which requires expensive surgery and could kill her. If you don’t know both of your gecko’s exact genetics they absolutely shouldn’t be bred, the babies could come out deformed.

[@nofunclub5356]

Honestly, I’ve been dying to get one and most of the “negative” things you brought up are fine with me. The only reason I’m hesitant is because if they need lighting at night, I’m extremely sensitive to light a night and struggle to fall asleep. :/

[@anonymousperson6154]

No Fun Club you can try getting a sleeping mask :)

[@fionashepley478]

There shouldn’t be any lights on at night, they screw with their day/night cycle. So that’s nothing to worry about

[@nofunclub5356]

Fiona Shepley I didn’t know that so thank you for telling me. I’ve seen plenty of things with conflicting arguments on whether they should or shouldn’t and wasn’t sure

[@andrewfriederich3533]

I turn my geckos light off at night

[@GamerGirlMaster]

I love leopard geckos I’ve had mine for almost 3 years now

[@893263007]

Yes, Tegus and monitors are a lot more intelligent than the other reptiles, and can kind of play, be trained, etc. But my tegus still sleep a lot. They also enjoy cuddling, which is unusual for a reptile.

[@keithconte6256]

As an electrician, I can say it doesn’t cost that much to run lights and heat mats. You can do the math and see how much it uses. Your big appliances like oven, stove, heat and a/c are the overwhelming majority of your bill.

[@parkbark7137]

your gecko has some stuck shed stuck in there eye, when that happens with my gecko I get a syringe without a needle, and put water into her eye to remove it.

[@Layniacsofficial]

Reptiles that play: bearded dragon. My girl chases her tail and plays with her reflection lol

[@Ryanbros]

I hate the bearded dragon trying to bite me but maybe that’s because some people are underfeeding Rex

[@Layniacsofficial]

@@Ryanbros there is only so many reasons why a bearded dragon would bite you. 1. You proceeded to pet it from the top down or try to pick it up from top down. You always have to go from underneath it's belly and hold the tail. They have a third eye so when you have your hand above their head, they think you are a predator. 2. They are skirmish because they're shy Being underfed is never a case as to why they'll become hostile. Even an abused dragon can be handled if you respect it's space.

[@Ryanbros]

Living in my Laptop he didn’t do it before and I don’t usually pet him

[@Jgar278]

I researched my geckos months for getting them and everything I found said at maximum 10 years, clearly I looked on the wrong sites and I’m so happy I found this video and watched so many set up videos

[@fionashepley478]

Just wondering, are they housed together?

[@aliciahart4227]

It’s an honest video to explain the cons. Most people don’t think about some of those ides. Thanks!

[@JuanLopez-su3cq]

I appreciate the second perspective, i literally just saw a video why its a perfect pet for beginners, thank you

[@successfulfailure1298]

I’m currently debating between a hognose snake and a leopard gecko. Thank you we much for making a video dedicated some of the downsides of owning these, it’s a huge help to anyone deciding. It honestly is making me lean towards the gecko because of how chill he was just laying on your arm😂 Bonus round: What are your opinions on fat tailed geckos? I really like those but they don’t seem widely available. Any opinions on them are appreciated, just checking on what people think of them

[@evelinavolkar5371]

Hi do i am 13 years old and i recently got into leopard geckos and this was really helpfull cuz i did my research but i like to hear something from owners of leopard geckos. I love that they aren't really a pet to play with and they mostly sleep and are only really active during dusk or dawn. This video popped up in my recomended and i live it! You just got a new sub!

[@BookishGecko]

Today I learnt I have more in common with geckos than I thought. I’m asleep during the day as my sleeping pattern sucks, I sleep a lot too. But they’re cuter than me so there’s that.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

😅😅 i feel i've converted to their sleeping pattern too

[@moo9874]

3:29 I'm the exact opposite,I can deal with feeding a snake a frozen thawed mouse/rat but I don't think I'd be able to feed insects (I just don't like them). Actually,you could try a garter snake cause they eat fish and insects.

[@Number-bj1yn]

"shouldn't" is a terrible word, more people should maybe rephrase to "responsibilities of owning a gecko"

[@starbyray7828]

Hi Rebecca, I think you make very valid points that maybe a lot of novices will not be aware of particularly the amount of time Geckos will sleep. As of course most channel show Geckos up and about eating, hand walking etc (no channel of videos showing snoozing reptiles would be popular lol). Also I am glad you did include the DO NOT COHABIT point last as that is very important and people tend to remember the last thing you tell them more often than not. Its human nature. I often joke that my Leos could outlive me BUT it's actually true as if they live to 25 I will be 75 (God willing) so for a more mature Herper that is a point to consider too.

[@makaylaandhenry9160]

I am thinking very hard about getting a leopard gecko and have been doing a lot of research and one of the things that me and my fiance had to really talk about and think about is the live insects. My fiance has owned reptiles in the past and has experience with keeping live food so it wasnt as weird to him as it was to me and we came to the conclusion that we would be able to manage the live insects and maintain their health so they are healthy for my gecko buy gut loading and do it comfortably but that was something we really had to consider and I felt your videos were extremely useful because when I first thought about getting a gecko I was just going to get dried insects like I did when I got mealworms for my hedgehogs in the past but your videos along with others videos informed me that I was wrong and a gecko would require live food so I'm so thankful for ppl like u who take time to properly educate people so that geckos and other small creatures can be properly cared for. I use to do that in regards to hamster care and I feel very passionate about proper education and research on any animal that one might be considering owning because its up to the owner to give the best possible life to their little friend and lack of education shouldnt be what Henders them from doing so.

[@Pomegranits]

I feel like there's one of these for every animal...

[@8maymay8]

i really liked this video, you addressed so many important points. i’m in the same position as the vet student :( so torn

[@emilyefraimson9650]

May me too 😭😭💔 but I plan on living off campus so I don’t know!

[@louhicks9118]

In answer to the electrical bit. When renting a house we had 5 tanks going. Two bearded dragons and 3 leos and didnt really see a difference in how much was being used to when it was off. It was what we were expecting to use

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah interesting, i am hoping to get one of those meter when I have my own house, which tell you exactly how much its costing. However I know I've seen some people say their parents won't let them have a gecko as they don't like keep the electric on lol

[@mdj2010]

These videos are really important. Leopard geckos take daily care and mean caring for the addition of live foods every day... For a loooong time! And I have learnt that describing them as "on-off" is incredibly apt. But it makes your time with them even nicer. Also, price really isnt high for a single gecko with light ceramic lamp anf a heat mat.i was surprised because i was expecting it to be quite high.

[@kamirachaan4637]

Reason 6: they’re crazy

[@seapony3983]

There are species of snakes that eat bugs! Like the blind snakes! Garter snakes also eat insects, amphibians, fish etc! Also legless lizards look like a snake, but have the dist of a skink!

[@leahphilip7187]

I was REALLY worried that this would put me off leopard geckos but it didn’t!!! P.S your videos are SO helpful!! Thanks so much!!

[@natbenoit9476]

speaking of heat i recently picked up abunch of heating panels they are exactly the size if the longest part of a 20 gallon tank. originally they are called under desk heaters 100 watt heat element panels. they provide amazing heat but do not burn. they look like acoustic ceiling tile s on one side and fiberglass on the other. they can be painted and hung on the wall ! if you have many they can be put on the ceileling. they use little to no electricty and my lepord gecko loves it. sometimes he will just lay half on the glass and half in the tank and enjoy the warmth..

[@plantsperiod4462]

I have fourteen lights and heating pads in my room not including the ones I use to light it 😂 I swear half my electricity bill must be coming from my bedroom

[@thepethouse538]

Watching this with my Leo in my shoulder lol. I swear he loves your videos as much as I do as he actually watches them. Keep up the great content. Do you have any Halloween merch? 🎃😁

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww thank you! I thought about halloween merch but I didn't think anyone would want it 🙈🙈

[@brookek.4510]

How are you confident that your gecko won't run away or something? I want to let mine explore on my bed but my room is not pet safe as there are several spots he can get to where I can't get him out. My bed is also about 3 feet ish tall and it is a far drop. It is also a day bed with slats where he can crawl down under the bed. I'm scared he will get down there and it will be hard to get to him. He loves exploring but I'm so scared to let hi

[@thepethouse538]

You should do It I think alot of people would love it I know I would

[@yoyoguyver]

Thank you! Started to watch 5 reasons why geckos make great pets but switched to this once you mentioned it. Very informative, really appreciate it!

[@goldh2o543]

Monitors and Tegus are super playful. There's a peach throat monitor at the reptile store that I get my feeders from, and every time I visit I play around with it for a few minutes.

[@user-wr7dg3mx4b]

Iguanas and I guess larger lizards in general do “play” I saw a iguana destroy a stuffed dog Also I like geckos because they are quite animals I have my room very quite because I have a lot of sensory issues And a crested gecko was my ideal lizard He has soft skin and it calms me down while holding him and he is so quiet

[@bigbossbowser9367]

leopard geckos fit my life style so well so i'm extremely exited to get one in December-January as i love them so much. since i'm 14 and at school almost everyday i won't be in from 7:45-4:50. i also have a weird sleep pattern so i am normally awake from 4-5am to 9-10pm with short naps after i get home. as i am continuing my education and both the collage and university i want to attend are easy to get to from where i live i don't need to worry about that ( we are planning to move closer to the train station so it would be even easier ) i am also planning to stay with my parents till i have enough money to move out with everything i need, so again i don't need to worry about that. i also get emotionally attached to people and animals too easily so a pet that lives a long and happy life is the best for me. i'm not the most playful person but i am known to have a extremely warm natural safe body temperature, i also love hugs and being snuggled up to so when the gecko gets used to me and warms up to me enough that it lets me hold them comfortably i will be really happy and exited.

[@s-s8967]

Sorry for a 2 week-late reply, but you basically described my situation.^^

[@Midge13]

our tortoise is a reptile (duh! hehe) and he is playful as anything. he is a right adrenaline junkie, he climbs as high as possible, then launches himself off the edge. of course, we keep an eye on how high anything is that he can climb because he is still tiny, but he loves it and gets really depressed if he can't have his skydiving time. we actually found he was unwell and in need of antibiotics early on because he stopped skydiving before any other symptoms showed - he was still eating and drinking normally, his nose/mouth/eyes were clear and alert. it was only a few days later that the other symptoms started developing, by which point we had already taken him to the reptile specialist vet and were about to begin a treatment of antibiotics because of how some of his tests had come back

[@FunSize_Paradise]

I'm okay with all of those reasons. My parents might not be with the insects and the electric bill but I find myself okay with these. And every time I hear that they live for 20-30 years I always say "I'm okay as long as you don't out live me like a turtle" it's the only reason why I won't get a turtle

[@Amy-hh4up]

I got my leopard gecko on May 10th 2019 as a early birthday gift since I did a lot of research and her name is Stella

[@whosmaddio]

Omg I have one named Stella too lol

[@surrealengineering7884]

Electricity bill: *Cries is German (here, 1kwh is about 30-40 ct (€)...) USA about 5ct, i guess? :,)

[@andreypaliy6508]

If you’re asking yourself if you should get one I say yes. So easy to take care of and so cool to look at and play with

[@lulufluffball5578]

I’m heading to college in 3 years but I’ve checked all the universities I plan on getting into, local and non local ones and they allow pets I’m student accommodation! So I picked my a two year old last week and I love him :)

[@helptfet6238]

Great Job!! :D

[@realreptiles5596]

thank you for this i am begging my parents now we already have ducks horses and goats

[@laneysmith9816]

I would rather have a little gecko crawling up my arms than have to play with it.

[@fifteenturnips]

If the insects are the worst bit for you, i KIND OF recommend cresties. They might eat insects when offered them, but it's not their main diet. That is why i said kind of, but there are probably ways around it

[@meganmegan1222]

Insects are a big deal breaker for me. I can deal with worms no problem but crickets and locusts not a chance. I'm slowly trying to overcome my irrational fear because I really love amphibians but it's the reason I will probably never own a gecko species. I've been subscribed to you for like three years because I love your videos, and I love learning about the husbandry of animals even if it's highly unlikely that I will ever own them

[@bergen7320]

My leopard geckos chase lasers like cats so there's something you can do. Please don't cohabit leos under any circumstances it's a constant struggle for them and they do not enjoy it one bit

[@metanoia5589]

my biology teacher actually has two in one tank! they're fine, they actually cuddle a lot :) if you do want two, i'd suggest two girls. boys can get territorial, and if you don't want babies, a girl and a boy is a no. two girls work out perfectly tho!

[@midoriasakusa]

@@metanoia5589 from what i understand, two girls very rarely get along, plus you need a lot more space to co-hab two leos

[@moonmzmoonwright6893]

How long can you hold your leopard geckos outside the tank before your ready to put them back inside their tank?

[@anne-mariesamson9693]

Moon & MzMoon Wright about 15 to 20 minutes max

[@nathanpennington3132]

My leopard gecko would always chill on my shoulder as I watched Netflix or played PlayStation. Unfortunately he passed of old age (I was gifted him from a friend who had him for 16 years and I had him for 5 years)

[@nataliaentwistle5233]

I just got my first leopard gecko 3 days ago your videos have been extremely helpful to me you cover just about every topic and i thank you for your knowledge!