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Let other people have cats and dogs! Jungle Bob is here to show you that owning a pet reptile or amphibian is not as complicated as you might think. In this video, he shares seven tips about caring for a leopard gecko.
An extremely popular lizard pet these days is the Leopard Gecko. They come in such a wide variety of colors right now. The ones way back when were always just yellow with black spots, but now we get a variety of different color patterns, eye colorations, pupil types, all different types that I won't bore you with here today.
But this is what I really want to stress with these is their calm nature and this is a great beginner lizard because it just stays in a very small enclosure. A 10-gallon tank is more than sufficient for its whole life. And it's a meal worm and cricket eater. It doesn't like greens, it doesn't like meat, it just wants to eat its insects. It's a hygienic little animal in captivity in that when it defecates, it tends to do it in one corner. It almost makes a toilet area. So, that pleases a lot of the owners. In terms of cleaning up after it, it's very simple.
Simple sand on the bottom, a pretty strong heat lamp on the top. They are more of a nocturnal creature so they'll stay inside of a hide spot. And if there's one mistake people make with these all the time it's keeping them too hot. They are an animal that comes from a hot area of the planet, no doubt about it. But they do not lay in a lounge chair and try to bask in the sun. They get out of that sun as fast as they can. And they do that by going underground.
So, to keep them happy and healthy, you have to give them, not only a hide spot, but you have to humidify it. What we use usually is clumped up moss. We run it under the faucet and make it very wet, stuff the moss inside of a hide spot, and that's where the burrow where the animal will stay most of the time. At night is when he comes out and forages, so we put usually a red light over his tank. So, if you own him, you can watch him eat at night. The red light not bothering a reptile. Hopefully, it doesn't bother you. But he can't see the red light. He can see the prey, he can sense where it is, and he eats. And you can enjoy the Leopard Gecko at night.
So, this is really an extremely popular animal, totally, totally captive bred. You do not see any imported ones ever because they're prolific breeders, that's for sure. The Leopard Gecko has also got one of the softest underbellies of anything I've ever felt. A female gecko, if it was to be a pregnant one or a gravid one, as we say in the reptile business, you would actually see the eggs. It's almost a transparent stomach. So very easy animal to keep and one I would highly recommend, the Leopard Gecko.

[@bryanautumn8899]

No Jungle Bob, no! Don't say Sand is okay, I respected you!

[@WolfFang884]

It is ok if you know what you are doing but yeah sand isn't for beginners

[@kimbadertscher5607]

leopardgeckos live in the nature on sand idiot!! i think he nows better than you ;) Bryan Autumn

[@bryanautumn8899]

Can you fact check that or do you just assume "Dessert animal = Sad", because they don't live on sand. They live in hard packed dirt plains, and craggy rock heaps which they can hide in. They do NOT live on sand.

[@matthewshawyer2620]

Guys just use zoomed clay excavator substrate it's the best of both worlds

[@MauriceWijma]

You can use sand, if you soak it, and let it dry untill it is one big hard piece of floor, like in their natural enviroment. Not the loose playsand some use.

[@aaroncoates6550]

Actually from all the research I've done sand is VERY bad for your leopard gecko

[@Shadow9Gaurdian]

and a strong heat lamp. I mean come on he has as much knowledge as a petco/petsmart worker.

[@Shadow9Gaurdian]

i've kept them for 1. I'm Glad your animal is healthy but just because you happen to be lucky doesn't mean you are right. Its like getting bit by a rattle snake to see if you'll live without help and if you did going around saying its safe. Besides where you just too lazy to read cases of it happening and seeing the type of habitat they actually are thriving in? please don't go giving false information to ignorant people that would believe you.

[@daiseedarthmouth6882]

+Shadow9Gaurdian sand causes impaction 😊 you should not be keeping a leopard gecko. Do some research before telling others what is right

[@sem9903]

Plus Pakistan doesn't have a lot of sand, rocky areas

[@dylansanchez6773]

I have 17 leopard geckos and I had one on sand for 18 years and hes fine

[@justinswartz7151]

the greatest channel for learning about leopard geckos is leopard gecko talk she talks about all diseases what to use for substrate and even helps with naming leos she also does things on other animals/insects

[@nickjones8899]

I completely agree

[@arlenec2309]

Or AsianBatman. Or Davids Fine Geckos. There are a lot of good Gecko Owners

[@hamiltontrash9151]

justin swartz Yes I love her!

[@randomtime9380]

justin swartz I watch her all the time!

[@subscribealready3031]

Agreed

[@emopuppy21]

Omg I'm definitely NOT subscribing! 1) Heat lamp? No way, you're supposed to have a heat map because leopard geckos take in heat through their bellies. It also can damage their eyes which is a BIG reason not to have them. Also when you said to get a night heat lamp so you can enjoy them late at night I was so mad, why would you say that? "So you can enjoy them at night" what a HORRIBLE thing to say. You're supposed to have an animal to love and care for them, not for entertainment! 2) Sand for a substrate! Seriously? That is so dumb to say that, there are probably some beginners out there who watched this and think sand is ok. When the gecko is eating the bugs will crawl/hop around the tank so when your gecko is eating them he'll/she'll will get a mouth of sand. And it gets in their eyes which is just as worse as a mouth of sand. This is NOT what you should do, EVER! Please don't listen to this dumb guy.

[@cmckain1996]

They can't see red light, so a red light, so it won't bother them. The heat lamp is meant for heating the ground, not the lizard itself.

[@emopuppy21]

cmckain1996 Heat pads are what the need period.

[@emopuppy21]

Kim Badertscher I know, but not EVERY person has stones.

[@kimbadertscher5607]

so go and buy a stone its not expencive ?! Emo Puppy

[@emopuppy21]

Kim Badertscher I'm not gonna waste money on something I don't need ;)

[@lilfamine5393]

Dude, you don't use sand or a heat lamp.

[@eddiehunter8076]

You can use very fine reptile sand as long as you constantly monitor that your lizard is eating frequently and there is no ingestion of the sand

[@lilfamine5393]

+Eddie Hunter maybe, but it would be better to not use sand to lower the risk of impaction

[@eddiehunter8076]

Lost Cosmonaut it depends on the lizard, all animals are different. My leopard gecko much prefered sand to any other substrates.

[@khamulthewack4732]

I'm in agreement with Eddie, for a lot of the more easy going reptiles like ball pythons and leopard geckos, sand or other kinds of substrate isn't necessarily the best thing for them, especially when they are small. newspaper and a heating pad will do just fine. hell, most people don't even put em in a tank, a tub will suit them just fine.

[@hamiltontrash9151]

Eddie Hunter How do you know what your leopard gecko likes???

[@ihmvball3914]

I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH!! DO NOT USE SAND!!!

[@weenomatic6137]

You're not an expert.

[@antdodo1]

hahhhahaha bio-shock lols

[@ceooflean5248]

Use a tiny bowl

[@lemonman5114]

IHM Vball lol

[@brooklynwroblewski8286]

yes thank u no sand it can cause impaction

[@kameronhowell3324]

I know it’s been like 6 years since this video came out but, 1) 10 gallons is not sufficient, Adults need at least 20 gallons 2) NO SAND 3) they need under the tank heaters, not heat lamps. If you need more heat use a ceramic heat emitter, they do not give off light so they won’t damage your Leo’s eyes

[@kalebfranco756]

Sand is very bad for your leopard gecko they said you are a reptile expert and if the gecko eats the sand it called impact

[@brokeboyantunez1045]

Kaleb Franco but if the sand has calcium

[@virgoline2811]

I hope no one does this! It is considered abuse! Please do not use info from this go look somewhere else

[@kabe1498]

TRUE these false facts inrage me!!!!!

[@iabsoriw433]

+Virgoline Can you be more specific? "does this"? Why even type anything?

[@XxBeautyNerdsxX]

+Carmelo The Reptile Guy I was making eye contact speaking to my Leo gecko, and her pupils got big. Did I scare her? Also, when I stick my hand in the cage, she licks me. Why? One more also, how much should my gecko eat a day? Is the calcium and vitamin power needed?

[@kabe1498]

+XxBeautyNerdsxX first, your gecko understand what you are saying, if it's pupils just got bigger because it is adjusting to the light. And if your gecko licks your finger when you put your hand in its tank that just means that it is trying to clean its nose or it is feeling its surroundings. And you should feed your gecko once every two days, it with calcium powder. And put a small bottle cap of calcium powder without D3 in its tank for extra calcium that his body needs. hope I helped.

[@XxBeautyNerdsxX]

+MissLovelyajplayer Aj thank you!! You certainly did!

[@sarafouts1531]

My boyfriend has a Gecko called Peanut and she is the sweetest little girl! Geckos are so cute and sweet!

[@ZP1993]

I have one for over a year now and I got him when he was 2 months old.During first few weeks he was a little scared and could bite,but when he got used to the new environment,he was much calmer.They do lunge at their food so I recommend not feeding them by holding their food with fingers cause they could bite by accident.However,they are social and start to like human company.Mine doesn´t really like to be held,but likes having people around and gets bored if the room is empty for a long time.

[@rafaelmcnuggets6553]

The lighting is fine ....if the gecko has two or more hide it should be fine In the wild ...there is no heat mat u guys .the sun heat up the hide and the gecko hides ther

[@nickschmidt2294]

NOT CORRECT, this guy obviously didn't do his research PLEASE don't follow anything this man has to say!! do a ton more research if you plan on buying a leopard gecko and if you already have the setup that he described than PLEASE for the sake of your pet do some research and change what you are doing before it is to late.

[@ozzyanarchy8971]

ok whats the real facts?

[@nickschmidt2294]

Leopard geckos are nocturnal and spend all day hiding from the sun so a bulb beating on them all the time is really stressful and it can burn out their corneas. Also dont use loose substrate it will get eaton in small amounts and over time it will build up in the geckos stomach causing a condition called impaction this is extremely deadly for leopard geckos. You can however keep you gdcko on tile, reptile carpet, and even paper towel. With the lighting issue because leopard geckos dont get vitamins from sunlight/uvb light there diet needs to be supplemented with pure calcium, and a multi vitamin powder containing vitamin d3. This is not all the information of corse so do a ton of research and find out what your animal needs to stay happy and healthy.

[@ozzyanarchy8971]

Aight thanks a lot ☺

[@Chloe-cs9jz]

+Nick Schmidt So, what do you suggest light wise? No light? Under cage heat rug? I am planning on getting one next year and have heard many different things!

[@nickschmidt2294]

an under tank heater and no light is what you are going to want to use

[@toottootbleetbleet]

No sand no sand no sand no sand

[@craigcheesecloth906]

you shouldn't use sand or a heat lamp!

[@youngatlas6719]

ya you do NOT use sand as a substrate or a night red light because they don't see red but red light to them is white light and a HEAT LAMP no no no they take in heat for there under side so this is not right

[@matthewmarx9251]

I approve of people keeping leopard geckos as pets mainly because they, as well as bearded dragons, American corn snakes, and red-slider turtles, are getting close to being fully domesticated. In fact, research shows that there have been some significant changes in modifications of these creatures in captivity. And this is probably how all domesticated animals started off as; wild animals that have some changes in their modifications while being raised and selectively bred by humans in captivity.

[@aluradeathwing4667]

As someone who’s had plenty of experience with geckos and other lizards. Heat lamp is fine as long as you don’t intent to have a heat pad. Still leaving the lamp on one side of the tank. The side you intent to be hotter leaving your two hides on that side. A nice normal hide (normal a flat top to sun bathe) and a humidity hide. ( I use poster towels and a container) hidden away from the light and I burry my so it’s like a little borrow. And one other on the cool side ofcorce. Red lamps are fine as well. If you decide to use a heat pad don’t use a heat lamp. Any LED lamp will do as long as there is no heat. Or a LED red light. If you have your tank near a window or natural lighting a heat pad by its self will do.

[@ashlynsmith7069]

Constipated means they can't go to the bathroom... ;-;

[@aluradeathwing4667]

Ashlyn Smith anyone can be xD and it’s normal it can pass if it doesn’t take them to a vet like you would yourself

[@tyanabarnes5293]

walnut shells are similar to sand but it's edible and won't compact so if you would like to use a sand like substance, the walnut substrate is good

[@kcarvill4481]

Actually, walnut shells aren't very digestible

[@tyanabarnes5293]

Well so far the only problem with the walnut shells is the eggs might bind if you use it for your female geckos to lay eggs(that I could find)

[@zilla8103]

Tyana Barnes walnut shells are known to be sharp and cut people’s hand and there lizards

[@oscar_jcd5042]

The only tip that I learnt was to never listen to howcast again :/

[@kathrynaddison4118]

Good tips and facts about a leopard gecko :)

[@maybenodyarg]

I love Jungle Bob

[@ChloeE623]

Please do not listen to this guys advice. No sand, no sand at all. Doesn’t matter what sand, no sand. You do not need a heat lamp, and if you want one, don’t over do it and only have a seven watt heat Matt. A 10 gallon tank is actually pretty small for a leopard gecko, if you want them to be happy I would definitely get a 20 gallon for an adult

[@brokeboyantunez1045]

How bout calcium sand?

[@MrJasepfc]

don't use sand and don't use a heat lamp just a heat matt and a low voltage light so they no when its day or night

[@kimbadertscher5607]

He nows it better than you IDIOT ^^

[@kristenhaleyoi5430]

This guy is an Animal expert?!!!! Don't use sand or uvb lamps, use a heat mat or Eco earth/newspaper/solid substrate.

[@addielundberg5917]

I want one so bad!

[@MeganHollyy]

Apparently if there is sand in the tank/cage, the gecko swallows it and they get swollen tummys and get ill?? Just what I've been told xx

[@hiddnheiziger]

I'm a Leopard-Gecko breeder since sme Years. I agree that Leopard-geckos are really gently, and they can become hand-tame if u like. Make them some caves with humid moss where they can sleep during the day and shade is also very important. BUT. I don't agree with those points: 1. A 10 Gallon Tank is sufficient??? ARE YOU SERIOUS??? 2 or 3 Geckos (never hold them alone!) need a Tank in minimum 1m20 x 50cm x 50cm! 10 Gallons are sufficient for the Winter Calm-Down! 2. Red Heating Light? Do you like your Geckos blind??? Heating Lamps are inefficient and dangerous. Use a dull blue or white LED-Light instead. 3. Use Heatsones instead of Heat-Mats or Heat-Lamps. Leopard Geckos in wildlife take the Heat from heatened stones. A Heat-Mat heats the whole Terrarium. This isn't needed, bcs they need Temperatures between 23 and 30 degrees (nearly room-temperature), and in the caves nearly room-temperature of 20°C. 4. DON'T USE PURE SAND as substrate!!! They will become constipated, wich is harmful to they'r life! Use instead a substrate - mixture of 1 part sand and 4 parts loam. Leopard Geckos can digest loam but not sand! With this mixture, if they eat some substrate while hunting a crick, they can digest the loam with in. And a big point, that you didn't told: THEY DON'T NEED UV-LIGHT! It's a real big missunderstanding. In all Leopard Gecko Forums there is a real battle against or for UV - Light... THEY DON'T NEED UV. If you like, do it. But they don't need it! Don't waste your bucks into an expensive, Metal-Halide UV-Lamp! Use normal LED-Spots. Those are more efficient. Also forget the special Energy-Saving UV-Lamps. The needed UV-B radiation wont reach the bottom of the Terrarium. Leopard-Geckos sleeping all the day in they'r caves. They hadn't no touch with UV-Light in wildlife. So they can't produce the important Vitamin D3, who prevents from Rachitis. Powder the food (mostly Cricks, not only mealworms) with an additional Vitamin-Mixture with Calcium and they'r fine. I never had problems with my set-up, and I'm breeding sucessfully without any sickness to my lil treasures.

[@lolarees5341]

You should never use sand for your gecko if so your taking a high risk. Your gecko could get a mouthful and swallow it and there stomachs will get clogged and they most likely die. Not to question what you know just to throw that out. And srry

[@mpf415]

this helped because my daughter gets to take a pet home for the summer fro there science room :)

[@tylerpawson3384]

See ppl don't seem to get that 80% of all info U hear about proper reptile care is totally based off opinion and personal preference and experience, if u go to a reptile store and a guy there tells u this or that it's not because he is a researcher or a biologist but because he owns and or breeds reptiles and is telling u what works for him. I use both a heat lamp and sand for my leo, under tank heaters like heat rocks can malfunction over heating without your knowledge causing the animal to become uncomfortable, also they will not get eye damage from an above lamp unless u do not provide a proper dark hide as U always should, a comfortable gecko spends the nights hunting and roaming and then retreats UNDERGROUND for the deration of the day, above lights assist in creating a proper night and day cycle ALL reptiles require. Now idk about most ppl but I enjoy actually seeing my gecko via a weak red night light that GECKOS CAN NOT SEE, their eyes dont have the necessary cones required to see the colour red, this means the gecko sees nothing but for instance a dark room, when in fact U get a perfect shot of him/her hunting or etc. Leo's love nice humid hides and large tunnel systems made via Zoo med Excavator works amazingly to create underground retreats for your gecko during day time hours. Impaction is a real issue but many fine grade sand substrates used correctly for a gecko 7inches and up are normally fine, that said it is based also on your gecko, some simple have better aim then others. If U do not believe in sand then simple use paper towel, either way I know of geckos that are currently 15 years old or plus that have spent their entire lives on sand and have had no issue to date. Remember especially as a new reptile owner that a lot U will come to know is based off of experiences U have mixed with information given to U by breeders and etc.

[@DoesCrime]

Tyler Pawson Just because they can't see the color red doesn't mean they can't see red light they see the light just not the color and sand is HORRIBLE for a leopard gecko because of the high chance it will cause impaction.

[@LonMoore]

Dont use sand or a 10 gallon at least a 20 gallon and they can see red light just not in red

[@ushiomoore97]

Umm you don't use sand unless you want to kill your gecko

[@gonepostal8285]

He is GORGEOUS what breed (morph) of leopard gecko is he?

[@antoniawatkins4116]

A 10 gallon tank is to small they don't bask so therefore they don't need a lamp and they can also get impacted from having sand as a substrate so I would recommend having eco earth or reptile carpet

[@deaththebunny2025]

My leopard gecko is active at night. And my heat lamp is only temporarily. He is a baby which when you should use a heat mat but I tried getting hisnhabbitat set up quickly then I'll slowly introduce new things so it doesn't stress him out lolol even tho they are very adaptable.

[@lanqinfang]

my brother bought two little super cute and fat geckos. I hope I can stay home longer and care for them.

[@emma7246]

In my class we have a leopard gecko

[@ryanjansen8605]

Lucky I wish we had a class pet

[@s_fremz512]

we do too!

[@typeinjack]

Sand is horrible because they can get impactions by accidentally swallowing sand plus you don't need a heat lamp because they get heat from there belly I would recommend eco earth for the substrate and a hide like a spill of that is cut so it's like a wooden half cut tree. I feed my leopard gecko crickets and I have not fed her mealworms.

[@nekku19]

I'd guess it will at first but not anymore when it gets used to people. And with jaws like that the bite wouldn't hurt a bit :)

[@evankhurana7618]

Dont use red lamps leos cant see red but the can see the light as white

[@tiberiumore]

they keep talking about how GREAT it is to have as a pet, but they NEGLECT to mention the EXTRA care that is needed if they have shedding problems and how to take care of these problems !!!

[@weenomatic6137]

Fuck off.

[@tiberiumore]

elliott Garcia no, you fuk off

[@CartersRemasters]

i agree

[@krazykid1521]

dont you just spray them with water??

[@The5thorseman]

krazykid1521 Don't spray them, they don't much appreciate that. Give them a lukewarm bath (shallow water, not much above their ankles) for 10 or so minutes, and that should loosen up any skin they couldn't get off.

[@miketremain777]

yes it does only as defense

[@David-xt5gn]

While it is true that Leopard Geckos cannot see the color red, the red light in their enclosure will still be perceived as white light and it will bother them.

[@terrariagamer7599]

Mine does his duty on top of his molting box lol!

[@robertnorman3464]

Don't use sand

[@wyattcummings1448]

Don't use sand it will cause impaction and lion your Gecko, Leo's like belly heat meaning they need a heat pad not a heat lamp.

[@Okthx588]

No sand

[@robertq6215]

My bigger gecko is refusing to eat and is extra sluggish is he hibernating? I thought he was but I wanna make sure so he is not sick. I is winter and he has eaten a lot during Fall.

[@trentmulder1791]

NO SAND OR HEAT LAMPS (heat mats and non-loose substrate will keep your gecko alive)

[@imapotato4220]

Not to be rude but they don’t need a lamp as they can see in the dark and sand is a no no

[@emyywolf]

Actually they don't neeeeeed the heat lamp and the sand is bad. You need an undertank-heat mat and a reptile carpet, no sand. If you give them a night heat lamp.. just leave it on for 12 hours a day.

[@nicolerogers7544]

If geckos can't see red, then what does red appear as? White? With a red lamp, you might be blinding the lizard. Use a black lamp. It's best at night even if it's in your room because it has a soft glow that gives a night affect and it won't bother you or the gecko

[@Matt-xe5dc]

They really can't see red, they don't have light receptors in their eyes to perceive the colour red so they would perceive grey and don't get them a light, just the light in your room will do for viewing.

[@chiscake2903]

when I grow older, this is the pet i'm getting my kids.

[@dabbzee]

sand is a horrible idea from all the research i've done. and a heat lamp is pointless due to it collecting it's heat through the belly. heat mat at around 90 degrees F on one third of the tank with a hide on that end, and a cool hide on the oposite (double as a humid one with moss is a-okay)

[@elliottmillerjeffery9120]

Yes sand is a horrible idea due to impaction, but i don't think he mentioned sand in the video.

[@dabbzee]

+Elliott Jeffery 11 0:54 mentions it clear as day

[@elliottmillerjeffery9120]

ok. missed that

[@arcshadow254]

Don't use sand and you don't need a lamp, just an under tank heater.

[@hallu7477]

All these top comments disagreeing with the facts in the video, yet the like/dislike ratio isn't where I expect it to be for a factually incorrect video

[@name-om6vh]

I know I’m late and all, but DONT USE A TEN GALLON. USE A TWENTY GALLON +

[@Clydawg657]

Jese don't hate on the guy for making a small mistake

[@maybenodyarg]

I just got mine today

[@anyataylor9475]

err don't use sand, a heat lamp or a 10 gallon tank??

[@rafaelmcnuggets6553]

But sand is not good unless you mix it with other substrate

[@thedarkness97]

You put these little ones on sand, you're nuts!

[@ciaobellapc7]

DO NOT PUT SAND AT BOTTOM OF THE TANK

[@rodolfolopez5257]

I know I’m late for the party but why do you care about how he cares for his reptiles if he is successful than good for him

[@dr.hartman5661]

My Leo refuses to poop in a place that isn't his poop spot

[@samuelgoin5780]

thank you for the info :)

[@thebutlers2005]

This is not right at all. A 10 gallon tank is MUCH too small for an adult leopard gecko. They can generally be pretty active, and giving them an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon is not going to work. I recommend something that is around 20-40 gallons long, because they will use all of that space. Do NOT use sand for leopard geckos. It can (and more than likely will) cause impaction in them. To answer any questions, no, they do not live on sand in the wild like we give them in captivity. The “sand” they live on outsideThis is not right at all. A 10 gallon tank is MUCH too small for an adult leopard gecko. They can generally be pretty active, and giving them an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon is not going to work. I recommend something that is around 20-40 gallons long, because they will use all of that space. Do NOT use sand for leopard geckos! They can very likely have impaction issues from swallowing that sand and not being to digest it. To clear up any questions, no, they do not live on sand in the wild like we give them in captivity. The sand we give them is a loose sand (basically what you use for kid “sand pools”). What they are on outside is a very compacted sand, and is mostly made up of rocks. They have little to no chance of getting impacted in the wild. Do not use heat lamps for leopard geckos either. You literally said they are nocturnal and don’t bask, so I don’t understand why you say to use heat lamps. They ARE nocturnal and do NOT want to come out to warm up. A heat mat is a MUCH better option for leopard geckos. As far as the hide goes, you are more than welcome to use a humidity box (to help them shed, as they often can’t get the shed of their toes and can cause loss of blood flow and possibly they limb falling off as a result), but FIRST off make sure there are regular hides in their enclosure (on the cool and warm side, so they can thermoregulate as needed and still stay hidden). After you gave that (as long as it’s not cramped) THEN put in a humidity box. Because too much humidity can cause scale rot and things like that. Also how you said to make it “very wet”, do NOT make it wet at all. Like I said earlier, being too wet (or only being able to hide in a constantly wet hide) can cause scale rot. Make the moss damp, but NOT wet. There should be no standing water inside. Also never use red “night” lights for reptiles. Even though the light is dimmer, it’s still a light, an to the animal, it’s just another light in its enclosure, putting them in a constant state of daytime, which is not good. He can definitely see the red light. Hope this could help anyone, have a blessed day ❤️

[@sophiachilds7845]

No UVB light is necessary. I use my natural light from my window and that does just fine. And never use any type of sand because I had two of my geckos die on me from impaction

[@Matt-xe5dc]

Did you not learn from the first one that died?

[@loganvalitine9756]

you alll help really you do people :)

[@miketremain777]

Yeah mostly to get away.They will bite when they are untamed

[@shaunakellett8696]

- Sand and heat lamp❌ - Coco fiber/reptile carpet ,under the tank heat mat✅ - 10 gallon tank❌ 20 gallon tank ✅

[@nuclearchez5644]

Do not recommend reptile carpet

[@iamjusthere2sayhi]

Please use compact dirt safe for the animal or better yet a terrarium liner. Even napkins works. Sure u can put em in a 10 gallon but 20-40 is best. Heat mat under the liner is best for warmth. 75-80F is best. Plastic containers r best for ur humidity! With moist moss or napkins! Please keep ur bbys safe and happy. DONT FORGET CALCIUM! I saw that was never stated. e-e;;

[@epicRMiddleton]

My leopard gecko died last week :(

[@branks9290]

I am so sorry to hear that: MY AUNT has a lot of leopard gecko she loves them dearly! I need help between a leopard gecko or a bearded dragon if you think any one is better then another please tell me! I want a leo gecko or bearded dragon which is easy to care for? thanks!

[@epicRMiddleton]

Well I have never owned a breaded dragon before , but I do know that a breaded dragon is a lot more expensive to keep as they need a bigger vivairium more extensive heating and more food, but ln the up side they are more active than Leos an also a lot more interactive as they prefers to be handled more than Leos. Even so Leos are wonderful pets but their are still over options. At the moment I have a crested gecko which needs no lighting or heating as they prefers room temperature, they do need a bigger cage than a Leo but no where near as big as a beardy, and they love to be handled but at first they are skittish and will jump away from you. But it's up to you, out of the beardy and the Leo I would go for the bearded dragon but over all the crested gecko is probably your best option. Do your research first so what ever you pick has a happy life . Can't wait to know what you pick. From epicRMiddleton

[@brandonchavez3276]

Do i care

[@branks9290]

Brandon Chavez Brandon don't be a jerk

[@thrillerjihoon]

My long tail lizard died last night. Still wanna talk about dying DX

[@peytonruddell8423]

is the moss just for shedding I have a leopard gecko he has one of those hides and is just in it for shedding

[@angel2623castillo]

Deciding between a leopard gecko or a bearded dragon. Also curious if they would do well together in a terrarium.

[@blueguygamingable]

Beardie because they are the dogs of the reptile world

[@HaruDoneYet]

No they would not. For starters the bearded dragon would eat or at the very least severely maim the gecko. They come from different environments and have different husbandry needs.

[@Matt-xe5dc]

LiThomeX879, that my friend was quoted.

[@joshuameyer6735]

thanks, great vid.

[@BrightonYoung]

Is the gecko you are holding a bold stripe bell albino? It looks alot like it.

[@trashsquatch]

Brighton Young I think its a Bell for sure, looks just like one of mine for sure :)

[@BrightonYoung]

Gecko Land Kool!!! :)

[@Player-el8yg]

You just need uvb no heat lamp

[@roxanneredmond8566]

Mine doesn't do half of this

[@peytonhale5151]

20 gallon do not use 10 not big enough

[@tacticaljukesgaming1177]

No sand use a reptile carpet and use a heat lamp

[@tacticaljukesgaming1177]

Sorry I meant heat mat

[@mckennariggins]

I love my Leo but he always makes me laugh because he's squishy (that will only make sense if you hold one, no I do not squeeze him) soft and he doesn't have sharp claws and he's slow. How do they survive in the wild 😂

[@timmysmith5082]

+McKenna Riggins i would help but i am a bearded dragon breeder he could have metabolic bone disease

[@michaelpressler5132]

no heat lamp for 1 thir notunal for to thir not going to look down all day they will burn there eye but mine have adapted only put lepord geckos that have adapted to heat lamps

[@linechaay6430]

You do not need a lamp in the place just a pad

[@epicghost123]

alwayssmart100 try feeding greens like lettuce other than tht I can't help u much

[@mindlessexotics5547]

DO NIT USE SAND AND THEY DONT REALLY NEED A HEAT LAMP JUST A DESK LAMP

[@mindlessexotics5547]

Or no lamp

[@mariahrose5909]

This gecko looks like it's about to die in his hands

[@raindropdroptop9850]

So do you have to have a heat lamp above it?

[@The5thorseman]

Ty young Films I don't recommend it. It's too bright for them most of the time so it damages their sensitive eyes, messes with their sleep cycle, and the heat doesn't come from the right direction and there's not a very good gradient. I recommend getting a heat pad and hooking it up to a thermostat to regulate the temperature. That way they get heat coming up from their belly, there's a better gradient, and there's no light to mess with their eyes/sleep.

[@AnimalandGamingchannel]

Heat mats are worse than heat lamps because they don't heat up the tank enough

[@The5thorseman]

Reptile Z Yeah they do. They heat up the floor of the tank, where the gecko will actually be. Anyway, it's better for geckos to get their heat from their belly rather than their backs. It's how they naturally do, and it helps with digestion. They're not a species who likes to bask in lights. Their eyes are also very sensitive to light that heat lamps would be putting out.

[@AnimalandGamingchannel]

Heat lamps simulate the sun in the wild so they know when it's day time and night time

[@The5thorseman]

Reptile Z Leopard geckos are nocturnal for the most part. They don't like the sun.

[@comickazee1121]

Are they allowed to eat other lizards

[@joyvictoria8758]

what is the morph

[@Vedo.s]

this is amazing, i really want one now :)

[@raymochiimochii7319]

I do recommend you get a leopard gecko, just don’t use ANY of these tips. Do real research instead. Trust me.

[@mariahrose5909]

@@raymochiimochii7319 thank you for saying this, this leopard gecko looks like it's being abused. Only people that don't do their research can't tell.

[@thescorpion2884]

Jungle Bob u shouldn't use sand cause the gecko might get impacted but everything else good ok :)

[@regardtbotha8861]

Please everyone no heat lamps and no sand it gives them inpactions get+ heat pads

[@fruitjuice_]

so cute ;3

[@dejahbaptiste3384]

Sand is horrible for a leopard gecko and so is a heat lamp because leopard geckos take in heat from their stomach sooooo...

[@DoctorowenH]

It doesn't bite ive held one at peats at home

[@Queef_]

hí

[@MiboJinNoYuwaku]

Silly enough, every country has its own ideas about the care of animals. In my country they all use loose substrate and lights without a problem. Have my geckos on sand for about 10 years, never had an issue.

[@snipercube815]

Yeah you can't see an issue but your geckos are in pain. They don't live on sand they live on rocky grassland. Just because you're cheap doesn't mean your pets should have to suffer. PS you're ugly.

[@elliez6641]

Hey. I have a leopard gecko and I want to glue some moss to the inside of a plastic hide. What kind of glue would be the best and safest?

[@emopuppy21]

No chemicals. You can't use any glue he'll probably die

[@matthewshawyer2620]

Nontoxic silicon works well for me in my animals hides for keeping moss in place. But it's best to leave it loose so you can soak it and keep it moist. Hope this helps

[@rezzshot2188]

I have a leopard gecko and sand is very bad for them