Cleaning My Leopard Gecko Tank | STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko

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@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
I had a few requests for a Crested Gecko version. I have quite an old video where I clean out a Crested Gecko tank - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWmxlWmEbMyBm8k But now I have bio active tanks, they don't need to be fully cleaned in the same way, so this is how I maintain them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Daqmd5lsStbsU Also if you're interested in my setup/backgrounds/rocks, all links are in the description 😊
@tdawg483
@tdawg483 4 жыл бұрын
hi i might get another gecko for my b-day i already have a crested gecko what is a suggestion for a fun gecko.
@Maxarex
@Maxarex 4 жыл бұрын
Gecko Warrior123 I mean, a fat tailed gecko is adorable
@tdawg483
@tdawg483 4 жыл бұрын
@@Maxarex oh i actually did think about getting one do you have one?
@Maxarex
@Maxarex 4 жыл бұрын
Gecko Warrior123 I’m gonna get it soon enuf yeah
@mitziwarstler761
@mitziwarstler761 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@juliemullins4564
@juliemullins4564 4 жыл бұрын
I would not be able to properly take care of my leopard gecko without your channel
@viewer_discretion0
@viewer_discretion0 4 жыл бұрын
Julie Mullins yea, this is a great channel. She helps a lot
@foskfismfus
@foskfismfus 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@laurengrace3455
@laurengrace3455 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@antdayuk6851
@antdayuk6851 4 жыл бұрын
Julie Mullins can u subscribe to my channel
@sofi-gk3ue
@sofi-gk3ue 4 жыл бұрын
SAMEE LMAO
@noaheke2666
@noaheke2666 4 жыл бұрын
Going to be getting a Leo soon, and I’m learning so much about how to be a good owner from your channel. Keep up the good work
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! Best of luck with your future gecko!
@tn1197
@tn1197 Ай бұрын
U might should get a different substrate like this it gets stuck in their claws.
@maybeyourdad87
@maybeyourdad87 4 жыл бұрын
I'm staying up past my bedtime tonight to watch this. 😎. I'm the maddest of madlads. I can't be stopped!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@JenniferDziuvenis
@JenniferDziuvenis 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s really funny😂😂😂😂😂
@vanengelhardt7586
@vanengelhardt7586 4 жыл бұрын
alternate title: How to protect your Leopard Gecko from getting Corona
@maddiet4762
@maddiet4762 4 жыл бұрын
Yaaaas
@CadenKunich
@CadenKunich 4 жыл бұрын
These videos make me feel so much better when I watch them.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
aww i'm glad :)
@emilyeyer5769
@emilyeyer5769 4 жыл бұрын
Because of her I’m able to get my leopard gecko this month 🥺
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aww i'm glad :D
@maddiet4762
@maddiet4762 4 жыл бұрын
They are the best I’m so happy for you!!
@derf1882
@derf1882 4 жыл бұрын
luckyyy
@emilyeyer5769
@emilyeyer5769 4 жыл бұрын
der f yea 🥺 I just bought one yesterday literally the cutest thing ever sadly I don’t know the morph but it’s yellow with transparent spots 🥺
@stephendemoss8435
@stephendemoss8435 4 жыл бұрын
yeah these videos r what im convincing my mom with to let me get a leo
@rhysbartlett6224
@rhysbartlett6224 4 жыл бұрын
Im getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and your videos are helping and unbelievable amount! ive been taking lots and lots of notes and getting prepared for when i get my leopard gecko. :)
@SteviiLove
@SteviiLove 4 жыл бұрын
I deep clean my tank every 6 months, but I spot clean and change up the fake plants and wallpaper that sits on back, outside regularly. My male leopard gecko _loves_ when I change things up. I know he can't tell me this, but every improvement I've made, I can see him enjoy which makes me so happy! I don't make changes daily, just when I find something new or it seems like he gets bored. I want him to thrive, getting stimulation, excercise and enrichment and I feel like he honestly enjoys and appreciates everything I do for him. I love my gecko so much ❤
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aww nice! Yeah like Minnie is using her new rock so much, even as a little pillow 😅 it's nice to see :)
@kuno2347
@kuno2347 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, cleaning the tanks are a pain but, it’s sometimes fun 😅
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
haha it's weirdly satisfying. Like I have to clean out my guinea pigs a few times a week, but it's always very satisfying afterwards when it's all fresh and clean :)
@mryoshi.-1296
@mryoshi.-1296 4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this all day
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Ah brilliant :)
@jellybeans582
@jellybeans582 4 жыл бұрын
I’m getting my new leopard gecko next week and he or she is going to have a very good life because of you
@kylieblx101
@kylieblx101 4 жыл бұрын
Minnie is looking on fleek in this vid!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
haha she is feeling fierce 😅 she's a little on the slim side as she's probably producing eggs atm though lol
@agoupil33
@agoupil33 4 жыл бұрын
Your channel seriously saved me after buying a starter kit and gecko from petsmart (they seriously gave me no info about care), I now have all the stuff I actually need that petsmart doesn’t have
@iiconicjack
@iiconicjack 4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 leopard geckos and they are in great health thanks to you.Thank you so much for this channel.Really Helpful😁
@joyautio3910
@joyautio3910 3 жыл бұрын
This channel has been a big help in my research to get a little leopard gecko of my own
@Notokayfr
@Notokayfr 4 жыл бұрын
Hello I am 9 years old and was looking into a leopard Gecko after not doing so good with my Guinea pig and your channel has helped me a lot but I don’t now what to believe on other search apps so l am really stuck but than k you so much for helping people out I am sure they are glad
@RetroSpies
@RetroSpies 4 жыл бұрын
Potato chan JJ i reccomend not getting a reptile at so young. possibly get a fish or a dog or something leopard geckos live for 15+ years so it's a long term pet
@jennifertieva5337
@jennifertieva5337 4 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for your channel! You inspired me to get a leopard gecko and I’ve had her for a little over a year her name is Sunny and we have come over many obstacles with cryptosporidium or stick tail and we had to give her baths because she was dehydrated, Medication and mushed up crickets and mealworms for food both from a syringe and it took forever but now she is healthy now and I am just so happy. Thank you so much!
@LDN794
@LDN794 10 ай бұрын
Every year I come back to this video when it comes to clean out time 😆🙌🏼 such a force of habit but always so helpful! My Leo sits on top of her warm or cold hide until she realises it’s safe to venture round, I do my best to put everything back as it was, but I do like to try and change it up slightly so she doesn’t get bored… if that’s a thing for them 😂 I got her a three level slate hide a couple years back too, I balance it on top of 4 shot glasses so she still has the floor space, she LOVES it! Highly recommend it to all Leo mums and dads, cost me about £30 on eBay 🙌🏼
@jeannel2515
@jeannel2515 4 жыл бұрын
Another very helpful video Rebecca. I think tutorials like this really are important. People who are new to keeping pet reptiles (like myself) genuinely might not know how to safely disinfect an enclosure or how often the cleaning should be done. Even something as simple as making sure your pet has an adequate temporary enclosure to wait in during cleaning might not occur to some people. As always, great work Rebecca! 😊👍
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you :)
@itzecho2220
@itzecho2220 4 жыл бұрын
I'm getting a leopard gecko soon I need to show my mum I'm responsible for a gecko 😂 but I am looking up what I need for my gecko I have searched up alot of videos and did alot of research about geckos I have a clear understanding about there enclosure and etc I have watched this video to see what u use and how you do it it has helped me on what products to use. Thank you for this video 👍🏼
@D4RKSCORP10N
@D4RKSCORP10N Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! Now I can give my lil guy a proper setup , my only thing I'd add to this is careful when placing rocks back that there's no teetering to make a pinch point when they're climbing around
@sofi-gk3ue
@sofi-gk3ue 4 жыл бұрын
I got my new leopard gecko today and you have no idea how much your channel has helped me😅😅❤️
@Durplez
@Durplez 4 жыл бұрын
Lol funny how I was watching your cleaning tank tutorial from like five years ago two nights ago, and then I wake up the next day to you uploading this 😄 Keep up the good work!
@guitardog01
@guitardog01 4 жыл бұрын
Okay I got my first leopard gecko over the weekend and somehow I fear it’s going to recognize your voice more than mine lol. Seriously thank you for your insightful presence on the internet.
@lazza3125
@lazza3125 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video once again Rebecca! Minnie looks glad to be in a ”cleaner” tank 🤣Hope your keeping well during these times and the Gecks are still great! Stay Home Stay Safe❤️🦎Keep up the Awesome content😎
@tillerb3198
@tillerb3198 4 жыл бұрын
Yay a new video!😁 Thanks for making this video not many channels cover this subject very thoroughly but it is very important🙃
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
No problem :) Glad it was helpful!
@gryllidaeperkcal1369
@gryllidaeperkcal1369 4 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to let you know that using cleaning solutions and making sure there's no debris left behind in the enclosure are two very important steps to do before disinfecting. Almost all disinfectants are rendered useless against bacteria if they touch any dirt, dust, or poop, the same even goes for strong disinfectants like diluted bleach and ammonia. I always make sure that all dirt pieces left at the bottom of the tank are picked up and clean with a diluted vinegar solution before using any disinfectant.
@Gingerblossom6969ily
@Gingerblossom6969ily 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! I was hoping one day when I get a gecko of my own I could do more of a natural tank, so seeing how you manage it and clean it is super helpful. Thank you!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw awesome :)
@allen59445
@allen59445 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort in creating all these amazing highly informative/educational videos about proper Leopard Gecko care. I’ve probably watched all of them lol. Thanks to your videos, my new baby will have the best life possible. You are awesome! Keep up the great work and never stop!
@creaturedomes9364
@creaturedomes9364 4 жыл бұрын
I love the setup of the tank. The background is neat.🦗🐞🦎🦞🦂🦀🦐🦟🦋🐛🐜🕷🐍
@gasmask9157
@gasmask9157 4 жыл бұрын
I only use a UVB light on my leopard gecko because I had it and it heats the tank well but I want a deep heat projector
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
The only UVB light leopard geckos should have (a linear/tube bulb) does not emit heat. If you can’t get a deep heat projector right now, I recommend getting a ceramic heat emitter or halogen bulb. Connected to a thermostat of course, as all heat sources should be.
@gasmask9157
@gasmask9157 4 жыл бұрын
Fiona Shepley Thankyou for the information and also my Leopard Gecko right now has a 10 gallon setup with two hides and a heat mat and I feed him super worms non dusted but I am gonna start that when I am able to get it but I look at his feces and it has a good amount of calcium to it.Also sometimes normally after shedding I give him hornworms.His name is Bert.I almost forgot I got a thermostat on the heat mat and a hydrometer ,a thermometer for the tank itself too
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
Gas Mask keep in mind that your gecko will need a 20 gallon long minimum, bigger being better. I’d also have at least three hides (warm, cool, and humid). Superworms aren’t a healthy staple, it’s best to feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. And yeah, definitely get supplements ASAP. Are your thermometer and hygrometer digital or analog?
@MaxTheStinger
@MaxTheStinger 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, i just got into reptiles and for Christmas i got a bunch of leopard gecko stuff so this really helps!
@s4ige575
@s4ige575 4 жыл бұрын
Hi leopard gecko I getting a gecko so all because of u and giving me the tips and tricks for taking care of my little crested gecko thank now I’m getting him on Friday
@njdjnickyg
@njdjnickyg 4 жыл бұрын
Before I watched this channel I had slight fascination in leopard geckos, But now I’m slightly obsessed and I can’t wait to get my chocolate Tremper albino leo!
@juliemullins4564
@juliemullins4564 4 жыл бұрын
Hey I live your videos I have a leopard gecko you have helped me so much!!!!!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aww i'm glad :D
@juliemullins4564
@juliemullins4564 4 жыл бұрын
Leopard Gecko it was also complete coincidence that you posted this video when the same day I was cleaning her vivarium😂
@Lifeless_mouthrot
@Lifeless_mouthrot 4 жыл бұрын
Im getting a leopard gecko soon!
@laurengrace3455
@laurengrace3455 4 жыл бұрын
Yay! 🎉
@rileyspringer4775
@rileyspringer4775 4 жыл бұрын
I’m also getting a leopard gecko soon
@laurengrace3455
@laurengrace3455 4 жыл бұрын
Riley Springer me to!!!!🎉
@RetroSpies
@RetroSpies 4 жыл бұрын
same
@rileyspringer4775
@rileyspringer4775 4 жыл бұрын
😁 yay 😁
@neobendiumdrekei1606
@neobendiumdrekei1606 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you you are the only reason my parents let me have a leo
@jaydasadventures1370
@jaydasadventures1370 4 жыл бұрын
I love this video! Cant wait for the next!! :)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jaydasadventures1370
@jaydasadventures1370 4 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk your welcome!
@mushroomchicken9400
@mushroomchicken9400 2 жыл бұрын
I've been lowkey binge watching your videos to prepare for my first leopard gecko
@danluna7916
@danluna7916 4 жыл бұрын
Liked the video. Cleaning seems similar the only difference is I use the tub rather than the sink, and afterwords clean the tub thoroughly.
@fredknox9406
@fredknox9406 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this, but I believe I missed the frequency of this type of clean. Is this a weekly clean? I'm also wondering what is the daily routine for a simpler setup with a carpet or tile floor?
@miss_honk
@miss_honk 2 жыл бұрын
Monthly
@claudiamendoza2103
@claudiamendoza2103 4 жыл бұрын
Im getting a Leo tmrw and I’m binge watching your channel
@tdawg483
@tdawg483 4 жыл бұрын
i just cleaned my crested gecko tank yesterday i love the vids keep up the good work
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@EZS248
@EZS248 4 жыл бұрын
You are so amazing. I immediately go very happy when I see you have a new upload. :)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks so much!! :)
@kittycats-tu3nc
@kittycats-tu3nc 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this channel Its super interesting and makes gecko research a lot more fun I'm getting my gecko in about 2 weeks I've already named him Julian aka Mr. Fluffs (if he is a boy) and am really excited! instead of using paper towel would cabinet liner be ok I've heard other people say it's good and easy but just wanna get your opinion. 😊👍
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! How exciting!! :) The liner should be fine as long as it's not 'self adhesive' as the glue can heat up and release toxic fumes.
@jemdundee1890
@jemdundee1890 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just got earth mix arid and I was wondering if it is okay to put directly on top of my heat mat for my Leo? Some people advise not to put substrate on top of heat mat but just checking if it is ok to do so?
@Potato2mato
@Potato2mato 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the educational video!! Much love from Texas!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!! :)
@lilliefry5618
@lilliefry5618 4 жыл бұрын
Because of u and ur info my mum is letting me save up for a leopard gecko 🦎 I love ur vids 🥰
@insanebros8733
@insanebros8733 4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel can you please make a video about how to set up a reptile timers
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) It's super simple really, you get a timer with a plug socket in, set the time on them, and you're sorted. :)
@tdawg483
@tdawg483 4 жыл бұрын
hey i might get a leopard gecko i already have a crested so thanks for the vids they have helped so much
@starringmeag4487
@starringmeag4487 4 жыл бұрын
I usually take the gecko out and then scoop out the substrate before vacuuming any leftover substrate. Obviously I remove the decor and clean it in my bath tub with a bleach/water mixture. Using the same cleaner I spray down the tank glass, and then reassemble.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah to be honest I used to vacuum up the little bits, however I'm still at home atm and I don't think my mum would appreciate it :')
@livy_v9272
@livy_v9272 4 жыл бұрын
Your channel is such good information.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you :)
@livy_v9272
@livy_v9272 4 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk Your welcome. Also, can you maybe do a video on building a background for a Leo with rocks and expanding foam? You might remember me from when I commented on you video that my Leo was sick. Yeah, he did pass away but I am getting a new one in the beginning of June. I want to make a background but with real rocks and expanding foam. I don't know how to disinfect them. Thanks so much for all this great content, Livy_V
@jayriengram8587
@jayriengram8587 4 жыл бұрын
Do you think you can type up a care sheet for us your crested gecko
@rdnkenki
@rdnkenki 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful as usual ☺️
@Hey1tsMia
@Hey1tsMia 2 жыл бұрын
I have done tons of research and I am planning to get one in august, but I’m so confused that if you fully clean your tank once a year, how does it not get full of bacteria?
@NismoPWNS
@NismoPWNS 4 жыл бұрын
For people that use reptile carpet like myself. I change the carpet every other weekend and spot clean the droppings every other day. I have 2 carpets, one being used and one on stand by. So when it comes time to clean the carpet, I swap them out and wash the dirty one in the sink with dish soap and hang it to dry. Then store it away until it comes time to swap them again. I throw both away every 6 months and get 2 new ones
@NismoPWNS
@NismoPWNS 4 жыл бұрын
Also wanted to add that I do disinfect the tank before laying down the clean carpet
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Yes 🙌🏻 I should have maybe mentioned how often other substrates/bedding needs to be changed, but I went through that in another video, but hope this ^^ helps anyone using carpet.
@yelloapple8068
@yelloapple8068 4 жыл бұрын
your channle is supper inspiering and i cant forget that sweet sweet face of gizmo (:
@carsonheggs9873
@carsonheggs9873 4 жыл бұрын
I just got my leopard gecko! They’re fairly young so we don’t know the gender yet. I named them Minty because it’s gender neutral. I’ve been binge watching your videos before and after I got them. Thank you for you amazing videos!
@kizziplayz4194
@kizziplayz4194 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’ve been researching getting a leopard gecko for quite a while now and ur vids have helped me so much ! So thank you for that! Also any more tips?
@nancydee6106
@nancydee6106 4 жыл бұрын
How often do you clean the tank and how do you know when it’s time to clean the tank?
@mikeperez9651
@mikeperez9651 Жыл бұрын
Could probably use a shop vac to get the substrate out of the tank?
@Everettalla
@Everettalla 4 жыл бұрын
Ahh, been looking for one of these! Getting my Leo this September. Also, what background do you use? It’s beautiful! Edit: Also Also, how often should you clean the enclosure?
@roaspeaks7613
@roaspeaks7613 4 жыл бұрын
I believe she said that if you don’t have a bioactive tank you should clean your tank like this once or twice a year. Spot cleaning should be done everyday or every 2-3 days (something like that).
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
It depends on the substrate you use. Like if you use a non-moving 'substrate/bedding' like carpet or paper towel it would need to be cleaned, potentially weekly. Background is from a site called Rockways, link in description :)
@PunkJester
@PunkJester 6 ай бұрын
Hi! I was wondering how often I should do all this like do I disinfect the decor weekly? Do I change the substrate Monthly please reply thank you so much!🙏
@rileyspringer4775
@rileyspringer4775 4 жыл бұрын
You have helped me so much with my research 😊!!!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw i'm glad I could help 😊
@user-yn1bd4yf3h
@user-yn1bd4yf3h 4 жыл бұрын
Isopods update: They appear to be doing well, although they do not make many appearances. I have spotted more babies but do not know which species they belong to. I mist twice a day. Question time: would do a leopard gecko be able to live safely in an outbuilding? She'd have the same setup out there and I am out there frequently. I am pressed for space in-house.
@lillianmonet5952
@lillianmonet5952 4 жыл бұрын
It depends on if you have air conditioning and heating to avoid temperature fluctuations.
@user-yn1bd4yf3h
@user-yn1bd4yf3h 4 жыл бұрын
Lillianna Monet there is hearing out there but not AC. Might not do it though.
@isabellawohosky8634
@isabellawohosky8634 4 жыл бұрын
Your geckos are so cute ❤️🦎😍I have a gecko named gizmo he is a baby
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! And great name 😊😊
@tarantulasandmore7827
@tarantulasandmore7827 4 жыл бұрын
Love the video
@KennyyNguyenn
@KennyyNguyenn 4 жыл бұрын
Wait if you have a uvb light do you still need d3 supplements for your feeder insects
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@brad7566
@brad7566 2 жыл бұрын
But what about the poop? 1-2 times a year you change the substrate out? Or do you clean the poop spot more frequently for your geckos. I'm having a gecko in substrate for the first time and I adopted it from another owner and the tank is soooo poopy
@HUNTER-ve3iw
@HUNTER-ve3iw 4 жыл бұрын
For a disinfectant I use a 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water, and wash things down with water and a bit of dish soap, is this ok? I tend to wash first then disinfect after, I do this with everything in the tank
@randaku2649
@randaku2649 4 жыл бұрын
I came here to learn about how to clean my Leo’s cage. Now I’m binging all of her vids. I’m stuck in a loop. *help me.* But let me finish this first-
@hebebebe139
@hebebebe139 4 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if it's possible to do a basic bioactive tank with a heat mat? I really want to change my 3 to bioactive tanks before I have my baby in September in case I struggle to keep up with maintenance and I wanted to go bioactive in the future any way. I can't afford 3 DHP's and thermostats but want to use them in the future. My tanks are only a few cm deep and I was thinking I could put tile/slate over the heat mat to make sure it's no burried too far under the substrate, and build it up more off the heat mat
@cresteddd
@cresteddd 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@rachaeltobbell5719
@rachaeltobbell5719 4 жыл бұрын
Question: do you have to keep your leopard gecko in a heated temporary tank while you clean it, or just a regular tub?
@starnaito
@starnaito 4 жыл бұрын
No. They should be just fine in normal room temps within the few hours it takes to clean the tank. In my area, someone found a leopard gecko outside in cold, rainy weather -- he was eager to warm up, but who knows how long he had been surviving out there. Leos are hardy creatures!
@cooljzw3206
@cooljzw3206 4 жыл бұрын
Fangs & Forests True but if they are out for hours I would recommend heating them up
@av6643
@av6643 4 жыл бұрын
My gecko is named rex. He is an adult and he and I love and watch your videos!
@avivarosenthal416
@avivarosenthal416 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much this really was the eat videoi was looking for
@skyelewis18
@skyelewis18 4 жыл бұрын
Hi ya I love your video but I’m wondering how often I should fully clean my leopard geckos eco earth tank xx
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
I’d switch to a different substrate, eco earth can be dusty and hard on their joints. Reptisoil, organic top soil (without fertilizer or perlite, Scott’s is a good brand), or a bioactive mix would be best. Half textured tile half soil is good as well. You can go several months without fully cleaning the enclosure. If you go bioactive you’ll never need to clean the enclosure.
@BANDO2232
@BANDO2232 5 ай бұрын
So I’m getting a baby leopard gecko in a few days and it’s my first reptile, plz say it’s normal to be anxious😅
@sunshinebuchanan2772
@sunshinebuchanan2772 4 жыл бұрын
The video was great I just have a question do you know how to keep the smell down i have 4 leos 1 crested and 1 pacman but I very had a problem until my mom yold me there was a bad smell do you know what or how I that I can keep it down
@katie-hw8eb
@katie-hw8eb 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I have a question. I am soon getting a Leopard Gecko of my own, and I have a question about the heat mat. Should I put the heat mat literally under the tank, or do I put it inside of the tank and cover it with substrate? Thank you!
@haleighcanova5381
@haleighcanova5381 4 жыл бұрын
Kato Potato bottom heat is best
@katie-hw8eb
@katie-hw8eb 4 жыл бұрын
haleigh canova yes, but do you know if I should put the heat mat under the tank or inside of it?
@thethreerats4495
@thethreerats4495 4 жыл бұрын
If it’s glass under the tank if not in
@delepordgecko3681
@delepordgecko3681 3 жыл бұрын
Videos are the best
@zwaai9783
@zwaai9783 4 жыл бұрын
Should I be changing the substrate once or twice a year regardless of the kind or is that specific to earth-mix arid? I use Eco-Earth and I want to make sure that I’m not wasting money by cleaning by too often or putting my gecko in danger for cleaning too little.
@laurabanica3291
@laurabanica3291 4 жыл бұрын
Just a tip. You could have used a Hoover for a better clean. I can’t use my normal one since the location of my tank is in an odd place and don’t have much space thus I bought a hand held vacuum cleaner to clean in my leopard geckos tank.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 4 жыл бұрын
Haha i usually do tbh, but as I'm still at home, and we've recently got a new hoover, I don't think my mum would appreciate it 😅
@louhicks9118
@louhicks9118 4 жыл бұрын
With a deep heat projector do you have to use slate for a good place to warm up for belly heat or is a hide ok aslong as its kept at the right temp?
@Gingerblossom6969ily
@Gingerblossom6969ily 4 жыл бұрын
Slate is recommended because it holds heat really well, but regular flat rocks work too
@layneii1353
@layneii1353 4 жыл бұрын
i just wanna share a cute lil story between me and my gecko, nana. i got him during the beginning of the pandemic so shipping was wild and the heat mat didnt come until the day after he arrived so i let him explore my hand and he crawled into my palm and layed down and cuddled my hand for warmth, he kinda fell asleep but i had to go to sleep and the most devastating feeling was seeing him go back into his hide 🥺
@layneii1353
@layneii1353 4 жыл бұрын
but i do have to move his enclosure downstairs because up here is too stressful and loud for him 😔✌
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
Is your heat mat plugged into a thermostat?
@dhruvesingh9801
@dhruvesingh9801 4 жыл бұрын
Could you use a vinegar and water solution instead of a store-bought
@RetroSpies
@RetroSpies 4 жыл бұрын
is it ok to refrigerate my mealworms because i heard it slows the process of them becoming beetles but idk if i should
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
You can if you want to. Just take some out 24 hours before feeding to gutload them. Keep in mind that they’re not healthy for the gecko’s main diet.
@myzoo2856
@myzoo2856 4 жыл бұрын
Love the video I have a bio dude bio active tank
@billiexedits
@billiexedits Жыл бұрын
question! where did you get that tank? does it come with the rock walls? ty!
@1nkyc4ps
@1nkyc4ps 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I was wondering if the substrate you use has any risk of causing impaction? I'm interested in using it for my baby gecko and want the best for them 😄
@lillianmonet5952
@lillianmonet5952 4 жыл бұрын
In past videos she's explained that she believes it is safe. Impaction really only happens when your husbandry is bad. I personally reccomend waiting until they're a juvenile to use loose substrate so that you can easily monitor their health and make it easier to get around.
@aneary9619
@aneary9619 4 жыл бұрын
I have a quick question- I just got my leopard gecko last week, and it’s my first reptile. Your channel is amazing and I have watched so many of them to answer all of my questions! I was only wondering, I have a heating pad, and I have a lamp. Should I do both or one? It’s a ten gallon and my heating pad takes up about 1/3 of it. 🖤🤍🖤🤍
@lillianmonet5952
@lillianmonet5952 4 жыл бұрын
Just the heat mat hooked up to a thermostat.
@aneary9619
@aneary9619 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@user-sx2gt6gu2d
@user-sx2gt6gu2d 4 жыл бұрын
Lillianna Monet there are people who own leopard geckos and know a lot of them and they say heating pad doesn’t warm the air in the tank only the place of the pad. And they suggest lamps. Like how the sun would be. What’s you opinion? Just a question
@Alicia-qk6mk
@Alicia-qk6mk 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have to buy Another enclosure when trying to clean that enclosure?
@Sofia-fr2th
@Sofia-fr2th 4 жыл бұрын
I just got a leopard gecko yesterday and its a juvenile should I be using earth mix substrate?
@Defnotmay3
@Defnotmay3 8 ай бұрын
I think i mightve missed it but did you say how often you should clean the tank? Im getting ready for my new gecko❤
@geoffholloway9407
@geoffholloway9407 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Thanks. I have a question about your dhp, do you leave this on all night? I will have a similar setup to yourself with a proT5 uvb light and arcania deep heat projector. I was going to switch off the light and dhp during the night and have my heat mat on the ground, set at a nighttime temp! The heat may will only turn on when temp drops! Do you think that this will work?
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
That would work. Although you don’t need the heat mat at all. The DHP can be left on at night but doesn’t have to be
@Emily-Verellen-Designs
@Emily-Verellen-Designs 4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Looking to upgrade my leopard geckos tank from her current 10 gallon. Is 40gallon too big, will this stress her out? She seems bored in her small cage and no room for anymore accessories. (The new 40g tank also has front doors compared to just a top lid on her current tank) Thank you in advance 🦎
@fionashepley478
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
40 gallons isn’t too big, it’s a great size! Just be sure to provide lots of clutter and coverage with plenty of hides, branches, fake plants, etc.
@lucymaple6387
@lucymaple6387 2 жыл бұрын
Hi you have great videos ! I wanted to ask , my geckos humidity is always slightly higher than supposed to be no matter what I’m doing so whenever I clean the tank it increases even more so yesterday I put his items and caves on a really warm radiator just to help it dry quickly and then I realised that some caves might have plastic in them , I tried to search for the materials it may contain but couldn’t find it , I’m just really worried I’ve done the opposite of good for my gecko , i would really appreciate your opinion ❤️ thank you
@creedz3719
@creedz3719 3 жыл бұрын
When should you clean our the tank, like every other week or month 🤔
@Daniel28021991
@Daniel28021991 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
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