DIY Leopard Gecko Shedding / Humid Hide For FREE!

[@oliverince342]

I'm watching this video as my gecko is snoozing on me 😌

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww how cute :D

[@samverner4547]

Mine is in my sweatshirt right now (I have a leopard gecko)

[@noone-uh2zr]

Same!

[@trey5117]

That’s cool how old is your gecko?

[@picnicblanket6428]

I am so glad you mentioned reusing plastic! 🌏🐟🐋🐬🦈🐳

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Got to do your bit 😊♻🌍

[@swamp2816]

Thank you so much for this and all of your vids they are so helpful, also your geckos are sooo pretty and cute.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@sophiw3939]

I seriously like praise you for all my gecko info (except when it’s a vet needed) and my mom even knows your name! also love my Gismo and bug sweatshirt!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you!! I'm glad you like it! Thanks so much for buying and supporting the channel 💕

[@phelan_pt]

An important heads up for people using heat/fire on plastic to make/smooth down holes: it can make the plastic release toxic fumes. Make sure to do it in a well ventilated place, and to let it air for a while, before you give it to your pet. (I'm not sure how long to wait, I usually have to be more careful as my DYI stuff is for ants, and they're more sensitive to this kind of thing)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I did mine next to an open window, personally im not a fan of doing things that way as it's harder to control, and as you said, can release fumes, but i thought i'd try it out.

[@wes_n00b66]

I'll have to make this, my gecko has been having some shedding troubles :(

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah hope it helps! :)

[@brainierchicken9120]

Did it help

[@cordelia5360]

I just got my first Leo. This helps amazingly!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah perfect!! :)

[@BEE-cd8zk]

I’m currently fostering a gecko who came from a very bad situation of an uniformed 12 year old . The girl seems to not be able to give up any of her four leopard geckos but has let me foster one whilst she gets together supplies , I didn’t want to use any spare hides I have (just in case) so I did some diy hides with take out dishes that were conveniently black :D she has two along with a jar hide (was for pickles) and she seems very happy ! I glued some flowers from the 99¢ store , looks lovely ! If you have a takeout box that you want to use as a normal hide , just cut multiple holes in it and not attach the bottom , works like a charm !

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah good idea :)

[@elainegumenyuk1502]

I love your channel and my leopard gecko definitely loves you too!!!! #notificationsquad

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you! :)

[@frederiqueconstant8819]

I have a full grown corn snake so i use an ice cream container and i used fake plants on the lid ! So when hes not in shed he has a cool hide behind the leaves and loves it

[@MsAdam09]

I know someone who built a humid hide from Lego, holds the humidity well!

[@skylerperkins6275]

I had no idea that geckos needed a wet hide, my leopard gecko had a cold hide and a warm hide, but saw one of your videos about preparing for shedding and mentioned doubling the cold side as a wet hide and I tried it... and my gecko barely leaves his wet hide now. Before he would only come out of his warm hide to eat... never touched his cooler hide. I inherited a leopard gecko with completely no knowledge of them and I’m slowly learn.

[@yeawhatevstrevs6315]

We STAN a DIY queen ❤️ amazing vid once again!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha thank you :)

[@aapelikananena9699]

ok Alessi

[@savannahalysse7088]

Omg I love every single one of your videos I’m super exited to watch this!!!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :D :D

[@deliciousme87]

I use a soldering iron to make the holes in my humidity hides. Works a treat!

[@gabriellee3886]

When you uploaded this Video my little Leo was munching on a nice cricket

[@Strayyyyyy]

I use sandwich tubs with the clip lids my leopard geckos love them 👍👍

[@leopardgeckotalk]

nice :)

[@illyannaturtle6950]

I use a large jar that previously had honey in it for my snake’s humid hide. He’s in it right now and works great! Just stuff a bunch of warm damp moss in there and bingo bongo Edit: spelling

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah nice :)

[@psychedelicbabie4443]

Do you know what else could i use if I dont have any moss?

[@illyannaturtle6950]

@@psychedelicbabie4443 umm.. no not really. Warm damp paper towel might to the trick, but just running to your local Petco and buying some frog moss isn't so hard

[@semat6ry225]

For the moss can you use like craft store moss or no?

[@bob8175]

The moss needs to be warm???

[@Purpl3ros3s]

My gecko just had a shed problem I use the eco terro cave for her moist hide which has always been great this time though she had some stuck shed on her nose area and one toe. She is super tame though and I was able to get it off with a soak. Hopefully this was just a fluke and she goes back to good sheds

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah yeah the caves work well :) Yeah I find sometimes they'll have just one bad shed :)

[@sophiw3939]

Anyone else have a Gismo and bug sweatshirt??? I lovvvvve mine

[@koofdome]

What I've done is very, very quickly use a lighter to "melt" the sharp edges. I will just barely touch the flame to the plastic and it almost instantly rolls and isn't too hot to be able to quickly dab the edges over with your finger. Just kinda melt the edges for 1 second and it'll roll over that sharp edge from the scissor cuts!

[@rubymccoy3095]

i use an empty glass coffee jar with moss in and it has worked really well so far!!

[@starbyray7828]

My male Leo is quite funny about his humid hide. He goes into it AFTER he has shed!. He always hangs out inside his hot hide to take his "clothes" off (He is maybe a bit modest lol). He wil wander about rubbing on things but always goes into his hot hide to shed then comes out to sit on his favourite rock to pick off any last bits, or if there is a bit that has not come off with the main shed and He cannot reach it. He realises that if He sits on his rock attempts to reach it then looks pointedly at me, I will help him. As soon as I have made it possible for him to get a hold of it he takes over. He gets annoyed with me if I try to help beyond this point lol. He is VERY independent lol. Only comes out when He wants to. Demands I open the door so he can either sit with his head out or sit on his rock or his hot hide roof and look out. If I shut the door he will get up and comes and demand I open it again and then returns to his spot. (His viv is right next to my chair so He also likes sit on his doorstep and watch my pc screen when the mood takes him).

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha aww :') he sounds like quite the character!

[@starbyray7828]

@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you :0) He really is. Actually all 4 of my geckos are quirky in their own ways lol. I am so amazed by them. A non reptile person would think me mad. I must admit He is the most varied in his character. My Male crestie has taken the 2nd spot for fun antics since I redesigned his terrarium. He is now a stunt Gecko. He climbs high on the glass and leaps across onto the leaves of his Dracanea boings off the leaves an lands splat in the carpet of pothos lol. He is like a kid at the fairground ride, rinse and repeat. I swear if He could shout WEEEeeee... He would :o)

[@sarahritchie8678]

thank you i just made the cricket box one and my leopard gecko ziggi loves it

[@CryptidGrimm]

Nice, I love diy videos, keep them up!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you!! :)

[@wilkieroyall3507]

Awesome thanks for the tip😁. Keep up the amazing work and hope you have a great night.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you! you too :)

[@CarrotWithLegs]

I’m watching this while making a carrier for my geckos! :3

[@Icyy6923]

I love all of you're videos, my leopard gecko Loki died recently, so I'm thinking about getting another leopard gecko! I've looked at every one of your videos, and they're all very helpful

[@HalloweenkingTV]

I put some hot glue around the cutout of the hide to cover up any sharp edges.

[@roeferrell8292]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!! I just got a leopard gecko the other day and was worried about his hide >_>

[@user-tv2hx2ox2z]

Hi! I know this isn’t super related to the video, but I have a question. I’m wondering what the best substrate is for a Leo’s tank when using a heating mat. I was hoping to use paper towel, but I’ve heard it could burn. Thanks for reading, and great video, I might be using this idea in the future :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I've seen a lot of people use it with a heat mat, it's just important to use a thermostat to make sure the mat stays around 90oF :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I had one once that went to 60oC without a thermostat 😬 luckily i was just testing it and no gecko was nearby lol

[@user-tv2hx2ox2z]

Leopard Gecko- oh my gosh, I’m glad it was just a test! Thanks for all your advice, you’ve helped my gecko be super happy in his new tank! :D

[@AIACH22]

Old ice cream pots are the best I feel like. I cut a hole in the middle of the lid and put some electrical tape around the hole so my gecko doesn’t get cut on the sharp edges. They’re thick in plastic and last forever. Had my one box for over 4 years now

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I was totally going to mention an ice cream tub as I had one, but it's currently housing a caterpillar 🙈🙈

[@stevelantis5935]

You are the best I would have no clue what to do whith my Leo and he super happy because I use what you say to use

[@CrescentCanine]

Thanks! Ima make one of these before I get an actual hide!

[@kristen4301]

Can you male a humid hide out of oven baked clay?? Or will toxins release when it’s wet?

[@budgiebouncer1689]

LOVE YOUR VIDS❤️❤️❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you!! :D

[@alexandrialincourt4500]

finally early squad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thank you!!

[@hudsonwinchel3211]

Question: my parents arent keen on the idea of storing living crickets in our house, but I want to make sure he gets the food he likes, if I take dead ones and move them a little (dipped in calcium) is that good enough or does it defeat the purpose?

[@fionashepley478]

Dead insects have hardly any nutritional value and most geckos refuse them. Feed live only. Dubia or discoid roaches are a good option and better than crickets in every way (silent, don’t stink, don’t escape, easy to breed, more nutritious, etc.). There are also many types of worms you can use for variety. Mealworms and superworms can be used for variety but not their main diet. You can also look into black soldier fly larvae or silkworms

[@domvelazquez7519]

I actually went to my local dollar store and got a mason jar for my geckos humid hide, he loves it☺️

[@belb1834]

What do you think about having a 40 gallon with 2 leopard geckos in it with a naturalistic divider in the middle so it look like They are co-habed but they aren’t and then having an heat mat in the middle.Whould it work? And keep the good work up it’s really inspirational.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Hmm it might if they can't see each other, but there's a chance they'll smell each other. I think I'd recommend more like a 50 gallon long, split that in half with a solid divider and potentially put a mat in the middle. It might just be easier to have 2 separate tanks.

[@belb1834]

Leopard Gecko thanks for the answer i really appreciate it

[@mileskorb9424]

Could I use a Mason jar with eco earth and spray it with water daily?

[@Frank-nb8ec]

Love ur channel

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@powellplayz5986]

How do you keep your terrarium setups dry and not humid because I live on the east coast of the USA and it is very humid? The lowest I can get it all day is 40.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

40 is fine for a leo. :) Terrariums like my crestie and chahoua need higher humidity

[@soobinstoe5991]

hello i just got my first leo and ik there need to be this in its cage. which side to i put it on? cooling or heating

[@jeffacosta4835]

Thinking of getting my first leopard gecko, first reptile in fact, and I already sort of knew how to make hides but my question is, how do I make it humid lol?

[@unrealmemes8988]

What do you put in the hide I heard moss causes impactions but it has to be moist in the humid hide do you know what to put in there humid hide please help me

[@mango9808]

Great video! But wont the plastic melt on the hot area?

[@BriBayly]

This is great. Thank you for this!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

No problem :D thanks for watching!

[@ceopet]

I got my humid hide for 50 cents. It was a two pack of food storage containers from the dollar store, It's my geckos favorite spot to hang out in lol.

[@starringmeag4487]

Do you have any tips for decorating your geckos tank for Halloween?

[@doublecupho]

Starring Me AG aww yeah that would be cute

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah i've never actually done that before, but I'm sure you can use some little ceramic pumpkins and things, could be cute :)

[@safewizardgaming]

Hi my name is sammy and my juvenile leo always goes to her heating pad after she eats and her heating pad has went out and i dont have a replacement at this time for a little while i was wondering what i could do as a simple and quick heater for her/him just until.i get a new one tommorow?

[@mia.harrisonasmr1797]

this helped altot thx so much

[@sabrinemosbah1245]

if i have a heat lamp do i have to have heat mats as well??

[@fionashepley478]

Not necessarily. But a ceramic heat emitter would be better to use than a lamp that emits light, and a deep heat projector would be best. Use a warm hide made out of slate or another heat conducting material. It should get to about 90 inside the hide but not too hot on top. Be sure to use a thermostat and digital thermometer.

[@iiThxo]

Hey, if u don’t mind me asking where do u get your feeder insects from??🤷🏼‍♂️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Internet reptile :)

[@iiThxo]

Leopard Gecko omg u replied😊 thanks for info🤙🏻

[@jakers6629]

5:46 ... you *tote* - ally can. Was that a pun, or am I just weird? Also, those plastic things are called totes, right?! :D

[@tano1901]

Might sound like she was making a pun, but I doubt it. It’s her accent.

[@Kaaso]

Can you do a tutorial for a little leo hammock?

[@ameera8245]

This helped me a lot!!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah perfect! :D

[@Soulah]

I was just about to buy one

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha well hopefully this helped :)

[@Soulah]

Leopard Gecko yeah it did lol, thanks

[@emmaaagaard17]

other gecko channels that i watch strongly advise against moss in humid hides but i was just about to buy some for my leo. i’m not sure what to do

[@Rachel-ky3lr]

hey! what is your opinion on dubia roaches for my leo? my vet said they were more nutritious than both crickets and meal worms

[@fionashepley478]

Your vet is correct.

[@lucy_rothwell6149]

Can you use a celebration box 🥰

[@christinehlin4710]

Would these be good for a crested gecko?

[@twistedreptiles1356]

Does this work for green anoles

[@tokki963]

I have a question. Ever where I go moss is $30 and I feel like that’s really expensive if I’m not going to be using a lot. Do you have any recommendations of things I can use other than Moss?

[@citrinecolubrid3939]

Eco earth works too

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ProRep Live Moss is the best I've found. I've had it for a while and it stays damp in the original bag it came in, and it doesn't have a weird smell.

[@tokki963]

Leopard Gecko ok, if it works I’ll spend the extra.tyyyy

[@exploringwithadrian3417]

Dose this work for cold hides?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

potentially. :) When Ziggy was a baby, like 3 weeks old, her cold hide in her 'tank' was a planter :)

[@karinanevarez4177]

Hey! so my gecko is going into shed soon and she doesn't want to go into her humid hide its a plastic container with paper towels and a hole even when i remove her hides and she looks for a place to hide she wont to in to the hide! i don't know why maybe she cant see the opening? any advice

[@gmcwill]

In the hide, say I use the first one, should you put a paper towel or smth like that and dampen it to make it humid on the bottom?

[@fionashepley478]

Don’t use paper towel. Eco earth/coconut fibre or soil would be good.

[@phillipkuhl8534]

I have a question my gecko’s are always on the cold side and it is a cave on the cold side and there is a wood hide on the hot side

[@fionashepley478]

Try switching the hides. What’s the warm side surface temperature and is your thermometer digital or analog? And are your geckos housed together?

[@exploringwithadrian3417]

Hey! I know you have a leopard gecko. Is it okay if I feed it dead crickets but they have calcium in/on them?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Unfortunately not. Crickets - any live food - has to be fed at least 24 hours before being fed to a gecko to ensure they're gutloaded.

[@exploringwithadrian3417]

Leopard Gecko thank you so much for telling me☺️

[@leopardgeckoinfo6374]

Love the vid! You never disappoint!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you!! :)

[@animalkingdom1171]

how do you dust your crickets, for me they move super fast, are there any tools i can use to dust them?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yep so basically I get a food bag, pop some vitamins in it, put the insects in and shake it around :)

[@youzelin1199]

WOW

[@strawberry-sweettart9477]

Funny thing, when my gecko has his first shedding we did the first one 😂

[@abbyvaldez3732]

I got a question, should you take the weight of your Leo or does it matter bc I’m thinking on getting a scale I just wanna make sure that I’m doing something useful

[@fionashepley478]

It’s not completely necessary but it can be helpful/useful. It can help you see if they’re gaining or losing an unhealthy amount of weight and helps to monitor their health.

[@abbyvaldez3732]

Thank you

[@mbodin89]

So I'm having a little trouble with one of my leopard geckos about a month ago his tail fell off and I looked up on what to do, and it's said to feed wax worms, 3 wax worms every day, and I've been doing that, I even looked up the time period of the tail growing back. And right ow his tail should have at least be a lot longer than what it is. ( if I can only send pictures to show you) the length. of his tail is about a quarter inch like it would be at only a couple weeks but it's been a month since it happened. I had a couple geckos a few years ago that had part of her tail, missing.. one, I bought her that way and it grew back ok, and the second one.. one of the other geckos in the tank bit off her tail, so I had to separate them and her tail grew back fine, but this one was caused by him shedding, and just about the entire tail fell off. This is a first for me to have a gecko whose whole tail fell off.. Especially from shedding. Is there any advice that you can give me?

[@fionashepley478]

Feeding him so many waxworms is not a good thing to do. Feed him healthier feeders (roaches, crickets, other, healthier worms), maybe more/more often than usual. Quarantine him on paper towel for now. Are any of your geckos currently housed together?

[@hermitshoundsandhorses9971]

Please Help! I have a leopard gecko that I just bought from a breeder last week. He is extremely small (9 grams) very thin, lethargic, and won't eat. Today I discovered that he is impacted. He vomited shredded paper that the breeder had kept in his container at the expo. His stomach is very bloated and I think I can still see more paper. I am currently giving him warm baths and stomach massages. Is there anything else I can do?

[@fionashepley478]

You can give him drops of mineral oil to lick up. A visit to an exotic vet would be best. Good luck!

[@weatherkidchannel5288]

Hey my Leo’s eggs are slightly moldy (my new ones not my other ones) and I checked no life 😢 can u give me some advise bc my female is going to lay eggs again. Also they did look fertile to me at least. Thx

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Sounds like the humidity was too high. Sorry to hear that. You may want to look into getting a different incubator and/or substrate/media to put the eggs on.

[@reidmoore7718]

Use hot glue arounds the sharp edges it’s smooth quick from what I know

[@rileysmileyplays9390]

Reid Moore good idea!

[@Lycramosa]

I also struggle with cutting plastic lol.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha it never cuts how you want it to 🙈

[@ouchmyspleen7]

So this isnt totally related, but I own a mali uromastyx and hes having a bit of trouble shedding, ive had people tell me to bath him but i also heard that moisture can be bad, what should i do?

[@l.a.1254]

Have you tried joining Uro FB pages or forums?

[@ouchmyspleen7]

@@l.a.1254 good idea, thanks

[@bishluca8794]

I use a old container it' was easy to cut and my Leo is in there 24/7.

[@daulpenino5542]

So what do u do after u cut the hole?? Do you put anything inside? I feel like thats the important bit lol

[@phelan_pt]

I think she mentioned it near the end, even if she didn't demonstrate. You need to put in substrate, and wet it regularly, especially if you see your gecko's ready to shed. Kitchen roll will work, there's also that shredded coconut thing I can't remember the name of now :p

[@leopardgeckotalk]

yeah either damp substrate, paper towel or moss. :)

[@vanengelhardt7586]

Second, great video 😁

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@digitalheart1335]

I don’t know if I’m getting gecko or a bearded dragon do you know what’s easier for me a beginner

[@doublecupho]

probably a leopard gecko

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Probably a leo, but really if you do a ton of research and you know exactly what you need to do, then go with the lizard you really really want :)

[@josecolotl2973]

I saw it two

[@jtg039]

Where can i get vitamin d3 without calcium

[@dws1762]

Next make water dish😀

[@taravellaprowindowtintingi7146]

i am redong my lizards tank soon for his first birthday party so im trying to find mor natural things btw he is a beardie

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww nice :) yeah maybe a half coconut may be a little small for a beardie 🙈🙈

[@taravellaprowindowtintingi7146]

@@leopardgeckotalk thanks for the tip!I am looking online for more store bought things because im not that good at art as you are

[@geraldunicorn6931]

💜💜💜

[@jtg039]

Can Mbd be reversed in a gecko? My gecko seems to be showing early signs of it

[@tkschrome487]

Not an expert but no once they have it it can only be stopped from getting worse

[@fionashepley478]

What supplements do you use and how often? Did the gecko have MBD when you got them? It would be beneficial to give them linear UVB.

[@tkschrome487]

Fiona Shepley do u have an Instagram I can talk to u on I’m concerned about my baby cresty

[@fionashepley478]

TKS Chrome yes, it’s fionashepley

[@peggedyourdad9560]

No, any defects caused by Mbd can’t be reversed. Have you been supplementing it properly? What supplements have you been using and how is it being supplemented?

[@illyannaturtle6950]

20 views and 25 likes?? Lol come on youtube

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ikr lol

[@Dragonemperess]

Sahyu will never forgive me if I replace her Tupperware hide. Otherwise, I'd get her a nice cave. She loves that thing way more than I think is healthy. XD Could be because this room is SUPER arid.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

😂 I felt like that when I changed out Gizmo's hide that she'd had since she was a baby for a slate hide.

[@exploringwithadrian3417]

I’m sorry for asking so many questions, is it okay to feed the leopard gecko baby pink mice?

[@fionashepley478]

Yes, but only very rarely. Once or twice a year at most, and spaced out. They should be frozen thawed and no wider than the space between their eyes. Only for adult geckos. Make sure they have proper heating to digest it properly.

[@exploringwithadrian3417]

Fiona Shepley thank you is it also okay if they only have belly heat and no lamp?

[@fionashepley478]

Exploring with Adrian yep, they’ll do fine with just a heat mat connected to a thermostat. Although while overhead heating isn’t completely necessary, it’s more natural and beneficial, and many geckos enjoy basking under it (a ceramic heat emitter for example, or even better a deep heat projector). They also raise the ambient temperature which heat mats cannot do. Good for extra heat if the heat mat isn’t enough on its own in the winter.

[@qyp9286]

First yay Can you do a video on handling a new creative if you have send me link pls

[@swamp2816]

Congratulations

[@qyp9286]

Crested gecko

[@swamp2816]

Crested gecko?

[@dominiquedeavers1111]

My leopard geckos humid hide doesnt seem to stay humid. The environment must be too cool and it is cooling it down. I adopted my gecko and she has been having shed problems

[@dawnrosehethey9908]

Hi

[@txzmii8462]

Can I ask a question

[@leopardgeckotalk]

yes

[@Frank-nb8ec]

First

[@raptorinigamer1237]

It's weird. I've had my gecko for a little over two months, but I've never seen him shed. Never one sign. He hasn't had skin on his toes, no stuck skin, no nothing. And I feed him every day since he's so young, but still I've never seen one sign. And he doesn't have growing problems, because in the course of one month, he grew from 31 grams to 53 grams. Am I just super lucky to not have any problems with shedding? Yeah, and one more thing. I've never seen him in his humid hide. Not once.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Sounds like he's a good shedder. He's probably doing it at night and eating all the evidence :)

[@Jackabrulifts]

hi i am getting my first leopard gecko it is a blizzard morph but i am unsure weather to get a male or female, is 1 of the 2 more calm and easier to tame because if one sex is easier to tame then that will be a major selling point for me. I dont know if this channel has an instagram but if it does i have alot of questions i need to ask, if I dm you the questions will you see it and respond? my instagram is jack_abreu05

[@fionashepley478]

There’s no difference in temperament between the two genders, it just depends on the individual. Where are you buying them from?

[@Jackabrulifts]

Fiona Shepley I don’t know yet either a reptile convention or a breeder near me