DO NOT GET A LEOPARD GECKO | Get These Lizards Instead!

Leopard Geckos are some of the most common pets in the world! But are these lizards right for you? Here is why Leopard Geckos aren't the best pet reptile for some people and three options that might be better pets for you!
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Do you own a Leopard Gecko? It seems that these little lizards are some of the most popular reptiles in the entire pet hobby! But are Leopard Geckos the best pet lizard for you? Well they do like it hot, they like it dry and this might be an issue with some keepers. There are some great Leopard Gecko alternatives out there. For example if you would like a more arboreal setup to house a lizard with a bit more humidity but is a similar size and just as easy to care for maybe a Crested Gecko is the best reptile for you. Perhaps you like terrestrial geckos but want an animal that is kept a bit cooler in temperature and more humid? Well a Chinese Cave Gecko might be your best bet in that case! Maybe the Leopard Gecko size is the sticking point and you want a larger reptile as a pet? In that case maybe a Bearded Dragon would be better. Beardies are less fragile, are kept at a bit hotter temps in larger enclosures but make amazing pets! These large lizards do not drop their tails making them easier to handle and a bit safer for kids to handle too. Maybe you want an herbivore lizard? In that case we've got some great salad muncher options. Uromastyx are a great option that only eat plants and seeds. Also Chuckwallas are great, desert dwelling lizards that love it hot and love their salads. Leopard geckos are awesome but there are so many other options!
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[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@justinhoward1250]

Yes that would be amazing!

[@CatCaffeine]

I love my leo and can't wait to get a Chinese cave gecko, they are quite stunning and a wonderful contrast to my albino leo

[@allyclark2694]

You are NEVER supposed to cohab UNLESS you have a 200 gal

[@chopsticks8204]

Is everyone here too young for the MSI reference? Haha

[@unclebaba3463]

The answer to what animals I can track are garter snakes and tiger salamanders, maybe an ermine or ferret if it's mammal time... welcome to Alberta

[@cravensravens]

My dad is always complaining about how he doesn't understand why I enjoy my leopard gecko because she's a pet that you "watch" over a "cuddly" type pet, but I don't get how he doesn't see her charm. That smile with her eyes closed when you scratch her in just the right spot, the way she goes right to her bowl at night and stares at where I sit across from her tank until I feed her, the little creaky noise she makes when someone else is holding her and she wants to come back to me. She's precious and to me it's like having a tiny dinosaur, which was always a childhood dream

[@marliehodge9763]

me too! my mums always like, your gecko is so boring, you cant cuddle it... Which is silly, because a lot of the time you can't cuddle cats or anything either cause they scratch you, at least geckos are friendly and will just climb up your arm.

[@_Aramaru_1837_]

Exactly! My sister and I own a leopard gecko, she has one, I have one. He’s actually just chilling on my arm as I’m typing this, I love Leopard Gecko’s so much!

[@fizzy3111]

My gecko is everything to me

[@johnyboiizkool]

Top ten saddest anime sentences

[@Cgraseck]

More like having a really tiny, but easier to care for dog! Great to hear that you have noticed how smart they are.

[@hydrone-gamez9633]

As a leopard gecko owner I confirm that they're very good at being cute

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Cute experts

[@fuzzymelon1261]

mine likes to give me an annoyed look or a judgmental look, which is still cute

[@JohnWick-uq1su]

I laughed so hard and almost spit out my mouth wash reading this

[@112887db]

right! i own 4!

[@iamrobertpeston6368]

@@112887dbdo u own any other reptiles ?how do they compare

[@ariannalat10]

You know with how commonly ball pythons, bearded dragons and leopard geckos are kept as 1st time reptiles, it almost feels like choosing a Pokémon starter 😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is so true

[@pennylanekane]

My bearded dragon was trained and my best friend for 14 years, he was ancient! I miss him

[@gumball90-0]

​@@WickensWickedReptilesyour opinion is ass

[@nevaehcastro1846]

u made me love my leo even more cause u said pokemon starter looking at him in a whole other way

[@MetsxStem]

😂😂😂 I literally just got a leopard gecko in Nov for my birthday. It’s indeed my first pet 😭😭😭

[@caseysilva6919]

I have to agree that Leopard Geckos are amazing! Mine are super shy, but still enjoy and love them. Watching them eat is the best part.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I totally agree! They are so hilarious to watch hunt!

[@caseysilva6919]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I sit there and wait...I am like are you going to get it?

[@brittanyperry8653]

I just recently got a leopard gecko. First time I fed him was awesome and it's still awesome!! That tail wiggle gets me every time 🥺

[@rdnkenki]

Mines pretty shy unless there's food. Mine will eat from my fingertips. He just started

[@rdnkenki]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I had a clear deep dish feeder kind of like a shot glass and mine kept trying to bite a Dubia through the glass and still hasn't figured out all he has to do is stand up and look down 🤣🥳 I tilt it for him. It's my bonding time

[@sine-spike]

I got my leo, Soul, from a friend of mine. Apparently, she was always the most active when I was around; even when she was at his place, I was one of the only people whose hand she would climb onto. It’s so fun watching her explore her area, whether that be her habitat, my room, or the lanai table. Soul’s easily the best thing to come out of this year.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

that's awesome!

[@LeePinkcyanide]

Personally new to Leo's. Using arcadia earth mix arid with custodians. Everything is so far so good, I'm not worried about impaction at all.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

awesome!

[@Clover_knows_pets]

This sounds like a great start!

[@jellyturtle72yearsago89]

Adam must confuse a lot of people. “Beardies are my favorite” to “beardies kinda suck” and “I love leopard geckos” to “leopard geckos kinda suck”

[@slapstix9053]

was smoking a joint and the I LOVE BREAD played and now i'm cough-laughing like an amateur

[@rickcroney1286]

Leopard Geckos are awesome, we enjoy our guy Batman. I did notice one of our other reptiles, Decker as an alternative 😉 Great video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Leopard Geckos are some of the easiest reptiles ever and so rewarding! Decker is a great looking Uro

[@dream_walker9726]

BATMAN THE GECKO I LOVE IT

[@WolfGirlCasey]

not gonna lie, when i first started researching reptiles to pick what my first pet herp would be, i was REALLY OPPOSED to getting a leo. Wasn't a fan of insectivores, wasn't a fan of ground dwellers, wasn't a fan of the looks. But I'm only 3 years and 4 cresties into keeping herps and I've already done a 180 and want a leo now lol, especially now that I've got a nice mealworm colony and dubia colony going. working on a waxworm one, too. Spoiling lizards is an addictive hobby and cresties n' leos are gateway drugs lmao

[@benza9620]

Good for you

[@snakesonaframe2668]

I love my leopard geckos, but I do agree they’re not the most interesting compared to a lot of other reptiles, and they’re one of the most common species surrendered to the reptile rescue I work with (the other two are beardies and ball pythons). I think because people get them because they’re cheap and then get bored with them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100%

[@lauracraig8110]

I had a leo, he was so cute but I didn't find him very interactive and I think it put me off owning reptiles in the future.

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

When I was young it was bearded dragons, green iguana's, and retics. Yes I'm old

[@snakesonaframe2668]

@@sarahbeaulieu999 lol we do get green iguanas occasionally, Retics are pretty rare though, I actually can’t remember us getting one surrendered while I’ve been working with the rescue. I’m guessing because generally if people are keeping a retic, they either know what they’re doing and have friends they can rehome too if needed, or have absolutely no idea and keep them even when they shouldn’t, or release them. But that’s just my guess. We get Common BCIs the most (I’m guessing because I’ve seen petco sell them as tiny babies with no indication as to how big they get) as far as big snakes go, all the ones I’ve met have always been absolute sweethearts, I fostered a 9-foot BCI named Rosie for awhile, absolutely loved her, but I didn’t have the space she needed for a long-term setup.

[@snakesonaframe2668]

@@lauracraig8110 oh try interacting with a monitor (a tame one) or Tegu, they’re so fun! My savannah monitor would play with balls and follow me around the house, and they’re really fun to feed.

[@gek483]

My gecko watching this with me: you talkin trash about me?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha!

[@zanemonica4208]

Same I had two but one just passed away on oct 14 so I have my other gecko on me

[@aronoiiel]

Haha this was fun! And I appreciate the mention of the overwhelming info and debates on herps especialky for newbies. That is one of my biggest issues being new :/

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100%

[@sophiejenner8517]

Thank you for this video I'm desperate to get a gecko I'm obsessed and these videos are so helpful. Loove how chill littlefoot was during this video

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I'm so glad!

[@rachelkunz611]

I absolutely love my Leo's! Never had one lose a tail. I see so many people who keep them wrong. It's truly easy to keep them as long as ppl do their research! All 12 of my Leo's never had shedding issues, and are super healthy and happy! All my little buddies 😁 Most of my Leo's are outgoing and love to be held or sit on my shoulder.

[@rachelhobbs3935]

My daughter loves her leopard gecko celia she adores her and wont give her up she thinks her gecko is the best reptile she has ever had

[@Mindofteagan]

I like how my take-away from this was, “Mindless Self Indulgence reference for the win.” 🤣 Jokes aside, your passion for these fascinating creatures shows! Always a wonderful video. ☺️

[@travisjohnston2369]

Iykyk

[@Textile_Courtesan]

I've been pet sitting my friend's leo and they left me a bunch of superworms. I ran out of the worms and ended up substituting crickets that I feed to my inverts. I was so enthralled with watching the little dude because he did the tail wiggle and chased down the crickets. I think I prefer my crested geckos and beardie overall but I've enjoyed my time pet sitting.

[@htypskira]

im a reptile lover, always been, and i really love Geckos and all types of lizards and reptiles in general, finding your channel might have saved my life honestly

[@RJ-mi3ck]

I’ve had my Leo for over a year now and the little dude’s been thriving. Been keeping him in a twenty gallon with a heat mat and eco earth but I’m planning on upgrading him to a 36x18x12 Exo Terra bioactive setup with an Arcadia deep heat projector in a few months:)

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Just upgraded my girl to a bio! Best decision ever! Also DHP are great! But halogen lights are slightly better but both are great options.

[@elizabethandcookie4816]

That sounds amazing R J, hope it is great!

[@carabencivenga8713]

Ha! Wasn't expecting a Mindless Self Indulgence reference. 😍

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I was so nervous nobody would get it.

[@risksandhope1849]

I have a leopard gecko and am considering getting an African Fire Skink. If you are considering getting a skink (usually people go for blue tongues) be sure to look into the fire skinks, they're a little less common but they are gorgeous!

[@paulmartineau8098]

Thank you for doing these videos. You always brighten up my day. :)

[@sarahhelmer6559]

Should do top 5 for both 20 gallon terrestrial tank and top 5 arboreal tank animals, think a lot of people would benefit from knowing what they can put best in a typical vertical or horizontal tank

[@elizabethandcookie4816]

This is a cool idea! I hope Adam sees it!

[@sheridangarris6322]

I had a leopard gecko and he was the bestest boy! I loved seeing him wag his tail when he was excited or eating. He had sneezed one time and it was so cute

[@zekcool5468]

😭

[@kaehume4742]

I love my Leo! I got him from someone who was rehoming him just over a year ago and he's so sweet, friendly, and of course super cute. Love your substitutes though, I'm a big Crestie fan (have 4 of them) and both Bearded Dragons and Chinese cave geckos are on my dream herps list

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Wonderful!

[@geckomorphsusa4032]

Love love your videos Thanks for sharing all you knowledge with us Your awesome!

[@forgivenandloved01]

I appreciate this vid! I have a snow leopard gecko named ecko 🤣 definetly my fave of my small reptiles. The way they "hunt" is so cute 🤣

[@susan-meaaz4879]

Yeah just a heads up, if you have a leopard gecko that drops his tail there's something seriously wrong! That is a sign that your animal is beyond stressed and scared! Cuz that animal typically will not drop its tail, as opposed to crested geckos who drop their tails all the time.

[@lizdyson3627]

Totally agree with this. I'm considering getting my first bluey.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love me a BTS!

[@baker4132]

You look like the ‘yo mama so far’ lady

[@stuartbaker3326]

Laying on the MSI references pretty thick! 🤣🤣🤣 Great video! I just got my first reptile ever the other day. "Felix" is a beautiful red stripe leopard gecko. He's an awesome addition to our family! I'll definitely be watching your channel for more insight on how to keep him happy and healthy.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

so glad someone got it!

[@travisjohnston2369]

Glad someone else got it 😂

[@EesmeeValentine]

Chuckwallas are my favorite reptile. But I am having so many problems finding them for sale anywhere. Tho I do love my leopard gecko too! Thanks for the cool new info on them!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are so underrated

[@EesmeeValentine]

@@WickensWickedReptiles 💯 agreed! They are basically the North American bearded dragons.

[@kingdre7492]

I got a pair they are fun to watch and feed also easy to handle. I got lucky a few years ago at a reptile show. Morph market also occasionally has them just gotta be persistent

[@elizabethandcookie4816]

Chuckwallas are one of the first reptiles I ever learned about and I still love them. When I was young I used to pretend I was a chuckwalla and go hide in small spaces and then inhale to puff myself up and wedge myself in the space 🤣

[@untamedheart505]

My leopard gecko just passed I wished I would have watched this first! Thank you I will watch your videos if I get another one 🥺🥺🥺😕😞

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@katlady567]

Love that you used the correct anatomical term for leo feetsies. 🥰 You forgot that being crepuscular, they aren’t a good fit for those who may want to watch an animal be active during the day. Alternative…day gecko. 😄

[@randomuser8660]

I just wish that day geckos were more handleable ;-; skittish, skins tears AND they can drop their tail? Yikes (I honestly still want one tbh, or an Abronia)

[@shirokyuubi592]

@@randomuser8660 my day gecko boy is super fun to watch chase around the crickets, I had a girl who had a brain tumor when I rescued her, but she loved to hop on my hand while I fed her puréed fruit and protein mixes. She lived about two years with me ♥️ my boy is skittish but I’ve been working on tong feeding with him!

[@daintyworm]

Leopard Geckos are freaking awesome, i’m very glad that you think so too! Mine are such cuties and i know some don’t like them because they’re not very active but i’ve found that all 3 of mine tend to be quite active compared to how others say theirs are. especially since i’ve added loose substrate! i see them everyday and if i mess around in my room or start opening their enclosures, they almost always come up to me! i adore them all so much!! i also really want to own an african fat tailed one day!

[@rottweilerfun9520]

They're so mellow and cool , beautiful too.

[@jpslizards]

Even though they're not the most entertaining lizards I still love them. Love mine

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

same!

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Too late I’ve already had my leopard gecko for seven years. While I love my baby girl I agree they aren’t the most handleable gecko. She is pretty fragile and is just kind of a looking reptile. But I made her a whole bio active enclosure so her tank is always interesting. Shedding tends to be an issue sometimes shed can get stuck on toes and many don’t use a moist hide. They are super hardy as a major plus though and very adorable mine loves food and mealworms are super easy to bred and crickets aren’t awful but dubia roaches are also good. And yes my female always does the tail wag though sometimes they only do it as babies but mine does it as an adult. Honestly their care is super simple most important is temps, humidity and mine girl is in a 40 gallon breeder the bigger the better! So far no issue with loose substrate organic topsoil and playsand mix and leaves their is a huge debate but I believe loose substrate is fine especially for an adult. And yes low humidity can be an issue depending on where you live some higher humidity is okay as long as it isn’t for a long time.

[@MaggieFox45]

Leopard Geckos are heckin' epic. They're handleable, smart, LOW-MAINTENANCE, and fucking adorable. All of those are HUGE +s in my opinion.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

i LOVE EM TOO

[@calewarner06]

Side note, Diamond sitting completely still on a tape measure, trying to measure our corn snake hahaha

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

he's a good boi

[@cadenlikespigs]

So close to 150k subs. Early Congratulations!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

So close! thanks so much!

[@Tom-repgeck]

Great video. Good points. I love Leo's too. My leo will be 20 in February!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very cool!

[@marcomachuca4381]

You had me for a second. I was about to tell you that you were the biggest advocate for leopard geckos before. Lol.

[@thepetchannel3950]

I can’t own leopard geckos where I live but I’m happy with my beardie. Great video as always, keep up the great work! 😃

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Jijku]

I love Leo’s, they are pretty hardy compared to most species. Morphs are great , good eaters , oh they clean their own shed ! Can you do a video on Tokay Gecko? I always wanted to have a Tokay , still planning on it. Not many videos on Tokays.

[@shawncollins4107]

This man said "footsies" I love it :)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

the cutest footsies

[@rieblox11]

My man diss his leopard gecko in front of his gecko

[@joranwa430]

Bearded dragon is my favorite pet reptile. My Beardie is so lovely and has a strong personality. My leopard gecko is just dumb and weird, but cute.

[@bipolarchemist]

This gets a thumbs up just for the MSI reference. The quote had me wondering, the clip confirmed it. And leopard geckos are pretty awesome, but my Viper Geckos are starting to sway me. Almost a leo, just a lot smaller with some funky tails and no eyelids. Definitely an interesting species.

[@its.me.8]

WHERE DID YOU FIND THEM?!

[@bipolarchemist]

@@its.me.8 I'm in the US, so Josh's Frogs, LLL Reptiles and several breeders have them available. I believe there are some babies from Big Borges(?) available on Morph Market. You should be able to find them listed under 'Other Geckos' if they are still available and if you go with Josh's Frogs, i believe they currently have free shipping for orders over $300. Great little geckos and not too bad to handle if you are patient, despite currently being about the size of my finger tip.

[@its.me.8]

@@bipolarchemist thank you so much!

[@bipolarchemist]

@@its.me.8 Glad I could help. It also looks like 5to9 has some babies for sale. Great person to work with and one I can highly recommend. I hope you can find some as they are great fun to watch but I'd definitely look into starting a few rice flour or peanut beetle cultures if your local shops are anything like mine where 'small' crickets can range from tiny to monstrous. Black Soldier Fly larvae are a good option as well but I'd steer clear of bean beetles as they can climb the walls and/or fly. Fruit flies work as well, but they share similar issues with bean beetles So I've stuck to a diet or primarily crickets and peanut beetle larva or rice flour beetle larva with the occasional soldier fly larva as treats.

[@neilchace1858]

I 100% agree that Leopard Geckos are a little overrated. I find them a little too fragile so get stressed out when handling them (and even more so when assisting others handle them, which is a big part of my volunteering at the zoo.)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100%

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Thanks for the heads up on those bracelets !

[@arcanedame3015]

I thought Leo’s were my jam until I learned about African Fat Tailed Geckos 💖 they have a lot of similarities but funny enough it was the environmental needs that won me over. The higher humidity requirements are more friendly towards the plants and bioactive set up’s I prefer. Personally, I enjoy caring for my bioactive set up as much as I enjoy watching an interacting with my geckos 🦎 Melding my love of plants, science and reptiles was the perfect equation for me.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Fat Tails are so dope!

[@theeguy458]

I've been waiting for this video for a loooooooooong time......

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hope you enjoy!

[@Thestikbotshow]

leaped geckos are cute you can’t convince me otherwise

[@Cgraseck]

Great vid! I have two Leos in my classroom. The kids love them. Especially our male who likes to come out of his hide when they come into the room. He thinks he is going to get fresh meal worms whenever he hears noise. Cheers, Chris

[@nightinggale6470]

Are they housed together? Also, just wondering, are mealworms the only thing they eat?

[@Cgraseck]

@@nightinggale6470 No, they are in a divided 36x18x18 with many levels of Drylock painted styrofoam. They eat vitamin or calcium with D3 dusted mealworms, Dubias, waxworks and the occasional horn worm. They always have calcium without D3 available. They have warm wet hides, and deep heat projectors on their basking spots. All of their heat sources are thermostatically controlled.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@Cgraseck ahh gotcha! So each gecko has 18x18x18” of space? That’s honestly not a lot of space. If possible, it’d be a good idea to let one gecko have the 36x18x18” to themselves, and get another separate 20-40 gallon for the other. If you have the space, that is

[@Cgraseck]

@@nightinggale6470 You are obviously correct. More room would always be better but they do have more floor space than a 20 long with the levels that they have. It is possible that I could put another 36 X18X18 above the existing one but for the time being I'm going to see how they do in this setup. I feel that it is better than most that I have seen. Cheers, Chris

[@4duhm]

Honestly my first lizard and the only one I have rn is a leopard gecko and I love her she’s so calm all the time and pretty easy to take care of but yeah not really fun to watch

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I feel that

[@anlockcharacter1104]

Adam: leopard geckos need 20 gallons enclosure Breeders: hmmmmm

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I mean so long as the floor dimensions are the same or close, who cares if it's a tub.

[@nightinggale6470]

They need a 20 gallon long minimum, although 40 gallons or bigger is strongly recommended. Sadly, many breeders keep their animals in subpar conditions for saving money and convenience. Climbing height is also important.

[@Eintracht513]

Nice to see, we got the same turtle to track with Wildlife Collections 😁 Greetings from Germany

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Enjoy your turtle!

[@noahpetherbridge5127]

I work at a pet store with baby leopard geckos right now, and I couldn’t agree more about how cute they are hunting insects. The tail shake and the pounce is just so funny!

[@theraven5850]

They now have giant and super giant variations. I think the most interesting thing people could be doing with Geckos as breeders is aiming to create the biggest leopard gecko possible. After all, they're not aggressive and reasonably sociable.

[@karo7628]

new to ur channel and fell in love when you inserted a msi reference

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Such a blast from the past

[@celticwanderer89]

Was that a mindless self indulgence pun adam?lol 11:10 ... great band, and clever segway;)

[@celticwanderer89]

The bass, the rock, the money, the trouble ^-^

[@chuckmontgomery7571]

Too late, I picked up one this weekend at the expo, along with a Jungle Carpet Python. Adding to the collection and knowing full well what I was doing with full knowledge, but I'm not who you were talking to ;-)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Very cool!!!

[@nirvanna305]

my flukers light i bought was burning the top of the cage i think. maybe the paint on metal? not sure. but it was making a horrible smell. any ideas what to do?

[@nightinggale6470]

You could try a different bulb. You can get halogen flood bulbs from hardware stores. Make sure it’s connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat.

[@Joverlordify]

My leopard gecko loves his hamster wheel he's on it daily.

[@Toobluejzs147]

Hey man i have a blizzard and he is awesome but he won’t eat out of a dish much, i always have to bring the food to him is there anything i can do or just look at as a chance to spend time with him, i don’t mind but just wanted to see what you think thanks!

[@dawnleechyoumans2472]

lol love the MSI pun.. Thank you for the video

[@Bjacobson7]

My leopard gecko acts so outgoing and sweet yet constantly bites and won’t let go. She’s literally evil and untamable 😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wow eh!

[@Joverlordify]

Buy her a plastic hamster wheel or dish they love walking on them.

[@mishcasminifarm]

Hi Adam. I have my leopard gecko in a 2 foot by 5 foot enclosure. My bearded dragon was in it and passed away. Is it too much for a leopard gecko I love your channel

[@nightinggale6470]

No such thing as too big, only too bare. As long as there’s plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space, leopard geckos will thrive in a large enclosure! Just make sure you can heat it properly

[@sophiesosox4668]

I started with 3 Leopardgeckos because of the color diversity and the landscape of the tank. Then I bought my crestie, who has a beautiful tank with Orchids and unfortunately is very shy,so most of the time hidden somewhere. I like feeding him his Pangea tho. Now I am waiting for my Stenodactylus Sthenodactylus, dwarf geckos, but my Leopardgeckos are by far my favourite ones. Little clowns,clumsy,so curious and just so cute,great at interacting♡

[@nightinggale6470]

Just wondering, are your leopard geckos housed together?

[@sophiesosox4668]

@@nightinggale6470 currently the 3 girls live together since hatch and are one year old now. But if they fight one day, i have two smaller seperate tanks to split them

[@nightinggale6470]

@@sophiesosox4668 I strongly recommend separating them asap. I have seen countless cases of females tolerating each other for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other. Best to prevent it entirely before it’s too late. How big is the enclosure?

[@sophiesosox4668]

@@nightinggale6470 it's 200×50×50 cm with a stonewall to climb and lots of natural hidings to avoid fights. They all are the same size and well fed, but I am aware of the risk and will react immediately

[@nightinggale6470]

@@sophiesosox4668 I’m glad to hear that it’s that large, the risk is much lower. Many people attempt to cohab in significantly smaller enclosures, which usually ends badly.

[@sergiomercado8991]

I remember when i first bought mine that i didnt really consider that id have to feed it insects. But ill tell you my heart sank when i open that little package of mealworms (Im absolutely terrified of any and all insects)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

oh no

[@JackieFuckingChan]

I have a leopard gecko and love her. It's been a process making her trust me to be sure. But she loves hanging out with me now.

[@silentmaggot3696]

I have a 21W 18D 19H terrarium, would that be suitable for a leopard gecko? I've never owned reptiles so I'm not sure if they use climbing space

[@nightinggale6470]

That’s not big enough. A 36x18x18” enclosure or bigger would be ideal. They’re mainly terrestrial but they definitely climb

[@silentmaggot3696]

@@nightinggale6470 alright, thanks! I'll get a larger one. any suggestions on something beginner friendly I could put in the smaller one, though?

[@Danminator84]

I'm not sure if you have experience with them or not, but if you do, I was wondering if you could do a video on collared lizards? My local reptile shop in the UK has a bunch of babies in at the moment, and they're so cool and cute!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are so cool but I am not experienced with them at all!

[@nictnt8197]

You use a pinky fir before breeding season, ever use one after to fatten them back up? I am having trouble getting weight back on a couple of mine.

[@saint_keeblerElf]

Do you have any recommendations for a western banded gecko?

[@codymcguire5296]

Your thumbnail is the only reason I clicked this video then watched it for a second and thought wow I just got clickbaited

[@mattb7626]

This guy is so passionate and knowledgeable

[@CaptainMonotone448]

Why aren't they the best? WWR: I can't stick 8 of them in a 4x2x2 tank...

[@deutschlander85]

Leopard geckos really are amazing. I definitely think that they are "beginner" reptiles, but they are very rewarding. On an unrelated topic, where did you get your leachie t-shirt? I couldn't quite make out the writing. Looks really cool.

[@Jonah_And_Minilla]

Great video!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks for the visit

[@Jonah_And_Minilla]

@@WickensWickedReptiles HOLY SHNIKES WIKENS WICKED REPTILES REPLIED TO MY COMMENT!!!!!!!!!

[@kykafitzfingers1384]

Lol

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Way to stretch to find reasons, haha really cool video and love ur footage! 🥳🥳

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you!! 😁

[@travisjohnston2369]

I knew that was mindless self indulgence even before you said I’ll stop indulging myself mindlessly 😂

[@nbarnum81]

I wish I would have learned about mouth rot when we acquired our Leo! Our poor Jake is dying as we speak because of mouth rot. I am SO sad! 😭😭😭

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I am so sorry to hear this!

[@tyicbranch2734]

What's the best size of a viverum for a lepord gecko I understand that it has to be a longer tank not tall viverum

[@nightinggale6470]

40 gallon breeder or larger.

[@amynunez553]

I love these babies but if you want something you can play with or just sit with for a long time, maybe a snake or an Iguana. I have a sir-leo named Rango and I honestly can watch him for hours or just sit next to his tank reading or chilling there. His tail has never detached (I've had him for about 4-6 years) and yes he has escaped DURRING a house party and was almost o runaway but I found him- its a great beginners pet (if you do proper research)

[@aprilcoil3485]

Just got my first leopard geckos and I have golden gecko's and green anoles it's so awesome and a little bit weird. But cool having some that aren't afraid of me lol like they will come right up to the glass

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

amazing

[@_just_kowu_4307]

I love this video but that Mindless Self Indulgence reference absolutely KILLED me xD I love that band!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahhaha nice!

[@tanyaroberson9394]

I think a negative is they don't bask or like light and hide. Reptiles that bask are always nice because you see them more.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

fair point!

[@nightinggale6470]

They absolutely do bask and should be given a halogen flood bulb. Them not liking light is a myth.

[@tanyaroberson9394]

@@nightinggale6470 They may need a shade dweller bulb but not liking bright light is a fact and means they will be in a hide during the day which makes them very different to diurnal lizards like bearded dragons or emerald tree skinks.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@tanyaroberson9394 they also benefit immensely from a heat source that produces IRA and IRB like halogen flood bulbs. I’ve seen many examples of leopard geckos basking during the day every now and then. They have shown cathemeral behaviour in captivity (activity periodically throughout day and night). The Leopard Gecko - Advancing Husbandry Facebook group has more information.

[@tanyaroberson9394]

@@nightinggale6470 Have you seen the youtuber Leopard Gecko's videos. I like her videos about setting up a deep heat projector. She originally had all her geckos with heat pads. Then she switched to the deep heat projector which beams down on a piece of slate. So the gecko gets heated from above and below because the slate heats up. She said they really started staying out and splooting under the deep heat projector and also climbing more and more active as well. I think your halogen flood bulbs probably do the same.

[@Derpypig444]

nice vid can you do a part 2 for intermediate reptiles

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is part three, here, enjoy this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5eyfmRtfc5-ec0

[@markarmenta3598]

Get what I like not what you like

[@Tlc24891]

Hey man quick question I’ve had a gecko now for a couple of months they’re rescued when i got them they had a cut over the top of there mouth and it doesn’t seem to heal I’ve tried creams and other things any ideas on how i could help them get better?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

all I can offer for advice is to see a vet

[@Tlc24891]

@@WickensWickedReptilesduring the night she got out her tank and is around the house somewhere now :(

[@hp_mcu_27]

I got 3 leopard geckos and they are so funny and cute and all around amazing

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks for watching!

[@davidfity2802]

These videos are awesome and always make me laugh hahah

[@kykafitzfingers1384]

I personally love leos. they're just so cute!My dream reptiles would probably be garters and leos, as I already have a beardie

[@rybuds47]

My Leo Winnie Cooper is watching this with me. She likes the intro with the music and the beautiful macro shots of your pets. She would watch a full video of that if she could.

[@sinister2757]

So many people recommend a humid hide box do you do that for your leapord geckos? Or does that not work

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100% I always have a humid hide in there!

[@sinister2757]

@@WickensWickedReptiles cool

[@snakeluvr1395]

I was just watching your video and my little brother just came up and started doing snapchat filters on you 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂 anyways, great video as always Adam!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha that's so funny!

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video