Exposing My Leopard Geckos To UVB & Deep Heat Projector - 2 Hour Time Lapse! 💡

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Just a heads up, I've done quite a few videos on using, setting up and the benefits of a UV light. Here's my playlist on Reptile Heating & Lighting - kzbin.info/aero/PLS9BN8VEnxX8kuv58goRJSETAE9caES5p

[@ariruff1523]

Leopard Gecko thank you!! 💖

[@leopardgeckotalk]

@Candace you won't need any additional d3, so probably best to use supplements without it :)

[@vanessapearl8213]

I just put in a deep heat projector for my little Leo. I stated previously that she is a notoriously terrible hunter. Well, I would like to say since she has been using the deep heat projector and UVB combo her whole personality has changed! She is energetic, she’s eating well and she wants to come out of her enclosure more and socialize with her humans! I cannot thank you enough for bringing this piece of tech into Emoji’s life. I am forever grateful 💕

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aw that's amazing to hear!! Yeah the deep heat projector full energises them like the sun would, there have been many reports of improved hunting skills. Also if I remember correctly UVA improves their sight :)

[@vanessapearl8213]

It is truly amazing what a difference this product makes in the little lives we hold so dear! I had no idea how much she would change because of this. She’s so happy and healthy, I feel like I am now giving her the best life possible! Thank You for all your wonderful work!!!

[@mega666maggot666]

This is straight up creepy! Everytime I end up with a new question about my gecko, you upload a video with the exact answer I need! Are you spying on my gecko?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha that's so strange 😅

[@st00pid54]

same! haha

[@cfol4437]

I really adore how you improved your set ups over time and how you don't shy away from educating yourself and challenging your keeping habits. You have nice, natural looking set ups and your geckos are clearly thriving. I wholeheartedly believe that every animal will do best in a set up that resembles their natural environment the most. Leos are such hardy animals and can endure incredible hardships. But just because they are surviving in a minimalistic set up doesn't mean they're thriving. I like how the reptile hobby is slightly shifting from "oh they're reptiles, they don't care about anything" to actually understanding the behavior and biology of these animals and trying to give them the best set ups possible.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :) yeah in the almost 7 years i've been running this channel now (omg 👵🏻 lol) i've seen so much change in the reptile hobby, it's just important to keep moving with the new evidence and improving the animals care, setups, and overall wellbeing :)

[@s14theron]

i just put this in my setup and i cannot thank you enough! within the first 10 minutes she started exploring and loving the new heat and light setup so much more, not to mention temp control is so much better than an all in one mercury bulb and heatpad. this is a game changer

[@nightinggale6470]

That’s great! However, I strongly recommend switching to a halogen flood bulb, they’re actually more natural and beneficial than DHPs. The levels of IRA and IRB they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength). I’d check out the recent podcast from the Animals at Home channel, a reptile heating and lighting expert talks about the importance of full spectrum lighting :)

[@ArcadiaReptile]

Thanks for the update. Using time lapse is so helpful as it enables us all to see the patterns of use in near real time. From what i have seen, all of your animals are showing typical basking behaviour whilst also positioning the body for a quick escape, which is part of natural predator awareness. You can also see the reduced colour variants making good use of the energy whilst covering the head at times. Again, perfect use of energy from light in what is a very advanced and very clever species. The more we learn, the more we see the evidence of wild-like behaviour, the more we see that this species really is not nocturnal as we were once told, I am not even sure if we can class them as deeply crepuscular, especially with the evidence of use now available that shows full open basking for quite long periods. Knowledge is power as they say! The more we learn, the better the provision we can make for all of our pets.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

No problem :) yeah they're doing really well, Minnie has taken to her new deep heat projector so quickly, its amazing :)

[@wilkieroyall3507]

Great video keep up the amazing work

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@k-poppy8482]

I just upgraded mine due to this video and my baby is thriving in it! She definitely prefers the hot lamp more than the mat I had and I think likes the light one too. She also comes out a lot more! Thank you for the video!!

[@autumnmaddox4059]

Just got everything for a deep heat projector with dimming thermostat set up for my new leopard gecko today, she's probably close to 3 months old right now, just got her two weeks ago. She LOVES the deep heat.. i went to check on her and i was like omg how did she get out where is she???? well she was sleeping on top of the largest hide in the tank to get close to the lamp during it's night drop in temperature... she was splooted out hard. she has never slept out in the open like this with me, such a behavior change!!! I am so excited, thank you for helping me be a better gecko mom

[@nightinggale6470]

That’s great! However, I strongly recommend switching to a halogen flood bulb, they’re actually more natural and beneficial than DHPs. The levels of IRA and IRB they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength). I’d check out the recent podcast from the Animals at Home channel, a reptile heating and lighting expert talks about the importance of full spectrum lighting :)

[@Katerie_xo]

idk why but I laughed so much at the jumpcuts between Minnie and Ziggy sleeping, theyre just too adorable not to put a big grin on your face

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha i love when their little arms twitch/flick back 😅

[@wylieroseman7761]

Wow, very much appreciated. I can't wait to upgrade my gecko. I love that you say "They only live once"

[@macawlover8251]

I dont know if it's just me, but I have 2 cats and they rub against EVERYTHING, it's a little strange to see a gecko doing the same thing (it sounds kinda silly but I hope you get what I mean)

[@SmiilesAlot]

One of my geckos would rub its face against the repti carpet if I took its hide away. Is that what you're talking about?

[@macawlover8251]

@@SmiilesAlot I mean when the're shedding and they rub their faces on everything like a cat would so yeah

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha leopard geckos are basically scaly cats.

[@southernnordic7027]

The female leopard gecko I have (she's about 6 months old), she will also rub her face and body against the rocks and hides in her tank, even if she isn't due to shed. She usually does this most it seems after I clean her terrarium and after we handle her as well. I believe they are like cats in a sense, they like to have their scent on their immediate surroundings.

[@FragmentedZombie]

They have so many feline behaviour traits it's hilarious lol

[@tiaumu9032]

My rescue loves her uvb lamp & reacts the same as your little guys do! Great video :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah awesome!! :)

[@j.t.3378]

How long do you keep the uvb light on for.

[@alexishastings6768]

Great video ! I love how you are so forward thinking and always trying to find the best thing for your geckos !

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :D

[@x.jeanna]

cannot wait until they restock the deep heat projectors! my little Rambo is going to love it!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah awesome, good luck!! :D

[@minecraft-fortnutter2830]

This is so adorable!!!! 4:00

[@gavinbangan5750]

My leopard gecko was doing this today (being exposed) and it was scaring me, so happy I found this video seeing that it’s normal for all leopard geckos.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha no problem :D

[@heatherlouise2044]

Just to clarify, do you keep the DHP on for 24 hours of the day and never turn it off? love you videos!❤🙏

[@aaronfox942]

Love the kerbal space program time lapse music lol

[@drakegurnett8854]

Love your vids

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@mariaalonzo8371]

Aww minni and ziggy look so cute ,love your videos ,thie very informational and useful.😊

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :D

[@hollyross4977]

I need some advice on my two supposedly female leopard geckos. We bought them together last year and they were originally living together already but when it came time for them to lay eggs it seemed like only one gecko Coco was laying. We didn’t really think too much about it because we hadn’t actually seen what gecko had actually laid the eggs. The eggs turned out to be fertile and we weren’t sure if the man we got them from was breeding them before but still sold them to us. Anyway we gave the fertile eggs to another breeder and he said he could incubate them,but apparently all of our 5 or 6 eggs didn’t hatch! Which I still don’t believe, but now I’m convinced that my “female” gecko Indy is actually male as she has quite distinct pores and a small bulge, she also has a larger tail and head which is apparently also a male feature to have. So now I’m a bit confused on what to do and if Coco will lay eggs and if I should separate them. Also I have seen them try to breed on multiple occasions, even yesterday in their tank and Indy( the gecko I think is male) always climbs on top of Coco😬 Sorry for the rant, but would appreciate it if you or anyone could give me advice please x

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Hey there, sadly geckos shouldnt be housed together, even two girls. Also I believe if the eggs are tipped round the wrong way the developing embryo will drown (or so ive read), so there's maybe a chance that the time between her laying them and you taking them to the breeder the embryos may have been damaged.

[@Angie-qp5ti]

How tall is your tank? How many inches from the ground to the bulb? What is your tank ground temp? I got a DHP for my gecko, and on top of his climbing rock it's 93 degrees, then about half way down it's 80 and on the ground it's 73. Does the ground on the hot side need to be 90? Is he too cold? I figured he would go up on his rock if he's too cold and get warm again.

[@ActionPackedStudios79]

I had got my leopard gecko and i am so happy that i got help from your videos, his name is Rango and he is well fed and happy i think when he gets full grown he will look like minnie, he screams a lot so i am giving him a week to calm down, but thanks a lot!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw nice :) ah shame about the screaming, yeah probably needs a bit of time to settle in :)

[@messynessy1485]

Ziggy is such a busy bee! Do you have a video of how you build their enclosure? I think my leo is getting bored with her setup

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yep I have a whole playlist called 'Natural Tank Builds' or 'Natural Terrarium Builds', and it includes all my arboreal builds as well as all my Leopard Gecko ones :)

[@messynessy1485]

Thank you both!

[@lovely_Lofi]

I love your videos and you have got me interested in leopard geckos,I will be getting one in November

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thanks so much! Ah awesome! :D

[@hbreptiles608]

Hi where did u get the stones/slates from in the tank xx

[@ashleyaubrey3023]

can you put a link of where you got everything for the dhp and the uv light. also what substrate do you use for them? i use a carpet for mine but i want to change things up but dont know what is safe for her.

[@bru3324]

yay

[@moxiemoxen]

I want to get a deep heat projector for my gecko so much! I'm gonna try to get one for her soon.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah nice :)

[@gab3963]

I love your enclosures 😍. I want to get something similar for all my snakes

[@sophia3454w]

Thanks for all of the videos! I found your Chanel and I’ve been watching your videos for months now and I think I’m ready for a leopard gecko. You’re videos taught me a lot. Thanks so much!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww that brilliant, no problem, glad i could help :D

[@sofiyailiassov3141]

would i be able to use a heat mat and a deep heat projector at the same time for my leopard gecko?

[@viperletsplays6494]

What’s your final stance on using UVB for your leopard geckos? Do you think I need one for my little guy or is it okay to not have one?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I'd say if you can get a UV light, and its the correct percentage for your gecko and the distance between gecko and light - and so on - go for it :) its definitely beneficial and takes a lot of the guesswork out of supplementing :)

[@Kluleess]

VERY COOL! IT'S SEEMS ZIGGY IS MUCH BIGGER THAN MINNIE. IT'S AWESOME TO SEE THEM SO HAPPY. :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :) yeah he's about 20-30g bigger :')

[@sweetsky701]

for your leo’s do you use the Zoo Med PowerSun HID Metal Halide uvb lamp or the Arcadia DEEP Heat Projector?

[@leahjvr3245]

Last night I found the cutest house gecko, I showed my older sister, she said "what if that's your leopard geckos babies?" I said no way I found him on the floor and I never bred my gecko, and if I did the geckos would have been born long ago, then she said " But you never know maybe it takes a year before they lay eggs" And I said you should never own a leopard gecko😂

[@leopardgeckotalk]

🙈😅 omg haha

[@MaiaGrace]

I got a baby leopard gecko yesterday and he didn't eat the mealworms that I gave him. So I was wondering, what do I do with the non eaten mealworms? (Please let me know as soon as possible)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah congrats. pop them back in with the other mealworms and try again later.

[@MaiaGrace]

@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you!

[@daniellek.2456]

I've also noticed the DHP has caused my geckos to have perfect sheds

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah nice, glad I'm not the only one - yeah I don't know what it is, but they never have anything left over :)

[@GamerGirlMaster]

I think I will try the UV now that I got Burby back in to a 10gallon tank as he was unhappy in his little wood tank that was low and dark, so he was not eating not shedding getting skinny even his tail. For now he’s back in a 10 gallon size just because it was cheaper but eventually i want a 20 gallon for him

[@fionashepley478]

The bare minimum for an adult leopard gecko is a 20 gallon long (30x12x12 inches), and bigger is better.

[@hissinginatree5228]

May I ask where you got the slate from? :)

[@ashleythomson9689]

Hi i dont know if you will see this. I was inspired to get a deep heat projector and uvb and use arcadia arid for substrate for my leopard gecko. His viv has had a great makeover looks fab but i am getting so much condensation and humidity its a wooden viv with all of above in also its a 50watt deep heat projector but seems to be so hot my thermostat is turned down to 26 and surface temp still well over 34 at basking spot? Any suggestions? I think i will try and add some more ventilation but no idea how! Love your videos!

[@thezoologicals]

I got a crestie a month ago and you really inspired me! 🙏

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww that's awesome, Cresties are so cute 😍

[@thezoologicals]

Thanks a lot for replying. It means a lot

[@bouncebird3760]

Okay i might have a silly question but! Does the deep heat projector work through glass or does it need to be atleast on some gaze (e.g. exo terra tops). I want to switch my snake from a heat mat to a deep heat projector but i cant really drill a hole into the glass.

[@zipzapzumzop]

Hi, I can't seem to find if there is any information regarding a certain distance the DHP should have from the gecko? I know you mentioned it should be far enough away, so the gecko can't reach it, but is there any other things I should take into consideration regarding distance when installing it?

[@ArcadiaReptile]

HI, in order to create a wide enough projection to cover the whole animal the 50w lamp should be 12-15" ideally above the body when seated at the top of the basking zone. You can then set your dimming stat to deliver the temp that you need on the slate at this distance. Hope this answers your question

[@brennont9724]

Mega Sploot!

[@charlieb1764]

The only ones you shouldn't use UV for are Enigmas because light stresses them (depending on how bad their syndrome is) apparently. I almost bought a UV light for mine as advice has changed since I got my Leo 10 years ago, but she has bad enigma syndrome so have to stick to D3 supplement and calcium. If anyone has successfully used UV with enigmas, I'd love to know 😊

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah I think, like you said, it varies with the severity of enigma syndrome. poor geckos :'(

[@charlieb1764]

@@leopardgeckotalk I know, they shouldn't be bred imo :(

[@glutenfreedead]

Wow! Also, what size and brand of vivarium do you use? I'm planning to upgrade my leopard gecko and your tank size seems perfect!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

2 of my vivs are vivexotic ones and 2 are unbranded. But I do want to eventually upgrade them to bigger vivs :)

[@glutenfreedead]

@@leopardgeckotalk Alright! Thank you so much!

[@sakshamsingh2209]

I think a 40 gallon is the best size without getting the gecko stressed

[@glutenfreedead]

@@sakshamsingh2209 thank you! I'm going to a reptile expo this weekend so I'll be able to get him a new one

[@The181808]

I know it’s kind of an old video, but can anyone recommend any products similar to Arcadia’s DHP? I live in the US and I can’t seem to find any products that ship to the states :/

[@BeyBattleBoy]

I've recently gotten some UVBs for both of my geckos, and one of them spends a lot of time in it and clearly enjoys it, however the other one (who is a bit skittish), almost never leaves its hide while the lights are on. I'm concerned she may not be getting enough D3 from them, any advice or reccomendations? I could always switch back to supplementing the D3 if neccesary, but I feel like its anxiety is a bigger underlying issue leading to this. (Yes, they are housed separately from eachother.)

[@Clawdeen159]

I tried UVB with my Leo as well and when I had it he refused to come out while the light was on. Some just don't like it. I just got a deep heat projector and now he's always out so it works a lot better for us

[@a.b831]

hi, im new in the reptile world and i need a little bit help. Do you do 2 hours a day 4-6 pm or in the morning too?

[@zodiacanhishooman1013]

AWW Minnie be splootin

[@madisonschultz7226]

Is it bad to have a uvb lamp on for more than 12 hours. And do the deep heat lamps work in replacement to a heat mat. I would love to see my gecko more and want to make sure I’m doing everything right. Your videos have been helpful I just have so many questions.

[@itszbenofficial3179]

So I got a deep heat projecter but I have fake rock in the tank and I want to use slate but the only pet store near me and only store in general has purple slate would this be good and act like a heat mat

[@pogo5141]

Hey I am new to gecko community I have loved your channel forever and I have some questions for my geckos enclosure I have two and if I can’t get his stuck she’d off what should I do I tried to increase humidity and it never works also would a 20 gallon tank be enough for one gecko with three hides last thing is what’s a good thermostat

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :) Ah you're not housing 2 together are you? If you are you need to separate them asap. As for the shedding, you can have a shedding hide/box with higher humidity in to help with shedding, however for annoying pieces that get stuck, there's a video on my channel titled 'Giving my gecko a bath' or 'removing stuck shed' - hope that helps :D

[@pogo5141]

Leopard Gecko ok thanks you! And no I’m not housing them together lol I love how you respond to most of the comments

[@hyenatiger7731]

Awesome video! I loved the time lapse! I also have a question. I was interested about the mini UVB kit by Arcadia and was wondering if you had any links where I could buy it in the U.S. Thank you!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :) ah yeah lightyourreptiles.com sells arcadia things :)

[@hyenatiger7731]

@@leopardgeckotalk thank you! Keep up the awesome videos!

[@hyenatiger7731]

@@leopardgeckotalk Also, is the shade dweller 7% UVB ok?

[@nadinenixon4847]

So it is ok to use both together

[@bigvirgonrg]

is there a video on how you set up this enclosure?

[@LuC-k777]

They vibing

[@oliverince342]

OMG 😆 this video is sooooo cute!👍 I need to get this for mine!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha thanks :)

[@luvpixie7636]

Hi. Just wondering, what is your leopard geckos tank temperature at night? I never really know what it should be :)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

30-32oC :)

[@luvpixie7636]

Leopard Gecko ty :)

[@rubengarciaan]

Hi, how many hours should de uvb light turned on?

[@jackmurnane4522]

Hey folks so I have a question my gecko keeps crawling under his carpet the temperature in his cage is usually around 80-95 degrees Fahrenheit, should I be worried?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

sounds like either the hide isn't dark enough, so under the carpet is nice and dark, and/or the heat through the carpet isn't hot enough.

[@Angie-qp5ti]

is it ok to put your heat mat inside under the substrate?

[@jasminehawk1062]

So I’m very new to being a Leo mom, I was wondering if I have the T5 light fixture on for 12 hours throughout the day would it be better to also have a deep heat light or a incandescent light? I also have the heat pad on the warm side as well. I’ve been doing research and everyone says different things but I just want it to be perfect 🥺

[@jodiemills9239]

Where did you get your background from? Also with the heater do you keep it on all the time like you would a heat mat? Thank you

[@nightinggale6470]

Yes, you can keep DHPs on 24/7, although a temperature drop at night is natural and completely fine.

[@scarkett1641]

Great video!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@Vencs5]

If u have the uv on for 2 hours in the morning and 2 at dusk do u need the deep heat projector on all day or do u just use deep heat project or uv? Bit confused

[@galaxy8626]

Flora Samie it would be on all day because all it does is provide heat for the gecko, which means it also requires a thermostat and a thermometer so when it gets to hot it turns off.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

It's on all day and night, connected to the thermostat. UV is just the one that comes on for 2hrs in the morning and 2hrs in the evening :)

[@Vencs5]

Leopard Gecko thank you so much!! I’m getting me leo next summer after I have done my gcses! I’m super excited and have been studying and researching since October 2017! Eek! 💕

[@Vencs5]

Galaxy thank you soooo much!, 🔥

[@LordJord001]

I really like Ziggy's set up could you do a video on everything you used in her set up because I would love to have a similar set up

[@ouseangling6307]

Great video your the best. Can you do some more ant videos and maybe get another kit like snails or ladybugs ext

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :) I'm currently making the ant update so that should be out at the start of July :)

[@ouseangling6307]

Leopard Gecko ok I can’t wait 😊

[@jonahC239]

Thanks for the great video your geckos are so cute

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks! :)

[@ronan7664]

Great vid

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thanks :D

[@matthewperkins8389]

My baby Leo is being fed mealworms with repashy leopard gecko vitamin mix but I’m not sure if he needs other vitamins too. Are there any other things my gecko needs?

[@fionashepley478]

Repashy Calcium Plus (what you’re using) is all he needs. Although mealworms shouldn’t be his main diet. Feed mainly live crickets, Dubia or discoid roaches, silkworms, or black soldier fly larvae.

[@cuddlycrochetbuddies6352]

PLEASE HELP! my female leopard gecko has been digging A LOT but she never digs. I think she may be laying a egg but worried that she’s not getting enough calcium because she’s not eating any thing And I do not want the to lead to MBD please help.

[@fionashepley478]

My female hasn’t really eaten in months. They can go awhile without supplements without getting MBD. You could give her a calcium dish (with d3 since it’s required to absorb calcium), but to avoid an overdose monitor her and don’t leave it in there for too long.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Sounds like typical female behaviour. You can always try to get her to lick some supplements off of your finger :)

[@Zuxeh]

Thumbs up !

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks :)

[@mrmavridis6782]

Hello. I have a baby leopard gecko. I installed heatmat with a thermostat but do I need to have a uvb light? and do I need to have a single light for the day so they can understand when there is day and night? and what about my room lights at night? does they make him feel it is day and confuses him ? help me pleaseee thank you

[@nightinggale6470]

Heat mats are not an adequate heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. Get a tube UVB bulb as well. I’d check out the recent podcast from the Animals at Home channel, a reptile heating and lighting expert talks about the importance of full spectrum lighting :) And all lights should be off at night. Your room lights are ok if they aren’t on for too long.

[@ariruff1523]

my geckos tail is quite small. do you have any suggestions on food to get it to it’s regular size? 💞

[@ariruff1523]

this probably didn’t make any sense but hope you understand!! 😁

[@kendall4060]

I think she has a video on this ❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah I have a video about getting the tail fatter - there's a video with like 5 reasons a gecko doesn't have a thick tail, and how you can solve that. It's a fairly recent video.

[@user-lz3rg6wr5q]

My leopard gecko is touching everything with her nose (she's 11 months old) why??

[@leopardgeckotalk]

they do that, they'll look around and lick things.

[@jwcob1239]

If you have a uvb do you supply d3

[@livd9578]

I have a small house gecko and I don’t know how to get it to trust me. I don’t know if I should put soil and stuff at the bottom because I don’t know if a small Florida house gecko requires the same things as a leopard one

[@fionashepley478]

Their care is completely different than a leopard gecko’s. You do need soil at the bottom, though. Do loads of research so you can make a proper setup. Did you get them from the wild? Keeping wild animals usually isn’t good at all although house geckos happen to be invasive. Just please care for them properly.

[@nickfish9593]

Hey I want to know if I can use eco earth for my leopard geckos substrate I have been using a reptile carpet but I want my leopard gecko to dig and be more comfortable I use eco earth for my crested gecko can I use the eco earth for my leopard gecko ???????????

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I used eco earth for many years, but you can always get substrates like earthmix arid that are even safer :)

[@nickfish9593]

Leopard Gecko Would it be safe and I feed my leopard gecko in a dish with meal worms would the eco earth be a usable substrate

[@braidenjames5435]

Hi! I’m looking at getting a new aquarium for my leopard gecko and im thinking of getting him a 20 but I also want to see what I’m doing wrong. The setup right now is forest bark for the substrate, I have a heat mat under the aquarium and then bark over it, one bottom less hide over the bark with the heat Matt under it, a food tray, and a water that is big. Please help me find out if what I’m doing is wrong. Thank you!

[@fionashepley478]

A 20 gallon long (30x12x12 inches) is the minimum for an adult, and bigger is better. Change the substrate. Reptisoil, organic top soil, or a bioactive substrate is good over six months for digging enrichment. It can be half textured tile or excavator clay. Make sure he has three hides minimum and climbing enrichment

[@braidenjames5435]

Thank you sooooo much

[@alijaffrey]

You should show the tail twitch when they hunt make a montage

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha :')

[@appledip6424]

i would like ro ask you my setup for my two female leopards. asking for your opinion. i decided on ceramic tile, a uvb light, in take under tile heater, using three total thermostats(one themal century heat mat digital control), and a few little extras. they are every 4 days, a varied diet. can't deal with the dubai roaches. this is a thirty gal setup. thank you in advance for any advice.

[@fionashepley478]

It sounds pretty good, but they need to be separated ASAP. Leopard geckos are solitary animals and don’t benefit at all from cohabitation. It’s very stressful, gender doesn’t matter. I’ve seen countless cases of geckos seeming fine for years, then snapping and seriously injuring or killing each other. Not worth the risks at all. Please read this, an article written by someone who had two females together for a few years before they fought: aminoapps.com/c/reptiles/page/item/cohabiting-leopard-geckos/D8Qg_QpxUNIM8BDlKwQwYGZQzgrJ3Q1WWV8 About the enclosure: it would be beneficial to give them some digging enrichment with reptisoil, organic top soil, or a bioactive substrate. You could do half and half or full loose. It’d also be beneficial to use some overhead heating with a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector. The loose substrate is more important though.

[@sunsetcat9406]

Me when im sleeping,twicthin Like crazy!😴💛

[@leopardgeckotalk]

😅😅

[@ActionPackedStudios79]

So my gecko will sometimes go behind his warm hide and squeeze himself between the rock hide and the glass wall, any tips?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Could it be that that's the darkest place? I think sometimes they'll seek out the darkest places to hide.

[@hyenatiger7731]

Im thinking about getting dubia roaches for my juvenile leopard gecko. Should I get 1/2" dubias or 5/8" dubias. Please help. Thank you!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

if you measure the gap between your geckos eyes, this should give in an indication of the size of the food you'll need.

[@hyenatiger7731]

@@leopardgeckotalk ok Thank you! I have also found a reptile store that is very good. The name is Reigning Reptiles and they have 4.7 stars. Check it out if you can! Anyways thank you! I dont know what i would do without this channel.

[@4570sharps]

What are these flat black rocks called and how do I find some?

[@nightinggale6470]

They’re called slate. Various sites online sell it.

[@teslalaschenko3473]

your geckos are so cute!!!🤗

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thank you :)

[@teslalaschenko3473]

your welcome!!!

[@KyleNelson279]

If you use supplement d3 will they avoid the uvb light because they already get enouph from d3 powder? Just bought some no d3 stuff for mine. She hates the light..

[@nightinggale6470]

I don’t think so. How’s she doing with the light now? Reptiles often need to be given plenty of time to adjust to big changes.

[@KyleNelson279]

@@nightinggale6470 somtimes she lays outside of her hide in the uvb. Like half in the shade.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@KyleNelson279 that’s called cryptic basking, completely normal for leopard geckos! Sounds like she’s adjusted :)

[@KyleNelson279]

@@nightinggale6470 yeaah. Now she's adjusting to her big exo terra enclosure I got her yesterday

[@Joshjamstunes]

I’m getting s leopard gecko and I’m getting a heat mat first but will get a heat light soon after , mabye by Christmas

[@kendall4060]

Joshua East Make sure to connect it to a thermostat! Otherwise it can overheat and can easily reach temps of 130+ degrees!

[@Joshjamstunes]

Animal Haven yes ik I’ve done losts of research

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ah what heat light is this? They don't always need those light/heat bulbs beardies have for example.

[@Joshjamstunes]

Leopard Gecko oh sorry I meant the deal heat projector

[@bkrall7052]

I have a question so i don't know if my uvb light to bright or but whenever I turn it on my leopard gecko hides and doesn't come out unless Im feeding him

[@fionashepley478]

My leopard gecko did the same when I used UVB with her. Is yours albino? Is the bulb linear or compact, and what percentage is it? Make sure d3 is in one of their supplements since they’re not using the UVB.

[@jamesjh3194]

Hey! I am avid viewer here from the Phillipines! Know what... I tried the uvb light on my LG and got the same reaction from 'em. They' re now often oustside their hide somewhat basking and/or dosing off 😂. Weird... Hey can you make a video that will debunk other myths about LGs - - e.g. Nocturnal vs crepuscular?

[@Antoan108]

Do you still have a under tank heater

[@nightinggale6470]

Nope, she doesn’t.

[@madsbrindley9210]

What temperature do you have on the top of the hide? I’ve just swapped from heat mat to deep heat and can’t seem to get it warm enough

[@fionashepley478]

Make sure the DHP is connected to a thermostat, measure the temp with a digital thermometer, and use a hide made out of slate or another heat conducting material.

[@toxic_viision7283]

Hey do you have any advice for an aggressive leopard gecko

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Usually they're just being defensive. I've done a video called 'how to stop your leopard gecko biting you', that may help :)

[@natashagodfrey3685]

What size tank should I get for a adult leopard gecko because I have a 6 month old gecko and don't know how big the tank needs to be when he's a adult and what time do I upgrade his tank

[@leopardgeckotalk]

I'd say 20gal is minimum really. If you can go 20-30gal as an adult, 2-3ft, that would be awesome :)

[@natashagodfrey3685]

Thanks

[@missgabie14]

Hi I’m interested in getting a deep heat projector I used the website you put on there but I can’t seem to find it on there I’m from the USA

[@fionashepley478]

Check lightyourreptiles.com

[@lunan3684]

Maybe I've never noticed it before but Minnie has a whitish area on her back. Do you know what it is?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Like on the pattern? or as the light reflects off of it? Sometimes people think she's shedding when the lights just reflecting off of her lol

[@timberbeasty9245]

Ooomggg