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

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Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko

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@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ariruff1523 5 жыл бұрын
Leopard Gecko thank you!! 💖
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
@Candace you won't need any additional d3, so probably best to use supplements without it :)
@vanessapearl8213
@vanessapearl8213 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@vanessapearl8213 5 жыл бұрын
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
@mega666maggot666 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha that's so strange 😅
@st00pid54
@st00pid54 4 жыл бұрын
same! haha
@cfol4437
@cfol4437 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@s14theron 3 жыл бұрын
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
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
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
@ArcadiaReptile 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
No problem :) yeah they're doing really well, Minnie has taken to her new deep heat projector so quickly, its amazing :)
@wilkieroyall3507
@wilkieroyall3507 5 жыл бұрын
Great video keep up the amazing work
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@k-poppy8482
@k-poppy8482 Жыл бұрын
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
@autumnmaddox4059 3 жыл бұрын
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
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
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
@Katerie_xo 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha i love when their little arms twitch/flick back 😅
@wylieroseman7761
@wylieroseman7761 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, very much appreciated. I can't wait to upgrade my gecko. I love that you say "They only live once"
@macawlover8251
@macawlover8251 5 жыл бұрын
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
@SmiilesAlot 5 жыл бұрын
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
@macawlover8251 5 жыл бұрын
@@SmiilesAlot I mean when the're shedding and they rub their faces on everything like a cat would so yeah
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha leopard geckos are basically scaly cats.
@southernnordic7027
@southernnordic7027 5 жыл бұрын
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
@FragmentedZombie 5 жыл бұрын
They have so many feline behaviour traits it's hilarious lol
@tiaumu9032
@tiaumu9032 5 жыл бұрын
My rescue loves her uvb lamp & reacts the same as your little guys do! Great video :)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
ah awesome!! :)
@j.t.3378
@j.t.3378 4 жыл бұрын
How long do you keep the uvb light on for.
@alexishastings6768
@alexishastings6768 5 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I love how you are so forward thinking and always trying to find the best thing for your geckos !
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D
@x.jeanna
@x.jeanna 5 жыл бұрын
cannot wait until they restock the deep heat projectors! my little Rambo is going to love it!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
ah awesome, good luck!! :D
@minecraft-fortnutter2830
@minecraft-fortnutter2830 5 жыл бұрын
This is so adorable!!!! 4:00
@gavinbangan5750
@gavinbangan5750 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha no problem :D
@heatherlouise2044
@heatherlouise2044 4 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify, do you keep the DHP on for 24 hours of the day and never turn it off? love you videos!❤🙏
@aaronfox942
@aaronfox942 5 жыл бұрын
Love the kerbal space program time lapse music lol
@drakegurnett8854
@drakegurnett8854 5 жыл бұрын
Love your vids
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@mariaalonzo8371
@mariaalonzo8371 5 жыл бұрын
Aww minni and ziggy look so cute ,love your videos ,thie very informational and useful.😊
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D
@hollyross4977
@hollyross4977 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Angie-qp5ti 4 жыл бұрын
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
@ActionPackedStudios79 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
aw nice :) ah shame about the screaming, yeah probably needs a bit of time to settle in :)
@messynessy1485
@messynessy1485 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@messynessy1485 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you both!
@lovely_Lofi
@lovely_Lofi 5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and you have got me interested in leopard geckos,I will be getting one in November
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
aw thanks so much! Ah awesome! :D
@hbreptiles608
@hbreptiles608 4 жыл бұрын
Hi where did u get the stones/slates from in the tank xx
@ashleyaubrey3023
@ashleyaubrey3023 5 жыл бұрын
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
@bru3324 5 жыл бұрын
yay
@moxiemoxen
@moxiemoxen 5 жыл бұрын
I want to get a deep heat projector for my gecko so much! I'm gonna try to get one for her soon.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
ah nice :)
@gab3963
@gab3963 4 жыл бұрын
I love your enclosures 😍. I want to get something similar for all my snakes
@sophia3454w
@sophia3454w 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
aww that brilliant, no problem, glad i could help :D
@sofiyailiassov3141
@sofiyailiassov3141 4 жыл бұрын
would i be able to use a heat mat and a deep heat projector at the same time for my leopard gecko?
@viperletsplays6494
@viperletsplays6494 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Kluleess 5 жыл бұрын
VERY COOL! IT'S SEEMS ZIGGY IS MUCH BIGGER THAN MINNIE. IT'S AWESOME TO SEE THEM SO HAPPY. :)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) yeah he's about 20-30g bigger :')
@sweetsky701
@sweetsky701 4 жыл бұрын
for your leo’s do you use the Zoo Med PowerSun HID Metal Halide uvb lamp or the Arcadia DEEP Heat Projector?
@leahjvr3245
@leahjvr3245 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
🙈😅 omg haha
@MaiaGrace
@MaiaGrace 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Ah congrats. pop them back in with the other mealworms and try again later.
@MaiaGrace
@MaiaGrace 5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you!
@daniellek.2456
@daniellek.2456 5 жыл бұрын
I've also noticed the DHP has caused my geckos to have perfect sheds
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@GamerGirlMaster 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
The bare minimum for an adult leopard gecko is a 20 gallon long (30x12x12 inches), and bigger is better.
@hissinginatree5228
@hissinginatree5228 4 жыл бұрын
May I ask where you got the slate from? :)
@ashleythomson9689
@ashleythomson9689 5 жыл бұрын
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
@thezoologicals 5 жыл бұрын
I got a crestie a month ago and you really inspired me! 🙏
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
aww that's awesome, Cresties are so cute 😍
@thezoologicals
@thezoologicals 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for replying. It means a lot
@bouncebird3760
@bouncebird3760 4 жыл бұрын
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
@zipzapzumzop 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ArcadiaReptile 5 жыл бұрын
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
@brennont9724 5 жыл бұрын
Mega Sploot!
@charlieb1764
@charlieb1764 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think, like you said, it varies with the severity of enigma syndrome. poor geckos :'(
@charlieb1764
@charlieb1764 5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk I know, they shouldn't be bred imo :(
@glutenfreedead
@glutenfreedead 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
2 of my vivs are vivexotic ones and 2 are unbranded. But I do want to eventually upgrade them to bigger vivs :)
@glutenfreedead
@glutenfreedead 5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk Alright! Thank you so much!
@sakshamsingh2209
@sakshamsingh2209 5 жыл бұрын
I think a 40 gallon is the best size without getting the gecko stressed
@glutenfreedead
@glutenfreedead 5 жыл бұрын
@@sakshamsingh2209 thank you! I'm going to a reptile expo this weekend so I'll be able to get him a new one
@The181808
@The181808 4 жыл бұрын
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
@BeyBattleBoy 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Clawdeen159 4 жыл бұрын
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
@a.b831 4 жыл бұрын
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
@zodiacanhishooman1013 5 жыл бұрын
AWW Minnie be splootin
@madisonschultz7226
@madisonschultz7226 4 жыл бұрын
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
@itszbenofficial3179 4 жыл бұрын
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
@pogo5141 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@pogo5141 5 жыл бұрын
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
@hyenatiger7731 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
thank you :) ah yeah lightyourreptiles.com sells arcadia things :)
@hyenatiger7731
@hyenatiger7731 5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk thank you! Keep up the awesome videos!
@hyenatiger7731
@hyenatiger7731 5 жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk Also, is the shade dweller 7% UVB ok?
@nadinenixon4847
@nadinenixon4847 3 жыл бұрын
So it is ok to use both together
@bigvirgonrg
@bigvirgonrg 3 жыл бұрын
is there a video on how you set up this enclosure?
@LuC-k777
@LuC-k777 4 жыл бұрын
They vibing
@oliverince342
@oliverince342 5 жыл бұрын
OMG 😆 this video is sooooo cute!👍 I need to get this for mine!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha thanks :)
@luvpixie7636
@luvpixie7636 5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Just wondering, what is your leopard geckos tank temperature at night? I never really know what it should be :)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
30-32oC :)
@luvpixie7636
@luvpixie7636 5 жыл бұрын
Leopard Gecko ty :)
@rubengarciaan
@rubengarciaan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, how many hours should de uvb light turned on?
@jackmurnane4522
@jackmurnane4522 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Angie-qp5ti 4 жыл бұрын
is it ok to put your heat mat inside under the substrate?
@jasminehawk1062
@jasminehawk1062 3 жыл бұрын
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
@jodiemills9239 3 жыл бұрын
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
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can keep DHPs on 24/7, although a temperature drop at night is natural and completely fine.
@scarkett1641
@scarkett1641 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@Vencs5
@Vencs5 5 жыл бұрын
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
@galaxy8626 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Vencs5 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Vencs5 5 жыл бұрын
Galaxy thank you soooo much!, 🔥
@LordJord001
@LordJord001 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ouseangling6307 5 жыл бұрын
Great video your the best. Can you do some more ant videos and maybe get another kit like snails or ladybugs ext
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
thank you :) I'm currently making the ant update so that should be out at the start of July :)
@ouseangling6307
@ouseangling6307 5 жыл бұрын
Leopard Gecko ok I can’t wait 😊
@jonahC239
@jonahC239 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video your geckos are so cute
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
thanks! :)
@ronan7664
@ronan7664 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :D
@matthewperkins8389
@matthewperkins8389 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
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
@cuddlycrochetbuddies6352 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like typical female behaviour. You can always try to get her to lick some supplements off of your finger :)
@Zuxeh
@Zuxeh 5 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up !
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
thanks :)
@mrmavridis6782
@mrmavridis6782 3 жыл бұрын
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
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
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
@ariruff1523 5 жыл бұрын
my geckos tail is quite small. do you have any suggestions on food to get it to it’s regular size? 💞
@ariruff1523
@ariruff1523 5 жыл бұрын
this probably didn’t make any sense but hope you understand!! 😁
@kendall4060
@kendall4060 5 жыл бұрын
I think she has a video on this ❤️
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@user-lz3rg6wr5q 5 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko is touching everything with her nose (she's 11 months old) why??
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
they do that, they'll look around and lick things.
@jwcob1239
@jwcob1239 4 жыл бұрын
If you have a uvb do you supply d3
@livd9578
@livd9578 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
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
@nickfish9593 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
I used eco earth for many years, but you can always get substrates like earthmix arid that are even safer :)
@nickfish9593
@nickfish9593 5 жыл бұрын
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
@braidenjames5435 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
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
@braidenjames5435 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much
@alijaffrey
@alijaffrey 5 жыл бұрын
You should show the tail twitch when they hunt make a montage
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
haha :')
@appledip6424
@appledip6424 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 5 жыл бұрын
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
@sunsetcat9406 5 жыл бұрын
Me when im sleeping,twicthin Like crazy!😴💛
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
😅😅
@ActionPackedStudios79
@ActionPackedStudios79 5 жыл бұрын
So my gecko will sometimes go behind his warm hide and squeeze himself between the rock hide and the glass wall, any tips?
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Could it be that that's the darkest place? I think sometimes they'll seek out the darkest places to hide.
@hyenatiger7731
@hyenatiger7731 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@hyenatiger7731 5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@4570sharps 3 жыл бұрын
What are these flat black rocks called and how do I find some?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
They’re called slate. Various sites online sell it.
@teslalaschenko3473
@teslalaschenko3473 5 жыл бұрын
your geckos are so cute!!!🤗
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@teslalaschenko3473
@teslalaschenko3473 5 жыл бұрын
your welcome!!!
@KyleNelson279
@KyleNelson279 2 жыл бұрын
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
@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын
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
@KyleNelson279 2 жыл бұрын
@@nightinggale6470 somtimes she lays outside of her hide in the uvb. Like half in the shade.
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын
@@KyleNelson279 that’s called cryptic basking, completely normal for leopard geckos! Sounds like she’s adjusted :)
@KyleNelson279
@KyleNelson279 2 жыл бұрын
@@nightinggale6470 yeaah. Now she's adjusting to her big exo terra enclosure I got her yesterday
@Joshjamstunes
@Joshjamstunes 5 жыл бұрын
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
@kendall4060 5 жыл бұрын
Joshua East Make sure to connect it to a thermostat! Otherwise it can overheat and can easily reach temps of 130+ degrees!
@Joshjamstunes
@Joshjamstunes 5 жыл бұрын
Animal Haven yes ik I’ve done losts of research
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Ah what heat light is this? They don't always need those light/heat bulbs beardies have for example.
@Joshjamstunes
@Joshjamstunes 5 жыл бұрын
Leopard Gecko oh sorry I meant the deal heat projector
@bkrall7052
@bkrall7052 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesjh3194 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Antoan108 3 жыл бұрын
Do you still have a under tank heater
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын
Nope, she doesn’t.
@madsbrindley9210
@madsbrindley9210 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
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
@toxic_viision7283 5 жыл бұрын
Hey do you have any advice for an aggressive leopard gecko
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
Usually they're just being defensive. I've done a video called 'how to stop your leopard gecko biting you', that may help :)
@natashagodfrey3685
@natashagodfrey3685 5 жыл бұрын
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
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
I'd say 20gal is minimum really. If you can go 20-30gal as an adult, 2-3ft, that would be awesome :)
@natashagodfrey3685
@natashagodfrey3685 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@missgabie14
@missgabie14 5 жыл бұрын
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
@fionashepley478 4 жыл бұрын
Check lightyourreptiles.com
@lunan3684
@lunan3684 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe I've never noticed it before but Minnie has a whitish area on her back. Do you know what it is?
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk 5 жыл бұрын
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
@timberbeasty9245 5 жыл бұрын
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