How To Care For A Pet Leopard Gecko (Leopard Gecko Care)

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[@thomasacosta641]

he is actually doing a good job at taking care of of his gecko

[@BeybladeManiac77]

Guys watch out. JakesGotHerpes

[@CreeperCoreGaming]

ikr

[@ilovecotw8743]

I agree with him having herpes

[@bablbr]

you made this video really enjoyable and it had some really good info too! hahah keep making videos youre funny and youre good at talking

[@jarodjones11231123]

Thank you a lot man. Your the first person that actually has a good vid on this. Lots of help

[@anicfealy]

Thanks my gecko is about 5 months old and doing great and a lot of these tips will help me more! Deffinetly deserves a sub!

[@SystematicSoldiers]

I really loved this care video, very to the point.

[@richardbruno17]

Loved the disclaimer, right on!

[@jenniferknop9699]

Hey Jake thanks for posting this care video. I have been wanting to get a leopard gecko for awhile now. I like watching your videos. I see a lot of passion and care for the pets that you have. The part about the sand was too funny. People can rant and rave all they want. I say do what works for you.

[@PhoenixToThe2ndPower]

The "I've had him for longer than these kids are telling me I'm doing it wrong a are old" comment was brilliant!!!

[@nandotang6089]

your so good and cool, you know what you are doing not like a the other youtubersgreat job, keep it up

[@brubacca4332]

Just got my first Leopard Gecko and she is the best. Still in the taming phase but she is adjusting nicely. Great video.

[@beardieproductions1239]

Awww its sooo cute I want one so bad! :) I love your videos!!!

[@joshuamcburney629]

nice work mate really helped me

[@americanpatriot3874]

awesome vid jake been following you for a long time just got my first pair of female geckos

[@dianecampbell7392]

I love the name of your channel! I have also had a load of negative stuff about all different substrates , I often feel you should think of their natural environment and the functionality of the substrate. At the end of the day the choice is on you and so are the results!

[@trashsquatch]

Thanks for the share, alot of helpful info :)

[@oliviarice3641]

Thanks for the video! It really helped. I recently got a Hypo High Yellow Designer leopard gecko.

[@The123456789Fail]

very nice leopard gecko nice too see your taking good care of him/her

[@wakenbaked420]

Thanx dude, good job!

[@christinamcmillan8160]

Thanks for the great tips

[@nathanialmillard8370]

thanks for the video it really helped me out

[@blakelochard7088]

Sand from what i have heard is not the best way to go but like you said most of the people are inexperienced and it has worked out for you so all those haters should just lay off. You seem to be one of the most experienced people i have seen who uses sand. So good job i am happy for you Jake. :)

[@KimmyCat95]

Dude, your intro... i died over and over again as i replayed the first 5 sec x"D 10/10

[@sirlancerstien]

This was very informative, thanks man. Also my gecko does the one-spot poo-spot thing too.

[@cga1233]

yeah my gecko has pooped in the same corner for years! so smart!

[@bluebe123]

I think that pooping in one place is part of how Leos survive in the wild.

[@Calisi]

Alright, I want to tell you something that pet stores and websites don't tell you. When a gecko sheds and the shed is in its eyes, you NEED to get it out ASAP. I lost 2 geckos to this stupid eye problem!! The shed made them blind and I had to feed them through a syringe, which was pretty sad. My female (Jazz) died of starvation because of her blindness, I fed her 2 times a day. And she still died of starvation. I wanted everyone who owns a leopard gecko to know this, and make them not suffer the pain of loosing one of their beloved pets, from not knowing about something like this. Okay, I hope this isn't going to be given rude replies, because I lost my geckos, and I wish I'd known about the skin earlier, and then maybe Jazz and Gizmo would still be alive. ~Sukerfish456

[@mathewjones4681]

Thank you for the info

[@boing3925]

Does the shed always get in its eyes, or does it rarely happen?

[@Calisi]

Lunari shel it always happens, but most of them get it out themselves, bur some need to be helped out

[@boing3925]

Thanks! But how could one get the shed out of the Leo's eyes? Do you always need to go to the vet, or is there a way to get the shed out yourself?

[@Calisi]

Lunari shel Usually you can see it in there eyes, just take a wet cloth and dab their eye, it makes the skin moist, so you can get it out eaiser. If it gets bad, I recommended a vet. They usually get the skin problem once they're a year old.

[@Holbrookherps]

Jerry is still a beast after 9 years nice keep it up!

[@stevenconatser7903]

Subscribed, very well done video.

[@treysik]

Great job on the care video! You need to do an entire video while doing that nerd voice, it's epic and hilarious!

[@noahgilbert8630]

thank you for this video, leopard geckos are awesome and i will get two and i will prep for them for a long time.

[@SuperYoungmoneyD]

John Smith make sure you keep them seperate.

[@sophiewilson3518]

John Smith only get two females if you don't want babies or one to be dead

[@SuperYoungmoneyD]

Sophie Wilson its not about that, leopard geckos whetheror female they need to be seperate they. i keep my leopard geckos on a rack in sterilite containers. if you want more geckos, with less space then keep them in tubs. they work great in a tub system. watch more videos. this guy makes good sense but i wouldn't risk the sand situation. they will eat at the sand looking for vitamins and minerals for there body and WILL cause impaction. even if you have a a vitamin/ calcium dish

[@andrewelch170]

U helped me out a lot

[@mileskreger4653]

Thanks Jake

[@zinxzi]

Thanks for this video! I have a spare 20G that I wasn't using, and a Leo would be perfect! A lot of my good friends also care for leos and some breed them, so if I trouble with something, I can ask them :) thanks again, as this gave me most of my info and also helped me make my enclosure perfect!

[@JaguarDieCast]

Great video man. I was thinking about using sand, but only reason I stayed away from it was because in my opinion reptile carpet is easier to clean. Or at least for me its more convenient. I just switched my leos and my beardie to carpet instead of sand.

[@makog433]

I'm Not A Gecko Expert Or Anything But He Is Freaking Blinding The Poor Gecko With His Flash Camera I Mean Look At His Eyes The Gecko Is Squinting For Peat Sake!

[@rexattack18]

Thanks man, it's good to know i wasn't doing anything wrong

[@ReptiArts]

ive recently got a leo i did so much research but i found so much bull sh*t on youtube its really nice to see a good care vid, you never disappoint with your videos.

[@tracicarrion4247]

Good information Cool video

[@kingbrandon60]

you're the only entertaining reptile collector on youtube

[@davidlindquist1499]

That disclaimer is really true.

[@OfficiallSlenderMan]

Dude, you sound so much like boogie2988 when you do that voice impression ahahah great video!

[@asianbatman555]

Why do you keep your leopard geckos on sand? I've done some research on this (and I talked about it in my videps) but I'm pretty sure that while some people have put adults on sand safely it's safer and more practical to use other substrates.

[@er4343]

Use flakey things that are diggable

[@beardeddragongaming2382]

Asian batman have you had a gecko on sand for years huh if you haven't shut up.

[@matleighwright7424]

Games and the life of morgan Even I f they haven’t, it’s still dangerous for the gecko. Impaction causes death.

[@jasonswindall7261]

I am experienced in Leopard Geckos too! I can tell you to, as long as your taking proper care of the gecko sand will not harm them at all. Great Video!

[@melbradley601]

epic. thanks

[@xskullpunisherx]

***** I agree with you on a lot of points! Leos are one of the most easiest geckos to keep. :) There are a lot of poor care videos out there, that's KZbin for you though! I've owned snakes for around 5 1/2 years and when I surf through a lot of videos I shake my head thinking, "Wow this is what they think is best for this animal?" I had my leopard geckos on sand when they were babies, one of them was doing quite well but the other one would purposely lick up the sand and I had no idea why! So I took them off of sand and put them on reptile carpet instead and they have been doing just fine. I've had my leos since they were babies and they have grown so rapidly! :) I want to say that you have it spot on my friend! Keep up the good work.

[@snoopyhowlgaming2541]

DONT USE SAND

[@pitbulls4eva1]

I cracked up when you did the voice of the sand people XD

[@aaronviel5815]

This video was pretty cool I was thinking about getting one and now I mostly know what to get for him if u could make a care video on tegus I was thinking about getting one

[@Cydia942]

Man my geko poops in the corner of the tank every time too so cool.

[@TheGamerGoat98]

funny you uploaded this cuz i was thinking bout getting one soon lmao

[@georgiakelleher4793]

I'm with you about the sand. I raised my gecko on it from day 1, and she lived on it before I got her. The thing is, it's better to raise them on sand rather than introduce it to them later, just because they'll be used to it. I used to keep mine on sand but just switched due to a move a being unable to bring the big cage with me (very long story that I'd rather not get into). She's now living happily on paper towels and they've both worked fine.

[@dakotasidealpets3803]

Yes finally someone says 20 most people usually say 10 gallons but I'm glad you use 20 times so that they have a little more room in there a little more comfortable when there are more active you should give him more room to run around in

[@urbandude2101]

nice video jake, can you do a boa constrictor care video.

[@salomontudryn9119]

Can u make more vids this is really helpful i like and subscribed

[@Xx_YoLoSwAgMoNeYhOnEy_xX]

they are self trained to go in the same place so I put a bit of tp on where they go so I just take the tp out when I need to and switch it out with fresh one

[@MrMoparman2002]

Hey man, I just wanted to say thanks for this vid, a auto like from me, and if a leopard gecko was a game, I would be a noob at it. I got a reasonable sized tank and a washable grass type floor, a rock that goes deep so you can out in water, and a food bowl, and a vine for climbing. I am picking him up tomorrow and I'm prob gonna get another hidey hole for him judging by ur vid. And I thought sand was good because it seems like your buddy there liked it 😋 anyways, thanks for the great info and I'll see ya

[@bricealkema328]

Your username got me lol i like it

[@phanicatthedisgoaway412]

I just got my first one today :)

[@taelyn5353]

I'm getting mine next week :D any tips?

[@phanicatthedisgoaway412]

+Taelyn Shelby get live bugs for food and NOT crickets. Crickets don't have much protein. If you can't get live food right away invest in a vibrating food dish because if something isn't moving they won't recognize it as food. I also wouldn't recommend sand, even reptile sand. It can get in their eyes so I recommend getting turf (you can get it in the reptile section at any pet store). I also get water conditioner for their drinking water to remove the chlorine. Also get a water dish big enough for them to sit in they enjoy water :) also get a heat lamp for one side of the tank to keep them warm and leave their water dish on the cool side of the tank :3 best of luck to you and your gecko ^.^

[@taelyn5353]

+phanic! at the disgo away I'm pretty sure that Crickets have high protein but ok

[@phanicatthedisgoaway412]

+Taelyn Shelby for extremely smaller reptiles, yes. As for leopard geckos, no. Plus crickets can harm them. I recommend you just stay away from them completely. No need for the sass, you don't know everything.

[@sandborne7968]

+phanic! at the disgo away you don't know much either because they need a heating mat not a light it can hurt their eyes and also they take in warmth from their bellies...

[@troykawasaki]

Nice video

[@tgjudyy8594]

When u were first talking about substrate that was funny

[@MrDiegodcm]

Also a lot of my friends said that watching your videos is true cringe and abuse so have a nice day:)

[@XNicholasxX]

I agree with you, I don't see why sand is a problem. I use it for all my desert reptiles.

[@ib.huntress7577]

thank u

[@juliancastillo6036]

Lol I used to own the clock at 05:44, but I got rid of it for the same reason. Nice vids btw

[@justinswartz7151]

the intro is hilarious

[@XxElctrncxX]

Where did you get your magnetic rocks? I can't find any interesting homes for my leopard geckos. I like that in the one you have you can see them without disturbing them.

[@janicethefamoldham5346]

I like yr set up my gecko bam bam always poops in same place also I need to get a bigger tank for her as I rescued her from a family who didn't care for her or her boarded dragons as I took them on also so ya thanks for yr video Very helpful x

[@ethanhall9442]

Nice video I think you should make a care vid on your tegu

[@someonerandom81]

Same with my leopard gecko rolo. He's always pooped in the same corner for years. It's probably just a leopard gecko trait

[@patitolilac9816]

Keep up the good work your leo looks very healthy. That magnetic hide is really cool and... I am sorry but THE SAND is usually a bad idea but your leo hasn't died so I think it is fine

[@beefjerkylyrics8156]

I just want to say a couple things as well as get some opinions. First off I'd say that i've had 2 leopard geckos, one that I raised to 13 yrs old on sand, he passed away(not due to impaction), and the other I was forced to sell, not seven years later I have my twenty gallon all set up and am getting my new Leo soon. First off, I'd say, just from handling my leopard geckos and being with them, they Are happier when you try to recreate their natural environment and give them room(a 20 gallon is perfect), (with in reason of your budget of course), and part of that for me was sand, and I know, leopard geckos don't live on a thick layer of sand in the wild, but thick slate tile wasn't around when I had them, and this is why they like it. Leopard geckoss absorb heat through their bottom primarily, this is why people use heat mats, but a heat Matt goes from hot to cold directly, in their natural environment, they are use to rocks heating up slowly from the sun, and then staying warm at night and gradualy cooling off after sunset, they are use to this heat/light cycle, especially if you are not using a heat mat, and even if you are, they are happiest when you mimic this, this is why I have always used sand, and layered it about two inches thick, the sand heats slowly with the lamps, and stays hot at night, but these days, you can mimic the same thing without the risk of impaction with slate tile. I will take this moment to say NEVER EVER EVER keep a juvenile or baby on sand, I have always used paper towels until they were just about full grown. So my concern is I am using lamps and already have lamps but am not able to get tile at my hardware store, and yes I have tried, and no they don't have them at my pet store, so I am probably going to use sand when it's an adult, and am wondering about others experiences keeping ADULTS on sand. 2, I really don't want to go through the whole cricket thing again, and was planning on using mealworms as a staple, because so many experienced legit breeders on youtube do it, but then my pet stores tell me I have to use crickets, and I am getting mixed opinions. Whadu yall think?

[@jwilcox2001]

dude that lisp was the best and people now adays always have to hound other people because nobody knows how to mind their own business. if you have your leo on sand thats your decison not theirs but people constantly have bs to say

[@BrianLiles]

Good video Jake. I am new to leopard geckos, but have had herps most of my life. I got out of them a few years ago, but recently decided I missed having 'em around. I went with leopards for a couple reasons.. 1) I've always liked them and have never had one. And 2) Although I would dig on having a tegu or monitor, I don't think they would go well with the other animals in the house. Plus, once they started getting on the large side, my wife would freak out. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@jada_7075]

I believe that the sand is good because my science teacher has sand for her leopard gecko and it is not dead and good care video.👍

[@jordanmoreno9944]

Well then your teacher is not correctly caring for her reptile. Sand can cause impaction, which could lead to death of her lizard. Tell her to use reptile carper or zoomed excavator clay.

[@kristenromer06]

I have a leopard gecko and she is so funny.one time I found her on top her bed.

[@NickRainsMusic]

my gecko poops in the same place every time too hahaha

[@isaacabeyta529]

I'm stuck with a 40 gal tank and I don't plan on getting another one. How many leopard geckos do you think I could properly got in there?

[@thebloodyluncheon]

could I use this info for a regular gecko like the north American river gecko

[@alyssabaird3498]

Leopard geckos are very often preyed on in the wild so you will notice that they will go to the bathroom in one place and eat their shed so they will not be detected, and these habits are exampled in captivity when your gecko goes to the bathroom in for example one corner all the time, (and it's a bonus because easy clean up)

[@GMoore5566]

Can you use a damp paper towel instead of moss in his shedding spot?

[@oscardiaz-ge9jx]

I have one question i bought 2 leopard geckos about 3 weeks ago and my oldest one looks exactly like yours and whenever i feed it a cricket it wiggles her tail really fast. What does that mean?

[@ericyin2358]

How often should I feed it and how much

[@MegaArbys]

thanx

[@inuyasha0651]

my leopard gecko poops in the corner ever since i got her, was pretty cool!

[@thedopefreshgamer2560]

Ok thank you

[@benitapretorius2852]

you know those bad care video s this is one of them

[@rickymoreno8315]

Thx

[@SandeN_]

I own I leopard gecko and he lived 4 years on sand and another four on reptile carpet I had no problem with sand

[@rexattack18]

Do you think moss is necessary for a bearded dragon because i have had mine for 3 years and i have never used any but I've noticed recently he doesn't shed very often and if he does its only on his head and feet, thank you man great video keep doing what your doing!

[@Lorenzo-ix2wc]

I like the sand it looks natural

[@xXZookeeper11]

Also good vid

[@GribVids]

do you know hot to get heap big tanks? my leoperd gecko doesent have much space to move around but i do have a big cave that he loves and a little moss area were he has started going into so i think he might start shedding soon

[@jkunboxings24]

cool

[@LikeableGaming]

Can you put the links to where you got everything?

[@xXZookeeper11]

I'm not against sand, but since I'm a beginner I'm playing it safe with repti-carpet

[@bricealkema328]

Mine pops in the same spot to and my tank is a 55 and didn't feed it but like once of me putting a hole thing of both crickets and millworms and didn't hold it much for awhile the i got scared it was going to die then i held it and was like man he was fat and apon searching through the tank realized that they mated and were living just fine so my tank is pretty self done so yea and it just filled with some bark and rocks and he seem happy

[@Locobuilding]

I use repti-carpet so I just use a small square piece of paper towel, very easy to clean up. :)

[@AlyKat74]

I am not an expert, but if people have had leopard geckos die from accidentally consuming sand, I wouldn't take the risk just because that's how I've always done things. There's a first time for everything and I personally think it's silly to take a chance when it's not necessary. I wouldn't wait for my pet to be injured before I make a change. I just got my first leopard gecko four days ago. Again, I'm not an expert. But I was able to get slate tile cut to fit the size of the tank and it cost me $3. I can take it out, clean it, and put it back without trouble and I know my little guy will never eat it. This isn't an attack on the guy who made the video at all, but I don't advise people to take chances when there are cheap and easy alternatives available. Great video and cute gecko!! Just adding my two cents.

[@mudamuda_meg552]

Where did you get the burrow hideaway, it's so cool! (:

[@therealoorage]

thx are you thinking of doing a vid with them

[@therealoorage]

thx