How to Setup an Inexpensive Leopard Gecko Enclosure

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[@timkelly953]

where's their heat mat

[@zanzerxax6329]

tim kelly o yeeee they need 1

[@ke00si12]

I thought his channel was called jakes got herpes

[@lpsrooty7092]

Keilisa White that is what is is

[@coreypierce3615]

"They flip over their calcium and sit in it all day, so thats nice" *Jake 2k15*

[@Eastonitis]

Old video i know but just wanted to pop in and say my first Gecko was also named Jerry. Blew my mind, haha

[@garybennett2055]

A tip I used for my old pet rat "Elvis" who loved tipping his food over, use a small metal plate with adhesive on the bottom of the bowl and a magnet under the box/tub. It may slide some, but he never tipped it over again.

[@xavierquinonez9883]

u can also use coconut shell as hides

[@leereptiles2150]

can u do a update on all your reptile?

[@quincraftables]

You should do a series dedicated to each animal

[@dennychiropractic8776]

dude thank you because i am spending so much money trying to have them happy and me knowing they will safe i have been doing this for a few days just to make sure.Because at the store a 10 gallon tank is like $ 25 plus the hides ,bowls, and the correct heating so really thank you dude

[@maxthenipplequinteros2521]

10/10 best intro xD

[@stub9878]

HISSSSSS WE SHALL SPREAD EVERYWHERE!

[@movedtoneonbug7246]

This was very helpful! Thank you for making this video, I'm getting prepared to go on a leopard gecko rescue mission! :) (long story short is at a Petsmart they're keeping a tiny baby leopard gecko with a bigger gecko that could eat it, so I'm saving up to buy one and rescue both!)

[@raymundonevarez194]

And if u put the heat mat the plastic may start melting or burning or you can use a rack instead

[@nameless9110]

Cool vid I got a leopard gecko 2 and a half years ago and now my little sister wants one

[@zaydsiddiqui3173]

how do u make one side cold and one side warm? without heat pad wouldn't the whole container be at an equal temp?

[@ageofdarius8571]

Thx Jake i just picked up my gecko today if it wasnt for u i wouldnt have one its a little one and i wax wondering how many worms should i feed him a day ?

[@Beth-bv8yd]

Tons of people are b*tching about this set up but, if I’ve understood the beginning of the video, this is only temporary. He literally said he didn’t want to bring their glass aquariums because they’re obvious and he isn’t supposed to have his animals at that residence. He also said at the start that he likes giving them a nice set up which is no doubt really expensive. The way I see it is these are temporary homes for his geckos whilst he’s at this residence. What would be the alternative? Getting rid of them? Leaving them with family or friends where you won’t see them enough and can’t guarantee their getting the same level of care as he’d like? I think that him doing this is kind of brilliant. Yes, it’s not the best looking or a fancy expensive set up but if the animals are happy and healthy then that’s all that matters. I just find it ridiculous that most of the comments I’ve read are negative. Sure, give constructive criticism but don’t go off and insinuate he’s doing a bad job or neglecting his animals. If all people have to say is something negative they should keep their mouths shut. I’m going to stop now because I’m getting into rant territory now, hell I might already be there, which is never a good thing.

[@destinydozier5929]

Lol you wouldn't have so many people bitching if you made it match which is sad. As long as your geckos are happy and healthy who fucking cares what you use?? You have what they need. Room, food, water, hides, moisture, heat . . .

[@pxrisxiv]

Cinna13unny 10242015 exactly, animals like snakes and lizards don't have a high enough intelligence to care about aesthetics...

[@sdmpodcast554]

what about the heat mat?

[@6strings735]

Commenting 2 1/2 years after the video, but oh well.. Your geckos look great, and that would not happen if their care was bad. I don't know why so many people think a glass tank with screen top is a better cage than a plastic tub for an animal like a leopard gecko. Perhaps it is the marketing of the big pet store chains, those "kits" that are largely inappropriate in many ways. Glass tanks are not any better than tubs. In fact, glass tanks are inherently worse, but with effort, moist hides, other hides it can work. Glass tanks allow for too much evaporation, so a moist hide is so necessary in a tank. A tub has reduced ventilation and reduced evaporation - more like the burrows that LGs spend their days in. Glass tanks allow too much visibility for an animal that stays hidden during daylight - again, corrected by having lots of hides. Tubs are not as clear, geckos feel secure. If the animal looks good and is healthy, then the care is good.

[@haven9876]

6strings THANK YOU finally someone said it. They don’t need all the decorations and stuff. One of my geckos has a 20 gallon glass tank with all the decor and stuff and my other gecko is in a enclosure like the one in this video. They both are perfectly healthy and are doing great!

[@giam7702]

you can keep leos in bins but they should be way bigger especially if have 2. also where is the heat mat and calcium dish? is it just me or are their tails a lil bit skinny

[@fionashepley478]

Gigi Girrafe they don’t need a calcium dish, dusting is enough. They should be housed alone too

[@shealynnhawkins9795]

this was soooo helpful! Could you do a reptial room tour

[@alanmejia4669]

how much quarts is the bin

[@jessydee8674]

Wont the whole in the tub cut then?

[@alecv4843]

How big does a heat mat have to be

[@geekedup5829]

Alec something depends on the size of the enclosure

[@ericabella8483]

how do you seperate the warm part with the cold part? do you use a heat pad?

[@salsoteca72]

Yea. Spray the humid hide with water every week.

[@Anonymous-sx1kh]

Erica Bella you should use a heat mat on one side and on the other put something they can hide in with moss.

[@MorphineSlurpee]

I know this video is like two years old so I'm not sure if you'll reply, but is it safe to use a Zoomed heat mat under a plastic tub like this? As long as I use a thermostat with it of course.

[@imisabella5126]

Morphine_Slurpee yep. Mines currently in a nice plastic tub and I keep mine under with no problems. I kinda put stuff that’ll elevate the tub (such as little knickknacks clothing pin.. a small box.. a candy container.. etc) on the side with the heat mat so it doesn’t get toooo hot just in case. Her hot side gets to about 85 :)

[@therealx.snoppyy9263]

What size Bein did u use

[@MtnDewloverr]

Just more inspiration to get a gecko 😍

[@softgrungegengar2205]

can you do a video telling us how to set up a heat rack ? that would be great!

[@lizbethhernandez5781]

Wouldn't you need a heating pad?

[@jimmyhughes5291]

How much is it to heat the rack like how much tape and how much for a thermostat???? Thanks and great video Jake

[@theherpcode5690]

Did you go to narbc this october

[@niallkeane3794]

Does it have to be dark, light or does it not matter

[@berlynzonix5888]

ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ BMX ninja ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ they don't need lights like uvb and stuff for digestion. They do need a heating pad for digestion as they absorb heat through their bellies. They need a cold and a hot side, hot side never exceeding temperatures over 90F (32C) and cold side never going below 75F (23C) :)

[@harrytibbs6313]

Is there a cage minimum and in the uk what would you say should you pay for 1 gecko (leopard)

[@ginasgeckos2531]

At least £35 but depending on the morph it can get much more expensive

[@zanzerxax6329]

Is it a good 20 gallon setup

[@edvinfranzen839]

Awsome video

[@tylerfair1654]

could you do more care videos on your reptiles

[@BrickHeadReptiles]

Awesome video bro

[@angelraygonzalez646]

Do they need any lights

[@fionashepley478]

Angelray Gonzalez no, just indirect light from a window for a day/night cycle. UVB is beneficial but optional

[@evitasondore4514]

do you have a heat mat for them?

[@JakesGotHerps]

+Evita Sondore The heat is part of the rack.

[@Defa_Noob]

How big is the tub you are using?

[@BrickHeadReptiles]

jakesgotherps, A few questions for u bro what temperatures do you keep your leopard geckos at and humidity? and do you use a thermostat?

[@austinburton9247]

Awesome video!

[@PapaTater21]

When are you doing the top 5 feeds again?

[@EliteGamersUnitedfor]

Don't you need heating, because if you do then wouldn't the heating pads/lights melt the plastic? Plz reply.

[@JakesGotHerps]

+The Elite Gamers I used to think the same thing that the heating pad would melt the plastic but it won't

[@EliteGamersUnitedfor]

+JakesGotHerps thanks

[@gibbyfinnesskid2055]

For how much did you buy your leopard geckos, and where did you get them.

[@JakesGotHerps]

+Gilberto Ron I got Jerry (the bigger one) for Christmas 10 years ago and Elaine I got from David's Fine Gecko's

[@milliewilliebillie7543]

+JakesGotHerps TEN YEARS AGO?!? They must live a long time :D

[@michaelsniderman605]

Can anyone maybe help me out here, would there be any chances with the standard heat produced from the heating pad that the plastic would end up melting?

[@AbsoluteTrash_]

+Michael Sniderman probably not

[@slowazzd2165]

could i use a 10 gallon tank for a leopard gecko?

[@kinggiki9121]

Yes you could use 10 gallons for Only one gecko but if you want more use a 20 gal tank that's the max side

[@Victoria_111]

If it's a teen (not yet adult) because they like to explore a 20 gallon is good though

[@kionabrown8639]

What about heat? Do they need it?

[@geekedup5829]

Ki's_ Channel they obviosly need heat (heatmat) and a thermostat is recommended

[@vackz4572]

can i keep this as it ' Vivarium ' for like a year ?

[@lizards1018]

Nice video!

[@andrewsacco3927]

what about the heat?

[@epicwonderss9446]

my friend had to give her leopard gecko away and I offered to take him,,,,, she never handled him so how can I get him use to being picked up??

[@salsoteca72]

Leave your geckos 2 days in there tub and after that put something that smells like you in the tank, then try hand feeding. If it works, start getting them used to your hand near them, put your hand on the side of their back and try scooping them up in between the space in the front legs.

[@ElyktraStarX]

you are the best dude ♡

[@ralphdacanay1926]

what about heating?

[@redshion4496]

that do

[@bcminer679tokyo5]

Where do u yet geckos plz tell me

[@reptilesandpets3607]

Do you use heat tape?

[@francocastel3572]

Is this temporary?

[@VENAT0RIS]

Great video! I'm trying to set up a natural looking terrarium for a leo. Sand IMO looks the best, but it seems like sand is a no no? What do you recommend for substrate? Thanks Jake.

[@JakesGotHerps]

+VENAT0RIS I've used sand for almost a decade with no problems but it seems as though the general consensus is not to use it. I think slate rocks (they come in squares like tiles) looks nice as well as tiles.

[@kristof8714]

Excavator Clay is what i've been looking at. Its closest to their natural habitat and wont impact them. Plus it looks nice!

[@theluxurious5073]

do leopard geckos have to be kept warm and also if they are cold would they die?

[@aidan9023]

Yes like all reptiles they need a warm side of the tank and a cold side.

[@johnhaag1649]

Probly not. i have a loepard gecko. 50°F is good but more high is better

[@auroradiamond3947]

+John Haag your leo will not live very long they need heat to digest there food get a heat mat there like 6 dollars god help your gecko out maniac he/she will not do good if they cant digest things keep the cold side about 70 f and the hot side 85-95 degrees Ok i dont want your gecko to die NO ONE USE THIS GUYS ADVICE DONT KEEP YOUR LEO AT 50F YOUR GECKO WILL DIE.KEEP THEM THE TEMPS I SAID I DONT WANT ALL YOUR GECKOS TO DIE TO!

[@Dan-ty7cb]

+John Haag what is wrong with you? 50f? You might as well put it in the fridge.

[@lizardsgirl2761]

John Haag why would you do that if you have an animal care for it correctly. DO NOT KEEP YOUR LEO IN 50°f IT WILL DIE

[@naomibyland6055]

Omg were the heat mat and the hides are fine but please burn back the sharp edges with a lighter or something

[@ryansiegel5244]

Or for a food dish you can use one of those soy sauce containers you get when you get asian food.

[@10Fails1234567890]

HISSSSS!!! LEAF A LIKE #LeafyIsBeefy

[@annkumiko5533]

I had a leopard gecko a long time ago and he/she died because it never wanted to eat )): I got it from Petco I think. But anyways, your geckos are so cute! :)

[@pannelchannelv4395]

Yeah I had a beardie from PETSMART that wouldn't eat, now I never get animals from there!

[@tannermead9421]

Do u have a heat pad for them? And how much do they cost

[@salsoteca72]

25 or 30 in Florida

[@salsoteca72]

And yes heat pads are needed

[@johnramirez2307]

just curious do live in an extended stay

[@harshakosuri3951]

Where's the heat and light?

[@berlynzonix5888]

Harsha Kosuri they don't need a light but heat is needed

[@peachygoblin9138]

what about a heating lamp ock don't they need that idk

[@berlynzonix5888]

genderless goblin no they don't need lights or a rock but they do need a heat pad or heating tape

[@ageofdarius8571]

Can u breed your geckos ??

[@lethanpoe7824]

how can you tell if a female is gravid

[@jamesvo2766]

AIR HOLES they sooooo small

[@kv7310]

How did you sneak an alligator into an apartment you were not supposed to have reptiles in?

[@blakerobertson6658]

stupid

[@berlynzonix5888]

Artsy Animal Lover his gator didn't live with him

[@KellyT555]

gotta agree, what about HEATING?

[@JakesGotHerps]

+kelly tompkins The heat is part of the rack, for someone getting a heat pad that will end being the most expensive thing.

[@jeremynguyen8515]

+JakesGotHerps what heat pad do you recommend for one of these

[@gemg.5712]

Hey I like ur work and effort u put in ur videos . Keep up the work

[@aev6075]

+Jeremy Nguyen Maybe somekind of heat stone maybe? Just thinking

[@ibproductions1938]

noi=

[@duckyhunterz]

How old is Jerry now?

[@dreadieandy2601]

Is Jerry and Elaine a Seinfeld reference?

[@vanbeek16]

@JakesGotHerps hey your not allowed to have reptiles where you living? ;) great way to keep them! btw and not have to worry sees you keeping reptiles in there ;)

[@reptilebros392]

Hey jake I really enjoy your videos man keep up the good work buddy and I have over 50 Leo's and I use not one heat light I do use heat pads for some of my Leo's but that only once and a wile so just ignore the people who keep on saying they uv they are a load of lies but seriously man keep up the good work jake you rock man

[@Herp0]

i am second in command of the reptilian brotherhood hissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@KuyaDilby]

Don't fuckin lie, we only have one leader, and that is the Allmighty Leafy, -HIISISSSSSS-oh shit sorry, my translator malfunctioned

[@Herp0]

+NeoFlix 0 you are to low or rank to know but im second in command of the priest of the reptilian brotherhood -shissssssss- i mean lol

[@KuyaDilby]

nah m8 i was here since 678 subs, i say id be pretty high up there, HIISIISISISISISISSSSSSSSS...shit sorry, i might have to get this translator replaced from the reptilian store

[@Herp0]

itsssssssssssssssssssssss ben years fellow brother hssi i mean how are thingssssssss going?

[@KuyaDilby]

pretty good bro, how are HISSS *cough* *cough* sorry i have something in my throat, but how are you?

[@aev6075]

Do gekkos eat their shed? Can the paper cause issues there? You know, accidently eating it.

[@JakesGotHerps]

+AE V Yeah they eat the shed and no paper is fine

[@aev6075]

***** Alright. Thanks for the help

[@ShyGotta_a3]

+JakesGotHerps do u need heat tape and a thermometer to keep the temperature at a good heat

[@aev6075]

Swagga Diddy Heat mat works fine for me. Thermometer is for checking that the heat is good for the gecko and to check that the mat hasn't broken

[@JFCMsnakes]

you forgot to include heating though.

[@duckyhunterz]

the rack it goes in is probably heated

[@JFCMsnakes]

+duckyhunterz the rack it goes in is definitely heated. nut I'm saying he didn't mention how much it would cost to heat.

[@JFCMsnakes]

***** yeah i know,

[@JFCMsnakes]

***** but some people dont know which is why he should have put it in the video.

[@keirabear677]

This is not proper leopard gecko care, not even close

[@thepetworld8029]

This setup might be cheep but it’s terrible do some research PLEAS

[@softgrungegengar2205]

can you do a video showing us how to make and setup a simple heat rack- that would be amazing

[@jz38554]

seaport geckos eat their pealed off skin.

[@blindmodztm6817]

I got a 20 gal. tank

[@gracesmith7191]

BlindModzTM how much does it cost I know that this was posted a year ago but I want to go get one for my gecko

[@geekedup5829]

Elmer’s Glue well you can find them in many places for different prices I got mine for 40 at petco because it was on special

[@chiksilog6254]

too small for 2 geckos

[@fionashepley478]

TurkeyBoy55 the geckos shouldn’t even be together

[@vlogsbypaola1177]

Don't get a pet if you don't have the right Habitat. And plus, your not supposed to have reptiles in you home???? Really!??

[@Ch33sed00dl3]

I spent 200 dollars on my enclosure

[@lunallena2933]

Where is the heatmat and the thermostat this ist really not ok shame on you! They cannot live without it🤬🤬🤬🤐🤐🤐

[@jennahcastro4003]

really you call that expensive

[@IsaacTV-xu7xl]

why have a pet if your not willing to spend money , such a shitty enclosure

[@skyelee3212]

DO NOT HOUSE THEM TOGETHER THAT IS THE #1 RULE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pxrisxiv]

Thats so skye ones a female ones a male, he's breeding them...

[@logiixr6846]

Thats so skye are you stupid?

[@skyelee3212]

I just went back and watched it and sorry dident hear him say he was breeding them

[@jaybrazy5897]

Jacksgotherp😂😂 herpes

[@x_bipolar_bear_c5143]

I question the channel name, who is jake and why does he have herpes?!?

[@berlynzonix5888]

Ryan Lopez it's "jakesgotherps" not herpes, it's because a herpetologist studies reptiles and I'm pretty sure he's studying to be a herpetologist.

[@x_bipolar_bear_c5143]

Berlyn Zonix it was a joke

[@berlynzonix5888]

Ryan Lopez okay just trying to be nice

[@haileyk4132]

to tiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dexastafford2216]

Wow this makes me so sad to see that you don't feel the need to get the items you NEED to keep your Leo's alive😭😭😭 like they have a chance of DIEING if they don't have a heat mat and moist hide for shedding AND THATS TO MANY WORMS AT A TIME I suggest only feeding them 6-8 worms each every 3-4 days dusted with calcium powder and vitamines

[@ryn7377]

They have a heat mat, and they have a moist place for shedding. He showed us this. Plus, he's stated that one is 13, that means the lizard has lived a full healthy life.

[@francocastel3572]

Dexa Stafford I’ve had my gecko for a year without a moist hide and he’s just fine

[@happychaos2910]

Dexa Stafford duh his name is jakes got herpes

[@BigSmoke-iw4zo]

Franco Castel no you need a moist hide Dude

[@francocastel3572]

I Love Drinking Bleach no you really don’t

[@venmclan4863]

U have nice coulor geckos but ur setup is so bad

[@nathandurrant404]

Venm Clan it works they need essentials to survive not materials

[@salsoteca72]

If you can't afford the tank, you can't afford keep a leopard gecko for 15/20 full years.

[@mrsomethingman2341]

galaxy star ugh yea you do Its gonna Cost More in the Future affording the Actual tank idiot😂and Anyways maybe some people dont have the Money at the Time or Dont want to buy a Glass tank Bc it takes up space

[@poof8421]

galaxy star My goddamn local store is expensive it cost me 310 dollar for the whole setup

[@tonythebeast1247]

galaxy star stfu u and the other people bitching about not having a tank or not buying expensive items for his L.G it's his animals not urs so if u wanna buy urs all these things so it would look all nice and make it perfect looking than do it. they will do just fine the way he set it up. Just please don't judge.

[@swegbruh199]

If you can't afford gas you can't drive a car for 15 years

[@bat7647]

I know this is a old comment, and I don't wanna start drama, but he says that he isn't supposed to have reptiles so he couldn't bring in a tank. Besides, if you look into it, containers work just fine.