🌿 I BUILT A BIOACTIVE VIVARIUM FOR MY LEOPARD GECKO | TERRAQUAMAN

[@alishazablow1003]

Catching the kitty to check their mouth was to relatable for me had a good laugh. Turned out amazing!

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆 thanks !

[@tinyube]

My leopard gecko passed away almost a year ago and when you began to hand feed your gecko it brought me back good memories

[@terraquaman]

Sorry for your loss❤️ I’m glad to bring you back to some good memories !

[@sanctuary_of_mango]

Your kitty helping with the back drop was hilarious

[@jcr3208]

With that set up, he is probably the happiest leopard gecko in the world!

[@terraquaman]

I hope so. That’s all I want for my beasts 😊

[@ericandrikowich2478]

you will be surprised how resilient leos are. im not a good parent and these give me motivation to re do the tank but am just currently running a heat lamp and a light and a few enclosures with one moist hide. had him for 3 years and not one issue health wise. This is overkill but in a great way

[@terraquaman]

Thanks I really appreciate it 😊

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

I think this is the best leopard gecko set up I've ever seen. He looks like he likes it alot

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much ! He is a bit overweight 😆

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I don't care what anyone says, leopard geckos are cool af. Nice build

[@terraquaman]

I agree ! Thank you 😀

[@Darzey]

Wow she looks so happy in her humid hide, it's so beautiful how you can provide such amazing habitats for all of your animals.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@daglonnqvist8182]

@@terraquaman really beautiful, im just wondering, will you ever see your gecko again? haha maybe she will just want to stay in the hide all the time

[@terraquaman]

@@daglonnqvist8182 thank you ! I see him at dusk and dawn 😊

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

Your living room is such a dream. I would be so happy if mine looked like that. As well as my tanks.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Binstabih]

The cat participation was so cute😂😂 got you back for calling kitty useless loll

[@terraquaman]

Hahaha 😆

[@Real_Earth1]

Your pets have to be some of the happiest animals alive, all their terrariums are awesome

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laurakelly3929]

Best video I've seen on making a enclosure

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 😊

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

Also I don’t think I’d use the ceramic heat due to leopard geckos liking to bask, I would use a halogen bulb for heating and make sure the UVB strip is next to it, it helps mimic the sun

[@heyypeople]

ceramic heat produces heat only

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

@@heyypeople I know?

[@NamorsReef]

Leopard geckos don’t need UVB they need underbelly heat.

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

@@NamorsReef they can burn themselves with underbelly heat, they like to bask under heat lamps

[@aeron3246]

​@@MistyRose-fe7ex If only you will put it in the tank itself and set it at a high temperature. Also they are mostly nocturnal, so UVB is not necessary

[@erikm8372]

I like this. I did this sort of thing because it’s absolutely possible to do bioactive in a drier setup. Although leopard geckos are not necessarily a true "desert" species, if you look at pictures or descriptions of Pakistan, Afghanistan, northwestern India… at least not desert in the sense of a bearded dragon, a Gila monster, etc. The areas of South Asia where leopard geckos live are definitely dry and warm, especially in the summer days (and most days), but also temperate and forested in some regions, and cold in winter and at night. Rocky hillsides with bushes, canyons, ravines, glens, etc. On a similar note, I had a pair of African fat-tailed geckos for over ten years, until I had to move because of a fire. I kept reading about them not needing UVB and everything, so I figured the ideal exposure for them was to keep the tank in a northern facing window, with no UVB, but the window filled the tank with natural sunlight on a natural rhythm. Animals and plants are very sensitive to circadian rhythms and solar patterns. At night, I had the blacklight for them, which they frequently laid under. But during the day, they slept on the heating pad, and the natural light was there if they needed it. After we had a fire, I had to move. But surprisingly I was able to "gift" them to the San Diego Zoo, where I live. I don’t know if they’re actually on exhibit, though I’ve seen the species there before, but a lady from the zoo came to my house and took them from me. So that was the best case scenario.

[@LoFiAxolotl]

they are a true desert species... just that people tend to think of deserts as these huge sand dunes which are not what deserts actually are... there's very few actual sand deserts... Desert, Arid, Temperate etc refer to climates not the ground

[@terraquaman]

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights! It’s great to hear about different ways to create a suitable environment for geckos, and I agree that a bioactive setup can be adapted to various conditions. Your setup for the African fat-tailed geckos sounds incredibly thoughtful, especially with the natural light and circadian rhythm considerations. I’m sorry to hear about the fire, but it’s wonderful that you could rehome them to the San Diego Zoo. It sounds like they’re in good hands!

[@hector0965]

@@LoFiAxolotl They are a very adaptable species, they do not only live in arid zones, they also live in very humid and heavily plant filled zones, you can do your research, you'll discover they live in very very different biomes than we heard. Yeah, many leopard geckos and fat tailed geckos live on arid zones, they are very adaptable species, but many also live in humid biomes.

[@LoFiAxolotl]

@@hector0965 Ehhh no they only live in Arid zones... arid does not mean there aren't different humidity levels.... arid also does refer to the amound of rain that falls throughout the year when it comes to climate

[@hector0965]

@@LoFiAxolotl "They only live in Arid zones" you really should do a better research. Literally in this video they show a clip of another video that shows scientific research in which you can see that you can find wild leopard geckos living in very plant filled forests, which I think is far from what would be arid.

[@TenaciousT76]

I just got my first Leopard Gecko at the age of 48. It’s 3 yrs old. No light, never had humidity and only a heating pad. She looks healthy but after researching all day, I came upon your video. Almost at the end now and I am so excited for this adventure. I’m not trying to hold her today but looking for tips to get her used to me and my 8 yr old daughter. Geckos name is Creeper but I think we will change it once we get to know each other and see her personally. I want to do a set up like yours but not sure of the financial situation yet. I have more research to do! Anyway, I want to say THANK YOU! This is absolutely beautiful and I dropped a tear at the dream of having a home for my girl like yours. I think she’s a girl. That’s what the previous owner said. Happy holidays! Thanks again!

[@TenaciousT76]

Question! Where did you get the little bugs? I can get rolly pollies from my yard next spring but what about the white ones? What are they? Thanks!

[@terraquaman]

Thats awesome! Yeah haha I think you need to change name 😆 Thanks you so much. The white bugs are called spring tails. They help to keep everything clean. You can probably find them at your local reptile shop or online 😊 Good luck! I hope it turns out great!

[@TenaciousT76]

@ thanks! I uploaded a video of her first feeding in her new home today. After Christmas, I’ll start on the transition of her oasis!

[@FerdinandPaulsen]

Wow man, the quality of the video is even better in this one, great job!!

[@terraquaman]

Glad to hear that, thanks so much 😊

[@viperluciano6328]

I like that tunnel design it looks pretty awesome

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@riddlerreptiles]

Firstly - nice build mate, good looking enclosure and a well done video, but I must apologise if it looks like I’m about to hijack your comments section. To those of you in the comments saying that leopard geckos only need a heat mat, no light and no UVB, you are keeping your leopard geckos incorrectly and to a potential detriment to their health. Leopard geckos are crepuscular, require overhead heat and UVB, and benefit from a 30-40% humidity. Please do your research and upgrade your care from what it was like 15 years ago. Time and research changes, and we must adapt for these animals.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much I appreciate it 😊

[@ImuluKazuko]

Beautiful! I always learn new methods of building vivariums from you. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!

[@terraquaman]

My pleasure, glad to inspire you 😀

[@aaronkameric1419]

Give that kitty some love man! On the table for balloon time was cute. What a gorgeous little gecko.

[@terraquaman]

Thanks 😊

[@stagnantbread]

i love your builds, keep up the good work!

[@terraquaman]

Thanks, will do!😀

[@24kHoopz]

I love these build videos especially lizard, dragon and the gecko builds. Keep it up

[@terraquaman]

Thanks, will do!

[@marciacoco9549]

Very nice loved watching you build the new tank. Your cat is so adorable 😊 ❤

[@terraquaman]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@alexandereichhorst2529]

Wanted to say that I really love your channel. You make beautiful and natural looking habitats. By the way the balloon technique to make the caves was genius. As a leopard gecko owner I wanted to provide some advices I guess. First of all the gecko you have seems to be pretty overweight, I would cut back on the worms and just keep him on crickets for like a few months (crickets have less fat than worms). Another thing is that leopard geckos sleep during the day and come out at night when the lights are off, so your heating lamp doesn’t make much sense as it won’t really bask. In nature they come out once the sun is down and lie down on warm rocks which is why heat mats are usually the way to go with the Leo geckos. You can just put one under the terrarium on one side so that it can have a warm hide. To add to the lights topic, leopard geckos with lighter eyes such as yours are very sensitive to light and can really just see better in the darkness, I remember I tried feeding mine with the lights on and it just wouldn’t even see the cricket, in your case the gecko is obviously experienced and can see the insects but still, make sure to turn off the light at the evening and so it’s dark until morning. I also sincerely hope he picks a poop spot that’s not in the cave system lol. Anyhow I hope this helps, once again love your channel and your vids (your editing is really good) and give your beautiful cat a treat from me )))

[@redjacket5828]

If anything this just means there's a design flaw. Overhead heating is more natural and with a lot of benefitting options! Many leopard geckos in captivity have been seen basking. Putting a slate rock where the sensor for the thermostat would encourage those natural behaviors and would still be good and beneficial for the gecko especially if he made the switch to a halogen bulb. Putting a heat mat on the side of the tank has been advised against for years so I wouldn't recommend that.

[@masonbarbour1203]

While you definitely know more about leopards than me id like to say i disagree on the under the tank heating. just because in the wild they have the temps they need from the sun while its not heating them directly if they dont bask(which some will the one i rescued for a little bit did) it will more naturally provide them with the heat they need as in the wild animals go underground for refuge from the heat which Mats and tape will make it hotter to go underground

[@alexandereichhorst2529]

You do have a point. I was referring more to the general rule of Leopard Gecko enclosures where you should have a cold hide, warm hide and a humid hide. The warm hide is necessary because leopard geckos need to heat their bellies a bit to launch the process of digestion (mine after eating goes and lies down in the warm hide for a few hours). The humid hide for when shedding, mine would shed there (it’s like they know what each one is for). And a regular cooler hide where they just sleep. I was referring to having a little heat mat covering like 10 cm on the far right of the cave system. That way the far left can be cooler and the right can be warmer. That way the leopard gecko can choose where exactly it prefers to be. As for the stuff they get from the sun, as far as I know they need to get vitamin D3. They usually get it from the sun but most owners just buy calcium with d3 with which they dust the insects they give to leopard gecko.

[@alpoh]

Horrible advice honestly... Under tank heating is NOT recommended above overheat heat. The sun heats the earth... from outside/above. The earth doesn't emit heat on it's own, like a heat mat would simulate. Leopard geckos are crepuscular, not nocturnal. They are out when the sun is still up, or just rising. My leopard gecko is particularly active during day, because she's social and wants attention. Advising against overhead light is just plain incorrect and a horrible take. Animals need a night and day cycle. As far as their eyes-- that is also totally incorrect. Eye color does not have any impact on light reception, unless it is a mutant gene such as albinism. If the light hurt, they wouldn't be out in it. They're fine.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much for the kind words and your input. My gecko has a pooping spot in the front corner so I’m lucky it’s not in the caves 😊

[@Brainpaste24]

Watching ur videos are so fun, especially building these terrariums!!!!

[@terraquaman]

Glad you like them! 😀

[@RobbyWilliams-ik1cv]

these deserve so much more recognition. beautiful work man. cheers.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Rainy_mage]

Thank you for doing these setups correctly to many channels are far to low effort. Your content is highly underrated and you need far more viewers.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SneakySnek_22]

Honestly the way you modified the backdrop is kind of ingenious. I have an exoterra that I have yet to setup and I agree the backdrop could use some improvement, but using the background already there helps there both be less waste and you spend less on materials. Bravo!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@nicolasmejia9457]

Thank you for making this type of content, people are always trying to sell the “desert” type of habitat for leopard geckos and while my set up is definitely not completely a waste land it could be better with more plants and underground tunnels, time for an upgrade!!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you I appreciate it very much 😊

[@beneds10]

Nice work dude the tank looks very naturalistic and I’m sure your gecko will enjoy it very much!

[@beneds10]

Oh yeah and also I would recommend putting some black card on the left side just so the gecko cannot see your beardie so they don’t get stressed 😊

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Milquetoast702]

Awesome I love exoterra sponsors you!

[@terraquaman]

Thanks me too. I really like their products 😀

[@wboydens]

Full on in research mode for my very first gecko here at our place and the balloon idea is genius! What a great result for the whole vivarium. Thanks a lot for the inspiration. can't wait to see what other videos the channel has to offer!

[@terraquaman]

My pleasure! Glad to inspire you 😊 hope your vivarium turns out great!

[@Kermitdafrogpet-h9n]

Awesome vivarium set-up!!

[@terraquaman]

Glad you think so! Thanks 😊

[@人類爬虫類計画]

我が家のレオパにそっくり！お家を作ってもらって幸せですね！

[@sandywalter9728]

He loves the tunnel... great job!❤

[@terraquaman]

He really does! Thanks ❤️

[@FknNeowww]

This guy might have passed hands a few times but thanks for making his forever home look so cool!

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@CoralMan24]

love everything about this build :)

[@terraquaman]

Happy to hear that 🥰

[@Teogeeko]

Great job! I like the clip that you included about their natural habitat. But I cried a little bit when you used the sub stratum as a drainage layer! (Good thing you got them for free) Also, what a chonky gecko! 😅

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊 yeah I realized now that substratum is wasted as a drainage layer. Arturo is now on a diet haha. 😆

[@LiamGallagher-md6ht]

I don’t know why people hate this like this

[@wxkeupdarling4488]

My leo just got diagnosed with pin worms! Ugh! All I can think about is having to take this whole terrarium down to disinfect. Lovely build!

[@terraquaman]

Ah that’s annoying. How do you treat is ? Thank you!😊

[@Tom-repgeck]

Awesome video!! Fantastic enclosure 🤩. Your gecko looks very happy with his new home. I recently had to say good bye to my Leo (Willy) he was 22.5 yrs old! He lived a good long life but he is missed. Keep up the great work.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much! Wow that’s amazing I’m sorry for your loss 😊

[@bile897]

I miss my leopard gecko, he passed away while I was moving. He loved when I cleaned up his enclosure, so I always laid it in a new way. Always curious I named him Georgie. RIP ❤

[@terraquaman]

Rip Georgie❤️

[@Francesco-vf8zg]

Miglior canale di tutti. Sei bravissimo e le tue creazioni sono stupende♥

[@terraquaman]

Grazie mille ❤️

[@Dipto380]

I watched this video on my TV and let me tell you it a great experience. ❤❤

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤️

[@LEMIEisa_BALLPYTHON713]

I use gutter pipe pieces for my tunnels. 3in wide or they have 2in ones. I get them at home Depot. Love your videos. I don't record the process of building mine. Just snap photos of the sequences. Xo from MD ❤❤❤

[@terraquaman]

That's a great idea! Thank you so much ❤️

[@michellemcfarland80]

I hope my house looks like yours someday! So many cool critters & habitats! Awesomeness!! 👍👍💗

[@terraquaman]

It’s absolutely amazing to care for all these beasts however a lot of work 🤣 Thank you so much 😊

[@nourhanateout7187]

Arcadia uvb/deep heat projector is the most benefical for leopard gecko. Deep heat projector penetrates through their skin and more effectively warms them up. Dont foget to use a thermostat and a dimmer :)

[@terraquaman]

Thank you for the tip ! 😊

[@Gemma-sb1ti]

Good job

[@360cabbage]

This is an awesome enclosure. The leopard gecko will love it. My only question is, what if you needed to get access inside of the cave. The only way is to break it open. I don’t see why you would have to more a what if moment.

[@terraquaman]

Yeah that’s the only downside to the cave system. I was thinking to redo it in the future with some sort of removable lid. Good thing that Arturo’s pooping spot is outside of the cave 😀

[@SwedishCrack]

Nice build

[@terraquaman]

Thanks !

[@keithdouglas8707]

Love this channel funny and good information 👍

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoy it! 😊

[@SheriffVR-gtag]

Yo, you always have the best videos

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@falcolf]

Lovely enclosure, that terra sahara substrate always looks pretty fun to work with! Your new gecko is a very lucky lil' friend!❤ My late leopard gecko Diego would like to argue with the 'up to 20 year lifespan' thing though as she made it to 23 years!❤

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so much ❤️ Wow I hope I get to enjoy Arturo for that long ❤️

[@Semirotta]

ive said this before, and say it again; if I had the money for a hobby, making terrariums and owning lizards etc. would be my thing c(:

[@terraquaman]

I completely understand! Hopefully in time you make your dream come true 😊

[@ValerieDena-p6x]

25:21 Bro is like •I see you😈• 😂

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆

[@assassinschris]

Total belter ( Scottish word for awesome)😂 another work of living art , keep em coming bud 😁👌👌👌

[@terraquaman]

Haha thank you so very much 😁🤘

[@woahdang192]

I like this method so much better than the spray foam

[@terraquaman]

I’m glad you like it! 😊

[@henrike_lorbertine]

It turned out beatiful! I love your tanks and itˋs amazing how naturalistic an big most of them are. But if I may give you a few tips, the bearded dragon enclosure should offer more opportunities for climbing and in my opinion the homes for „bigger“ reptiles as the bearded dragon and the Basilisk could never be tall enough. The terrariums for your other animals are perfect though. Another thought - maybe you should give your leopard gecko less fat worms, he needs a diet ;) Really appreciate your videos 🤗

[@terraquaman]

Thank you so the tips! Yes he’s on a diet now 😆

[@Iliketots5290]

I’m so glad you did this I absolutely hated the old design😭🙏

[@NamelessNancy1312]

what a crappy backhanded compliment

[@prehistoric_fish_slayer]

@@NamelessNancy1312😂

[@terraquaman]

Haha yeah me too actually 😆

[@InkedGamerWolf420]

The substrate looks like the Fluval stratum aquarium soil I got recommended when I started planted aquariums lol

[@terraquaman]

I think it’s the same thing actually 😊

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

I love this build but coil UVB is horrible for any reptile, I recommend using a long UVB strip such as shadeweller 7% by Arcadia (Arcadia has better lights)

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

(Also the one I recommended is for leopard geckos)

[@Jaceisdabest]

YES coil UVB is horrible, shadedweller is where it’s at!!

[@sithcdw]

The coil has plenty of output for a leopard gecko. Coils are usually bad because of their very limited output. But for animals that don't need much uvb or who typically don't even use the bulbs, the coils are fine.

[@MistyRose-fe7ex]

@@sithcdw Like I’ve said so many times on my comments under this video, please do research before buying an animal, it’s just common sense at this point

[@seanobrien7169]

This is actually a bad urban myth. Animal1guy tested this on his channel, the coil bulbs outperform the strip bulbs. I have found this myself using a uvb meter. The strip bulbs lose uvb beyond 4 inches. The coil bulbs are good to over 8. Yes, it is more of a directed light but with a decent fixture it can cover a 10 inch radius. I wish people would stop regurgitating things they hear from other people regurgitating complete BS and actually find it out for themselves.

[@Luky_Fuky]

I love it

[@terraquaman]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@precel6475]

yeeey new video

[@SummerOpal]

It’s the cat and the sandals that keep me coming back.

[@terraquaman]

Hahaha 😂

[@moxieexotics1104]

Hipster jar...thank you for that 🤣

[@terraquaman]

Haha 😆

[@mrstea1813]

I would like to suggest investing in a good quality uvb. The coil uvb bulbs are not good. Linear uvb fixtures with the tube bulbs are best to prevent illness.

[@terraquaman]

Thank you for the tip !

[@SOURRFXedits]

Me when I look at my phone at 3 AM 0:35 💀

[@terraquaman]

😆

[@Nook_Miis]

I did enjoy watching this build , I do have suggestions I've found that ferns dry out fast and pathos grows huge, you could use parlor palms small coffee tree's and Buddhists pine and experiment with lighting and placement, I've found that of the three suggestions the palm grows the tallest and fastest I'd also look into "string of turtles" as an option as well. hope that helps, keep it up man.

[@terraquaman]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

Only thing I'd suggest is getting different grass it's going to dry out super quick over those lights. The desert look would still look good though

[@terraquaman]

As you anticipated it has completely dried. However I kind of like the dry grass look 😀

[@Aethuviel]

I bet you've heard this a lot before but I want to be one of your reptiles. *_* It looks so cozy!

[@terraquaman]

Hahah yes I have heard that once before 😆

[@urith5969]

i want to be biologist and buy a lot of exotic animals and take care also make content. hope i can achieve my goal. i kinda admire you on this point.

[@brickstarsfun8698]

You can do it i also want that kind of Dreams hope you achieve it

[@brickstarsfun8698]

And you have a new follower

[@terraquaman]

No dream is too big! 😁

[@francescobaiesi2332]

i was thinking of getting a leopard gecko, and i was wondering how often you water the entire terrarium, and how you keep humid the humid hiding spot.

[@terraquaman]

Great question! For a Leopard Gecko, you don’t need to water the entire terrarium like you would for other reptiles. I typically spray two times per week. If you want to be sure you have the right humidity you can buy a hygrometer or ExoTerra has a thermostat that also works as a hygrostat meaning that you can connect a heating source for automated heating and a fogger or humidifier for automated humidity. exo-terra.com/products/heating/thermostats/thermostat-hygrostat-600w/ You should mist the humid hide lightly every day or every other day to keep it moist. To maintain the humidity, you can use moist substrate like sphagnum moss inside the hide. It’s important to check it regularly so it stays damp, but not soaking wet. The downside to the caves that i built is that I can't open theme and check if its damp. So i recommend getting hide that you can remove. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@francescobaiesi2332]

thank you so much mate, so useful🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Nuggets4834]

I love geckos

[@terraquaman]

Me too 😀

[@bluethestar]

👋🏻 hi From México , adding to heat spot , why don’t you use a heat mat above ? Is just a question I wanna learn more

[@terraquaman]

Hello 👋 It’s just the fact that I have never used a heat mat before. In the end of the day using heat from above or below is just a preference. 😊

[@pygmasquatch5258]

That is an insane ammoumt of silicone. Do you have any idea out stout that stuff actually is?

[@terraquaman]

When it’s cured it’s inert and safe 😊

[@courtthompson2236]

I think the camera focus, is auto focus when you come in to view. If its like mine, touch focus in the frame and leave it on manual focus to that focus point and it should hold that point rather than going from shallow to far focused when you move in and out of frame. Without knowing what you have that is

[@terraquaman]

That’s amazing advice! Thank you so much.

[@SilasMuzzy]

Hey, I loved watching this build and I wanted to try something similar for my leopard gecko. I was wondering if you could link all of the products you used in the description?

[@terraquaman]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I have added links to ExoTerra's website in the description However, you’ll need to find a retailer to actually purchase them. Let me know if you need more help!

[@dejiko476]

Nu har du gjort det igen - ett underbart bo. Nästan så att jag vill flytta in tillsammans med leopardgeckon i den där tunneln ... 😁

[@terraquaman]

Haha tack så jättemycket 😀

[@Streetspec_]

100% how im gonna do my enclouser for my leopard gecko

[@MichaelSweeney-r7c]

Leperd geckos are actually from Australia so it works well

[@riomaxsvideos1657]

Afghanistan Pakisthan India Nepal

[@RafeLines]

what expanding foam do you use and it looks so cool

[@terraquaman]

Thanks! I use expanding foam made for ponds.

[@RafeLines]

@@terraquaman im getting a leopard gecko for Christmas I'm so excited merry christmas

[@Duumbo]

The idea and outcome are amazing, but what if one of the balloon pops then the cave system might break

[@Typhio]

The balloons were already popped and removed, they were there to create a shape while the clay hardens

[@Duumbo]

@@Typhio yeah I know I just commented this before I finished the vid

[@TrekIntoTheUnknown]

old guy is loving his retirement home i see, great job man!

[@terraquaman]

Yeah he really is! Thanks ! 😊

[@Kcirtap_pj]

Hi, this was a very betyflr vivarium!, but I have a question, what's the feeding routin of the geko to keep it so big and healthey? THANK YOU A LOT😄👌

[@terraquaman]

Hi, thanks! I feed him twice a week with different insects every time. I’m staying away from fatty worms now because he is a little bit too big haha 😀

[@Kcirtap_pj]

@@terraquaman Thanks a lot for responding my question😁

[@GGabbs66]

What are the names of the plants you used in this build? Specifically the long grass-like tufts?

[@terraquaman]

The long grass is one of these: Dianella coolvista ,Unica rubra everflame & Carex brunnea variegata 😊 The short grass came from the garden and the fern is called Nephrolepis exaltata Green Lady ☺️

[@reptilestamed]

thanks for the great balloon idea, what clay was that

[@terraquaman]

You’re welcome! It’s the stone dessert substrate from ExoTerra.

[@Delarios02]

Could I get his old enclosure I’d be appreciative as I’ve wanted a bioactive terrarium but don’t have time to build one

[@terraquaman]

I have already repurposed it to some vampire babies 😊

[@Delarios02]

@@terraquaman 🤷that’s great I appreciate the response

[@Green_Guysssss]

you could've cut off the top of the two clay hides so you could easily access them 👍

[@terraquaman]

True! Next time I will 😊

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Do you have one of those solar meter things? I would want to measure how much UVB that coil light supplies because I've always heard that they are completely inadequate. BTW, great video, as usual

[@terraquaman]

No but I’m planning on getting one! You are not the first to tell my that coil uvb is inadequate. Thank you!

[@ScienceCenter1019]

Hopefully you answer but what silicone do you use

[@terraquaman]

Aquarium silicone 😊

[@ScienceCenter1019]

@ thanks 👍

[@jacobhollidge59]

Do you have a link for the tiles you use?

[@terraquaman]

Yes I do! www.jula.se/catalog/tradgard/utemiljo/utegolv-och-altanracken/golvplattor-och-plastgolv/golvplattor-019171/

[@onsight2217]

What flooring tile do u use?

[@terraquaman]

Plastic floor tiles. I got them at a hardware store here in Sweden called Jula 😊

[@nicolasavila9058]

hi, how do you clean that? I would like to make a terrarium like that, pleace tell us

[@terraquaman]

My gecko always poops in the same spot. I’m lucky that he chose a spot outside the caves. So all I do is to remove the poop.

[@blackbass4593]

How do you clean the poop inside or the cave ? 😅

[@terraquaman]

I’m lucky that Arturo has chosen a pooping spot outside the cave 😆

[@bigdadbeefsticks]

I didn't know that people attributed both red sand/soil to Australia, and leopard geckos to arrid desert climates. Red soils and sands are found famously in other parts of the world; and leopard geckos are geckos, the soft skinned lizards with the freaky feat evolved to climb in their native environment of usually warm wet forrests.

[@terraquaman]

You’re absolutely right! Red soils and sands are found in various regions around the world, not just Australia. And leopard geckos do have a fascinating natural habitat that isn't solely desert. They are indeed native to regions with a mix of warm and often dry conditions, but they can also be found in more varied environments, including rocky and semi-arid areas. Their adaptations allow them to thrive in different habitats, and it's important to consider their diverse natural history when setting up their enclosures. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

My anxiety would not allow having hides that couldn't be accessed. Especially for leopard geckos cuz you know that one of those caves is going to become his bathroom. In my experience it's usually the humid one 😂

[@terraquaman]

I feel your anxiety! However I’m lucky that Arturo’s pooping spot is outside the cave 😀

[@Platinum_Aquatic_World]

Why were the pothos dying ? Btw great setup , the leopard gecko would definitely be happy in there 😊

[@terraquaman]

Because I cut of the roots because the plant was too long. So I planted the plant in the soil thinking that that the roots would regrow. But it did not. 😊 Thanks !

[@ornestebuitkute9720]

how do you prevent your cat from trying to hunt the reptiles? I have two crested geckos and my cat keeps scaring them to death and circling the enclosure and jumping on top trying to chew on the mesh top and get them :(

[@terraquaman]

This is a problem I had myself. I had to secure the mesh with acrylic glas. As for the jump scares I don’t really have any tips other than keeping the geckos out of reach for the cat. In a closed room or high up on a shelf or something. I hope this helped you 😊

[@GoofyGeorge-b9j]

where did you get him from

[@terraquaman]

From a family that didn’t want him anymore. 😊

[@cherryXcanary]

❤

[@terraquaman]

❤️