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[@JohnnyBlaze6954]

I totally was like “what’s that creeking noise in my house?!” Then I paused the video and realized its coming from this hahahaha

[@GinaBaby12333]

I usually don't comment on videos, but this was a great and informational video. Thank you for helping me choose the equipment for my geckos.

[@deborahromero6156]

I love all the information on different reptiles and the proper ways to care for them and the different kinds I like them all.

[@randomnezz4084]

That painting is beautiful

[@TheNorthshoreRider]

Fantastic information dude. Thanks for taking the time. I'm looking at getting a leopard gecko and I've picked up some great ideas here.

[@shelbydemes]

This was so helpful. I want a leopard gecko so I have been doing tons of research. Thanks for the help!

[@dylancouncil7448]

Thanks for the help

[@Brandondavidson5]

I love the eye on your wall

[@ShadowFoxPup]

First leopard gecko coming up soon, this video has been really helpful and I thank you for your straight up tips!

[@davidgimellihemme5992]

Thankyou for making such a great such in depth video! This will help a lot

[@BDLeader88]

Great video! Thank you

[@AllenIsbell]

Awesome video, man. Great advice.

[@niko8734]

thaks for all the good information

[@kookaba1]

awesome setup

[@dktabasa]

thank you for the very informative video!

[@brattany557920]

And if I may add, I love your back wall. :)

[@Mrdude1205]

this video really helped me .

[@cortneysmith6125]

This helped me a lot because I'm getting some leopard geckos over the summer and I wasn't really sure what I needed. . . THANK YOU!! :)

[@ChosenBlood1]

You sir are genius, been watching ur videos for about 2 hours now u really make me want 1!

[@RachelHamiltonx]

Really helpful! Getting one very soon

[@utubelin670]

thanks for the leopard gecko advise! the viper gecko and panther gecko have the same care sheet too!

[@Kerfuffles92]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much this is a huge help

[@virgoline2811]

It was not fantastic at all... Don't use this for help... Please it's really bad advice

[@bludgerabled]

+Virgoline What was bad about it? (Not including the bit about the sand)

[@joemallery6010]

+Daniel Whittaker (PerfectBeef1) the sand is one of the larger problems, but one of the others is his use of lamps. Leopard geckos have sensitive eyes and some albinos can get burnt from hot lights

[@AllAnimalsHere]

+Daniel Whittaker (PerfectBeef1) 10 gallon tank is pretty small, sand is bad, heat lamp is bad, and he makes people think that he knows everything just because he's a breeder

[@gabriellebosch2502]

really enjoyed the video

[@jordyn4239]

Awesome video

[@12admit]

Thx for the tips

[@VetAnimalGuy]

Good information

[@jbarth73]

Holy $h!t lol you have one serious setup/passion for leopard geckos. You are more than likely a breeder. Good info, already knew these things but I watch vids and look up info to keep learning

[@everardomorin5215]

So true atilano thanks for clearing that out for all those people

[@TRyan7698]

Very helpful

[@briannaashdown1927]

You shouldn't use a light for a leopard gecko, at all. Their eyes are really sensitive to light, so it just hurts their eyes and stresses them out. I had a light on mine when I got her for awhile. She wouldn't ever come out of her hide when it was on her. Literally as soon as I switched to a under tank heater, she started coming out and exploring and became alot happier. Plus you honestly don't have to replace an under tank heater hardly ever, but you'd have to replace the heat lamp's light bulb fairly often.

[@poof8421]

Lillith Parker Because you probarly have your light 24/7 on

[@evatamcsin5276]

First, that's not true. Only the Raptor morph of Leopard Geckos are sensitive to light as their red eyes are reflective. Second, stop trying to act like your sooo smart because it is SUPER annoying when people try to act like they know it all. Nobody likes a know-it-all. That's not the way you get attention.

[@aaadindon4257]

They need light to know when to wake up I swear. Like a soft light just to let them know when it’s night and day. I’m probably wrong 😂

[@Lxmonzist]

Eva Tamcsin keep your panties on they were giving helpful critique Jesus people these days. No one likes people like you plus th wry have sensitive skin it affects all I don't know where you got that raptor morph fact but sorry to burst your bubble 'know it all' but that's not true it affects all Leo's not just raptor morph.

[@TOMOLEproductions]

I remember watching this a year or two ago. Now I hatched 3 geckos and have gotten great offers. $100-300. Thank you Matt, you were mine and thousands of other peoples inspiration. I cannot thank you enough.

[@TheBanana1226]

excellent video thanks so much

[@MainelyElectrons]

I just have my leopard geckos tub on top of my mini fridge and it keeps it at 80-88f. His main hide is right over the fridge vents, he loves it. Obviously a happy gecko

[@893263007]

I didn't know Alex Tanguay was on the Hartford Whalers.

[@StairwayToHeaven96]

SICK SHIRT!!!

[@Qwxgdkohka123]

Thank you SO MUCH for this informative video!! (:

[@adam23175]

You hath helped me a lot thanck you and i like the picture on the wall

[@cashmerewood9218]

I'm getting a leo in about a month, and this video helped out a bunch. Thanks! xD

[@angelahenson9703]

By far the best video's ever..We are looking for a starter lizard for my son..you made the decision so easy :) Thank you

[@yesyes1299]

This isnt the best video

[@Lynkevmusic]

thanks man. thumbs up

[@dondena21]

Great explaining on what they need. Sounds simple enough to care for them. I have the powder, I have turtles at the moment and I can't use the powder for them, so I have to spray their food. I could use the powder for a gecko then. I wouldn't have to throw it out.

[@steshakiefer3090]

this helped alot i will be getting one soon

[@cyclone3999]

thank you for posting this vid im pretty sure that if i get a gecko he or she is gonna do great

[@nadaschannel1931]

thank you :)

[@TheGamerGoat98]

thanks bro !

[@xxsybrotronxx9377]

Thx for the help I'll try to get one eventually

[@AllAnimalsHere]

This guy is giving out incorrect info, watch Leopard Gecko(a KZbin channel with correct care) instead, she actually does her research.

[@xxsybrotronxx9377]

I know I watch her a lot.

[@matthewschainker3625]

xX Sybrotron Xx me two

[@ILUVREPTILES1]

Nice Video

[@minecraftandme4105]

Thx so Much

[@darkswordlord8516]

very helpful man :)

[@shelbydemes]

I GOT LEOPARD GECKO'S!!! I showed my mom all f the research I did and I got two of them!

[@Psunfire]

I'm finally getting a leopard gecko been wanting one since high school. I'm 21 now

[@Turtlesareawesome202]

I totally agree with the whole "firesafe" part! I lost my home 3 months ago due to a fire from a power strip!

[@chrisborden9254]

you are correct Chris Din

[@virgoline2811]

Please do not use this advice. It is very bad. They live no where near sand. They live on hard packed dirt but mostly rock. It is VERY bad for them and is fatal. Heat lamps stress them out. Heating mats are best. Please do what's for these animals and do not own them if you can't properly care for them. Many scientists and vets who really care about these animals have proved it. If you were going to be shut up in a small box wouldn't you at least want proper care? Not half ass. I'm sick of people commenting about inadequate care for these animals, you are only making a fool out of yourself. If you claim to be a professional than actually properly care for these animals. There is literally no argument! Facts are facts!

[@dg7988]

Wrong!! They live in the deserts

[@rileycorkery8155]

+Dg reptiles Herpier you are wrong. They are from rocky areas

[@virgoline2811]

Dg reptiles Herpier Wrong!! They don`t live in deserts. Do some research

[@riadgani316]

+Virgoline +Riley Corkery most members of the Eublepharidae family dwell upon dry temperate zones, and are allowed to do so by "adaptations". The evolutionary origins of this family said to have had their most regulated allostasis in areas around 30 degrees North latitude. Majority of its' derived genus are situated in south-western Asia (Middle-East). These are deserts.

[@fionashepley478]

But not sandy ones

[@ChrisDinGR]

yeah thanks for the info ! i agree with you totaly! one is good for 10 gallons lets stay on this one ;)

[@herpderpfilms865]

people say that he talks to much and does not get to the point but hes just trying to give you all the information you should know when getting a new animal

[@Nryocb]

Sweet Hartford Whalers shirt.

[@daltonhuffman0436]

thank you I'm getting one

[@agustintorres4371]

You should recommend eco earth substrate, because the tile or slate is so thick the heat mat or pad won’t transfer the heat through the bottom

[@cobaltfang3094]

the phrases' definitions are: 'If you will' is short for 'if you will it', or 'if you want to'. or If you will can be considered short for "if you will allow this analogy

[@tristonhall3856]

Why is this the first time I'm hearing about these thermostats?

[@marcelomoreno4594]

Its funny how he says that only one can fit in that big ass aquarium and he puts like 3 females in a shoe box

[@sperglmao3074]

True

[@scarycarrot1528]

Marcelo Moreno IKR

[@Crystallight4lyfe88]

Thank you so much for all of your information, I appreciate this vid! kudos man. Do all you have is geckos? or others species as well. :D

[@dillondamuth5354]

you're fine just feeding mealworms in general. I've fed mine mealies for a long time now, with the occasional crickets, pinky mice, and super worms to keep diversity and they're doing great

[@redtheman302]

I have my tank on my wooden desk but the desktop is like 1/2 inch thick so its gonna take a lot of heat to catch it on fire A LOT OF HEAT. Also my heat pad is on a timer It comes on at night cause its winter here in KS.

[@PaLoHQ]

Where did you get that poster!! It's awesome

[@UltimateBreloom]

The Plague Doctor community it's a picture of one of his marble eyes

[@everardomorin5215]

@christopher fox no sank chips are not bad for leopard gecko cause i have had them and if in case the get one in there mouth or swollen them there big enough to spit out and the could also poop it out

[@matthewlu150]

Great video, thank you, but how do you heat all your bins on the shelves?

[@IllBluelll]

Agreed.

[@MrRedhunter33]

in your racks do you use sand or eco earth?For my gecko i use sand that you can buy at pet smart. i've had my leopard gecko for 4 years and i was wondering if i should use tiles instead?, i usually change and clean the tank every 6-7 months.

[@NateC_02]

I agree with custom reptiles

[@Tw1zzl3rs]

What thermostat you said you use? I am looking for a good one to control heating from heat mats for my dubia roach farm. I have a microclimate on/off, it does work to a certain extent but I need something constant without disturbing the surface temperature so much.

[@nasirbanks5248]

In my opinion because I am an experienced lizard owner of course I currently don't have one. but the best thing in my opinion is reptile carpet but if u do use sand like he said make sure it is fine (very thin) grains of sand.

[@dodie3053]

It is still bad be safe than sorry

[@GojiraRaptor]

what about fine calcium sand or if that still not good?

[@j12345658]

yes

[@carabencivenga2738]

Reptile Carpet is fine for leos (that's what I keep mine on). It is possible for the reptile carpet to become a little stringy so if you see your gecko trying to walk and it gets it's foot caught in the strings, that's a good indication to take that one out and get a new one. I also noticed with my carpet that one side of it isn't as stringy as the other so you could flip it over too. :) Hope that helped!

[@HHReptiles1988]

i just want that picture behind him

[@davidparra9034]

yup that would work .

[@nokeyanddoodoo]

yep

[@SuperAllosaurusRex]

2 things. 1. Can I use a heat lamp with tile without having a heat mat? The heat lamp should heat up the tile so it's still warm from the bottom even when the light is off. 2. Can I use tile for a Ball Python? I want to know because tile is easy to clean & looks good. I don't have a Ball Python but I'm planning on getting one so I want to know if I can use tile.

[@fionashepley478]

No, you'll still need a heat mat. I'd use aspen bedding for a snake so he can burrow. I have a corn snake (not the same snake, I know, but to my knowledge aspen is great for all types of snakes).

[@adam_s8991]

Hello I was wondering during the day can i turn the dome light on and the under pad off and switch it at night would that be adequate for the as far as heat

[@DidISentIt]

dat picture!

[@ama01duarte]

ok I am really confused can i use one hot hide, one cold hide and a humid hide or is the humid hide ment to be for the cold hide

[@s_333]

Does it matter what kind of tile is used for the bottom of the tank?

[@jamescreger1538]

same thing happened with me and my reptiles and fish. my house burned only in one room but the heat and the smoke killed them all :(

[@FishTankRevelations2]

best place possible is reptile shows

[@papakadinchi1472]

he does :D

[@wulfricfenrir4894]

Thanks for your awesome vids i now have my first baby gecko "Spyro" i started. Mealworms farm months before I got her in prep my question is if the are not in the fridge but in the farm are they all ready gut loaded? I keep them well hydrated and lots of oats wheat and chicken feed for food. Hope im on the right track!

[@AracelyCarcamo]

My son has one leopard gecko of his own

[@joaquinbacon7166]

If i get the pad like mentioned, is it supposed to stay on all day every day? Even at night? Do you tone the heat down at all when it hits night time? I don't want to mess up the temperature for the animal.

[@farrahpratt4363]

Keep it on all day unless you are breeding.

[@K3L53YYY]

Would regular terrarium liner work? Also do they have any preference as to where they would like a tank (such as a high place or low place) or does that matter? I'm hoping to breeding geckos in the future!

[@DragonDude698]

well you don't want a tall tank if they fall they can get hurt badly . for the terrarium liner I don't know what that is but if its for a substrate just use repti carpet or paper towel

[@cleandickquietly2019]

What do u do if u want a one of those things in the back instead of a tank?

[@Reptile10Lover]

ok thanks

[@frijjguy]

if you had a wooden vivarium where would the heat pad go?

[@JohannBach2000]

If I was to make them sterile so they wouldn't have any germs, would flat stones work as a substrate?

[@mattcampagna6361]

Definitely Expos because you can negotiate! Also, Its fun to get out of the house and do something.

[@Hamburglar009]

Had a leopard gecko in a terrarium with sand substrate. It ate sand when I fed it crickets and died of internal bleeding. Forget the sand if you're serious about owning reptiles.

[@drachenkonigderwolfe963]

ha ha. crickets bombed the 7734 out of this video.

[@39biggmike]

good

[@kylelou1993]

How am i supposed to get heat from my UTH through a reptile carpet? Should i just use paper towel, or tiles?