Keeping a LEOPARD GECKO - what to expect!

here's what to expect before you get a leopard gecko - including some random tips about feeding and handling, among other things!
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Feeding live insects
01:35 Supplementing properly
02:29 Bathroom habits
02:52 Crepuscular activity
03:44 Handling habits
04:55 Submit your tanks
04:55 Shedding specifics
05:47 Weekends off
06:13 Tail dropping
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[@TheTurtleGirl]

what are some things you _DIDN'T_ expect about owning a leopard gecko?

[@ejraina4412]

I know I just got my turtle and i have been waiting to admit my tank I am SOOO EXCITED

[@arelyporfrdz8821]

@Christian proctor yay so exited i turned mine in but when will the video be uploaded?!

[@rushildhar2389]

sadly my enclosure isn't amazing

[@ypcjustyn9204]

Can you do a video on how to care and best habitat for common snapping turtles

[@kitkatyas]

That they’re so cuteee!

[@kennyp1068]

I always think Kuzon looks like such a derp. It's the eyes, I think! Cute as heck. Btw I like your little collection you have in the background. Very cool!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol he really does. thank you!

[@Urmom_____________982]

I’ve got a Leo last week and she’s amazing at handling!

[@lexi1165]

Where did you get her??

[@jetta_fisherr]

very helpful! i am getting one soon and your leopard geckos are by far the best i've seen and they are so very very helpful for me! please continue to make more!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw, I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much!! 💚

[@smileynumber13]

Thanks for the tips! Rescuing one today, and while I have other reptiles, this will be my first leo, so this was super helpful!

[@desireev8798]

This was so helpful I’m getting a leopard gecko on Friday and I’m so excited I’ve never had a reptile 🦎 so I’m doing so much research and watching so many video to give it the best life !

[@teressa9056]

Thank you so much for this video my daughter wants to get a lepord gecko and she has been taking a lot of notes and this helped her alot

[@liscoolsbiggestfan9208]

I’ve been waiting for more leopard gecko videos! Thanks!

[@Miranda-te6jl]

Thankyou for this video this confirmed a lot of questions I had!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

welcome!

[@DuaneGray-he1hc]

I love your videos I just got a leopard geiko and I love him still getting use to each other but I'm so happy I have him hope u keep making videos..

[@imwhispy]

thanks this will help a lot i am getting a leopard gecko in a few weeks so this was a big help thanks!

[@Justaowl2531]

I thought of getting a Gecko in the future and this video helped so much, thank you!

[@gwas76]

leopard gecko regular tail: leopard gecko regrown tail: *T H I C C*

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol you're not wrong!

[@GabrielGuzman18]

Might get one next week! Perfect timing with this video lol(I’ve seem all the other videos too)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

nice!

[@discordissour8263]

Hi I'm getting a leopard gecko for Christmas and I'm already been doing tons of research and I think I'm ready and you help a lot for my research so thx u ♥️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw that's awesome! glad you're doing research!

[@dinothegecko3294]

I’ve had my leo for a year and this is all true! Leos are such good pets 😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching!

[@sealink129]

See, I tried feeding my leopard geckos canned/freeze dried insects when I first got them, and they both completely rejected their food. They wouldn’t even touch it. But as soon as I got live insects, they took to eating

[@abigailmackay7946]

I'm getting a leopard gecko tomorrow and I all ready have his tank set up im so excited to have a little friend to take care of in the mornings I've always wanted a gecko

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Very informative great video

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:DD thanks!

[@rushildhar2389]

Hi there big fan. You helped me a lot in learning abt the things i need to take care of my turtle. Thankyou TURTLEGIRL

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw thank you!

[@rushildhar2389]

@@TheTurtleGirl omg you replied to me, you are most most most welcome.

[@JosephMartin]

the B-roll of Kuzon was bangin! Love the edit on this one

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@sweetluvgurl]

Recently, I just got three female leopard geckos. I got them almost a month ago. I think things have been going pretty well. In my opinion, I think they’re relatively easy to care for.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

nice!

[@kacey1774]

Leopard geckos are my favourite gecko species. Theyre easy to care for, beautiful, so cute, and pretty ok with handling🥰 when I first discovered them I thought their tails were kinda weird and I want sure I like it haha, but I think it's funny because that's one of my favourite part of them now😂 their tails are beautiful and soft and really unique, my gecko has a little heart shape on her tail, I love it! And I think it's soooooo adorable when they bask and do little pancakes/sploots to soak up the heat or uvb

[@saviorofthedreamingdead]

hi! i'm getting a leopard gecko VERY SOON and your videos help me a lot!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yay!! That's so exciting!

[@ramonsaavedra3578]

Love your gecko🦎 videos!😍

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:))

[@LegendaryKoba]

i take care of 2 baby albino leopard geckos and 2 adult mack snows ,this was very helpfull .

[@brightskypa]

Kuzon is soooo cute! Great vid!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:D appreciate it!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Thats awesome!! :D :D

[@Evan_Geyer]

Thank you for making this video I am getting one of them soon

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks Evan!

[@Evan_Geyer]

At first I was like how did you know my name

[@makaylaherrera6797]

Hi I love your videos I have a red eared slider!!

[@danwright718]

Greetings from Northern Illinois! Awesome tank for your gecko!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching Dan!

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Just got an Albino Leo last week. Took me a couple of days to understand how to sort out the crickets and worms. I got his terrarium set up real nice. With a wet and dry hide. He must be a couple of months old only. Now things gradually get easier. Ruby let's me feed him now. Step by step

[@adolforobles3139]

i have two leos in their own 40 gallons my leos have always been so tame because ive always made a noise to make them know im there so then right away they know to either come out of their hide and come to little area were i normally feed em and they are really gentle so i just hand feed em .

[@TheTurtleGirl]

cool!

[@ypcjustyn9204]

Can you do a video on how to care and best habitat for common snapping turtles

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

Kuzon is gorgeous. Great video!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@hayleesmith5849]

You seem like such a cool person. I myself have 2 turtles and a leopard gecko, his name is Dart. We love your vids:)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

appreciate it Haylee!

[@jannahbanana2972]

Hi! How long should I leave my dome light on?

[@weasleysimp7145]

Im picking up my baby boy in four weeks! Cant wait!

[@LokiLizard]

Same!!!! Omg 😱

[@tjpurvis8418]

i’m saving for one and i thought this was a old video i’m 7 hours in🥳

[@TheTurtleGirl]

wahoo!! thanks for watching!

[@junaarro]

He’s so cute!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@ihnoo5048]

I'm.hopefully getting a leo soon and I am very excited

[@TheTurtleGirl]

best of luck!

[@ihnoo5048]

@@TheTurtleGirl Today it was confirmed I am getting him this week!! I am so happy I did all my research after all :D

[@gamingwithninjayt614]

Dream gecko lol my dream turtle is probably like a baby yellow belly which I have lol and my favorite tortoise hmm the radiator tortoises?

[@Call_MeEmma]

do you use a certain type of light on top of your terrarium, or do you not use a light?

[@LucasMineBlox99]

Yo i was looking in the background in the begining, i have the same steve irwin funko pop

[@marcusfoo9549]

Hi I'm thinking of getting a leopard gecko but the thing is as a student I sometimes travel back to my hometown like once a month,and I take the train / monorail. Would it be stressful for them ? Or are they fine with travelling?

[@r1cky387]

I just put my hand in the tank and my Leo always comes to my hand every day so I stop it and just did it every other day just because i got tire

[@majoechego9287]

hi I love your videos and im actually getting a leopard gecko this weekend, would a 10 gallon work for a couple months while I get the 20 gallon one?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

unless it's a small baby, i'd say no. honestly, even 20 gallons is a bit small imo for an adult leo. mine is in the equivalent of a 40 gallon breeder and he def uses all the space

[@brendacrawford260]

I love your tank , what size do you have , the front closure tank is something we would like to get too .

[@jon2varney109]

I have had one for a month now

[@paltro]

Excellent video. And if anyone is looking for a pet gecko I happen to have some healthy and pretty ones available. Must prove capable tho? Thank for the content 🙏

[@outtadisworld276]

question: how old was Kuzon when you got him?

[@me92mm]

What size is his enclosure? I’m thinking of upgrading mine and that one looks perfect.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

it's an exo terra large low, which has a 36x16 footprint I believe

[@ReyGreyStudios]

Awwww he so cute im screeching Awwww

[@TheTurtleGirl]

😁

[@maryqueenofscots9503]

I had a leopard gecko for 6 almost 7 years

[@gecko-guy362]

I've been keeping leopard geckos for almost 3 years and I'm only 12 I got my first leopard gecko when I was 10 he was my first reptile

[@TheTurtleGirl]

so cool!

[@Michelle-uj9th]

do you need a uv light if your gecko gets sunlight for example I have two pretty big windows I keep open and its easy to tell when it night and day so would it be necessary ? ps the gecko won't be hit directly by the sun but they'll be placed somewhere where you can still tell if its night or day

[@nightinggale6470]

Still get a UVB light. Arcadia’s shadedweller is good.

[@rubeno7513]

I only have fish tanks , I would really like to own a diamond back terrapin. Red ear slider are to common for my taste

[@daisywish3109]

I cant help but admire Kuzon's nose. Its just so beautiful

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol he's a cutie :)

[@perrygill]

Hi, I need to learn a bit, so, what tank do you use? how do I purify tap water? Can I just use a heating mat for heat? How to I clean wood? What heating mat? Do I need to gut load bugs? know this is a lot (Srry). Thx :)

[@nightinggale6470]

Heat mats are not a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best 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. You generally don’t need to purify tap water. Tap water is generally safe on its own but it can depend on the region. You can also use spring water. To sterilize wood you can bake it in the oven. A 20 gallon long is the bare minimum, 40 gallons or bigger is strongly recommended. Front opening is ideal but not completely necessary. There are many types of enclosures you can use (glass, wooden, PVC, plastic bin, even a grow tent). And yes, you need to gutload their feeders.

[@fivepuppets4044]

Hi Sol! Idk if u remember be or not I used to comment in ur vids a lot, anyway I just a quick question. Where did u guys get Hoku, bc I’m planning on getting a turtle and I would love to get one that’s like hoku, thanks 😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hoku was from a small breeder on instagram! diamondbacks are a little harder to find so you'll have to do some searching :)

[@fivepuppets4044]

@@TheTurtleGirl thank you so much, I just have another question, do u recommend breeder or adoption?

[@pavitrabinu3997]

he is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuuteeeeeeeeeee

[@reptiroomsvenlol9718]

I’m getting an African fat tailed gecko but I still love watching you

[@makaylaherrera6797]

Hi I was wondering I want to get my turtle a tank he is a red eared slider and I want to know how many gallons he will need?

[@travishuber6266]

No more than 50 no less that 40 for 1

[@outtadisworld276]

They also store food in their tails. It's a weird thing that found read on. They store it in their tails and that's why they can go several days without food. I love you funko pops!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yep thats a fact!

[@outtadisworld276]

@@TheTurtleGirl Thanks for hearting my comment!! Also, when they lose their tails they try hard to get the lost food back. Which is why they grow back!!

[@loreleinichols3090]

im geting one my brothers getting a bearded dragon

[@brokeheartwolf3733]

Like a little dragon!🐉

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you know it!

[@albeme5211]

What's the ideal night temperature for a young leopard gecko?

[@nightinggale6470]

They don’t need any heat at night, a temperature drop is fine. They can tolerate a drop down to 60.

[@mmeje650]

My gecko REFUSES eat anything that isn’t moving. Also, is there a reason why my gecko shed twice a week one time?

[@zptwin2]

Are you still using the heat mat setup?

[@nightinggale6470]

Hopefully not, they’re not a good heat source.

[@keiranevans7324]

Not sure if you reply to comments but I would love your advice. I currently have a 5-6 week old gecko. He’s very skittish as I suspected. I’ve attempted to tame him but he darts across the Viv every time. Should I leave him for a few weeks then continue the taming, or just persist until he calms down. It’s a 2ft Vivarium at 30 degrees Celsius. Thank you. Great videos!😁

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Start slow by just placing your hand, but not trying to grab him. Gradually build up to him walking on your hand, then picking him up, etc. Feeding by hand and stuff might help as well! :)

[@keiranevans7324]

@@TheTurtleGirl Thank you so much!!

[@addison6613]

Quick question, my mom is worried that the minute I get a Leo that it's going to get some illness and we're gonna spend crazy money at the vet. Is that true, will that happen? Does it happen to you alot?

[@user-cx4gw6jq4h]

what if im still nervos

[@jaydoesillymusic]

I need to know where I got that tank lol

[@saniyahotero2373]

Hi!!! I'm think about getting a Leopard Gecko and was wondering what kind of calcium you use?

[@nightinggale6470]

Any brand will do. A couple of good ones are Arcadia, zoo med, and Repashy Calcium Plus (an all in one). If not using an all in one, dust with calcium every other feeding and vitamins every three feedings. One supplement needs d3 unless you use UVB (which is highly beneficial).

[@saniyahotero2373]

@@nightinggale6470 thank you :)

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@junaarro]

By the way to turtles need a wave maker?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

it's not necessary, but it's definitely helpful :)

[@junaarro]

Thank you :D

[@kirinfire9960]

where my relative works there are class pets and they're so neglected :( there are about 4 leopard geckos and theyre all so skinny

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw that's sad :(

[@alexissoto3618]

Do leopard geckos need to have crickets or can they just eat dubia Roches and some super worms but not everyday and what substrate do you have in your little hide

[@katelyn8000]

They can live off of just roaches and worms but is good to offer a variety

[@alexissoto3618]

@@katelyn8000 oh OK thx

[@sandhyasubhash4547]

Hey! May I ask if we can feed axolotls small pieces of any kind of fish? I'd really like a reply ASAP!! But it's okay if you can't

[@zarikelly803]

does anyone know where to buy leopard geckos? the only pet stores i have around is petsmart and petco :(

[@jkkiller8014]

NEVER and i repeat NEVER buy your geckos or pets from petco they do not take care of them well I suggest you look at some clips on yt. i got mine from petsmart and he was very healthy so I would say buy one from petsmart

[@mom6779]

Hi Kuzon! 😘

[@mels.crybaby22]

Aww dang it I just realized all my school account comments got deleted and I got a heart…

[@0pp4r]

OMG LEOPARD GECKOS ARE SO CUTE i wanna take in my little cousin leopard gecko because he neglects him he goes on without food or water for weeks all my little cousin does is play the new computer he got >:C

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's sad :(

[@rubyhillier2664]

im doing my tank in early September befor i get my gecko. Can you do a react vidio then?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

it might open up again later this year! just depends on how long it takes me to go through them.

[@rubyhillier2664]

@@TheTurtleGirl ok. thans!

[@alystairbrown8806]

Howdy!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

hey!

[@miamills6462]

Mine is a year old and I have had him since 6 months and is a male what are tips to help him be less agreesive

[@demetrivoisine1356]

Handle him for 5 mins a day or every other day

[@miamills6462]

He tries to bite me tho :(

[@tyussalal3705]

We NEED an update on sienna. A enclosure update vid maybe?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

maybe! thanks for the suggestion. she's doing well!

[@tyussalal3705]

@@TheTurtleGirl glad to hear😄

[@tipp_montgomery]

What's on the floor of your leopard gecko's tank? It looks super easy to clean.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

It's vinyl flooring! No adhesive

[@nightinggale6470]

A suitable loose substrate mix (such as a soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix) is ideal for burrowing enrichment.

[@Dchou]

When will you reviewing fans turtle tanks?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

once a month! next one comes out next week :)

[@sarahkempa5543]

i want one so bad

[@TheTurtleGirl]

They're awesome!

[@Hehehe-kc3cg]

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[@gl0ck33slezz4]

W another video

[@TheTurtleGirl]

another videooooo!

[@yamilecampech6521]

Where can I look for a leopard gecko ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Reptile expos and small breeders are usually great places to start looking!

[@ZivaColey]

👍🏿

[@playboymj_lit0966]

Can you give us a milk snake update

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for the suggestion!

[@Miranda-te6jl]

What kind of uvb light do you use for kuzon like what brand? And what’s the percentage of the light? I’m thinking of using a uvb instead of the supplement and idk how far the light should be from the top of the tank,anything helps :)

[@ieatsoap163]

I don't plan on ever getting anymore pets I already have for RES and 2 dogs so no more pets but I just love ur vids so y not it's good to know. Also I just want to say like I asked some people I know at school and like they said what's avatar last airbender and I was like WHAAAAAAAAT bro wdym what is it do u have a life

[@TheTurtleGirl]

oh my gosh they don't know avatar smh

[@clintonlawrence1533]

Would u every buy a betta fish

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yeah, maybe at some point!

[@pennybolitho2669]

I just got a baby leopard gecko he is called Wally 😎

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aww what a good name!

[@chloekatsexotics3541]

Chloe has a leopard gecko!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

cool!