LEOPARD GECKO DAILY ROUTINE (a day in the life)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thinking about getting a gecko and want to know more about what to expect? check this ;P kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPRfIeZh9mYis0

[@lets_be_real]

Yess 😌😌😌 Love your vids 🦎🥰🥰

[@Star_Boy_XO]

is normal tap water ok for them?

[@Foxgaming14_]

so i have a leopard gecko it hasnt quite found out that when my hand goes in it means i want some social time but it loves to eat its good at hunting and its doing well

[@Foxgaming14_]

he also isnt very bright i'll have him hunt his food because he's good at it the times he misses he licks his lips like he caught it

[@Jenny70789]

@theturtkegirl, 😂😂😂😂 your gecko cracks me up trying to feed!!! Bless his cute little heart!!! ❤ 🥰 I’m about to get my son a leopard gecko for his bday this next week, hopefully he/she will hunt on his/her own well!! This will be interesting when we have one!!! My son wants to name it Sahara cause it’s a good name for a desert dweller, right?

[@Xiporah]

I just got a leopard gecko two weeks ago, and I am so happy with my decision. She has finally recognized me as "Food Beast" instead of " Scary Predator." She still gets spooked once in a while, but she knows if the door is open and I'm hovering, delicious buggies will soon follow.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yay!! congrats on your new baby and good luck with the taming process :)

[@anglewillams1009]

this comment makes me want a gecko

[@Xiporah]

@@anglewillams1009 Do it! She has been nothing but a source of joy in my life since I got her. She's quite used to me now, though her individual personality is a bit introverted. If she is not in the mood to interact, she will just turn around and walk away. However just as often, she is willing to walk up onto my hand and lets me hold her. I'm now "Food Beast/Climbing Gym." ❤️

[@lillybonham370]

@@anglewillams1009 I highly recommend!! My leo always comes out when me or my mom comes into the room and smiles, he runs around at night and it's so fun to watch. It's amazing how much personality a lizard of his size can have 🥰

[@Ly.livybivy]

I’m saving money to get a tank, and I alredy have 2/3 hides, a water bowl, decor, food bowls, and 1/3 items for substrate!! Your making me so excited!!!!

[@its.rachel]

When she picked up the dubia roaches with her bare hands. I could never. I'm way to scared lol.

[@kennleyjean5055]

As a gecko owner for almost a year I am still not used to the crickets! Like I can probably hold the roaches but crickets are creepy!

[@darkshat3077]

@@kennleyjean5055 I hate that they jump. But the fact that they kinda get paralyzed when grabbed is pretty good

[@Everettalla]

She’s also handled the adult females with her hands. They’re really big

[@Everettalla]

@@kennleyjean5055 I’ve kept crickets ONCE and they all died so I decided that they were not for me… 😅 My gecko didn’t even eat the two I offered to her. She’s picky!

[@drewangel6598]

I wanted to get geko but knowing I'd have to feed it roaches I've changed my mind at the moment

[@Charzy57]

I convinced my parents to get me a Leo because of you!❤

[@dianeherrmann3198]

Another good way to give your Leo some exercise and entertainment is to cover the floor and drain of a clean bathtub with a bath mat or towel. Can add something to climb on if you like (towel draped over box or just another jumbled up towel). Leo can’t climb tub walls but can run/walk/explore while you brush your teeth, etc. Any enclosed space with no (even tiny) escape routes can work.

[@illza]

I got scared when I tried to feed my leopard gecko with dubia roaches and the roach climbed away from the bowl and started running around my table and I screamed. That was kinda terrifying

[@Living.Fossils]

*dubia Also whoah dramatic

[@illza]

Oh thanks

[@Madison2002_]

😂😂

[@toopyandbinoofan_lover3659]

Omg

[@tbltpianoandmidis383]

Yeah if you get geckos you can't be scared of insects xD

[@sofiaaanto]

You're so sweet with him, not everyone shows that kind of patience and care to their pets, awesome video btw

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!

[@danieltaylor4185]

Honestly, I'd switch from coco fiber to Reptisoil if you can find it. Coco fiber can be very dusty when dry, and cause excess humidity when wet. Reptisoil is less dusty, and can hold on to moisture if you need. I use it my humid hide, because I've been told that if your gecko ends up eating sphagnum moss, it can cause impaction. I like dropping insects in to let my gecko hunt without supervision unless she's refusing food a the time. Sometimes my crickets and dubias end up in the humid hide, so I figured it best to put Reptisoil in there as well so that she doesn't accidentally eat some. But then again, it looks like you supervise your gecko a lot more so the moss might be fine for your case. Also I heard you're not supposed to gut load your feeders with peppers; it's just something everyone in the community says so... I just never do. But I like the tile. I'm a huge fan of tile in gecko enclosures. And not to mention your hide setup and decorations look great. I suppose if you wanted you could include a bit more verticality for enrichment, but it looks like he has plenty to climb on. I don't know why this comment turned into an unsolicited tank review, but I felt like it was important after I ripped on coco fiber and sphagnum moss. Figured I should clarify that I don't hate it or anything.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

hey Daniel, appreciate the feedback! I'll have to look into it. nothing wrong with sharing your experiences ;) and I love getting constructive comments like this!

[@Cams.Account]

How did you write so much without dying-

[@doubleandluckyschronicals173]

I dropped the worms and they turned into beatles and ate my geckos eyes rip raw

[@aiyanabutcher6736]

Girl I give you props for taking care of the gecko and the roaches

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha you do what you gotta do! they're my responsibility so I'm happy to do it!

[@JamesKeiling]

I'd keep dubias but they're illegal in Florida for some reason

[@sophia6020]

@@JamesKeilinginvasive species probably

[@finn9081]

Ahhh he’s so adorable!

[@tenishaj5294]

My goodness, I freaking love when he smiles at you. & how you take care of him.

[@seventiesgirl6449]

It's so funny that he would rather have you feed him. He's spoiled! Excellent video and thank you for being a responsible and educated reptile owner.

[@FishForThought]

ayyy looking good fam with that water change merch

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you know it!!! 😆

[@angelshredz_2156]

Yo Chris

[@editz4539]

Hello fish for thought or should I say Chris I’ve been watching ur vids for the past year Evan the turtle girl I’ve been watching ur vids for a very long time now hope both of u ar staying healthy😁❤️

[@flintthepitbull8298]

@Dhanvanth Kesavan not turtle girl but i need you to listen very carefully: most reptiles dont like being in groups or even pairs, theyre solitary until breeding season when they do the do and leave. The only way you could possibly have two red eared sliders- even if theyre opposite genders and you are ok with the possibility of them breeding - you gonna need a HUGE enclosure for them to sorta have their own teritory or get away spot. Also you tell the gender by their front claws and tails: longer male shorter female. Also females are bigger size than males so require bigger enclosures Unless you have a baby then you need to wait for them to be older

[@flintthepitbull8298]

@Dhanvanth Kesavan also important thing to know: if you do in fact want to have two turtles, female pairs will have the lowest amounts of agression, it still can happen, just not as likely as two males.

[@brittanywesley9582]

Your gecko looks just like mine. His name was Leo, he sadly passed away a few weeks ago. But I’ve never seen another leopard gecko like him until now. What a cute boy.

[@ghettogamertv797]

How long did you have him

[@emmal5445]

I love how you do these types of episodes when you show everyone what your set-up looks like, and you explain a LOT-which is very helpful to people, including me I LOVE reptiles!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:D it's my pleasure!

[@Ashli-f1n]

I got my leopard gecko today and my friends were re-homing him so I have him now, he’s 9 years old and still is very active and loving

[@gabreolus5883]

appreciate the insight! I'm actually trying to see to buy one of my own little gecko. Making the certain arrangements to do so and doing my research. This video did actually help me see what I'm going to be doing everyday if I finally get one.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you for the comment! they definitely make great little pets, good on you for doing your research :)

[@lemons_2234]

I just wanted to say that this was very helpful! I’m getting my leopard gecko in a couple days and I just wanted to go over the feeding and this routine was so helpful and educational. Thank you. ☺️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@megangiles1090]

Thank you so much for your videos! My siblings and I recently got an eastern painted turtle and your videos were so helpful and probably the reason we were able to get Zoom!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's awesome Megan!

[@MissCflyaway]

“ Ohh, that was juicy.” As the guts pop out of the roach. Love it. 😂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lolllll yuck! 😂 i covered up my disgust

[@iamtheparty9435]

My Jinx is also a terrible hunter! It takes her a minute to notice the food after it has been placed, and she misses it quiet a few times. She teaches me patience🙃

[@petperson3827]

I'm dying! the poop corner!! lol, love the gecko! nice video.

[@lizard_king_ant7600]

I got a baldy super hypo from petsmart a couple weeks ago. Seems very healthy, a great hunter, and now just trying to tame him. I can’t wait till he gets used to me and trusts me completely

[@pal7252]

Girl you have such patience. Very healthy Gecko. 🥰

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching!

[@cobainz._]

I'm getting my first gecko tomorrow. I cannot wait!

[@str8upkills60]

Don’t have geckos, but still watched it cuz it’s cool🤗

[@benjanitz_1334]

I have 10 geckos do own thing and watch this

[@TheTurtleGirl]

appreciate it!

[@jessicalynn8922]

i am obsessed with the fact that leos only poop in one corner. it makes cleaning so much easier lmao

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

That's an awsome video! :D

[@caveman6685]

Turtle girl, I appreciate you teaching us about leopard geckos. They are sooooo cute like mini dinosaurs. I so wish they are like Russian Tortoises 🐢 and eat vegetables. I hate bugs 🐛! But other than bugs, they are really such adorable pets to own. Thank you for all these information.

[@II-nv4kt]

Same, I hate insects but love geckos

[@sw1mXfr3ak]

What a good boy! I just got a leopard gecko first reptile pet! I wanna make sure he’s a happy, healthy boy like Cuzan

[@TheTurtleGirl]

congrats!

[@cooking4kids]

I LOVE how leopard gecko have literally the cutest face EVER…. I might get two in a month, I’ve been saving up

[@Vuzi_shipper]

Soo, did you get any? :3

[@r1cky387]

I don’t have any big climbing thing for my Leo because knowing her she will get stuck in the weirdest position ever and she is one of the Leo that doesn’t care where she walks

[@lizard_king_ant7600]

Mine actually likes to climb

[@williamwalton7644]

Great video as usual turtle girl!!!!!!💪💪

[@TheTurtleGirl]

appreciate it!

[@marisacooper5364]

Love your style and your gecko, he’s so cute! I have 3 Leopard geckos as well as a beardie, and a crestie. I keep our most elderly lizard in my preschool classroom, I enjoy showing the kids how to handle and care for him- valuable learning about habitat, shedding, and behavior (and responsibilities!) I also keep a Dubia colony, they particularly like a wet mossy hide or bowl for molting too- I also feed the feeder insects a dry meal specially formulated in addition to veggies. It’s neat to see your set up and great to have fresh reminders - like “repti safe” for water, I use the tap water that rests in a pitcher for 24 or more hours but will add repti safe as well. Thank you! Looking forward to viewing some of your videos too🦎💕

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for sharing Marisa! That's so cool that you're teaching the preschoolers about the creatures we share our world with. Keep it up!

[@nightinggale6470]

Tap water is fine on its own, reptisafe isn’t necessary and is potentially unsafe.

[@ameliartrebnio]

also for the eco earth within the jar you should missed it because the way it is right now is very dry and Dusty and it can get in their eyes nose and mouth

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for the suggestion, I guess I overlooked that!

[@ameliartrebnio]

@@TheTurtleGirl no problem I just learned that from personal experience and I don't want it to have any bad impact on your baby

[@alexisthao7015]

It looks like he’s smiling in Certain angles it’s so cute😆😆😆

[@madelinekruse8837]

best video like EVER!!!

[@passionatepawsclaws5516]

I’ve had my leoperd geckos for 1 year this month and they still are scared of me one of them loves me and the other is basically using me for food 😂 I am handling her more often so she gets use to me but it still needs more work ❤❤❤

[@aryamcbear]

early :) I love your channel keep up the great work

[@avanishdeshmukh9834]

I like the long vids of yours like this one thanks for entertaining me

[@TheTurtleGirl]

glad you enjoyed!

[@tlj7427]

Hi, love ya videos! Just a question do geckos need UVB light as well as heat mat? I’m going to buy a gecko tomorrow and the pet shop sells a bundle where the heat mat and UVB bulb comes in with it

[@jerrylamarsh343]

He looks so happyyyyy❤

[@si2098]

1st time l saw your video, l love it, funny your geicko.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@undomesticatedhuman]

Hello Just wanted to say stay awesome!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!

[@myzoo2856]

Great video this is relatable scnice I have a Leo I love there little face 😂

[@jojosreptileanimals2328]

Awesome tank setup your really having fun with it and so is he 😁👌🏽

[@QuietBreezie]

Its been 3 weeks since I had mine & I'm still trying 2 get him to get on my hand🤷🏽‍♀ great video 👍🏾

[@sydjones465]

You helped me decide to get a Leo a couple months ago, thanks!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome Syd!

[@moniquef1183]

I love videos with your gecko

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm glad, thanks for watching Monique!

[@sarahk.8414]

My leo is just chilling with me as I watch this.

[@beyondreptiles4819]

Wow sometimes I really wonder how Leo’s can survive in the wild 😂. It’s okay though, Kuzon tried his best to be a vicious hunter. Just checking out your Leopqrd gecko for my own baby Leo’s.

[@wendyking2865]

Some of them probably don’t survive for this reason

[@elizadefiore3977]

Omg I saw your dad at the airport this summer he is so sweet and sry I have not been following my dad would not let me get a subscription to yt but I have been following you

[@coolguy082]

Is Kuzon named after Aang’s friend? So cute!

[@eliandsamsfunnyfarm2368]

Ya I was wondering that too

[@Forestclan2.0]

:3

[@AdamUS123-j7q]

Love your channel it is amazing and I love your gecco

[@Redd_Meggy3.5]

Do I need to use Reptiisafe for my girls water? I live in RI

[@Goofy_therian]

I’d use reptisafe no matter where you are. It’s just better safe than sorry

[@marvell3823]

Love your hoodie!

[@1ol3s7]

omg I was just searching for videos like this😂❤❤

[@TheTurtleGirl]

perfect timing? :D

[@1ol3s7]

@@TheTurtleGirl yesss❤

[@russellnuth4387]

Really great pod cast & set up.....a tip though, noticed he was slightly shy of attempting to grab food from bottom of viv which looked to be a hard surface with no sand ect.....think his reluctance could be that he is banging chin / mouth when lunging.

[@LokiLizard]

Do you NEED to put repti safe mix into the water or can I give them a bowl of bottled or tap water????

[@Ly.livybivy]

Not me forgetting to change out my hermit crabs water dish and being reminded to by this video 😭

[@blairtimusprime8770]

I love your Gecko he looks so cute :) I'm looking at getting myself a Gecko in the near future

[@goldenlifeaudiojourneys]

Question: if I used filtered water, would I want to use Repti-safe?

[@Goofy_therian]

Add reptisafe no matter what, it’s better safe than sorry

[@v0idedspaxe481]

I’m planning on getting a leopard gecko. But I wanna make sure I can meet all the things that my future baby would need so she or he can live a good happy healthy life in a good enclosure that’s not going to be bad for her or him.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thats a great goal to have! Best of luck!

[@NathanielBarrett-qe4zh]

I just got a baby lepoard geco and he is so cute I love him he's been doing good and he has a forty gallon tank I'm sorta doing the same thing everyday for day routine

[@NathanielBarrett-qe4zh]

I have vids BTW of him

[@444you80]

I’m watching a whole bunch of videos about leopard geckos because i want one for a pet so I’m doing my research but I feel like the only con is the fact that I’m gonna have to keep live bugs in my house 😭

[@oli4084]

Same

[@jazzmynknight2019]

I kepp my meal warms in the frige

[@Emily-yq4ky]

That was my thought too...but when meal worms are refrigerated they don’t move around they are in a sleep like state (I don’t know what to call it)

[@oli4084]

I’m more worried abt crickets

[@444you80]

@@Emily-yq4ky WAIT REALLY ?? So will they move once I take them out of the fridge ?

[@tishasobhax]

He is sooooo cute!!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

haha very cool educational!

[@Gumorisco11]

Leopard geckos are by far one of the easiest reptiles to take care off easy to maintain if your looking for your first reptile i got my first gecko just a year ago adult one at first he was scared but after awhile I let him in his tank then i slowly started to handle him he sure loves worms havent gotten any crickets just few months ago i recently got a bearded dragon as well :) hes growing fast and its on his 4th shed :) on my geckos tank since he poops in the same spot i usually just put some toilet paper there so when he does pee or poops i can just grab it and throw it away and put a new roll in the same spot easy clean up its always best to have a deep dish water bowl for them a water bowl thats not deep enough water will dry out quickly idk if you have upgraded the water bowl

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for sharing and for the tips!

[@Gumorisco11]

@@TheTurtleGirl no thank you for making these video :) for people who are looking for there first reptile pet because ive seen many geckos die or arent taken care of properly especially when little kids want them ive seen in my local petco store little kids asking their parents if they can buy one but the workers there tell them before you buy it do some research also they tell them to know how to maintain them seen some people would get mad when the workers would tell them that

[@nightinggale6470]

Assuming you mean mealworms, keep in mind that they’re not healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Mealworms, super worms, and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.

[@Gumorisco11]

@@nightinggale6470 thats only if the gecko likes them some are picky eaters not all of them will love those type of critters

[@nightinggale6470]

@@Gumorisco11 true, but in those cases you should still try to switch the gecko to healthier feeders. Many picky eaters can be encouraged to try new foods.

[@pinayjunglehome4737]

He is so stinkin cute! our Beared Dragon he doesn't eat unless its moving lol so what I did I put him on the floor and let the Dubia run and he loves it because he was chasing the dubia

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha it's fun to watch them hunt!

[@Gloria-vo3nz]

My gecko is also so bad at hunting lol. What do you have on the bottom of the tank? And what's the substrate for??

[@davidcockcroft5444]

Should I be using reptile sand for substrate or are those lino tiles equally suitable? I thought geckos like to dig?

[@Goofy_therian]

Mix it with some soil (I forget the name but just search it up)

[@antalyametalkid2353]

I love your content keep up the good work

[@KAIJUKING123]

Hello turtle girl I have a question when your feeding your geckos does the food like the waxworms and crickets have to be ALIVE when you feed him cuz I’m not a worm or cricket person

[@SuperGatitaloka]

Yes!! leapard Geckos only eat living insects

[@TheTurtleGirl]

They're insectivores and need live insects... so you have to be willing to provide those ;)

[@KAIJUKING123]

@@TheTurtleGirl oh okay

[@Fearne958]

36th and I get a leopard really soon and you’ve inspired me soo much ily 😘

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching!

[@lakshyayadav961]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@TheTurtleGirl]

merry christmas!

[@wolfinmiracle420]

Getting one in a few months, doing as much research as I can :)

[@bonggongplaza6995]

Got him yet?

[@94hoi97]

I love your content 😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@wendyking2865]

I really like the humidity hide. Where did u get it?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

kit.co/TheTurtleGirl/leopard-gecko-kit you can find it here!

[@sydneyboggs6696]

I LOVE YOUR MARVEL POPS!!!

[@familyfamily9215]

I got my lil baby gecko in December and now upgrading his tank to a 20 gallon tank any suggestions for hides and stuf? 🥰

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I have a link with all the stuff I use in my enclosures here - kit.co/TheTurtleGirl/leopard-gecko-kit

[@familyfamily9215]

Omg tysmmmm

[@nightinggale6470]

I recommend upgrading to a 40 gallon if possible, a 20 gallon long is only the bare minimum.

[@benjaminbickford2751]

I love his tank🤩❤️

[@BeeKayCee911]

I love this One👍💞

[@beyondreptiles4819]

9:32... Kuzon tried his best!!! Lollll

[@Olavbwc]

this helped very much!

[@elizabethcardenas6999]

I love the videos.My brother is thinking about getting one. Where did you get Crouzon.

[@alexisbowcott3169]

How does your camera adjust? I can hardly see my gecko when I record him eating. 😕

[@Polish-Russian-Edits1]

Hey, I'm SUPER LATE but anyways lol. I'm thinking of getting a leopard gecko so I have a question, do you need reptisafe for for the water? Like NEED it? I'm just makeing sure lol

[@nightinggale6470]

No. Tap water is generally safe, depending on the region.

[@SimplyLena123]

Do you have a tank setup video ? 🫶

[@jmthayoungin]

I had a Leo too, she was the best hunter like Mandolorian type hunter.... she died in 2017 when I was an inexperienced owner and sprayed a cricket with Raid. she ran over to that spot and I tried to cover her with a light bean bag like nothing in there so that she wouldn't escape or run away because I was scared. then I picked her up and put her back in her tank... the next day she was throwing up, she shed her skin too early, and eventually she withered and died. Honestly, It was an accident as I now have turtles and I take full care of them and don't want anything bad to happen to them. I will be getting another Leo this Christmas and THIS time he or she will be fully taken care of with no problems.

[@-bluezen997]

Hey! I have a leopard gecko and its tail isn’t as big as the other leopard gecko’s, She is only 3 years old but im still scared that i might not be feeding them right. If you have the time please tell me what i could do! And also she has metabolic bone disease, so is there anyway to make her feel more comfortable walking?

[@lilyfarris4670]

My leopard gecko named Loki is such a snob he will not eat unless it’s moving sometimes I have to poke it so that it will move for Loki. I love Loki and he’s really cute. He also winks at me alllll the time idk it’s weird

[@TheLorKel21]

I have a 7 year old leopard gecko he’s huge had him since he was a baby but I can’t hold him he gets jumpy if I try. Can you give any tips? Glad to see that they just don’t see the bugs easily because I always worried mine couldn’t see well or something. I do the same thing with pep talking him to get it 😂

[@editz4539]

4:11 that sinister face tho he’s up to something alright take my word for it 😏

[@TheTurtleGirl]

for real hahaha!

[@NathanielBarrett-qe4zh]

And I just found you today and I subed to you ur awesome 👌 I love you

[@baller4120]

i’m a 11 and i was wondering if u think these awesome geckos are hard to take care of(i’m also trying to convince my parents cause i have a dog) and if they like to interact all that jass, thanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'd say they're relatively simple...actually just did a video on them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36ofZtqnJaUe7M

[@jendodd3533]

I love your gecko he’s so tame

[@TheTurtleGirl]

he's very sweet!

[@dvle1789]

also what light do you use? please let me know i really need help thank you!

[@jennn187]

Hi love your vids ❤️❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@xoxolilsxx]

I LOVE GECKOS!!!!!!!! Ooooo gecko!!!! :D

[@keylimeh]

is there any risk to using coconut fiber substate in a dish for enrichment?

[@nightinggale6470]

Coconut fibre isn’t the best option since it’s unnatural and tends to be dusty when dry. It’s best to use a soil/playsand mix for the entire substrate (or at least half of it).