How to build a gecko housing rack! In this video i will be showing you how to build a heated gecko rack that you can use to house all sorts of different geckos.
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@mikeymouse19856 жыл бұрын
You should get a piece of 1/4 inch siding for the side to help keep the heat in the rack system and add holes to the tubs adjustingly for humidity and temp
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Yes, those are both great ideas and could work! However I left the sides exposed so that there would be both a cool and a warm side. drilling the holes is also a great idea and is something I would have done if I didn't already have a temperature controller.
@nbm02ss3 жыл бұрын
Going to do something similar for scorpions, only I think flexwatt heat tape w/ thermostat will be the route I go.
@guthriefullagar82936 жыл бұрын
If only you lived in UK, we have a brand called prorep which sells perfectly fitting heat mats for this sort of thing for about £15 each, it fits over the whole shelf 😁
@danielskody32807 жыл бұрын
You look like Vince the Shamwow guy, that said this was a great video. I wish youtube pushed newer videos because I had to go out of my way to find this video, all repti rack videos are like 7 years old and filmed in a 240p potato .
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
hahaha! I LOVE everything about your comment! the potato thing made me laugh! haha!
@melanyxo7 жыл бұрын
I'm loving theses tutorials! You should list the items we need to make it in the description (:
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Im glad you like them! Yeah, you basically just need wood, plastic tubs and a heating pad! :)
@bryancorona11846 жыл бұрын
Don't they need belly heat??
@antsusa2156 жыл бұрын
Bryan Corona i do believe that's only for snakes
@xxzoruaxv6 жыл бұрын
It's for Leos too
@eastbelfastno16 жыл бұрын
An ambient temperature will be ok too, but i personally like to provide belly heat in the form of heat mats or heat cable.
@GrimButcher1406 жыл бұрын
Bryan Corona yes you are right
@GrimButcher1406 жыл бұрын
Bryan Corona but they can also still have wall heat
@SercanTron5 жыл бұрын
Would be great to see these kind of videos for the encloser to the tarantulas. hiding places, some other stuff we can use in it etc.
@MechNinji5 жыл бұрын
Ah, Spiders! not gonna lie...not a huge fan of tarantulas HOWEVER...I bet some version of this could work quite well for them! :D
@SercanTron5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the answer. Definitely i thought the same way you did, thats why i did watch your video to be honest lol. But there are some differences between the animals so between the habitat.
@theonlyrum3 жыл бұрын
do the leopard geckos get the heat they need if i put the heat tape on the back wall? and how would the hide be?
@choubertpierre5639 Жыл бұрын
Just made this took me 3 days but I made it so far not a bad idea
@PixelPlayground4734 жыл бұрын
I might be wrong but they need belly heat more
@hunterarmstead79804 жыл бұрын
You are not wrong lol
@seneca35094 жыл бұрын
This would make for a good isopod rack
@chancevids3325 жыл бұрын
So overall how did this setup work for your hatchlings did the back heating element provide enough heat for them anything you would do diffrently?
@MechNinji5 жыл бұрын
No, the whole setup seemed to work pretty well. I kept 18 hatchlings in here starting from the day they hatched up till about 3 months old and It all seemed to work quite well!
@chancevids3325 жыл бұрын
@@MechNinji Awesome thanks for the reply did you end up making another rack the same way with larger bins for them when they got larger?
@hunterarmstead79804 жыл бұрын
Love this tutorial but when you copped the CVS heating pads and then didn't include a thermostat you lost me lol. Those things could catch on fire without a thermostat and that wood is perfect kindling for a house fire. Also, just order some precut and wired heat tape from Pangea. That way they can get belly heat like they need.
@joeycampbell12004 жыл бұрын
Sorry to inform you they don’t need belly heat , they need a basking spot and uvb actually but I do agree with the thermostat definitely need one of those
@gc85684 жыл бұрын
Joey Campbell I’m sorry but wot. These are crepuscular animals. Meaning they only come out at Dawn and Dusk for maybe a few hours. While yes you can use a basking spot, and uvb it’s just not natural. It’s like giving a nocturnal animal a basking light, they won’t use it. If I ever get a Leopard Gecko (I hope to) I’ll use a UVB light, of an LED not because they need it, because to show them the day and night cycle. All the supplements they need is just a calcium bowl, Geckos will literally eat Calcium if they are low on it.
@tonysmith48014 жыл бұрын
@@joeycampbell1200 do your homework Joey. Leopard Geckos do not need UVB light. they also do not require a basking spot. Won't hurt them, but they don't need it. I am happy to share professional references if you would like.
@axoticgeckos3 жыл бұрын
@@joeycampbell1200 I'm sorry did you say leopard geckos need UBV and a basking spot?
@whyttygr7 жыл бұрын
Nice video. That's how I make mine. Just not sure if you know. Leo's use belly heat and not back heat. That's for snakes.
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Well the heater heats up the whole back half of their tubs so they do get plenty of heat. :)
@Ibaneddie764 жыл бұрын
Actually snakes need belly heat not back heat. This setup is perfectly fine for Leopard geckos, plastic thermo regulates extremely well so the heat from that large heat mat will disburse enough radiant heat to keep the gecko's bellies plenty warm. Also Leopard geckos are cryptic animals, they sleep in caves during the day and hunt at night, technically ambient temps are ok for them, they don't have heat pads in the wild, that being said most reptiles do benefit from under enclosure heat sources just as leopard geckos don't require uv bulbs but it does make them look pretty in a glass enclosure. It's really preference.
@nxvasix86966 жыл бұрын
What is a tote? I swear they’re called tubs?
@maxie11995 жыл бұрын
Different places call them different things, where I live we actually call them both
@MAGIC_JEFF2 жыл бұрын
how thick is the wood? is it 1/2 inch
@MCsCreations7 жыл бұрын
Great project, man. And after you can use it for other things. :)
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
exactly! like extra storage! thanks! :D
@alexvargas23586 жыл бұрын
Would this be okay for adult leopard geckos?
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Yes, but like I said in the video you would have to take out a few shelves and put in larger tubs. :)
@WillWatchAnything29 Жыл бұрын
Would that catch fire?
@meganm28033 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to use regular heating pads?
@Davids_Leos4 ай бұрын
As long it doesn't get too hot and sometimes use a temperature gun to check it if it don't have thermostat.
@w3b9797 жыл бұрын
Very helpfull video!
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear it! :D
@thomascombs15317 жыл бұрын
Please you have to tell me where do you get your mini bot parts and program them i want to get into this as a dedicated hobby!
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
Here is a video that I made a while back that goes into s little bit of detail about how my 150 gram battlebot works. :) kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=GvaSwPQpz0E
@cpm15096 жыл бұрын
Great!!!!
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davonsmith62634 жыл бұрын
Does heatape work fine?
@hunterarmstead79804 жыл бұрын
Heat tape is what most people would use lol I have no idea why he got the CVS heaters. Also, you need a thermostat and the heat tape should be on the bottom of the back of the tubs, not against the back wall. His actual build was awesome but the heating aspect def has some issues.
@twoody65052 жыл бұрын
What type of wood are the shelves?
@tob20897 жыл бұрын
i never knew u had a leapord gecko?!?!
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
I do! in fact I had a baby just hatched 4 days ago! and he is so tiny!
@moeplasticos85734 жыл бұрын
What size of plywood did you use?
@skunk66696 жыл бұрын
Will the heating pad provide a hot enough heat spot
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, if you don't control the pad with a temperature control it can get to 100+ degrees.
@davonsmith62634 жыл бұрын
What size tubs are those?
@austinlira91457 жыл бұрын
how is the heatimg ok are they triving from the heat pad
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry I don't think I fully understand your question. However If you're asking how well the heater works it actually works really well! It has a temp range from about 75 to 110 degrees F. so I control the temp using the same controller as the one I used for the incubator. I currently have 7 baby Leopard geckos living in it and they are all doing well! :)
@Leatherface23117 жыл бұрын
You should check out the reptilebasics.com ultratherm pads. They don't stick to crap like the zoomed ones and come in a much wider range of sizes.
@Leatherface23117 жыл бұрын
Cheaper too.
@neel86317 жыл бұрын
Wow
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
hope that's a good "wow"! haha!
@neel86317 жыл бұрын
Mechanical Ninjineer yup. You are amazing. And how did you get a Gecko?!
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
Iv actually owned at least one gecko since I was 7 and have gotten most of them from local pet shops (which you should never do because big chain pet stores never take care of their geckos) but I got the mother that I have now I bought from an online breeder. :)
@lildan42237 жыл бұрын
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@buckfield_outdoors4187 жыл бұрын
hey how would you control the heat on the heat pad and can u use heat tape?
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
You might be able to use heat tape, I don't see why you couldn't however I'm not very familiar with heat tape so idk. I Just used the same temperature controller that I did for my incubator www.ebay.com/itm/131531511761?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
@brianmingua25463 жыл бұрын
use heat tape .make it belly heat with a good thermostat .that is the correct way to house le0pard geckos in rack systems. you can also use heat cable
@jamiefells31527 жыл бұрын
do more combat robot vids I'm building my own and I need some inspiration
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
haha! I'm planning on doing more about them, It just wasn't ready for this week :)
@yusuf.tuncer75194 жыл бұрын
what are the measures of this
@javonalston2386 жыл бұрын
Buy heat tape way better for the money and for the animals
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, there are definitely a few different things you could use! I however have had some great luck with the heating pads!
@mikelbutler79546 жыл бұрын
It is hard to know how big the wood boards are
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? They are just large enough to fit the tubs in. I mentioned all the measurements in the video if want to copy my design exactly? :)
@kelsietaylor27997 жыл бұрын
What width is the plywood u used
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
3/4 inch. That's the standard width for plywood. :)
@jamesmayer94607 жыл бұрын
Do you have a reptile channel?
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
I do not. At the moment I only post to this one. :)
@jamesmayer94607 жыл бұрын
I don't know about other people but I would love to see some reptile content from you :)
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to post a short video about the babies once they hatch! :D
@jamiefells31527 жыл бұрын
thanks mechanical ninjineer
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@xxANDREWSTVxx5 жыл бұрын
what type of plywood did you use
@MechNinji5 жыл бұрын
LIke I said in the video its just 3/4in pine! you can get a 4 by 8 at homedepot for $30! :D
@devanhughes80603 жыл бұрын
Pine is harmful to reptiles
@mpk66642 жыл бұрын
@@devanhughes8060 I know this is a year old, but pine is only harmful when used as a bedding.
@MAGIC_JEFF2 жыл бұрын
@@MechNinji its 104$ now, also do i only need one sheet of 4x8?
@sammiereign4 жыл бұрын
Leo’s need belly heat to digest though?? :/
@yahir20757 жыл бұрын
First again
@MechNinji7 жыл бұрын
:D
@BluLemurGaming6 жыл бұрын
anyone know the total cost of this ?
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
If you buy everything new it would be about $70. But you can save a lot if you already have some wood or plastic tubs or something like that. :)
@BluLemurGaming6 жыл бұрын
thank you
@BluLemurGaming6 жыл бұрын
also can the rack house adults ?
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Yes it can, however you would need to use larger tubs and take out a self like I was talking about in the video. :)
@MAGIC_JEFF2 жыл бұрын
@@MechNinji can you please tell me the size of wood
@mdsoriginal22436 жыл бұрын
some times he sounds like fucking Siri
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
haha!
@colinmcnerney45456 жыл бұрын
Omfg only use this for when they are baby’s
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
I already said that... in the video...
@colinmcnerney45456 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry I comment before I finished the video so sorry 😝😤
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
haha! Don't worry about! :)
@brianmingua25463 жыл бұрын
leopard gecko's need belly heat not back heat. i would use heat tape. do it correctly and use a good thermostat
@bric32426 жыл бұрын
I hate people who think this is ok housing. We should want to spoil our animals by giving them room and everything they need to thrive. Not put them in little containers for our convenience
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
You must have missed the part where i said it was for baby leopard geckos. If you keep a baby leopard gecko in a larger container they could wander from their heat source and water (if they ever even find their water) and die.
@JR-vt5wv6 жыл бұрын
Bri & Kylee lmao can we see your set up then? And why even keep the Fucking animal when you could just go set them free, let them have room and thrive.
@bam89986 жыл бұрын
Xan you are a fucking idiot
@xavieryoung17516 жыл бұрын
Bri & Kylee amen
@elizabethworrell53156 жыл бұрын
He breeding, so it's not for convenience. Also there for hatchlings!
@robinward69394 жыл бұрын
There probobaly gonna die because they NEED BELLY HEAT!!!!!!
@juanestrella70066 жыл бұрын
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM!!!!😤
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
There is plenty of room, if anything there is too much. If you put a baby gecko In too large of a tub he could wander away from the heat source and die.
@christycooper80696 жыл бұрын
Too small!
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Nope, If anything the tubs are too large. If you put baby leopard geckos in larger tubs they will often die because they will wonder away from the heat source, food, water and get lost.
@dallasanimalenthusiast2706 жыл бұрын
Love the hand gestures lol..and you acknowledge God Great vid....thanks...
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you liked!
@dallasanimalenthusiast2706 жыл бұрын
So does it evenly distributed heat and where at i thought L.G's required belly heat
@MechNinji6 жыл бұрын
Yes it distributes evenly at the back of the tub, leaving the front of the tub cooler. Which is good because they need both a cool and warm side. The heating pad heats up the whole back side of the tub including the floor so their belly can be warmed.