MY FIRST LEOPARD GECKO | enclosure set up, reptile haul, unboxing | Lee

I've been in love with reptiles for so long but never owned one myself. This is my first reptile and I decided to get a leopard gecko! If you have any suggestions to make her life even better, please let me know down below. It's been a week since i got her and so far she's been eating well and is very active around her enclosure. I did change her substrate to paper towels since she is a juvenile and the loose substrate was worrying me. Hope you enjoy and I forgot to mention her name which is RAPUNZEL!
PS: I seem like I'm loud in the end I was speaking normally but the mic picked up on my voice since I was closer.
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[@dezaraygillespie1622]

That is amazing for your first leopard gecko set up I bet she is going to love it

[@chrissy1475]

cutest set up

[@thesibsfsurkfb]

the tank is adorable! and your gecko will definitely love it too ❤️

[@rdnkenki]

I just got my first Gecko. A leopard gecko adult male:) The thumbnail of the gecko habitat/tank/setup attracted me to your video. Nice. I appreciate your time and help. Very helpful

[@LBReptiles]

Gorgeous setup!! Congrats on your Leopard Gecko. 😊

[@Lyanachavez]

Thank you!!

[@drinkallthesunshine]

Reptile carpet isn’t recommended for leopard geckos. It can cause extreme harm to their toes and mouth/teeth. And I personally would change the humid-hide to something simpler like a moist paper towel. Actually I wouldn’t even have a substrate at all in the enclosure as a beginner. I would start with something simpler like just paper towels. Leopard geckos generally only “go potty” in one area, so easier to clean. Then you can get into substrate. I also don’t think that’s the best choice as a humid-hide, including the mode, the humid hide should have a flat bottom and they shouldn’t have to climb just to get into it. And you should probably get something to monitor the humidity in the enclosure to make sure it’s got a cool zone of mid to low 70s, and then upgrade to a better quality thermostat for the heat mat, or even looking to heating tape. And you should have it like a third of the way through the enclosure. Instead of half hot, half fold.

[@drinkallthesunshine]

I also don’t know cause you didn’t mention, I don’t see any uvb light getting out in the enclosure. So I’m not sure how but it’s extremely important for when you feed, that you do give them uvb lighting for 12 hrs a day set up on a timer. The heat should be a gradual variant and it’s important to monitor the hot, middle and cool zone temps as well as overall cage humidity. Also I forgot if you said you’re giving the gecko calcium but calcium with d3 is really important plus reptivitamine, sort of a multivitamin powder. And I know you don’t like crickets but it’s good to switch up the diet so they’re not just relying on only one food as you don’t want an underweight nor overweight gecko so a kitchen scale weighing in grams would be good. I probably wouldn’t have taken it out of the box and just held it on a lid straight after being shipped. That’s extremely stressful and you want to carefully remove the gecko from the shipping container and place in the enclosure immediately. I also wouldn’t hold it out while sitting on a couch. Ideally in the beginning, you should be seated farther back on the couch or a bed or the carpet. Somewhere where it’s not gonna fall off the lid of a container and plummet to its death during one of the most stressful times - shipment of a newborn. I’m not sure how old you said you’re gecko is but they’re not able to be fully confirmed one gender or another until about 6 months. I personally think 6 small duster crickets are pretty important every other day in the beginning if it’s a baby to help it grow, and keep it on the warm side as they can’t digest food properly unless they have heat just like with almost any other reptile. Lastly I would get reptile eye drops cause although leopard geckos do she’d themselves and let them actually eat the skin cause it has vitamins and nutrition from its shed, but always look around the mouth and especially the eyes to see if you notice any stuck shed. It can cause completely blindness in your gecko. And depending on the morph, you’re gecko might already be prone to blindness or neurological issues to begin with. So helping remove the stuck eye shed just using q-tip warmed and moistened from the humidhide paper towels is an easy way to remove the eye shed, then apply a little bit of the repti eye drops. There’s a lot of big leopard gecko KZbinrs and also people that taken in poorly looked after and rescue dying bearded dragons that point this stuff out. Also if it is a boy, you’re gonna have to check for clogged femoral pores and sperm plugs in the vent area which can cause severe wounds, and with a girl, you may encounter problems with egg bound eggs during ovulation. Which I is definitely time for a vet check. Again there’s bigger KZbinrs on here that can tell all this more in-depth. But if you get shipped a “baby or juvenile” and were told it’s a he or is a she. That crap cause you can’t tell until they get older and bigger.

[@Lyanachavez]

Thank you for the input I did change everything within a week of this set up. She was getting vitamin d through feedings by dusting but I switched to the uvb bulb. Her substrate is tile and I hated that humid hide so I got her a neck enclosed rock which she loves. I'm still learning new ways to make her enclosure better but in regards to monitors she has 3 temperature and humidity readers. Thank you again I love learning more about reptile care

[@AL_6808]

Just found your channel!! That's amazinggg I hope your gecko is happy and fulfilled and you too! That's freaken adorable I'm planning on getting a baby gecko someday & I'm grateful 🙏 to watch your video bcuz it's legit getting me hyped

[@reesespythons]

Now that tank setup it amazing

[@elliot8560]

I'm picking mine up today. So excited.

[@colton13wright]

I love your pups in the background!! Your Maltese looks exactly like my Fritzy boy 🥰

[@colton13wright]

And your HAIR!!!! I may have just fallen in love with a stranger I’ll never meet, so that’s cool. How’s yalls day going? 😂

[@veramarko403]

Gorgeous set up🎉

[@liamquinn2917]

what an amazing setup, your gecko is blessed to have you as an owner

[@brookeq137]

I’m getting my first leopard gecko next week!! Thank you so much for this video!!🦎

[@expungedopposition8344]

I have 1’

[@demetriussykes1859]

Did you get it ? How’s it going ? I just got one yesterday 😂🫶🏽

[@brookeq137]

@@demetriussykes1859 I hope your having fun with yours! I did get mine. His name is quesadilla lol. He is so much fun and he mostly sleeps. ❤️

[@demetriussykes1859]

Mines sleeps a lot too and I was started to get worried, I named mines Debo 🤣🤣

[@theuniquelifeoflove7541]

Lucky I’m getting mine next month 😢😢😢

[@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n]

That's really cute! I got my lil guy 4 days ago, and he is a baby in a 10 gallon tank, but I knew that was too small so I bought a 40 gallon today! Its perfect

[@WIND_FROM_THE_LANDSCAPE220]

this video is amazing,just got my first reptile myself! which happens to be a leopard gecko also ty for the advice and the materials you would need for your cage!

[@drippypandad4514]

The coverage and set up is perfect! If you change it the add a little hill. I have a leopard gecko and he love’s the hill I made I put a hide on the top of the hill and he sleeps in there everyday! In fact I just checked up on him and he is sleeping in the now

[@TechBeast-gm6hi]

Amazing setup

[@country18lover]

Tank looks great!

[@Dakidking]

Nice set up in cute dog btw😊

[@macaroniart9483]

I just got my first one today and I love it ❤️

[@Yellow_leopard_gecko]

Love the tank set up! But I would recommend getting rid of the reptile carpet and getting a heat lamp

[@MATTKEAR123]

I can’t stop laughing at crickets are escape artists.😂😂

[@TechBeast-gm6hi]

Can a warm and moist hide be together, because the reptile shop says it has to be conbined

[@slowsounds5114]

Just... WOOOOOOOOWWWWWWQ

[@locaari3981]

How is the gecko now !? Also is the tank an open one? Aren’t u worried about the gecko just walking out?

[@splxquin6538]

hi by any chance do u have a link or what to search to get that like rock with the log going across it in the back right corner im about to get a leo gecko and love the look of that

[@Azoria4]

Great video

[@veramarko403]

Love her leopard gecko is so cute and what’s your name? I don’t know if I heard or if you mentioned or not, but she is so cute or he.💕

[@m.greene1121]

where did you get all those hides. I know you said amazon, and Pet smart, but can you drop links for all the hides? I couldn't find any of them at Pet smart

[@josiealloway5815]

Hey! I’m just saying this at the start of the video so sorry if you say something later in the video. If you’re going to do substrate, a Facebook community recommends 75 play sand and then eco earth mix. Also reptile carpet is a bacteria’s playground, they can also get their little nails stuck in it. I’d recommend tiles if you want a safe non substrate option.

[@Lyanachavez]

Thank you for the tip I actually changed her set up completely from this video and she now has tile floors with a dog box

[@josiealloway5815]

@@Lyanachavez awesome! Sorry I’m just now seeing this.

[@josiealloway5815]

@@eralcyveraly1202 I’m in an advanced leopard gecko group on Facebook and they say a mixture of play sand and and eco earth. Also if you have an opinion on something like this, don’t just say NO, give alternatives.

[@drippypandad4514]

@@josiealloway5815 you are right mate! I also use play sand and eco earth in my bio activate tank!

[@justinpie8687]

So overkill……. I LOVE IT CUTE LEOPARD GECKO TOO😁

[@chloesnow9937]

What is the white stuff they usually leave in the tank is it calcium?

[@iiicaruz6036]

Where did you buy the tank?

[@alainagonzalez4352]

I really loved the way you set up her tank I definitely took notes lol so helpful

[@user-ho7qq6ve6t]

You did that! Looks really cool

[@alainagonzalez4352]

Also can we have a update on her tank and how she growing and stuff like that please

[@grnhog]

Where did u get all the stuff?

[@bluesunami2956]

this is amazing for a first time the only thing to add is maybe more soil for her to dig because leo's are borrowing lizards

[@santiagoreis4171]

Were did you buy this terrarium?

[@itzyagirlbrittany8990]

Bro that’s a really good tank

[@Lyanachavez]

Ty 🤍

[@_tsireya_avatar_]

So cute❤️ I get a crested gecko in 3 days✨

[@Rosie_andYT]

Your dog might have a sore on its toe or possibly fleas. If it is licking for that long you should check it out, but its not that bad of a worry. Also i luvvv the enclosure great job 😊😊

[@rodiwas_here]

How much did the whole set up cost?

[@jaydenspitzner7475]

It’s the dog in the back for me.

[@brandonsowell6911]

How’s your leopard gecko doing

[@BettaGamer753]

Que video tan perfecto

[@littlesheep6409]

by the way could you please tell me where you get the big dark grey hide that look like a log

[@Lyanachavez]

I got it at petsmart :)

[@lucyfoyil04]

Where did you get the actual enclosure? I have been looking for a reasonable priced one

[@Lyanachavez]

I can't find the link but it was on Amazon called "ECOFLEX"

[@mlj1309]

Is it a mack snow gecko?

[@TheupiShow]

I’m getting a leopard gecko very soon, it’s gonna be my second gecko.

[@gisellegarcia2598]

Can you give me a link to where you got the enclosure 🥺

[@Lyanachavez]

New Age Pet ECOFLEX Mojave Reptile Habitat Lounge www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRWQND1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BG449FWPEG4YQ37MZ10M?psc=1

[@Lyanachavez]

I got it in the medium size which is sold out right now but they also have it on chewy.com

[@guestdeez2161]

She said he’ll nawl Ian touch in no roach😂😂

[@evelyngonzalez901]

No update?

[@Hidgyhidgyhiffhiff]

Hi! Please use multivitamin powder instead of calcium with d3 once a week. Those extra vitamins are important!

[@Lyanachavez]

I do! I use the repashi one I think that's how it's spelt

[@rdnkenki]

I love that little hanging ball bird's-nest type thing with 🪜:) enrichment in that tank everywhere. A very great example I plan to use as base model. 👍

[@katieupton3982]

How often does your gecko use the little hut with ropes?? Can you video it possibly??

[@zachgrosser5965]

It wont

[@lyssabarnes-burnside1680]

Mine almost exclusively sleeps in the coconut hut.

[@ash814]

Update?😊

[@jimmyboyjbh9334]

Can we get a leopard gecko update?

[@fera8786]

OMFGGG GIRL GIVE US AN UPDATE LIKE OMGGGG😭😭😭😭

[@Lyanachavez]

Rapunzel’s doing great still I’ll give an update soon

[@mehrae_401]

Plz list everything u got😫

[@TechBeast-gm6hi]

What are the dimensions of this tank

[@Lyanachavez]

the dimensions are 36' 18' 18' it's a 50 gallon enclosure. i would say bc it's wood it's harder to regulate heat from the outside rather than a glass one would be

[@rdnkenki]

Does your gecko tear up the cage at night now and then? 😂 Mine enjoys climbing and digging around. He uproots the plastic plants. I'll be upgrading his home asap. Bioactive I'm thinking

[@Lyanachavez]

She doesn't lol she just climbs on everything but I do need to upgrade her cage asap

[@itzbutter1344]

I’m getting one in a few weeks its a pre owned one and the current owner didn’t want him. So soon, I’ll say hello to blitzo ( I think a lot of you know the reference)

[@philliperez1]

what size is the enclosure?

[@Lyanachavez]

It's a 36x18x18 I believe that's a 50 gallon which is excessive a 40 or even a 20 is good

[@randomidk881]

I love this video the only thing is , is that you do need a multivitamin supplement as well but apart from that I think you're doing brilliantly👏👍

[@Lyanachavez]

I do give her repashy multivitamin :)

[@randomidk881]

@@Lyanachavez oh sorry my mistake and you are doing amazing with your gecko 💙🤍

[@mrfrog7274]

You got a good dog

[@danasteimann502]

Eco earth is too dusty when dry. You can use it for the humid hide though ☺️ Reptile carpet harbours bacteria and their toes and teeth gets stuck Heating pads are outdated The other things you got are great!☺️ And the size of your viv is a awesome ! Maybe you can build a background and make a video out of it ☺️

[@Lyanachavez]

I definitely been meaning to update and make a video redoing her entire habitat but I've been so busy 😭. I didn't use eco earth after a week of having her I hated it and carpet is switched out to tile but I do want to switch to a more bio active tanks

[@michaelahriggins6686]

I agree with your other points but heating pads are fine, I actually prefer heating pads because they like belly heat

[@xGooneygumsamx]

Also recommend about how quiet u have to be with reptiles especially Leopard geckos! They are known to have one of the smallest ears in reptile planet and they are very sensitive I have 3 leopard geckos and I know how to be quiet just whisper! I have 1 named sunny he was my first leopard gecko and he’s so big! My other one is bean and he’s a lil bit younger than sunny I got sunny in December and bean in February than I got lil foot in June

[@jareahsampson5568]

Um I don’t recommend the carpet because it carries lots of bacteria and hurt they’re feet/ rip they’re claws out

[@Jay-ob6jh]

Where did you get her?

[@Lyanachavez]

@Rainbow.geckos on Instagram she's a private breeder

[@rachidtalib157]

How old was she

[@missyrose2154]

Me before watching this video : Pinky is going to love her set up it’s great ! Me after watching this video : Pinky is going to be wondering why the hell her tank isn’t nearly as cool

[@asmrtastic]

Noo you shouldn’t use substrate…when you feed him he can swallow the dirt and die or even when he’s walking in it or possibly drinking or sleeping and it could get in it’s vent also they’re originally from the desert so the carpet or paper towel is just fine and don’t use actual sand tho because it doesn’t have all the advantages and etc. just plz 😅

[@user-co7oh1ph3k]

add more substrate

[@gavin_animallover5876]

After my vacation I’m buying a leopard gecko

[@user-py6ld4zl8o]

tips if ur new dont have any close pets like dogs cats and more only an tip tell me if u need tips

[@kevinmoon4148]

cool gecko but they don't live in jungles, but still a really cool setup.

[@andoydoy1783]

Jesus Loves all of you guys

[@JioIsKool]

Anyone in July 2024👇

[@kayleeockerman5774]

why those dogs lookin at me like that

[@DokterIkanAquascape]

Why you put rope and ladder like that, its gecko right?

[@tree9032]

I agree w u, crickets are hella annoying. Loki didn't even like them, they're loud and smell terribly, they eat each other even when a lot of food and liquid is available and are just hella dirty. Hard to catch too & bite.

[@Lyanachavez]

Yeah they sucks to have around and Loki such a good name that’s my ferrets name

[@tree9032]

@@Lyanachavez Thank you! That was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw his lil black/red eyes ahah.

[@rmcbigtoes3901]

Be careful not to get her near your hair, found out on accident they absolutely loathe hair

[@Lyanachavez]

i learned the hard way when she bit my baby hairs on the back of neck 😂

[@chadshultz6651]

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[@beaneatsglass]

He loves to eat his toe he looks sad

[@littlesheep6409]

You said a bad word you should say she is absolutely gorgeous not with the f word

[@littlesheep6409]

but great video

[@littlesheep6409]

and have good luck with your leopard gecko!!🙂😄

[@TheGamerkid23418]

omg so much talking my godness