Our first LEOPARD GECKO TANK SETUP

[@leopardgeckotalk]

So refreshing to see a setup looking great first time round. Brilliant job, good luck with your gecko :D

[@KevinandKrista]

Leopard Gecko - Thank you!

[@crypticb_e_t_s1526]

love your channel Leopard Gecko! Just came back from one of your videos

[@hvjhuyvuyvgchtchychyvuyc4381]

Hello!

[@sdmpodcast554]

Hi Rebecca!

[@olabergtelemark4163]

Leopard Gecko you know it’s a good setup when the Lizard says so!!

[@nathanparris1368]

I’m so glad to see someone who has done their research and this gecko will have a good life

[@jamieharmon6411]

You guys are going to be amazing leopard geckos owners! Your setup is absolutely perfect for a baby! However I would definitely would upgrade to a 20 gallon long once he/she gets a gift bigger. We need more people like you in the reptiles community☺

[@KevinandKrista]

Jamie Harmon - Aw, thank you! ❤️

[@kellycooper7406]

Defo

[@yesyes1299]

Im so glad someone actually did their research Hope you enjoy your gecko!

[@shaniapaige9743]

10 gallon is good for a baby but you will definitely need to upgrade when a adult to a 20 gallon as will out grow Good luck 🙂🦎

[@KevinandKrista]

Shania Paige - thank you!

[@that_clapped_idi]

Well you an keep a female leopard gecko in a 10 but it’s a little small and you need to handle a lot

[@privilegedtorta2267]

Islay Andersen you’re kidding right

[@useryoutube3293]

@@privilegedtorta2267 I'm.getting a 40 gal too

[@useryoutube3293]

@@that_clapped_idi no 20 gal minimum

[@carrienicholasxo415]

"What's a tour, actually?" Precious

[@mrfriskywhiskers1778]

"So the heat mat came with an actual heat mat."

[@UrMom-mq2od]

Who would of known 💀

[@animaldiscovery4886]

It’s so good to see a reptile owner having such a beautiful setup and a correct setup. Well done 👍😃 Congrats on your new leopard gecko 🦎

[@KevinandKrista]

Animal Discovery - Thank you! 😊

[@kacper6116]

@@KevinandKrista how's your gecko today

[@sirjeffersreptiles9330]

Yes! What an amazing father. It makes me so happy to see children learning about animals and growing an interest in reptiles! And he knows how to actually take care of them. Thank you so much for such a wholesome video

[@hoodini_777]

Remember ... you will need 5-7 SMALL crickets or mealworms a day. Also 86 to 90 degrees and for adult st least 15 or 20 gallon tank. Hope this was useful for anyone

[@alistairjr8341]

@RACHEL MACALUSO Actually leopard geckos don’t need to be fed every single day. That can be harmful for them. I just want to help tho, no hate.

[@ryanflies6915]

I just feed 3-4 mealworms a day

[@jaxbarnettprice]

Leopard geckos may be desert lizards, but they are NOT basking lizards like bearded dragons. They don’t need 90 degrees. That’s too hot for them. They really don’t need any special lighting at all. Most research says that and a lot of other reptile store employees say that as well. Sure, you can give them UVB if you want, but they are also even just fine with an LED light and a heat mat. Mine is doing great with just those two things alone. She also has her 3 hides as well. Leopard geckos mainly get the heat from their bellies. It makes sense, because they are crawling on their belly, so if they are getting heat like that from the mat on the hot side, then why double it with another heat lamp on top ya know? Like, make it make sense.

[@ballsniffer211]

Can you feed them insects with calcium but not gut loaded

[@rocklobster420]

You seem like you know what you’re doing. May your gecko prosper

[@KevinandKrista]

Ramensnail Productions - Thank you! 😁

[@evankniolek1154]

I am thinking of getting one. This video helped me out so much! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@KevinandKrista]

Uresis Fish - Glad it was helpful!

[@kronosrogers1182]

Make sure you do all of your research before 😊

[@taiphan4685]

Thanks, Brendan for the tour :) Brendan calling Pillow and a gecko as he. I guess he really wants a brother hahahaha

[@jayjayfilms7016]

But Guys your Amazing! A bird and LIZARD!! Like c'mon. Your a Legend

[@KevinandKrista]

Jay Mack - haha! Thanks! 😊

[@cyberapple7579]

Nice set up i bought a gecko out of impulse and I want to treat him right

[@sentos7028]

This is my opinion but if I am wrong correct me but you can take the food dish out and keep it out until you feed it and if you are going somewhere you can just leave it in there

[@TexasTrumper7]

This man is doing it right yall !!

[@belle369]

You have the perfect set up! Pebbles is going to love it!

[@KevinandKrista]

Bell Iron Fist - Thank you!

[@rickylopez9189]

Hey, i love your setup it shows that you have done your research. One tip i have for you that ive learned from personal experience is that you wanna interact with the leopard gecko because they can really just “turn” on you and its gonna be much harder to handle it. im currently trying to get my gecko used to me so ive been hand feeding him his mealworms. Another tip is to buy your mealworms in advance to getting the gecko that way you can gut load it so your gecko gets the nutrients it needs, try putting the mealworms in a small well ventilated enclosure like one of those plastic tanks and feed them vegetable scraps :) Hope this helps you !!!

[@rickylopez9189]

just dont put them in a warm room because they will turn into darkling beetles

[@KevinandKrista]

iamrickylopezz - thank you! We've been doing the gut loading (although I get so grossed out by that term, which of course means Brendan says it to me all the time! 😂)

[@richcarroll4477]

Wow you know how to take care of a GEKO keep up the work

[@KevinandKrista]

Thank you! :)

[@bishluca8794]

I’m happy that you guys know what you doing.

[@graycreel]

Wow yall actually did research. Most ppl I see don't so props to you. I would recommend upgrading to a 20 gallon when he is full grown.

[@anaoaaugehauq5093]

This video is so cute! I think it is a great setup but it will need an upgrade when it grows up!

[@kiwi_beans6477]

i love it how a parent does their research before getting their children pets

[@kitkat9086]

My little brother researched by himself same as me when I got my bearded dragon when I was 8 the bearded dragon is 5 now :)

[@user-gm5uv3pw9g]

I really love your videos, nice gecko and have a great day

[@KevinandKrista]

Xbox Addictionz - thank you! 😊

[@allisonnguyen5942]

Nice!! You guys are going to be great leopard gecko owners! You did your research!!

[@KevinandKrista]

Allison Nguyen - we did! Hopefully Pebbles is happy! 😊

[@allisonclemons162]

Allison Nguyen is my first and middle name

[@yesyes1299]

@@allisonclemons162 why is clemons ur last name then

[@airforpz5912]

Hey do you know how much the setup was not including the tank

[@dulce4149]

The thermostat is like $19 and the heating mat is like $20 and then the caves and stuff are around like maybe 30??

[@jaricas8578]

just to let you know, a 10 gallon is fine for a baby but when it’s an adult you really should get it a 20 gallon or larger! another tip is that front facing enclosures are a lot better for leopard geckos, they feel more comfortable and less stressed when they see you coming for them than if you were to grab them above like you would with a terrarium/aquarium. Exo Terra and zoo med make really great front opening enclosures if you’re interested! make sure you have a little dish in the tank with pure calcium in it for it to eat as well! it’s extremely important that it’s pure calcium as well. other than that your tank looks really good, good luck with your gecko :)

[@agirlandherreptiles1696]

Great for a baby leopard gecko. But I would recommend a 24 Wx18D x12H exo terra when he reaches a larger size. Don't forget a calcium dish for the Repashy calcium plus.

[@datboi0560]

Great job

[@dani.2482]

When your gecko gets older abt over a year you will DEFINITELY need to upgrade that it tiny but so far so good ❤️

[@flipbrawl]

You guys ar legends

[@davidens8204]

awesome vlog Brendan is a very lucky boy

[@KevinandKrista]

David Ens - thanks! 😊

[@Tintin-mw9vg]

I am one of your biggest fans

[@KevinandKrista]

Tintin 101 - thank you! 😘

[@PrimalKevYT]

Really pretty looking terrarium :)

[@harolynallison7915]

wow the family is growing, i think this is cool. my son has an iguana a real big one. looks like he will have a nice apartment

[@isaiah97303]

Nice and Awsome video and glad you guys are getting a gecko have fun😎👌

[@KevinandKrista]

Thanks, isaiah! Hopefully we'll have some good videos to post! 😊

[@6strings735]

One of the things that always stands out in videos of setups is often the use of multiple small hides in different areas of the cage. While not wrong per say, it is not how these animals use their habitat in the wild. A single, large but low-height hide that spans the heat mat plus cooler areas around it would allow the reptile to be warm, cool, or in-between. This is just like a rock crevice or burrow network. Add something for humidity and you cover all basis - warm graduating to cool and dry graduating to humid. For reptiles in nature, it is never hot spot then cold spot. It is hot spot closer to the surface, then gradual cooling as you go deeper into the burrow or crevice. In Winter, it is the opposite. In cages, a gecko adjusts by perhaps having just a portion of its body on the heat and some of it off the heat. A large but again low-height hide that covers it all is best.

[@nilshenninger6248]

Thats a great setup, but I think that 10 gallons isn't really enough. Otherwise its great, trust me

[@KevinandKrista]

Thanks, Nils. :)

[@pettips1013]

Love the setup I am going to do this but with craft felt bedding that is brown

[@alpoh]

Bro he is so precious.

[@zx2706]

Love the setup tbh

[@shtinkerbell9187]

I have two so mines like twice that size male.female. oh I forgot dude that looks great

[@ashlanddavin5023]

Looks great, I suggest putting in a calcium dish if that is not in their diet

[@lilmeowmeow6697]

The sticky stuf on the heat mat can release toxic fumes when hot and is not good for you your family and the gecko but everything else is great! Just a tip that u could consider

[@KevinandKrista]

Caitlin P - Thank you! 😊

[@ivycherryhook3254]

Love the tank but definitly gotta get a 20-40 maybe larger when its older! :)

[@jodih577]

@@jjizzler9592 Really...absolutely not! If an reptile is sick or injured it's best to keep them in smaller areas as to further prevent injury or aide in getting around. That sounds like something from somebody that's too cheap to spend an extra 20$ for correct enclosure and only feeds crickets! Think about it..they don't stay in a 10" area in the wild..would it be enriching if you lived 24/7 in your bathroom never leaving it!

[@bestbread3446]

Wtf man he was trying to say a helpful comment. Keep your things to yourself please.

[@ryanflies6915]

Yeah

[@UnverseauShorts]

He is a professional

[@newttherankinsdragon8478]

Nice setup!

[@KevinandKrista]

newttherankinsdragon - thank you! 😊

[@princenaveenthefrog1457]

They need 2 more hides 💕💕 One humid hide, one cool hide, and one hot hide (which I think you have) and definetly at least a 20 gallon when they are adults

[@markgiacalone9800]

A single hide (a low-height hide) that spans the heat mat and unheated area around it is the best way, instead of tiny hides that are hot or cool and no in-between. Adding some sphagnum moss for humidity as needed in there as well. That is a more realistic scenario. In the wild, they use a burrow or rock crevice and move in it as needed to be closer to warmth or go cooler or go humid. One area with it all available.

[@tigipilled]

wow lol I’m getting a bearded dragon soon so it’s good to see 🦎

[@KevinandKrista]

toucan - Good luck!! 😁

[@charlie_camanche1827]

Make sure you take good care of it (which you will) they are amazing pets and so cute me bearded dragon is a male and around 2 months old good luck

[@avatarroku1532]

Thank you for all this for info. Looking to get a Leopard gecko soon

[@diptydoo4845]

Hello again and. I love your content!

[@willseedorf4914]

Came here expecting to find a bad enclosure but it’s actually an amazing starter setup! Great job!

[@alistillwell8471]

i’m so excited for you! i’m sure you already know the cage upgrade deal so i won’t lecture :) Have tons of fun!

[@kirstydonnelly9653]

That good dad said shouting me about we’re other people pillow good name

[@rayminator2639]

Lookin good. I have a leopard gecko and wanted to see how other people are setting up there tanks for there’s.

[@eileenly]

you guys really love animals!

[@com3dytriogamez62]

I would recommend a hide on the cold side. Keep up the good work👍

[@happyquebecman]

Wow really cool pillow will have a best friend

[@thrustinthanos6913]

Great video guys!!!!

[@KevinandKrista]

Goro Avila - Thank you! 😊

[@dylancarrick5239]

Very nice to see no sand very good setup you's done great

[@franciscochavez4634]

Hey how hot does the mat get cuz my zoo med one does not get hot enough for my qecko

[@KevinandKrista]

Not sure. We set ours to 91 f I think. We use the thermostat so it keeps the temperature within about 2-3 degrees of it. Like 88-92.

[@randomstuff34]

in 21 days i get my first gecko ever i’m so excited 🦎💕

[@brownmonkey6164]

Brendan should name the gecko Blanket. Lol

[@randomuser2212]

I'm so excited to get my leopard gecko!

[@mileskorb9424]

Same I'm getting one in like a week

[@randomuser2212]

@@mileskorb9424 cool. Hoping to get mine in a couple weeks

[@mileskorb9424]

@@randomuser2212 nice, we celebrated Christmas with my family early as we travel, but once we get back I can get one since my parents got me a tank for Christmas

[@randomuser2212]

@@mileskorb9424 I already have a tank. It's a 10 gal, but once the gecko gets bigger I will get a 20 gal. It's my fish's old tank. This will be my first reptile. I'm so excited! I'm going to use my Christmas money to pay for my leopard gecko. I hope you have a great time with your gecko and have a merry Christmas!

[@mileskorb9424]

@@randomuser2212 you too! Merry Christmas!

[@masonkalloch67]

The degrees are suppose to be 80 to 90 so you might have to get a light good luck 🐊

[@chriscusimano1088]

Instead of doing moss for the floor we did a carpet I don’t know if it makes a difference or not but

[@ryanflies6915]

It probably won’t make a difference

[@stupidhorse69]

this video was perfect and you did an amazing job at explaining eaach item.thanks!

[@patchyst7577]

Very helpful video for begginers thankyou :))

[@KevinandKrista]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@kayc8512]

Leo’s need 3 hides, a warm one, a colder one, and a wet hide for shedding :) also they need a calcium dish. The calcium has to be 100% calcium and the dish can be a water bottle cap. The food can be dusted with calcium with D3. Also the water bowls need to be shallow because they can’t swim. If I’m wrong about anything please tell me because I am hopefully getting one soon.

[@ashleehaughton2549]

I’m getting a baby gecko to thanks for the helpful tank set up 😀

[@kronosrogers1182]

It makes me so happy that you did your research. But you definitely want to got a 20gal or bigger soon😊

[@thefamaquino8152]

Awesome this helped me alot with my setup since j am getting one for my birthday too

[@fyfbgs]

So cute!!!!

[@anthonyjolson9817]

I have a gecko but I felt I was doing it wrong so this is very helpful

[@coco_4142]

Good vid but if the food bowl is to tall just dig a hole is the substrate

[@reptiroom8416]

Loved this video but one thing.... when your lizard grows up make sure to give it room which could be 20 gallon or even bigger 😋

[@KevinandKrista]

We plan on it. Thanks for the info. :)

[@unknownmacksnow1856]

I have both of those water dishes

[@ashleysproles3671]

moist hide should be on warm side get another hide you should have at least 3 hides good luck

[@alex-zz5rh]

Great job with the tag!! Do you have a calcium dish?

[@KevinandKrista]

We do now, yes. :)

[@katiet8620]

You guys are doing great! As the gecko gets older you might want to get a bigger enclosure but other wise good job

[@cock118]

Imma subscriber now ^^

[@anglica]

Does anyone know how much the heat mat would cost?

[@alexk8047]

That tank is perfect for a baby but when it grow u should definitely upgrade but the tank is amazing!!!

[@hannahs5165]

The substrate causes impaction which will end up killing your leopard gecko I would recommend doing tile or reptile rug so they could climb on the wall

[@thebeingwithnoicon7561]

using coco fiber or eco earth will most likely not cause impaction since is dosent clump if ingested and does break down...

[@alexrhyaidenplayz8257]

Amazing

[@traepowter2870]

Where did you get all the hides and moss and stuff from?? Great job with the enclosure!😁

[@ryanflies6915]

Just go to any reptile store or pet shop that carry’s reptile supplies🙂

[@nathanthibodeau7861]

Great vid

[@songking7226]

Love you all

[@KevinandKrista]

song king - thank you! 😊

[@songking7226]

از

[@emyywolf]

I have the 10gal .. but it never fits the 3 most important Hides. I’m usually only able to fit the warm and cold hide

[@thebeingwithnoicon7561]

you can always put in a humid hide when you notice that your leopard is about to shed. when its done, you can take it out

[@maybemo00]

OH I DIDNT KNOW THAT'S WHAT THE LITTLE TABS WERE FOR

[@AB-wn3qz]

That’s cool

[@Rain-le5bc]

Hey! So your tank is great just upgraded your tank when it gets bigger and maybe switch the bowls around bc the water needs to be a bit higher so you don't have to always fill up your water bowl

[@shanefernandes9044]

Can you also keep a adult and a baby gecko in this size tank ?

[@wxndamx5805]

Tank looks great!!! :D

[@batattacky3645]

Dude ive owned a leopard gecko for 6 years and im only 14 inow every thing you need to know the only thing that i would fix is that i recomend a bigger tank and more rocks to climb on and last another hide trust me ive owned one for 6 years and my dad is a Hyrpatoligist ypur substrate is perfect thow like dont change the substrate

[@lakilakisorong8204]

sorry, what did you say about the substrate? what did you use? "ecof"? what is it?

[@osmanperalta4027]

You need to raise the cage off the table a little so the pad doesn’t burn anything

[@rosiehaycock332]

Brilliant video mate!

[@tommyfallon2745]

this is an amazing vid good luck🦎

[@KevinandKrista]

Tommy Fallon - Thank you! 😊

[@tommyfallon2745]

Kevin and Krista Extras im just wondering, what do u feed your gecko