SAFE PLANT LIST | Crested Geckos, Day Geckos, Dart Frogs & More!

[@williamwallace5707]

List of Plants from Video Golden Pathos Snake Plant Climbing Fog - high humidity high light Bromeliads Baby Tears - good ground cover Nerve plant - susceptible to fungus Dracenias Coleus The Wandering Jew Plant Aluminum Plant - Attracts Spider mites/pests

[@Mango_the_gecko]

Love u sm for this😂😂❤❤😊😊

[@skelly6155]

What did you put in the wall background? Cork?

[@everyonestears8564]

I love draceanas! They grow best in water, more specificially draceana sanderina, so they're really good for paludariums!

[@Currentttttt.]

Same!!! They are gorgeous and the leaves are massive, which I love in a plant. I just bought one today and put it into my bioactive vivarium to get settled. Hopefully this one survives

[@Westview_oc]

No Joke, You really made me like reptiles. Thank you😉

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww thanks 😊💕

[@DevilHound.]

No cap

[@helloiamtiredallthetime.631]

I have some merch of yours and oh my gosh it’s so comfortable! I wear it very often and I love that it shows my love for leopard geckos in general!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ew, people. Gtf away aw that’s amazing, thank you so much for getting some merch it really means a lot! 💕

[@jjblank]

@@leopardgeckotalk 0_o

[@ali-ws6xz]

Leopard Gecko makes no sense?

[@helloiamtiredallthetime.631]

I think you guys are talking about my old name, which used to be “Ew, people. Gtf away”

[@RealHadenSmith]

😂that’s hilarious

[@avasubbarao4361]

I absolutely love your videos they bring me so much happiness to watch you have saved so many geckos from horrible situations suck as calcium sand heat rocks red light ect I plan on becoming a patron keep up the good work and have a good day

[@walnutgynneenderson4043]

i definitly agree with you!

[@lunallena2933]

So true

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aww thank you so much 💕 my main aim for this channel is to improve the lives of reptiles in captivity, so that really means a lot 😊

[@Inverts4Introverts]

One plant I love for ground cover is creeping Jenny. It grows super fast and propagation is very quick.

[@ronaldmcconnell]

Thank you for making such great content, i have a leapord gecko, and you have really helped me! Thank you.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

awesome jake puppets aw thanks so much 😊

[@nea9826]

I never have any plans on getting a reptile yet I find myself watching your videos frequently. Something about them is so calming!

[@thediplomat1124]

Awesome video, been looking for something like this as I'm getting more and more convinced to get my first crestie/reptile!

[@tredonut3487]

I just got my own leopard gecko named geico and without your videos i wouldnt have him thank you so much for doing what you do and helping so many people 😊 😊

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Thank you leopard Gecko, I really do love your videos. Theres just something about your voice that brings me joy. One plant Id like to get my hands on is a boosh of baby tears ;). I had a wonderful collection of it, but I was at school one day and my baby sister destroyed it. Thank god theyre cheep and easy to get.

[@aych-rn]

Thank you so much. I started watching your videos like 3 years ago and finally got a crestie last year. You continue to be a life saver and infinite pool of information. If I could subscribe again I would!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Loki laufeyson aww thank you so much 😊 I’m glad I could help!

[@strawberrycow9006]

How did you know!?!! I was just searching for crested gecko safe plants! Thanks

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Hanah Mguyen haha how strange ☺️

[@fishanonymous3458]

WHO ELSE GETS INSPIRED BY EVERY VIDEO Leopard Gecko MAKES 💚 SMALL KZbinR AND WOULD LOVE 🙏🏼😍 ❤️

[@lupeperez8024]

Fish Anonymous I just looked up your channel, I really enjoyed your RedEyed Frog video. Keep it up 👏

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aw thank you :)

[@ingeniouspixie]

Very helpful! I pick up a new crestie on Sunday and I'm almost done setting up her tank, which I want to make bioactive. This is just the info I needed, thanks!

[@aurora_dawn123]

Pothos can grow massive leaves, I've seen some with over three foot leaves with stalks like small trunks.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Joshua Knoebel. Yeah they’re crazy! Haha

[@Je55ibear]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@karensmith1667]

golden pathos , snake plant , creeping/climbing fig , bromeliads , lucky bamboo , coleus ,

[@reagraves0516]

The way you said "alOOminum" was fantastic 😂 looking to adopt my first crestie and want to go bioactive. this was super helpful! 😊

[@thecheese3]

I'm having such a hard time deciding between a leo and a crestie. I've done research for both and I'm perfectly capable of caring for either one. I only have 3 pets at the moment so I'd have time for a leo which from my research are a bit trickier to care for. They're both so cute and I don't want to own both at this point and time. It's so hard to decide 😂

[@jwcob1239]

Leo and when you get there care doen there not difficult at all

[@dylunn]

Personally out of all the reptiles I have my crested gecko is my favorite, I did a bioactive tank for my crested and I love his tank

[@thesassproblem149]

I've had both and I vote for the Crestie❤

[@ecofriend1374]

Good video, I will say though it would be good to add what kind of soil you can use that will be safe, if you aren't doing a bioactive setup that is. Not sure what type of soils will be beneficial to the plant but won't negatively affect the animals if ingested. Also, maybe a video idea would be preparing plants to go into your geckos enclosure? the bio dude has a video on this I think but I don’t know if many people know about that guy (i didn't till I got a message from you saying it)

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Ecofriend 137 thing is I’ve talked about substrate in many videos so I don’t want to like repeat myself and annoy people ☺️ I have a step by step where I talk about each layer of a bio active tank so that should help 😊 and usually in my builds I show myself prepping the plants 😊

[@itz3den197]

First love ur vids!

[@antogatita8]

I really needed a video like this 👌🏼

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Nia ah perfect :)

[@ally-gy5xi]

Super informative thank you :D

[@thomasschellenberg3818]

Great video mate!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Thomas Schellenberg thanks :)

[@christinehlin4710]

I have been binge watching all your crested gecko videos! You make amazing videos and I like all the information you provide. Any advice for a new crested gecko owner?

[@katvloom6542]

I have some plants alreadly in this video, might experiment with them in my gecs tank! :') I got satin pothos and lucky bamboo.

[@dianamiranda9418]

I know this is late but for the nerve plants and the outbreak, I am sure it is because of the humidity. I had one and kept watering it constantly and had an outbreak, the one I have now I don't water that much and it is doing just fine. So it is most likely the humidity and watering the tank often

[@avasubbarao4361]

I have some video ideas 1.the exceptions of cohabing geckos ( I heard that some geckos do better cohabbed ) 2.how to properly research a pet (best substrate for babys adult best lighting tank size good sources ect) 3.cover some more care guides suck as amino 4.any drogo video 5.a video covering your daily life (it's ok if you don't want to ) 6.best places to buy plants from

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Vik Subbarao I think people try to avoid cohabbing the types of geckos I own so I don’t know if I’d do that. There definitely should be more videos about drogo 😂

[@avasubbarao4361]

@@leopardgeckotalk we do

[@BiohaZd5]

How did you create that lovely background in Lyras tank ?

[@anthonyperry414]

OMG my gecko does that exact same thing as the beginning roll. 😊

[@macll2607]

can you show pleas, how to clean these tanks?

[@karenbroile8156]

Thanks Rebecca

[@noaht4518]

Fun fact! Snake plants are tropical succulents and do well with humidity and water

[@jackdawheart-]

Ohh I have a Dracaena,a bromelia,a Ficus Pumila,a fittonia and a few Tradescantia zebrinas! Other Plants I have in my tank: Monstera Acuminata,Ficus Benjamini, I have a pothos and a philodendron waiting outside and I'll get a snake plant, they are just so expensive atm ahh

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Shadowsong/ /Jackdawheart ah very nice! I once bought a ficus benjamina for my first bioactive build but it was literally bigger than the tank 🙈🙈🙈

[@jackdawheart-]

@@leopardgeckotalk I had the Ficus already at my home for like 10 years and I just used it!(ofc with cleaning and all) It's actually really good,my gecko loves the ficus

[@empartist506]

Can you make a video about moving reptiles such as leopard geckos

[@leopardgeckotalk]

EMB/Art when the time comes where we move to our new place, and the reptile room is built, I will have to move my reptiles so I’ll document that :)

[@tiaj-b7544]

Could you do another video on names for geckos (mainly crested geckos) 💖💖 I have also used your past videos to help me set up my first bio active tank and my little crestie (don’t have a name yet😅) is loving it 💖💖💖❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aw haha I think I ended up doing like 12 episodes 🙈 have you checked out the playlist? Lol. Aw that’s brilliant, I’m glad I could help 💕

[@tiaj-b7544]

Leopard Gecko I’ve checked you playlists and I have even been able to help my friend with her leopard gecko as she wasn’t gut loading or dusting the food for it 🙁 but she’s now learning it’s important 😂💖 X

[@Legolion17]

I named my gecko Oscar. If I were you, I'd pick a name you like and seems good for him. I have a male and female name if I get another crestie; Johnny and Lucy.

[@p669a6xy]

What kind of clean up crews do you have for your crested gecko tank?

[@avasubbarao4361]

What did you say the American alternate to earth mix arid was I can't find it

[@ecofriend1374]

The bio dude has some good soils, i suggest looking them up

[@avasubbarao4361]

@@ecofriend1374 thank you

[@livlyfe4022]

What do I use on the bottom of tank that I can put everywhere and do I just put the plants in the soil etc

[@taquavion1504]

How often should you feed your crested geckos I'm going to get one and I'm curious if it matters the kind of food I would mostly be using the pangea brand

[@elchacho4600]

Do you water the plants traditionally (like with a watering can) or do they just get watered when you spray the enclosure down? I'm about to plant some plants for the first time in my geckos' enclosure. (BTW love your vids)

[@alexisb9257]

Im curious about this too!!

[@haleycook3397]

I know this is an old video but i bought my whole tank set up from my cresties old owner. It came fully made. The only thing iv ever done is added some more isopods and rearranged the decor. But i keep finding slugs. Every day no sooner am i getting rid of them more appear. Can you help please? They are starting to eat the plants x

[@Nachotg_04]

Maybe you can post a video about measures to take with the geckos about the coronavirus. Thank u love ur videos they're great!

[@ecofriend1374]

I would get some heat packs like the ones from UniHeat just in case the power goes out. If you don't already, try breeding their feeders (not sure what kind of gecko you have) so that you won't have to go to the store to buy more. Extra food for crested geckos since I think it keeps for a while. She does have a video on what to do in emergency situations when you have reptiles so perhaps look for that video. Not about the virus but it does have good information

[@Nachotg_04]

@@ecofriend1374 I was refering to contagious issues

[@geotheleo2716]

I’m thinking about getting a cresty..

[@avasubbarao4361]

Crestie* but good idea

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Aw nice, they’re such sweet geckos

[@faye8991]

Love this video, which of these would be good for a veiled chameleon? Thank you (::

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Limited Msp thanks! Oo good question, I’m not actually sure, if someone knows, comment below :)

[@Life-hc8dh]

can you use white mulberry branches?

[@Jaccka]

Hi I keep trying to grow golden pothos in my crested gecko tank but it ends up dying or not growing 😕

[@jazminhernandez143]

Does anyone know if Spanish moss is safe for crested geckos? :)

[@terranpitts1171]

Can I plant a Cordyline in a whites tree frog tank

[@alicesgardentoplate7904]

Staghorn ferns, air plants and dwarf fiddle leaf ficus are they safe for crested geckos?

[@lillyyates13]

Hi is trailing ivy safe to add in a crested geckos enclosure ??

[@habibsmith8443]

mine looks just like 3:20. what kind of crest is that?

[@ornithowlogist]

looks like an extreme harlequin, although i’m not too knowledgeable about morphs

[@xoluv2904]

Can you make a video on how to safely transport your leopard gecko to the vet? 💞 Love you the absolute most!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

XoLuv aw thank you :) I usually put them in a well ventilated plastic container :)

[@xoluv2904]

@@leopardgeckotalk 🥰💞thanks! But is it dangerous for my 7month old Bow🦎🎀 to not be under heat for long? My exotic vet is 45min away from me🚘

[@danluna7916]

Hi Leopard Gecko, This video is very informative and I appreciated it. I was wondering, are plants from a local store rather than a reptile store safe? I've read some people plant their plant in a organic soil mix before introducing to a reptile enclosure to let it lose any artificial fertilizers and pesticides. What are your thoughts? Thanks

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Dan Luna thanks :) yes, some are as long as they haven’t been sprayed with anything. I usually find most of mine in supermarkets 🙈 and garden centres. Just got to make sure you get rid of the old soil and wash away any old soil from around the roots.

[@danluna7916]

@@leopardgeckotalk Thank you! Does this also apply to succulents or would this over water them?

[@cheesegoblin8339]

I have a question, I live in the US and where I live there only baby Crested geckos where could I go that is trusted that I can get a older one. We don’t have any breeders around

[@wizurdthelizard5045]

I was recommended a ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) It doesn't need so much water, which is a concern in a humid enclosure.. I was looking everywhere to see if it's a recommendation as well as safe for a crested gecko.. any thoughts?

[@Pikapower7]

They're used a lot in bioactive terrariums now. Their popularity has really increased, and not just as a terrarium plant.

[@zigavracar3170]

how do you get rid of fungus gnats in your terrariums?

[@FreedomAnderson]

Crotons are also a good option.

[@Kagedtiger]

Do you have any opinion on philodendrons for crested geckos? It sounds like they are poisonous if ingested, and some places say that's not a problem for cresties because they don't eat the plants, while others say it is a problem because they might lick water off the plant or eat an isopod that has eaten some of the plant. Do you have any experience with this variety at all?

[@ornithowlogist]

i think it’s better to be safe than sorry. yes, philodendrons are toxic when ingested, so i think it’s better to just stay clear of them. just in case.

[@izaiahyopek5268]

For your clean up crew so you worry about them getting out of your tank? I’m making a DIY tank from an ikea shelf and I’m worried about the clean up critters getting out of the tank

[@ornithowlogist]

they’re just isopods and springtails. if they did escape, i don’t think it would be a problem

[@louisnelson8453]

Hi, I love your channel so much and it’s really interesting and helpful with your advise. For my substrate, I use Habistrat and I just want to get your optinion on it x

[@karrettd1047]

Hey there! I know there’s a chance you won’t see this but I recently got a leopard gecko and have been watching your videos like crazy! I was hoping you would be willing to chat with me somehow so that I could ask you some questions and get your opinion on some things, I’ve looked for your email but haven’t come across it yet, but I would like to thank you for posting such helpful videos!

[@fionashepley478]

I can help, what’s up?

[@thatonepersonwithtomuchbac9584]

Does anyone now if spider plants are safe for day geckos?

[@nalawms8767]

Are persian shield plants ok?

[@camsax2793]

Where did you get your geckos

[@syos1979]

Is there a video for lighting that would do well for crested geckos? As in for plant growth that won’t overheat a vivarium

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Syos yes, I have a playlist called reptile light and heating, that may help :) also I have a video where I go step by step how to build a bio active tank and I talk about equipment :)

[@rieblox11]

Will this work for dumpy tree frogs?

[@fishgirlforlife937]

May be binge watching your videos 😊 I would love an active vivarium for a leopard gecko if it’s safe for them❤️❤️❤️

[@terranpitts1171]

What about ivy plants

[@Vnce-pk3eb]

Are Swiss cheese plants good

[@jwcob1239]

I have a lot of questions!!!! How old does my leo gecko have to be to eat superworms Can i use wheat bran as a substrate for my mealworms(in one of your vids you said oats had a ingredient that was bad for my leo) Also what is the ingredient in oats leo gecko shouldn't have Thanks for helping!!!

[@arielnicole417]

You said spider mites and I was already scared

[@carlosmeza7057]

I don't know if you will respond but, do you know if a moonshine snake plant is safe for cresteis?

[@MasonKesting]

I’m buying a crested gecko and I don’t think my tank is good enough any advice for that?

[@jerryskinner9231]

I just got a leopard gecko and Petco gave me a bunch off live crickets and said to put them all in the tank with the gecko? Doesnt sound right also carpet or sand for floor I have both if I need different I will get I'm using carpet rn because my gecko is only about 3 weeks old

[@fionashepley478]

For future reference please don’t buy animals from petco. They’re a bad company to support. Definitely don’t put all the crickets in the gecko enclosure. Crickets left in the enclosure for too long will bite the gecko. They should be kept in a separate container, with a few fed to the gecko daily (less often as they get older). Don’t use carpet or sand. Quarantine any new reptile on paper towel for the first six weeks to monitor their health. Other good solids include textured tile or non-adhesive shelf liner. It’s best to offer digging enrichment over six months with reptisoil, organic top soil, or a bioactive substrate.

[@BobNeedsAid]

Hey my geckos tank is pretty dull do you know how to make it look better without doing to much. I only have a den, a water bowls also some weird things that soaks up water

[@fionashepley478]

They should have at least three secure hides (warm, cool, and humid). Give them climbing enrichment with branches. You can also get fake plants.

[@gummybearz5451]

I have a QUESTION unrelated to what this video is talking bout but for example if you have a tank for a leo gecko and it’s in a room that does not get a lot of sun light so Can you use 2 lights (one is red and another is just an bright light made for reptiles)but should I turn off the bright one and only leave the red light? So that way my gecko can know the daylight cycle?

[@fionashepley478]

Red lights aren’t good for any reptile. There shouldn’t be any lights on at night. During the day you can use LED or linear UVB (if you use UVB use supplements without d3).

[@bile897]

Pothos are toxic, would you still recommend? Also Chinese evergreen and Florida Beauty. I have all these is this a bad idea?

[@ornithowlogist]

they aren’t terribly toxic, typically cresties won’t gnaw on their plants. yes, pothos are moderately toxic, but if it’s infested in small quantities it shouldn’t be a problem

[@jeffreydavis4406]

Does anyone know where to buy some of these plants

[@geotheleo2716]

New video!!!

[@deborahlilja]

Can i use a money plant ? ☺️☺️

[@lilyjackson7607]

can these work with african fat tailed gecko? they live in a mid range of humidity. also I adore your videos!!! :)

[@shawnmcconnell6374]

Do you put the whole plant in or sprigs? If whole plant how do u plant?

[@EZS248]

If you put a whole and in then just take the soil off all the roots then soak it in some water and it should be ok to put in

[@tagdayley]

wtf how did you get your pothos to grow so much! ive never seen one with such thick vines

[@venanassasmith1459]

I like lyras plants

[@rachelb1653]

I know that this question doesn’t correspond with the video but is a 20 gallon tank okay for one leopard gecko or can you only use a 10 gallon?

[@fionashepley478]

The bare minimum for an adult is a 20 gallon long (30x12x12 in inches), and bigger is ideal.

[@ryanpink964]

Hello, was wondering if you can help me?, my gecko is not moving his back legs and im very worried i've had him for 3/4 years now. if you could help me please let me know

[@ecofriend1374]

Take the gecko to the vet for sure, Jessica's Animal Friends has a lot of special needs geckos, she might be able to help you out

[@ryanpink964]

@@ecofriend1374 Yes hopefully im just waiting for her reply.

[@lunallena2933]

Take him to the vet ASAP

[@asd-zc9eb]

I’m really scared my leopard gecko is not coming out of this log I have it’s kinda scaring me cause I can’t get him out the thing he’s in I got from pet smart and it broke and my mom put it in with me not knowing and he will not come out plz help idk what to do

[@ren8427]

SOMEONE PLS HELP my leopard gecko hasn't eaten anything except his shed since late November early December. he has no interest in food no matter what I do or try to give him. he still poos after he eats his shed and his activity levels are normal, he just refuses to eat. I can see that he's lost quite a bit of weight over the winter and I'm very worried for him. what can I do besides go to the vet (I'd have to try to find an exotics vet near me but I live in a small town) could I make a slurry and try to get it in his mouth (not shoving it down his throat)?

[@lunallena2933]

Besides going to a vet? Go to a vet!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Yeah you need to go to the vets

[@ren8427]

I've found a very and will be taking him tomorrow. wish us luck that it's something not too serious

[@1blackcat121]

Could I just plant the plants into just straight eco earth without anything else?

[@chloe-ov6jh]

Annalise does stuff i’ve tried it and water doesn’t sit in the eco earth like it would in soil from what i’ve experienced

[@danielzzz2224]

The plants in my geckos cage are about 70% bromeliads

[@MBH004_2]

Hey! I know this isnt a leopard gecko video, but thank you so much for all of your helpful videos! After a long time my grandma has finally allowed me to get a leo! I might be getting one in a couple weeks :) Your videos are so informative and I can't thank you enough for making them. You take such good care of your animals and I'm sure they are thankful for it :D -MBH004

[@alop9535]

I heard snake plants are toxic especially to like cats/dogs? So completely safe for reptiles? I have a snake plant that i would want to put in with my corn snake

[@EZS248]

Yeah they are safe as long as your pet doesn't eat it but i doubt it would

[@avasubbarao4361]

I are their any good leopard gecko breeders in Florida

[@LittleKingdom3]

Hi!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Little Kingdom hey!

[@AlexTheDonut]

hi

[@jmorehouse35]

I dont know why but I'm having trouble finding an 18x18x24 exo terra terrarium online

[@fionashepley478]

Check Craigslist. Or you can use a plastic tub with dimensions equivalent to or larger than the Exo Terra

[@johnpaulrevidad6303]

Do you have any social media account that I can message you I have a quastion about may gecko morph

[@kirahchengebroyen127]

Love vids first comment

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Kirah Chengebroyen thanks 😊