I Want a Leopard gecko. What do I need?

[@JohnnyBlaze6954]

I totally was like “what’s that creeking noise in my house?!” Then I paused the video and realized its coming from this hahahaha

[@TOMOLEproductions]

I remember watching this a year or two ago. Now I hatched 3 geckos and have gotten great offers. $100-300. Thank you Matt, you were mine and thousands of other peoples inspiration. I cannot thank you enough.

[@deborahromero6156]

I love all the information on different reptiles and the proper ways to care for them and the different kinds I like them all.

[@deborahromero6156]

I love all the information on different reptiles and the proper ways to care for them and the different kinds I like them all.

[@MainelyElectrons]

I just have my leopard geckos tub on top of my mini fridge and it keeps it at 80-88f. His main hide is right over the fridge vents, he loves it. Obviously a happy gecko

[@GinaBaby12333]

I usually don't comment on videos, but this was a great and informational video. Thank you for helping me choose the equipment for my geckos.

[@briannaashdown1927]

You shouldn't use a light for a leopard gecko, at all. Their eyes are really sensitive to light, so it just hurts their eyes and stresses them out. I had a light on mine when I got her for awhile. She wouldn't ever come out of her hide when it was on her. Literally as soon as I switched to a under tank heater, she started coming out and exploring and became alot happier. Plus you honestly don't have to replace an under tank heater hardly ever, but you'd have to replace the heat lamp's light bulb fairly often.

[@poof8421]

Lillith Parker Because you probarly have your light 24/7 on

[@evatamcsin5276]

First, that's not true. Only the Raptor morph of Leopard Geckos are sensitive to light as their red eyes are reflective. Second, stop trying to act like your sooo smart because it is SUPER annoying when people try to act like they know it all. Nobody likes a know-it-all. That's not the way you get attention.

[@aaadindon4257]

They need light to know when to wake up I swear. Like a soft light just to let them know when it’s night and day. I’m probably wrong 😂

[@Lxmonzist]

Eva Tamcsin keep your panties on they were giving helpful critique Jesus people these days. No one likes people like you plus th wry have sensitive skin it affects all I don't know where you got that raptor morph fact but sorry to burst your bubble 'know it all' but that's not true it affects all Leo's not just raptor morph.

[@cobaltfang3094]

the phrases' definitions are: 'If you will' is short for 'if you will it', or 'if you want to'. or If you will can be considered short for "if you will allow this analogy

[@ShadowFoxPup]

First leopard gecko coming up soon, this video has been really helpful and I thank you for your straight up tips!

[@cortneysmith6125]

This helped me a lot because I'm getting some leopard geckos over the summer and I wasn't really sure what I needed. . . THANK YOU!! :)

[@herpderpfilms865]

people say that he talks to much and does not get to the point but hes just trying to give you all the information you should know when getting a new animal

[@marcelomoreno4594]

Its funny how he says that only one can fit in that big ass aquarium and he puts like 3 females in a shoe box

[@sperglmao3074]

True

[@scarycarrot1528]

Marcelo Moreno IKR

[@893263007]

I didn't know Alex Tanguay was on the Hartford Whalers.

[@randomnezz4084]

That painting is beautiful

[@Turtlesareawesome202]

I totally agree with the whole "firesafe" part! I lost my home 3 months ago due to a fire from a power strip!

[@shelbydemes]

This was so helpful. I want a leopard gecko so I have been doing tons of research. Thanks for the help!

[@carabencivenga2738]

Reptile Carpet is fine for leos (that's what I keep mine on). It is possible for the reptile carpet to become a little stringy so if you see your gecko trying to walk and it gets it's foot caught in the strings, that's a good indication to take that one out and get a new one. I also noticed with my carpet that one side of it isn't as stringy as the other so you could flip it over too. :) Hope that helped!

[@dillondamuth5354]

you're fine just feeding mealworms in general. I've fed mine mealies for a long time now, with the occasional crickets, pinky mice, and super worms to keep diversity and they're doing great

[@TheNorthshoreRider]

Fantastic information dude. Thanks for taking the time. I'm looking at getting a leopard gecko and I've picked up some great ideas here.

[@Hamburglar009]

Had a leopard gecko in a terrarium with sand substrate. It ate sand when I fed it crickets and died of internal bleeding. Forget the sand if you're serious about owning reptiles.

[@CoolJJism]

Nowadays there is "Calcium Sand" which actually is not sand, but powdered Calcium carbonate. It is supposed to not only not cause impaction, but provide extra calcium and soft, "sandy" surface for geckos to talk on. Check out my vid. I have also added two flat rocks that can easily fit 3 leopard geckos each for basking/give them an alternate surface.

[@ChosenBlood1]

You sir are genius, been watching ur videos for about 2 hours now u really make me want 1!

[@shelbydemes]

I GOT LEOPARD GECKO'S!!! I showed my mom all f the research I did and I got two of them!

[@dondena21]

Great explaining on what they need. Sounds simple enough to care for them. I have the powder, I have turtles at the moment and I can't use the powder for them, so I have to spray their food. I could use the powder for a gecko then. I wouldn't have to throw it out.

[@samphillips2512]

The paper towels will NOT catch fire because the heat mat will not get hot enough. I do not know what the temperature is for paper towel to combust but it is much hotter than what a heat mat can output.

[@utubelin670]

thanks for the leopard gecko advise! the viper gecko and panther gecko have the same care sheet too!

[@Snotnarok]

Not using surge protectors doesn't make sense as if you're trying to prevent a fire there's a fuse built into them that takes the sudden increase in voltage so the device doesn't, meaning less risk of fires vs socket.

[@dillondamuth5354]

if it is larger mulch you should be fine. Just keep an eye while feeding to make sure it isn't swallowing it (they typically will realize and spit it out)

[@BearyBb]

I think what she means is that Leo's are fun to have and after awhile you just cant have one you want more to keep as a pet

[@Psunfire]

I'm finally getting a leopard gecko been wanting one since high school. I'm 21 now

[@brattany557920]

And if I may add, I love your back wall. :)

[@virgoline2811]

Please do not use this advice. It is very bad. They live no where near sand. They live on hard packed dirt but mostly rock. It is VERY bad for them and is fatal. Heat lamps stress them out. Heating mats are best. Please do what's for these animals and do not own them if you can't properly care for them. Many scientists and vets who really care about these animals have proved it. If you were going to be shut up in a small box wouldn't you at least want proper care? Not half ass. I'm sick of people commenting about inadequate care for these animals, you are only making a fool out of yourself. If you claim to be a professional than actually properly care for these animals. There is literally no argument! Facts are facts!

[@dg7988]

Wrong!! They live in the deserts

[@rileycorkery8155]

+Dg reptiles Herpier you are wrong. They are from rocky areas

[@virgoline2811]

Dg reptiles Herpier Wrong!! They don`t live in deserts. Do some research

[@riadgani316]

+Virgoline +Riley Corkery most members of the Eublepharidae family dwell upon dry temperate zones, and are allowed to do so by "adaptations". The evolutionary origins of this family said to have had their most regulated allostasis in areas around 30 degrees North latitude. Majority of its' derived genus are situated in south-western Asia (Middle-East). These are deserts.

[@fionashepley478]

But not sandy ones

[@jbarth73]

Holy $h!t lol you have one serious setup/passion for leopard geckos. You are more than likely a breeder. Good info, already knew these things but I watch vids and look up info to keep learning

[@deathgaming2036]

the animal might swallow the little pieces of the sand and it might go in the eyes giving it a infection on its eye.

[@tryhardpker]

this guy is awesome because hes not the guy that is always saying you need the best and most expensive stuff to setup your tank

[@Brandondavidson5]

I love the eye on your wall

[@Cis4comedy]

I think what people forget ALL the time when they buy these guys, is that they are nocturnal..

[@agustintorres4371]

You should recommend eco earth substrate, because the tile or slate is so thick the heat mat or pad won’t transfer the heat through the bottom

[@jaybeesleos]

A lot of Breeders dont but one of the people I trust the most is David from Davidsfinegeckos he uses D3 because it helps them absorb calcium

[@georgewashington8338]

i dont think big sand grains will cause impactions...i think small ones will because they'll eat a lot of it and it'll make a slurry concrete type of mixture

[@everardomorin5215]

So true atilano thanks for clearing that out for all those people

[@MyTurtleCollab]

I didn't because I actually wanted to hear what he had to say so I can learn more about my Leopard Gecko. Am I the only one?

[@nokeyanddoodoo]

If you can get a close view of their cloacal area, you will see that the base of the tail, right behind the cloaca, is thicker in males than in females. also the males have well developed pre-cloacal pores

[@mattcampagna6361]

Definitely Expos because you can negotiate! Also, Its fun to get out of the house and do something.

[@cashmerewood9218]

I'm getting a leo in about a month, and this video helped out a bunch. Thanks! xD

[@Robsidion]

You can look up leopard geckos that are for sale and match them with theres. At first feed them mealworms and 1 to 2 crickets per week.

[@cyclone3999]

thank you for posting this vid im pretty sure that if i get a gecko he or she is gonna do great

[@xxsybrotronxx9377]

Thx for the help I'll try to get one eventually

[@AllAnimalsHere]

This guy is giving out incorrect info, watch Leopard Gecko(a KZbin channel with correct care) instead, she actually does her research.

[@xxsybrotronxx9377]

I know I watch her a lot.

[@matthewschainker3625]

xX Sybrotron Xx me two

[@lizzylillyandamelia21]

I love leopard geckos and have two I fell asleep when watching these.Tip: be more entertaning!

[@dylancouncil7448]

Thanks for the help

[@FishTankRevelations2]

best place possible is reptile shows

[@tristonhall3856]

Why is this the first time I'm hearing about these thermostats?

[@ika8989]

Some use sand, some use old newspaper. Well that is not big deal with the gecko. The big deal is how to make a good habitat for your LG

[@jbarth73]

@Mrhackgrech No that size is not bad for one leopard gecko the main problem you might have tho is heating it and maintaining a warm side and cool side & the humidity. But as long as you can control the heat/humidity you should be okay. You might want to add a lot of vertical climbing things/plat forms but try to save as much space as possible.

[@redtheman302]

I have my tank on my wooden desk but the desktop is like 1/2 inch thick so its gonna take a lot of heat to catch it on fire A LOT OF HEAT. Also my heat pad is on a timer It comes on at night cause its winter here in KS.

[@davidgimellihemme5992]

Thankyou for making such a great such in depth video! This will help a lot

[@nasirbanks5248]

In my opinion because I am an experienced lizard owner of course I currently don't have one. but the best thing in my opinion is reptile carpet but if u do use sand like he said make sure it is fine (very thin) grains of sand.

[@dodie3053]

It is still bad be safe than sorry

[@mrpotato551]

Yes IT is safe to putt rocks in the terarium butt you have to clean IT whit water no soap ore detergent on the rock for the safety. So 😊

[@fionashepley478]

It may be fine if the detergent is natural, such as dawn.

[@ajtheghostblood]

yeah as long as its not to bright for the gecko it should be fine!

[@sjw4life546]

Do I still have to dust crickets with calcium if I have a calcium bowl in the tank

[@JMemski]

Yes. dust everything in nutrient and calcium powder. Even waxies if you want.

[@AllAnimalsHere]

Yes, Leopard Gecko on KZbin has an awesome video on calcium and multivitamins for geckos, go watch it.

[@sjw4life546]

All Animals Here thank you

[@divinecrusader4258]

Jordan Memmott but be careful what kind of calcium powder you use my lepard gecko almost died when i started using c powder.

[@yungjuan625]

Always dust everything

[@kookaba1]

awesome setup

[@SmashBrosProduction]

Don't use heat rocks! They have been known to over heat and burn the animals stomach and feet. The lamp would be better as it's connected to a thermostat (it 's the most important piece of equipment ) this way it can't over heat. A heatmat is better but the lamp is second option

[@angelahenson9703]

By far the best video's ever..We are looking for a starter lizard for my son..you made the decision so easy :) Thank you

[@yesyes1299]

This isnt the best video

[@Drachenkonig2]

ha ha. crickets bombed the 7734 out of this video.

[@machockey1]

crickets are a very good source of food for them

[@nokeyanddoodoo]

yes they need a moist hide and a dry hide

[@adam23175]

You hath helped me a lot thanck you and i like the picture on the wall

[@Skulclaimr]

u need only a night lamp but day lamps r good if kept in a darker place but if their in say a window sill they should be good =)

[@nickpowers742]

1:00 And you keep yours in tiny little tubs. I know, its would take up more space and would cost a lot more, but still..

[@niko8734]

thaks for all the good information

[@nicolasannawn5715]

not for geckos since they only see green and blue lights,they can't see red light spectrum

[@ChrisDinGR]

yeah thanks for the info ! i agree with you totaly! one is good for 10 gallons lets stay on this one ;)

[@RachelHamiltonx]

Really helpful! Getting one very soon

[@dillondamuth5354]

small crickets and mealworms, approximately every other to every 3 days

[@Hernandezzz98]

they can still sense the calcium and will eat it

[@chrisborden9254]

you are correct Chris Din

[@mackenzieboowoods]

he has a habit of saying if you will

[@everardomorin5215]

@christopher fox no sank chips are not bad for leopard gecko cause i have had them and if in case the get one in there mouth or swollen them there big enough to spit out and the could also poop it out

[@73hoopty]

Wait will the paper towel catch on fire with the heating pad on it

[@AllenIsbell]

No, it won't melt it. The melting point for Rubbermaid's containers are around 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@gelatoGstrat]

I recommend getting eco earth it's cheap and they can digest it

[@HHReptiles1988]

i just want that picture behind him

[@Nryocb]

Sweet Hartford Whalers shirt.

[@Crystallight4lyfe88]

Thank you so much for all of your information, I appreciate this vid! kudos man. Do all you have is geckos? or others species as well. :D

[@Kerfuffles92]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much this is a huge help

[@virgoline2811]

It was not fantastic at all... Don't use this for help... Please it's really bad advice

[@bludgerabled]

+Virgoline What was bad about it? (Not including the bit about the sand)

[@joemallery6010]

+Daniel Whittaker (PerfectBeef1) the sand is one of the larger problems, but one of the others is his use of lamps. Leopard geckos have sensitive eyes and some albinos can get burnt from hot lights

[@AllAnimalsHere]

+Daniel Whittaker (PerfectBeef1) 10 gallon tank is pretty small, sand is bad, heat lamp is bad, and he makes people think that he knows everything just because he's a breeder

[@Mrdude1205]

this video really helped me .

[@jachughes608]

You should never use sand cos they don't live near sand

[@catherinepetersen8927]

+Vexx Nebula No they don't. Where they live would actually be considered clay. You don't need to use rude language

[@clearnights5867]

+Vexx Nebula the Internet isn't always truthful. Sand is acutally bad. So don't be rude.

[@clearnights5867]

+Vexx Nebula That's not what you said, but whatever you say, then I'll go with it.

[@hawk2324]

+Vexx Nebula Sand is not good for them . They don't live on sand in the wild

[@catherinepetersen8927]

+Vexx Nebula Why don't you look up: Leopard Gecko Natural Habitat

[@shannonalice5515]

I presume you might have some geckos in the boxes behind you, If you do. Do they need a heat lamp and how will you put a heat lamp in with the same boxes.

[@Notnbutgravity]

Or just use meal worms, keep them in the fridge as long as you want and they stay dormant

[@jamescreger1538]

same thing happened with me and my reptiles and fish. my house burned only in one room but the heat and the smoke killed them all :(

[@frijjguy]

if you had a wooden vivarium where would the heat pad go?

[@jordanpauwels8791]

a female leopard gecko can produce 12 clutches in one year season and in each clutch is two eggs.

[@xPrinceXLVII]

I use a 5 gal formy gecko and he lives like a boss

[@StairwayToHeaven96]

SICK SHIRT!!!

[@AllenIsbell]

Awesome video, man. Great advice.

[@BDLeader88]

Great video! Thank you

[@dktabasa]

thank you for the very informative video!

[@AracelyCarcamo]

My son has one leopard gecko of his own

[@ericnguyen5979]

So you don't actually need any kind of lighting at all then? A room lighting is enough?

[@VetAnimalGuy]

Good information