Tiny lesbian gecko army gets first enclosure upgrade

A new bioactive enclosure paradise for some Hawaiian Mourning Geckos. Most reptiles suffer when cohabitated but these gals cant relate; Lepidodactylus lugubris thrive in groups. They are parthenogenetic and reproduce without a mate, but feel more inclined to do so when in good company. I designed a terrarium style jar for them to get settled in but they're quickly out growing it. So today, we are making them a much larger plastic tub style setup decked out with substrate, leaf litter, wood, springtails, hardscape, uvb, and basking spot they need to thrive in their teenage years. If you're interested in reptile keeping, plants, terrariums, DIY, nature, or ecosystems, then you've stumbled onto the right channel. WELCOME. and I'll see you soon! -alex

[@FutureMint]

"Of adorable little lesbians, my friend said I could say that, she thinks girls are pretty" this made my day.

[@talialavor8411]

Thanks to KZbin shorts, my favorite channels are now a septic guy and a reptile/terrarium fella (Yep, you). My friend, your narration and humor are brilliant. Can't wait to see your channel grow. I know how much work this is. You're kicking ass!

[@leafystreet]

That really means so much, thank you. and welcome to the channel! very hyped to share all that's to come.

[@Andrew-gx7xu]

@@leafystreet great great job on this content mate!! Loving it!

[@darkklown06]

Is he septic guy from NC I think we somehow got on the same shorts recommended

[@ScienceisRadAF]

Came for the facts. Stayed for the humor. Subscribed!

[@leafystreet]

I love it. I appreciate the sub

[@rogeanneg7766]

This literally just happened to me 🤣😭💀❤️

[@pandaninja9345]

I came for the cool ecosystem tanks and stayed for the lesbian army of geckos

[@__tadpole__8195]

I love the look of flower pots in otherwise natural enclosures. It just looks really nice for some reason :)

[@leafystreet]

sammmeee. Going to start using them more often I think

[@lovinglife8966]

Gives after humans vibe

[@Rob-uz2os]

Lmao the humor! I literally have no goal to keep reptiles so thank you for filling the void for me. Love your Shorts, the info and lived experience with your little family. I would love to see a Q&A in your future. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your deep voice 🤤

[@leafystreet]

Would love to! thanks for the suggestion

[@moedinyu7172]

Saw a jar of gnats and got directed here... this was dope!

[@dianahowell3423]

Oh, dear goddess, I love mourning geckos. I've been trying to set up a terrarium for a couple years. Gad a real nice ferny environment set up but my isopods ate it 😱Now I'm going to use pothos and stuff hoping it'll last longer. Anyway, yeah, what everyone else said, it's treat to see this and keep on keeping!

[@Fleecewy]

I would loooveee to have some of these little cuties in the distant future!! They're so precious, but i don't have the time or space for them right now 🥺

[@leafystreet]

keep an eye out for when they become mothers next year! These guys take up a very tiny amount of space and all homes in the country should have at least 3 mourning geckos

[@jenpierce2385]

You will love them.. and they will multiply fast if taken care of ☺️

[@annamationstudios]

Subscribed 👍🏼😊 Can't wait to see the progression!

[@leafystreet]

planning out the next build as we speak, cant wait to share

[@OmegasLetsPlays]

You are one of my favourite random humans on the internet. funny guy

[@timothymock4571]

Clay pots are likely a good hiding spot due to the opaque structure. Lending to an enhanced sense of security

[@leafystreet]

I think I'm going to start using them more

[@LongSockss]

You remind me of I did a thing and he’s hilarious. You’re awesome

[@leafystreet]

oh man I love that account. I appreciate that

[@abobas725]

I love geckos ❤

[@nezuko_chan9677]

0:38 fuji u good? Hes like: 👁_👁

[@kv7310]

Dude you scare the sh*t out of me when you handle them. I'm terrified of handling mine, if they got away I'd NEVER see them again!

[@leafystreet]

you and me both haha. I have to handle them over that bin, I've found they can't stick to the walls cuz they coated in dust from dry substrate

[@felipehernandez4700]

Great improve overtone 😝🤘

[@slaxyt]

Banana example 😂

[@sjohnso123]

Wow In 10 Months You Reached 300K Subscribers Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@belro17]

Captivating

[@maddykent9490]

currently hyper-fixated on reptiles and am binging this account

[@hefoxed]

I call my mourning geckos lesbians also since they are. I considering getting them a lil lesbian flag. I tried to be a lesbian for a bit myself but wasn't for me, going with the opposite ATM (gay [trans] guy) The jaramium being the "wrong size"... That looks to be around similar size to what cliff's reptiles suggestsr babies for same reason... Along with other videos of experienced reptile keepers on here. and you clarified in the video that it was for their young stage only... New to reptile community but really over the folk in community who crap on others like that 😵‍💫

[@leafystreet]

eh its all good honestly, the community and standards are moving so quickly i don't mind hustling to keep up and push things where i can. loooool. lmk if you find a small enough flag

[@khills]

…I mean. Fabric, fabric paint pens, waterproof sealant,… 😉

[@frostedblakes4]

Excellent job with the multiple micro environments within your enclosure. Don't listen to the haters.

[@ColdbloodedCompassion]

Nice set up! I have six of these. Three adults in a five gallon tea dispenser that I turned into a terrarium. The babies are growing out in a gum ball machine turned terrarium. You do you and try to ignore the negative!

[@leafystreet]

that sounds really cool! it sounds like the adults are laying? thats amazing

[@ColdbloodedCompassion]

@@leafystreet Yes, the adults are laying. I am building them a new tank. 20 gallon that had a busted side which will soon be a paludarium. But I really loved what you built because these little ladies are escape artists. Keep up the cool builds!

[@ColdbloodedCompassion]

@@leafystreet Yes the adults lay like crazy! They will be moving into a 20 gallon palladium as soon as it is done cycling.

[@NithinJune]

1:12 I believe these things are calles "burrs"

[@exemch4826]

This is very interesting

[@amywoodward4281]

I love what you're doing with all your reptiles, and everything in the your channel is absolutely great. This video is awesome, I wish I could take when those little cutie geckos home.❤❤

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

They are adorable !

[@bdavis7801]

They are so cute!!! 🥰 I came over from the fruit fly video. I had no idea they ate those! Try not to let the comments get to you. Their home looks really nice!

[@jenpierce2385]

Morning geckos are wonderful.. and they fun to watch chasing fruit flies but 2 will turn into 10 before you know it 🥰

[@adriananikitina6928]

KZbin shorts… please stop bringing me to ADORABLE PLANT/ANIMAL GUYS

[@Princess_Shanie]

Your jokes and humor are so good, haha! I really enjoy your videos:) they’re informative and fun!

[@leafystreet]

hey thanks so much!

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

They are so wee🥰

[@jenpierce2385]

I love my little lady lovers.. and I am LOVING your channel so please don't let any stupid comments get to you.. some people honestly have nothing better to do so they troll people.. keep doing you your voice is soothing and you know what you're doing so screw the negativity.. I'll back you and your girls up 😁

[@lordsofgaming1060]

i now need gecko’s, i have a fruit fly problem

[@donnapink6696]

SUBSCRIBED!! Keep uploading!

[@nawtygi]

Because of your videos and me learning a few things about these creepy lil bastards, I want one or three! Thank you for sharing and teaching this old lady a thing or two!! 😘😘

[@jenpierce2385]

It's best to keep them with a at least one other little friend.. they are actually pretty neat creatures my boyfriend had 2 juveniles when we met a little over 2yrs ago and we've got at least 20 now.. they don't need a mate/male to reproduce and they are supposed to be all female except for about 2% of all morning geckos might be male.. I know that number isn't spot on but it's a very low number.. I used to think they were called morning geckos bc they liked mornings best or something 😂.. but turns out that it mourning geckos bc they are mourning the loss of not having a mate or so they say 😁.. get yourself a few I'd say I'd be happy to share a few but I don't think we are supposed to talk about that.. not sure 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nawtygi]

@@jenpierce2385 thank you for your beautiful reply! I'm trying to overcome the fear of lizards, because to me they're just snakes with legs and I'm terrified of them. But watching these videos and seeing how their temperament are, I really want one. 😍🥰

[@jenpierce2385]

@@nawtygi I totally understand I didn't have anything to do with them before I met my boyfriend about 2 and a half years ago.. he's got a corn snake and I use to be terrified but I'm finally getting used to her.. but like the mourning geckos are kinda weird but cool.. I am not afraid of them or anything but like if I am moving things around in the tanks and one jumps on my hand I'll scream but only bc I'm not expecting it 🤣.. but when you get them and they lay eggs and hatch finally it's like awe.. and you kinda grow a different relationship with them 💙

[@madalyncossey]

i love this account so much

[@scapegoatiscariot2767]

What is their maximum size? As tiny and fast as they are, I'm really confused as to how you keep them under control. How do you keep them from escaping you when they can run up your arms and jump around like superheroes?

[@leafystreet]

these guys only get about 3 inches. Tbh, they're very tough to handle so I take them out over another container to catch them in. Although they actually calm down a lot after a few min

[@lorrainewilson4002]

Ps Alex..lov your tip re the ceramic pots...defo going to add that to my next set up ...

[@leafystreet]

thank you so much. They work so well, glad you liked

[@andrewlee9257]

20k growth in 30 days nicely done sir

[@csoamel6491]

You had me contemplating at the end there ngl

[@bc123132123132]

Those parthenogenic buggers seem like they'll just zip off one day when you're handling them and turn your head. That's how you get lizard infestations.

[@darkklown06]

Cute I always wanted reptiles as pets just got fish or dogs as a kid

[@swims11torches]

This guys mixing I did a thing and serpa design

[@kylebourgea8682]

Has the vibe of an american version of I did a thing love the content and the editing style I’m sure you will blow up if you keep it up

[@pklfeedtheflame]

You need a soldier iron for making clean holes in the plastic! Game changer

[@leafystreet]

solid tip. have been meaning to just finally get one

[@PornomoAe-ko4qg]

I like this gecko enclosure

[@Bluesidian]

After watching this video i have concluded. This guy has a HOT masculine voice. That alone makes it worth watching LOL.. and he's cute too.

[@8koi245]

now I understand the "he's hot in a weird way"

[@snubby49]

You're the I Did A Thing of reptiles😂

[@leafystreet]

the highest of compliments haha thank you

[@mightypossum5996]

♡

[@ayssu3796]

I love lizards been hunting them when I was a kid, now they’re my comrades. they eat all the insects I hate. My grandma is scared of them tho.

[@janinebean4276]

You’re hot in a regular way, don’t listen to the haters!

[@atraxrobustus4452]

2:25 more of this please thank u!

[@yougotafriendinme5281]

If you put a piece of tape before you drill through the plastic, it’ll help with the cracking and you can also use like a wood burner gun, the tip of it to melt the holes just an idea

[@hazelchan5970]

0:28 De-fuc 😳

[@ybunnygurl]

Soooo... I have these geckos in my condo building. THEY ARE EVERYWHERE! My cats catch them and when I get a few they go to our local animal shelter; they have a reptile guy who takes them.

[@haley1976.]

LESBIAN GECKOS!!!!!!!!!!

[@VictoriaAllred]

"He's hot but in a weird way" 🤣😂

[@ArtyMars]

Bruh I bought a $5 mini cordless soldering iron and it melts holes perfectly in plastic and no stabby drill shards ❤

[@leafystreet]

I've been putting off buying one but i had no idea they were so cheap, thank you

[@imthescrubjay]

Woah, 20s in? Nice

[@leafystreet]

supa early hope ur doing well

[@lorrainewilson4002]

The jar was perfect for the youngsters ..all bio active too ..ive seen theese geckos kept in plastic boxes with kitchen towel and a piece of fake ivy :(((( I can testify theese little ladies will and do escape from convential tanks ...I moved mine from a big jar to a brand name ...the tank was fine for a crestie etc ..but the ventilation and cable holes need covered .. BEWARE of the lips on the top of the lids ..they will hide and bask in the space and are easily hurt or worse !!! and doors

[@janinebean4276]

Lmao I think my mom felt that “tried to pinch and zoom in on the phone” comment all the way from toronto 😂

[@loanyt4368]

Fun fact when you sleep at night it should be about 60° for the best possible sleep

[@Alyssa_youre]

Do you think I could house gargoyle geckos together? I have one at the moment, and her terrarium is really big. I just want to know if they’d get along and if I would have to get more enrichment if I were to get another one.

[@carlamelid6163]

this guy's philodendron doesn't even have split leaves smh

[@aerrrrrr]

loving the lesbian geckos man

[@Bromeliaddd]

I used the zilla jungle mix as substrate for my leopard geckos but I don't know if it's very good for them. Is there a different substrate I should use or it the jungle mix good?

[@mpk6664]

That's a great substrate for them. Just don't soak it. You could also mix the jungle mix in with some play sand for a better texture.

[@TheBearEnthusiast]

Lesbian gecko menage a trois, real phrases that exist

[@bradleyclark5936]

Banana 🍌 ❤

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Morning geckos don't get preggos. They lay eggs. Great video :)

[@rinaturalist]

I personally think that you’re giving a more than adequate enclosure for these geckos, I see people who keep colonies of adult geckos in what you call their juvenile setup or even the baby enclosure.

[@leafystreet]

yea I dont mind sommmeee. the big thing for me is struggling to provide a hot spot and UVB in some of those setups. the adults in jars bothers me for sure

[@lolroflroflcakes]

78 still seems a bit hot too be comfortable if I've done my math correctly.

[@leafystreet]

they like a range of mid 70sF up into the low 80s. Their range is really broad, but this locale is from Hawaii so climate data is a good place to start

[@kylieshaye6562]

I want to get day geckos so bad, but I'm worried they will reproduce too much and ill end up with hella geckos. Does that even happen?

[@leafystreet]

no not that I'm aware of. I don't have personal experience but I'm 95% sure they need to be paired with a male to really get things going

[@keyofallworlds7549]

How do you make them stop being preggy?

[@mpk6664]

You don't. They can get preggy by themselves if they wanted too. You can however collect the eggs after they're laid and dispose of them.

[@yeeticustd2256]

I want to snuggle the gecko

[@riverpubby]

Watching you murder the flies you raised because they escaped had me laughing my ass off

[@oogabooga7184]

could anyone let me know where to buy a couple of these? Thanks.

[@DSIMPEL777]

What is the yummy sauce made of

[@leafystreet]

i gave this one a try this time www.joshsfrogs.com/josh-s-frogs-melanogaster-fruit-fly-media-3-lbs-2-7-quarts-makes-20-fruit-fly-cultures.html

[@theballinoryx]

I know you found a third one in your previous habitat but how are you going to combat the idea of them pumping out so many eggs

[@jimothyj2638]

Simple: omelet time

[@leafystreet]

I don't mind making little baby setups for them. the adult setup may also be large enough for 6 adults. I may try and sell the rest

[@theballinoryx]

@@leafystreet thanks for your perspective on it I was thinking of getting these little guys but the thought of all the baby’s was what was keeping me from getting them.

[@hornshwagel5700]

“They’ll escape almost any commercial enclosure”- definitely an over statement. Just make sure it’s sealed lol

[@vvltures]

I just got 1 of these and i see an egg in her stomach i hope i get more because i paud 50$ for 1

[@anamelo8135]

Can you pleeeeeeeeease speak more slowly ? I need to listen to the vídeo at 0.70x to be able to understand everything you say! And make longer vídeos if u can! I Would love that ! Really like your chanel and your sarcasm ❤

[@leafystreet]

sure thing, ill pace it out a bit. Thanks for the feedback

[@kcjimenez5009]

You're right this guy is hot af and has my fave reptiles🤣😍🫣

[@mememebeth]

Aww a little lesbian throuple

[@brina5064]

I have decided to become the fourth roommate of a little lesbian gecko manage a trois

[@justafancywaffle]

Baby lesbian baby.

[@Emm_er]

*Subscribe?* Yeah, we should subscribe. *Get tiny geckos?* No, we're barely capable of caring for ourselves, much less these tiny creatures. *Research tiny geckos for sale!* No, wait, what?? No! You are your own tiny gecko. You don't need an actual- *Buy giant plant instead?* No. Again, we are only truly capable of caring for- *Already texting lady from Craigslist about pickup* ... Where are we even going to put that?

[@2toes2good15]

Can we get an unblurred video of you on the toilet

[@leafystreet]

Yea I’ll make an only fans that’s also an ibs support group

[@armoredaustin4127]

I was really excited, but then there was no gecko false advertisement

[@jaycee-ess774]

Since I absolutely hated your video, I'm going to forward it as you suggested. Not to 10, but to 20. And it's just sad that I accidentally liked you video. Am I able to take back my like?

[@leafystreet]

Having 30 ppl like it will undo your like

[@danachambers8882]

I need some

[@danachambers8882]

I will buy some if u hit me up

[@danachambers8882]

Contact me please I want to buy some

[@RenaPainter]

I got an ex that would just lOve some fruit flies. 🪰