What To Buy Your Pet Leopard Gecko // Setup, Substrate, Heating, Lighting, etc

[@starringmeag4487]

I bought: 20 gallon tank 3 hides Eco earth Thermostat Thermometer Heat mat Driftwood Vine decor Herptivite Reptile-calcium Crickets Fairy garden decor Hope this helped some people!

[@ahronj8991]

Pls tell the total

[@starringmeag4487]

Well I got the 20 gallon free from a friend but I’m pretty sure that if you find the right seller they range from $75-145. The hides in total were like $18

[@starringmeag4487]

Eco earth I got an 8 qt for around $10

[@starringmeag4487]

Thermostat was only $20 off Amazon

[@starringmeag4487]

Thermometer like $10

[@blaithinokeeffe8695]

Your the reason my gecko is still alive, he was my sisters but she lost interest in him😞so I took him and is getting great care #thankyou xx

[@angelbaby2507]

Blaithin O’Keeffe I too have a leopard gecko I got from my sister..

[@leopardgeckotalk]

my sisters dislike my geckos lol. But I am glad I could help :D Good on you for taking him on and transforming his life :) xx

[@blaithinokeeffe8695]

Leopard Gecko you are so nice,I hope you’re in the best of health 💕

[@alexandralee3]

@@leopardgeckotalk can u pls make a video on lighting and heating only? thank u!!

[@smuvraccoon3078]

@@leopardgeckotalk hello. I would like to ask if a mat with gravel glued onto it is ok. Also if my hot hide is not a hide and in the open is that okay? Now I have one last question, if I do have to switch up their enclosures completely will it cause a lot of stress or is it okay? Please respond

[@karimali-el2286]

i feel so bad for my leo i've been using lamps all this time i have to get a heat mat assap thank u so much for ur imformation

[@dietcokesmellslikementos8156]

Is your gecko doing good now? ❤

[@karimali-el2286]

@@dietcokesmellslikementos8156 yeah

[@omiilzwewaited4990]

Yeah you shouldn’t use lamps

[@nicweatherhead3277]

You shouldn’t use heat mats, this informations is wrong.

[@karimali-el2286]

@@nicweatherhead3277 sure ...73 disagree

[@orxnges561]

when she said "pounds" i thought she was like, constantly weighing everything and then i realized it was money

[@arealisticbeautystandard8920]

lol my sister did the same when i showed her this video

[@albertosteph1]

Ya im watching here from AZ

[@Everettalla]

Oh good lord- 😂

[@Everettalla]

Stephanie S Aye no time change squad where you at? Lol

[@jasmynange9605]

Same lol 😂

[@kingofswingers5542]

YES, what every new pet owner is looking for an accurate tank setup ! ! !

[@leopardgeckotalk]

haha :) It certainly helps :)

[@enchanteddragon563]

I remember when I first saw a leopard gecko at a pet store. I sort of wanted one. I then proceeded to watch your channel... which inspired me to get a leopard gecko. My gecko’s name is Spot, and he is doing beautifully thanks to the info you provide. Thank you so much 😊

[@craigmaitland4112]

Where are u getting you tanks

[@enchanteddragon563]

@@craigmaitland4112 I got my tank from a Petsmart, but you can probably buy them cheaper online. The tank I have was made for fish, so it can hold water. I just bought a screened lid to fit it separately. A decent size tank for one leopard gecko is anywhere from 20-30 gallons long. Height doesn't matter as much as floor space with leos, since they're terrestrial geckos.

[@laurelily]

How large is he? I'm looking into getting one, but I want to make sure that it's big enough for me to truly enjoy

[@enchanteddragon563]

@@laurelily My gecko is probably about 11 inches long, and maybe about 2 inches wide from his middle section. Leos can get anywhere form 8-11 inches long, however the males tend to be bigger. Specially bred giant leopard geckos can get up to 12 inches long.

[@laurelily]

@@enchanteddragon563 I know how big they can get ^^ I was wondering if they are the same in pet stores as from breeders. Mainly because they get them from animal mills. Thanks for the info!

[@archimedes398]

after visiting my local pet store and finding out a leopard gecko was the one for me I’ve been watching your videos non-stop, this is my first time owning anything that doesn’t have fur (besides fish) and I needed research, your videos really helped. Thanks so much.

[@mrkrabz8504]

Thank you, this helped aLOT, my dad is taking me to get a leopard gecko monday, and i am watching video after video and i have a book full of notes of the things i need to the day to day stuff, and your channel is the best for that. You go over everything and it is amazing, thank you!

[@skeptical-stick7407]

lemon_boy_07 how’s your gecko doing?

[@aimsanimations2905]

Yea how’s it doing

[@user-zq6yz5gf6d]

where did you get it from?

[@kristerpedersen1645]

This was the exact video I needed now! I am buying my first ever leopard gecko this week so this video is a quick reminder on what I have already learnt from your channel❤️ Keep up the good work!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

Brilliant! Glad it could help :D Thank you :)

[@KittyCat-sx3we]

How is it doing??

[@summerdawn6272]

I got my first leopard gecko earlier today and i'm super excited but also super nervous, I just want everything to be perfect! Your videos are helping me learn everything i need to know!

[@annamullis6189]

i’m getting a gecko and i’ve been doing my research but i’m still scared i’m gonna kill it or hurt it 😭😭

[@jhnnyrmrz4018]

Same

[@zuliibanez6689]

Me to

[@lumpkanella69]

Same

[@chozen6454]

Don’t worry at first you might be scared when you get one but longer on you’ll become more comfortable with it that’s how I felt with my leapard gecko

[@mariahmiller7107]

OMG IM GETTING ONE THIS WEEKEND AND I FEEL THE SAME

[@DayDreamSounds]

thank you for all these great videos! You practically saved my gecko! I got her from a pet shop near mine, but they gave us the completely wrong setup! I didn't know so much about that before, but I knew about them enough that the vivarium was a terrible setup! The light was about 4 inches away from the floor, it was getting close to 43 c as well! The sand they filled the tank with was infested with ants, and I mean infested, they were so much, it looked like the sand was moving. she had a poor cooling space since the light was covering the whole tank. I can go on for ages how bad it was. But you helped me fix the setup, and make her become a healthy gecko!! So I thank you very much!

[@togetherwheat5848]

Cuz of u Im getting a leopard gecko for my birthday!

[@mauricethegecko9700]

I got one for my birthday.

[@SethIsTrash]

@@mauricethegecko9700 same

[@mauricethegecko9700]

@@SethIsTrash what's his/her name?

[@SethIsTrash]

@@mauricethegecko9700 cheeto

[@mauricethegecko9700]

@@SethIsTrash that's a cool name. What morph is he? Mine is a normal.

[@crackedporcelaindolls]

I used your videos to create a slideshow all about geckos and how to care for them! It was a success, I CONVINCED MY PARENTS! Now, I’m getting a gecko in about two weeks!

[@hutchy3609]

Thank you , you have inspired me to get my leopard gecko which I got 3 months ago # love leopard gecko talk

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :D :D thats awesome!

[@mr.pinklemcstickle2066]

I've been obsessed over these reptilian children and I've finally decided to prepare in getting one last month. (I plan to get the fellow in the early days of this month) I've spent the last month researching absolutely everything I need to know about their necessities and your channel has been so helpful to me, honestly. (,: I want to know as much as I can for my future child and you've made it so much easier to educate myself with information. Thanks a lot! Wish me luck in caring for my Leo

[@sewcute6382]

5:31 is what i come back to just to watch. His cute lil fave went into your hand like my heart literally bursts everyone i come and watch that part 😭😭

[@emilywilliamson2910]

I think we can all agree, Her tanks ARE GOALSSSS

[@peeblekitty5780]

Question: Can you fake night? If you keep your leopard gecko in darkness during daytime and light during nighttime, can you trick them to be active during daytime, so you don't have to bother their sleep to take them out during the day?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

not really, because as soon as you take them out during the day, then they're sort of exposed to daylight lol. It's best to leave them during the day and handle them after 6pm.

[@windyadventures3266]

Peeble Kitty it’s not good for them because if you are going to time your fake night it’ll mess up their sleep schedule especially in brewmation

[@wildmonking414]

@@windyadventures3266 thats like telling a night owl to not become an early bird because it would mess up their sleeping schedule, the point of what they're saying is they want to change their leo's sleeping schedulev so it becomes their new norm. Jfc

[@avrumfrankel]

@@leopardgeckotalk where did you buy the suplmentry guide?

[@craigmaitland4112]

Peeble Kitty did u get any answers ?

[@pixiedust_1247]

You were a big help and now I finally decided I am getting thank you so much and I’ll have to make sure

[@ivyrunyon326]

Love ur videos keep it up!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :)

[@blockzboiz4312]

your little gecko is adorable

[@xxkatiexx1641]

Please can you do one of these for crested geckos🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️ thank youuu

[@paintedpawprints8126]

XxkatiexX yessss

[@James-by4wk]

XxkatiexX she has one

[@mammaspizza1234]

XxkatiexX she has one

[@paintedpawprints8126]

Jack and the derby boy a new one

[@williamstynes9882]

Jack and the derby boy yeah but a updated one

[@jojoorsmth]

I want to get a leopard gecko for my birthday (which isn't for a few months), so I'm asking my parents for the gecko and everything it needs. I am also hoping to rescue the gecko. There is a rescue not too terribly far away from where I live so hopefully they will have a Leo in their care around my birthday that I could possibly adopt!! Your videos have been so helpful!! Thanks so much!!!

[@olivia-ek2lb]

Any recommended sites to get heat pads? Next video should be on how to install one just so nothing burns down.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

yeah I did a video on how to install a heat mat with a UK plug, but also I have a video on where or not heat mats are safe (you'll find it in the FAQ Friday Playlist), and i talk about properly installing them, or you can watch some of the setting up tanks, or tank builds, videos as you see me installing the heat mats in them.

[@olivia-ek2lb]

Leopard Gecko omg this so much for answering I love u so much and u are so helpful thank you

[@cayladolly9552]

I have a leopard and a crested and I've had my leo for about 4 years and he's so sweet. My sister just got a baby leopard and he is the best they definitely are special creatures and they all have different personalities! By the way love your channel so much!!!!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thats so cute :) yeah they're each very different. Thank you :D

[@constancecrawford9467]

Are the tanks you use for your leopard geckos sold in the USA? If so could you send me a link to where you get them? I really want a 15-20 gallon tank for my Leo and I really want one where you open it from the front... Also can you send me a link to your light you use during the day? I think my gecko needs it sence she for some reason is always out on the day

[@adrianamanak5292]

Sara Crawford I Dont think they sell them in stores,Most people buy them online or in expos.Im pretty sure she uses a VivExotic,however i use a Terrapod vivarium and by far the best vivarium brand i've had.I got mine off of Ebay but im sure you can get them on different websites aswell

[@KoreeCat]

I have an exoterra terrarium that opens in the front too that I bought at Petco. It’s the medium wide/low size and works well for my single male leopard gecko.

[@louierudkin-millichamp7571]

I bought on swell reptiles or a shop called little hamptop exotics maybe check them out idk?

[@matleighwright7424]

Look on Petsmarts website. There is a 23 gallon kit, that opens from the front, and has a foam background. Dimensions are below 23.6” x 17.7” x 12.6”

[@sdbhokage9259]

or u could just search terrarium on Gumtree

[@alfiee7349]

Old video so you probably won’t see this but you have just saved my wallet. I was gonna buy a terrarium smaller then the one you recommend for £100 thank you so much keep up the good work and I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future.

[@gracehellman4002]

Could you please do a meet my pets video and tell their story?

[@leopardgeckotalk]

possibly lol, thats a good idea :)

[@nxgsonmars9826]

My friend has an albino lepord gecko and she's a beauty

[@LiveLaughLove81]

Where do you get you vivarium‘s?

[@sledgingsavior]

I have the same question I have been searching all over trying to find them

[@laine6407]

You make them.

[@hermione1944]

you can get them online, and in reptile shops :)

[@kbreeanimates6331]

Thank you so much! I have watched tons of up to date videos across your channel and they have helped me give my gecko the most healthy life I can. Thank you! XOXO

[@channeldead6340]

*Would u ever get a snake???🐍🐍*

[@leopardgeckotalk]

not really my thing lol

[@mauricethegecko9700]

@@leopardgeckotalk my brother has a Pueblan milk snake

[@bezelleblanc2580]

I'm planning on getting a leopard gecko within the next few months, hopefully, sooner. I managed to keep my hermit crabs happy and healthy for over a year since purchase so now I'm doing as much research as possible to care for my next pet.

[@yaoli6638]

Your geckos are so cute!

[@AnimalLoverLibby]

Omg thank you so much! I have been watching your videos ever since I wanted a leopard gecko! I am finally getting a leopard gecko and it's a baby!!!

[@TomT-93]

Your videos have been so helpful. Thank you for putting in all the time to do this. I'm buying my first leopard gecko tomorrow :) I bought a thermostat called ink bird. I would highly recommend:)

[@plrasb2478]

You are honestly the most helpful person ever 🥰❤️

[@caspforge]

Thanks for the videos. I just got a leapard gecko and your videos really helped with setup and shopping before I got her.

[@jaggedwater5716]

I'm getting a Leopard Gecko today and I'm both excited and stressed. I don't want to be a bad owner and its just stressful 😂

[@ryliefox1905]

How is it going?

[@jaggedwater5716]

@@ryliefox1905 Its been going great! We got another member of the reptile family back in August, he's a Yellow Nigerian Uromastyx

[@jackfurneaux7382]

This is so useful because I have been watching you for a while now and my parents only just said I can get a leopard gecko. Love all your vids

[@leopardgeckotalk]

ah awesome! Great timing :) Thank you!

[@kas5278]

I just love you,your animals,and your channel. Dont let the hate get to you because you are amazing and because of you i got my first reptile a leopard gecko and her name is Iris. I follow your steps and she is heathy and happy so thank you and keep up the good work as my favorite youtuber

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww thank you so much :)

[@aylasnowfaywhitlock5152]

I`m getting a leopard gecko soon and I`m super excited so thank you for all the tips!

[@tyliful]

beautiful terrarium

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks!

[@MrDiegodcm]

Your voice reminds me of Talisa tosses..she’s a slime KZbin and she’s my favorite.your also my most favorite pet KZbin of all time but comment if you know who talisa tosses is because your voice is super similar to hers...btw luv your vids keep up the amazing work!

[@dtfxs_5072]

Finally, I am changing my gecko's tank thank you so much

[@leopardgeckotalk]

no problem :)

[@joshmasterson5015]

Great video thanks for the update im going to be start buying everything i need for a gecko/food source soon and this is a great video for beginners!

[@hannahmegson3037]

Getting my first gecko and this has been really helpful

[@MidWesti]

your voice reminds me of @jossers jungle ... or hers reminds me of yours. lol whichever it is, she is the ball python to your gecko. Both of you have the best vids on proper care for these animals, and I ALWAYS take both your advice on care sheets. Thanks for all the help!

[@rwolr28]

best setup video ever W person

[@dabuluga2607]

Thanks to you I might get a leopard gecko! Can't wait!

[@lizardswithelias9658]

You're the one who inspired me to make my own channel

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw brilliant! Well good luck with it :D

[@nordicdreki2068]

wow. You know what's funny, I never knew that leopard geckos lived in rocky grasslands until I watched your videos. My geckos are currently in an aquarium, they live in our very cold basement, and they absolutely hate the sand in their tank. Thank you so much for the information :D, none of the pet store "experts" have ever told me any of the stuff I have learned here

[@nordicdreki2068]

I'm going to try and get the geckos moved upstairs ASAP, change their sand out for eco earth, and add some rocky formations :)

[@nordicdreki2068]

probably the reason why they haven't bonded with me over the past 4 years is because of their setup. It's really sad to think that i've been doing it wrong for all these years :(

[@fionashepley478]

It’s great that you’re changing things! With the aquarium, just make sure there’s a gap between the tank and the surface it’s on for air flow :)

[@fionashepley478]

Also, are they both female?

[@nordicdreki2068]

yup. One is named colonel spots, which is a name I kind of regret. The other is Leo, but we just found out it's a she, so i'll be renaming her Mila

[@starshinesobright2014]

Getting a super giant (first reptile).Cost me a pretty penny.Your vids help out alot when it comes to caring for Leos.

[@josephbennett3482]

StarShine SoBright the super giant gecko's are the most expensive one and that's the downside of keeping them. If something goes wrong then you lose all that money.

[@starshinesobright2014]

Joseph Bennett That's what I'm afraid of.Even thinking about her going through shipment scares me. Hopefully all goes well.

[@josephbennett3482]

StarShine SoBright I hope your Leo is happy and healthy when it arrives. Did you get tracking info for it when it gets shipped so you can see where it is and when it will get to you so you can be there to receive it from the shipping company.

[@leopardgeckotalk]

i read somewhere that giants and super giants are extra docile - so really nice :) Good luck!

[@josephbennett3482]

Leopard Gecko hi leopard gecko l love watching your videos. I have a female Murphy's patternless with a little carrot tail in it. Your videos have helped me with where I am now with keeping geckos

[@Minecraft_2008.]

I was told these guys were easy

[@roxannagrey4966]

Thank you so much leopard gecko!❤

[@itz3den197]

Thank you so much! I'm interested in getting a gecko and this helped me work out roughly how much it will be.

[@sunshineley]

Hi c: so I jus wanted to take a minute to thank you for all of your work. I was talked into taking in four leos a few months back (never even handled lizards before then), and your videos have given me a bit of confidence when I'm feeling unsure. They don't seem to particularly enjoy certain things that your leopard geckos do, but almost anything's better than how they were treated before. In any case, my problem is that I don't have an income, and so have to do everything as cheaply as possible without sacrificing too much in the way of quality.. I'm currently on the lookout for seperate cages (the leos grew up together in a 20G long and I haven't been able to house them individually yet), and that means heat mats are my priority. I don't think your brand comes with US plugs, which is a shame because I trust your judgement more than some random online reviewers; do you happen to have any tips for me? What are your thoughts about the chance of scorching/overheating when a heatmat is placed directly inside of an enclosure?

[@fionashepley478]

I’d get Zoo Med, just get a thermostat. The heat pads go underneath the tank :)

[@sunshineley]

Fiona Shepley: I don't think putting a heat mat underneath a wooden terrarium would work... I've only seen inside

[@fionashepley478]

sunshine ley ah sorry you’re right I just assumed it was glass because they usually are. Usually I mention to put it inside if it’s wooden

[@sunshineley]

Fiona Shepley: Well .3. glass is also more expensive; I'm currently looking into wooden enclosures, possibly diy, thus my worry about overheating.

[@fionashepley478]

sunshine ley I wish you could buy wooden tanks in Canada. I’m lucky I got a exo Terra tank for a cheap price on kijiji (Canadian website)!

[@amybutcher661]

Shit. I’ve been doing everything wrong for two years. Some dodgy pet shop didn’t even tell me the correct stuff (btw I had researched a lot before buying the gecko) I’ve also been trying to save up money to buy him new stuff but now I realised I need to spend more than I thought. Thank you so much. I feel so bad for my gecko I hope it’s not too late.

[@emb.2012]

thank you so much for this video

[@jstiver928]

Hi! I love all of your geckos, but ziggy is my fav. Why is she so cute?!

[@Peptovr_offical]

Best channel ever for leopard gecko and more I have a leopard gecko rex

[@trm9962]

Lovvve this sooooo much seriously hunny I and ur whole following needs more of this amazing so helpful love ur vids sooo much!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aww thanks so much :)

[@bekahnicole7609]

So glad I found this channel. Do to unforeseen circumstances, I rescued a baby albino Leopard gecko last night. I got a text, and went after work to pick him up. So far, I’ve got a tank with a wire top, a lamp that sits on top, a rock type hiding thing, which I believe is his warm hide. Along with a sort of felt pad at the bottom. I’ve ordered the heating pad, a “cool” hide and a thermostat. All I have for him right now are freeze dried crickets that were given to me. Are those okay to feed them? Would you recommend worms instead? Where can I find those powders? I also read that they like plants, would you recommend live plants or artificial? I have SO many questions, 0 experience with lizards of any kind. I’m not sure how old he is either, or how to tell if he’s stressed out or about to drop his tail? I looked for the videos you recommended and clicked the links but they wouldn’t load for me, any advice ANYONE could offer me would be heeded and sooooo appreciated

[@fionashepley478]

Don’t bother with the freeze dried crickets, most geckos refuse them and they have hardly any nutritional value. Live insects are a must. Mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches with worms sometimes (there are many different types of worms you can use, the more variety the better). You can find calcium and multivitamin powders at petstores and on Amazon. Dust with calcium every other feeding and vitamins every three feedings (one must contain d3). You can either use live plants or artificial plants. If you go with live plants, succulents and air plants are good. They need LED lighting, though, and succulents need soil (such as reptisoil or organic top soil). I’d change the substrate. Paper towel would be good for now. Paper towel, non-adhesive shelf liner, or textured tile are all good solids. It’s best to offer digging enrichment with reptisoil, organic top soil, or a bioactive substrate. You could do full loose, half and half, or full solid with a dig box. Also be sure to get a digital thermometer, a humid hide, and a 20 gallon long or bigger

[@bekahnicole7609]

Fiona Shepley I ended up getting Gizmo live crickets, a cool hide to go with his humid one and different mosses. Since then he seems much more comfortable. He’s not as timid and comes out of his hide more, last night he slept in his cool hide which was really cute! Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it so much 💜

[@AmTrey]

I have never used D3 supplements since leopard geckos are nocturnal. Doesn't mean they dont need it but my geckos been fine for 7 years without it. :D Great video though! Im trying to get ideas to change my geckos tank up from carpet to something more naturalistic!

[@fionashepley478]

Leopard geckos are crepuscular, active during dawn and dusk. D3 is absolutely necessary for them to absorb calcium. Without it they will get metabolic bone disease. Do you use UVB?

[@AmTrey]

Fiona Shepley nope... He’s lived this long no MBD or anything. Believe me I did a year of research before getting a leopard gecko. He came with a calcium deficiency from the place I got him from so his leg didn’t grow right (I took him to a reptile specialist and that’s what they told me) so I gave him a medical grade Calcium of some sort they gave me that I had to feed him for 2 month with a syringe... he has a deep dome daylight bulb and is loving it! If he seems to start developing MBD I’ll change him to D3 calcium or UVB but until then he’s not gonna have it... Again 7 years I would have noticed if something like MBD was developing ☺️

[@fionashepley478]

Trey Beasley are you sure his light doesn’t have UVB, and that there’s no d3 in his supplements or any insect diets you use? It’s a fluke that he’s been ok this long without d3. He already has MBD (his calcium deficiency and deformed leg). It doesn’t take much research to find that they need d3. Without d3 calcium is literally useless, they can’t absorb it. I strongly recommend getting a supplement with d3. It doesn’t cost much and won’t do any harm to get it, but not getting it will likely result in harm in the future. Geckos can survive (there’s a difference between surviving and thriving) for years under less than ideal conditions before problems start to occur. Best to prevent it entirely before it’s too late. Repashy Calcium Plus is a great all in one. Alternatively, linear UVB is very beneficial for them and he would love basking under it. Giving him d3 in some way or another would improve his life and would entirely be worth it. Please at least consider it!

[@AmTrey]

Fiona Shepley ok 👌

[@AmTrey]

Fiona Shepley he sits by a window where he gets direct sunlight with his heat lamp... he is doing fine. I’m about to update his Setup with live plants and when I do that I plan on getting a UV bulb but until then I can’t afford it. Like I said he’s living (not just thriving) and his healthy! He eats normally gets the nutrients he needs. I do my best to write down every thing he does (I got him to learn about leopard geckos) good and bad. He loves coming out during the night more than the day and loves hunting. He won’t eat from a bowl. It’s hilarious watching him wag his tail still. 😂

[@benjuarez3204]

you also saved my geckos life

[@diykarisandmore9148]

This video was really helpful thx😁👍

[@oldgoogleaccount1338]

We roughly know what to do as I did hours of research, and our local reptile experts sell kits with the lights,thermostat, thermometer, heat mat and carpet, we also now own the terrarium, two little caves and we have had many tips from the staff, and I hope my gecko is happy with it’s surroundings when we get it on December 27th.

[@fionashepley478]

Carpet is not a good substrate. It catches their teeth and claws and harbours bacteria. Quarantine on paper towel for the first six weeks. Paper towel, non-adhesive shelf liner, or textured tile are all good solids. It’s best to offer digging enrichment with reptisoil, organic top soil, or a bioactive substrate. You could do full loose, half and half, or full solid with a dig box. It’s best to have at least three hides: warm, cool, and humid. Is the thermometer digital or analog? And what types of lights?

[@oldgoogleaccount1338]

Fiona Shepley I know that, the only problem is my parents do ‘t want me buying other substrate because they don’t want to spend money....

[@oldgoogleaccount1338]

Fiona Shepley We have a reptile place near us, and they have things like, pythons,corn snakes, bearded dragon, crested geckos and leopard geckos. So I’m really hoping that the staff know what they’re doing, and the kit that we got from the place for the gecko Is good for now, as it came with carpet, and all the other reptiles there had carpet, but when we go and purchase the gecko I will ask if they themselves have had issues with carpet, so I hope it’s ok

[@fionashepley478]

Thunder Shock! You can use paper towel, it’s extremely cheap. Or you can use your own money (get a job if possible). You cannot trust everything the pet store employees say (I used to co-op at an exotic petstore, I would know). Carpet is not a good substrate.

[@oldgoogleaccount1338]

Fiona Shepley you win, I’ll refund my stuff and won’t get a gecko until I can get new substrate.

[@macaronistudios1361]

your videos are so informative

[@stefandjurkovic4395]

They are sooooo cuteeeee

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks :)

[@blankettburb]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for the info!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks :) no problem!

[@lizardswithelias9658]

I love your channel

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :D

[@wyattwolftown3286]

im going to get my first leopard gecko over the spring break!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

nice!

[@michelegeissler5930]

thank you so much

[@hanasong1754]

Thanks it helped! Im giving my gecko a better tank

[@leopardgeckotalk]

nice :) no problem!

[@hanasong1754]

Leopard Gecko you can follow my gecko on instagram too frank_dat_gecko

[@txc_smopl3544]

thank you so much im getting one very soon.

[@johnnytube8231]

I love your deco look awesome

[@raevermilion4438]

Omggg I was the 2,000th like! Awesome video btw ❤️

[@emmisugino8257]

If I understood correctly, If one uses a UVB light, then they DO NOT need to provide synthetic D3. This means that they just have to provide calcium without D3 and multivitamins without D3.

[@nightinggale6470]

You’re correct.

[@biancaalina9575]

Hi thank you for your videos! So informative and yet not overwhelming! Question, what tank size would you consider too big for one gecko? And for 2?

[@fionashepley478]

Bianca Alina there’s no size limit if you have enough hides/cover. Only similarly sized females can be housed together, and even then it can end badly.

[@biancaalina9575]

Thank you very much for your answer!

[@albertosteph1]

Leopard Gecko you should try using The Bio Dude Terra Saharra as substrate and then your succulents will defiantly grow fine!

[@nightinggale6470]

The bio dude’s products are only available in the US. She lives in the UK, and uses Arcadia earth mix arid (which is great for plants). Besides, the bio dude’s products are overpriced. You can just use organic top soil or reptisoil. Some people (like me) just aren’t good at keeping plants alive.

[@elissiasilva7467]

So far I’ve ordered A vivarium Heat mat Reptile tongs Water&food bowl Fake plant decor 2 hides Reptile carpet Multivitamin supplement Thermometer Thermostat I’m not sure what else I need for the vivarium! But I’m sure there is some stuff I’m missing

[@nightinggale6470]

Just some advice: Overhead heating is far more natural and beneficial than heat mats. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the best option. They produce infrared a and b like the sun, allowing for deep tissue heating. Whereas heat mats only produce infrared c, the least natural and beneficial type of heat. Reptile carpet is not a suitable substrate. It’s unnatural, harbours bacteria, tends to get caught on their teeth and claws, and doesn’t offer any digging enrichment whatsoever. Quarantine on paper towel for the first six weeks to monitor their health. After, zoo med’s reptisoil or a mix that’s 60% organic top soil without fertilizer and 40% playsand are both good options. Although tree fern fibre is much more environmentally sustainable if you can find it. Make sure the thermometer is digital, not analog. Temperature guns are best for surface temps. Also don’t forget a calcium supplement.

[@austinburton9247]

Great video! Awesome info for newbies lol

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thank you :)

[@paintedpawprints8126]

Very helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@leopardgeckotalk]

thanks :)

[@vulpix8984]

Your videos have helped me so much I am getting a leopard gecko who’s name is Rango he used to belong to my friend, but my friend does not want him anymore. I asked him why and he said he just stopped careing

[@leopardgeckotalk]

aw thats a shame, thats why i always like to ensure that people understand what they're getting into and the realities of owning these geckos. Glad i've been able to help :) good luck with Rango!

[@megankragh6245]

I live in America and I was was wondering what heat mat, thermostat, and thermometer I should use because I can’t get the Habistat one here. I have a twenty gallon tank and am working on improving it!

[@fionashepley478]

Zoo med and Flukers heat mats are good. I power is a good thermostat on Amazon. Any digital thermometer is good. Either one with a probe or a temperature gun, or ideally both. You can also look into overhead heating from a ceramic heat emitter or, even better, a deep heat projector from lightyourreptiles.com.

[@megankragh6245]

Fiona Shepley thank you!

[@markbass7587]

I’m getting one tomorrow

[@leopardgeckotalk]

awesome!

[@tiktokmashupsdancing3113]

omg i will get a leaopard gecko in 11 days and I'm so so excited and I just can't wait its my birthday on 11 February and I'm just so happy this really helped me and yeah actually that thank my mum my grandpa made and he said that yeah he made the tank reptile tank and that is a very good tank to use for the leopard gecko As he built the lightning in to it he made fake watches and I like flowers so that I don't have to buy and I'm so happy if you would like to I would like cry if you look at myself and I will make one Swedish anyone English yeah and I really hope that you watch it because I will be so freaking happy The first like person I watched was you and I really got so much ideas I've got so much tips and how many degrees and I'm just so so proud wow you are so good I like it so much thank you so much and am I Will link my other account where I will make the set up for my leopard gecko yeah so have the best of the best day ever🦎💕❤️ my name on my other account is @wilma Larsson

[@RiptideRigo]

Were learning a lot from you and the knowledge you have. But I have a question now about your setup though. Where do you get the side walls and background wall?

[@xxhoney_beexx5148]

for the things he needs i got 1. a lamp 2. food 3. 2 bowls for food and water 4. 2 hides 5. a thermometer is that everything?

[@nightinggale6470]

Nope. They also need: -the enclosure (ideally 40 gallons or larger) -calcium and multivitamin supplements -climbing enrichment/plant coverage -a suitable substrate (after quarantining on paper towel for the first three months, a soil/sand or soil/sand/clay mix is best) -to elaborate on the thermometer part: you need a temperature gun to measure surface temps, and a digital thermometer/hygrometer combo to measure ambient temps and humidity -dimmer or dimming thermostat to prevent the lamp from overheating -it’s recommended to have at least three hides: warm, cool, and humid -tube UVB bulb (they can live without it but it’s very beneficial) -spray bottle -feeding tongs (optional)

[@RETYQ]

I tend to refer to leopard geckos as nocturnal vampires! Opportunity is part of their night to night life. My snow albino geckos is a monster come nightfall. I love him but I can't help but fear that bearded dragons owners are actually indifferent to leopard geckos owners...

[@fionashepley478]

Ghalaxtic Mehses they’re actually crepuscular :)

[@1hrplugzzz]

When should I usually change out the earth mix?

[@nightinggale6470]

If it’s bioactive with a cleanup crew, you don’t need to change it. If it’s not bioactive you can get away with going several months without fully changing it as long as you spot clean.

[@furret7437]

Ey, where did you get all ur geko stuff? Nice vid btw

[@matleighwright7424]

Is it okay if I don’t have a thermostat for my leopard gecko? I’ll have one for the heat mat, but not the tank. I can’t find one for the tank itself ANYWHERE! What keeps the tank hot anyways?

[@fionashepley478]

Matleigh Wright you only need one for the heat mat

[@gamingdestin2195]

Cool

[@jenscribbles_8574]

How do u take care of your animals when your on vacation

[@victoriashockley2846]

Is it okay to put a baby in a 10 gallon tank, then upgrade with in a few months?

[@fionashepley478]

Icky Vicky yep

[@gabrieltriplett8981]

Yes

[@honeyappletoast]

I was going to get a Leopard Gecko. I was going to name it Mushu. My mom found out how long they live and she said she'd get me 2 guinea pigs instead. So in memory of my not so real gecko, I'm naming one Mushu, and the other Luna.

[@josephbennett3482]

Katelin Alpaca aww it's unfortunate that you can't get a leo they are a great pet to have. The long life of them does make some people not want them so don't be mad at your mom for saying no at least you got two pets instead of one, they may not be as cool as gecko's but guinea pigs are still a great pet to have maybe when you get older you can get a leo.😁

[@leopardgeckotalk]

awww well if you still really want one when you're older then you can get one and by that point you'll know you really really want it, so you'll be a bit more ready to look after it for 20+ years lol. Guineas pigs are awesome too :)

[@honeyappletoast]

Leopard Gecko Yeah. I still watch your videos all of the time!!

[@larkinwillis3970]

Do you have aby advice on transporting leopard geckos? I am going to a University only about 40 minutes away from where I live but any advice on how to properly transport my geckos is appreciated!

[@audreydoyle8378]

Larkin Willis use a Tupperware container, big enough for the leopard gecko to turn around and move a bit. It may seem small, but putting it in a large container is dangerous as the gecko can be tossed around and get injured. Obviously make sure that the lid has plenty of holes and use paper towel as substrate in the container. Hope that helps!

[@leopardgeckotalk]

yep what big pee said :)

[@TheMuffinMansWife]

Geckos (really just not snakes) are the only reptiles my mom actually likes. I'm getting a leopard gecko and my sister is getting a pinstripe ball python