A Beginner's Guide to Leopard Gecko Enclosures! | Tanks, Lighting, Heating, and more!
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Күн бұрынHey guys! In this video, I’m going to tell you what you NEED to buy for your gecko and a few things that you should include as well! I will do my best to provide specific examples of products, but certain products may not be available in your region. There are definitely substitutes for said products, however! (I am not affiliated with any of these companies and am only suggesting them based on price, accessibility, and experience with them!)
Tanks🏠:
Exo-Terra (36x18x18):
www.petsmart.com/reptile/habi...
Exo-Terra (36x18x12):
www.petsmart.com/reptile/habi...
40 Gallon Breeder (36x18x18):
www.petco.com/shop/en/petcost...
Lighting💡:
T5 5% UVB HO 24" Inch Hood and Bulb:
www.snakemuseum.com/reptile-l...
Heating🔥:
Arcadia Deep Heat Projector:
www.petsmart.com/reptile/envi...
Fluker's Clamp Lamp:
www.petsmart.com/reptile/envi...
Substrate🌵:
The Bio-Dude's Terra-Sahara (Can fill 2 or so, 36x18x12 tanks):
www.amazon.com/Bio-Dude-Bioac...
Food🦗:
Use my referral link for a 10% off coupon!
RainbowMealworms:
www.rainbowmealworms.net/250-...
Supplements🦴:
Calcium, No D3:
www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Calciu...
Multi-Vitamins:
www.amazon.com/Rep-Cal-SRP003...
Hides😴:
Excavator Clay:
www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Labora...
Stroodies Bubble Loft:
www.etsy.com/listing/57795486...
Etsy Shops🏪:
Stroodies:
www.etsy.com/shop/Stroodies?r...
KingReptiles (Repti-Riser):
www.etsy.com/shop/KingsReptil...
Socials:
Instagram: / leopardopedia
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Not Affiliated/Availability
0:27 - Topics?
0:38 - Tanks
1:32 - Lighting
2:27 - Heating
4:02 - Substrate
5:29 - Food
6:44 - Supplements
7:22 - Husbandry
7:34 - GECKOS CLIMB
8:10 - Husbandry (Continued)
9:07 - Hides
9:19 - Shedding and Stuck Shed?
10:00 - Hides (Continued)
10:31 - Outro
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@mert8029 Жыл бұрын
i really liked your video! its fantastic and very well informed! your video of your leo climbing made me laugh, my leos do stuff like that all the time!! One thing I did want to mention is the herpavite multivitamin lacks vitamin A, I had to switch multivitamins recently because of this. I wish you the best!
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Planning on remaking the video if I ever get the time! I'll look into more multivitamins, that's good to know! Luckily I haven't had any issues with herpavite yet.
@emenefer Ай бұрын
I have a reptile hammock that my leopard gecko actually climbs up to quite often. Probably every night. I've put a layer of coconut shavings and reptisoil on it so his little hands have an easier time staying on the net without falling through.
@leopardopedia Ай бұрын
That's smart! They really do love to climb, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
@chrisgraveman Жыл бұрын
Cool video. I thought your setup was cool can you make a breakthrough on how you made it?
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
I'll try my best! What type of stuff would you want to see in that type of video?
@Stinger_HAPPY 6 ай бұрын
thanks i was going to buy one
@leopardopedia 6 ай бұрын
What were you going to buy specifically?
@Stinger_HAPPY 6 ай бұрын
@@leopardopedia leopard gecko
@leopardopedia 6 ай бұрын
Ah! Glad I could help! Good luck!@@Stinger_HAPPY
@patrickbang3037 Ай бұрын
0:38 holy shit that small beauty looks like one of mine, Mathilde. she isnt this big now only about a year old, but looks like i can "see" what she is gonna probably look like when shes full grown a very beautiful gecko you got there
@leopardopedia Ай бұрын
Thanks! If your Mathilde looks anything like Autumn then I'm sure she's going to look amazing!
@patrickbang3037 Ай бұрын
@@leopardopedia she has the same colour and pattern, atleast on her cute little face, the shades might vary from Autumn but its atleast in the 90% close range haha
@deanjager4341 5 ай бұрын
Nice video. Just bought a leo. We have a 36x18x21 enclosure. What uvb fixture would you suggest and the length and wattage? The arcadia shadedweller only comes in 12 inch
@leopardopedia 5 ай бұрын
I have the Reptisun T5 5% HO bulb at 24 inches, and the bulb is 22 inches!
@deanjager4341 5 ай бұрын
@leopardopedia so what did you do with that? Obviously it won't fit being 2 inches short? Lol
@leopardopedia 5 ай бұрын
@deanjager4341 whoops! I misread your comment haha, if your enclosure is 18" wide, you need a 12 inch bulb. It should be 2/3 the size of the tank!
@skidoods8196 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have one question tho. Do you need a 600W thermostat for a 50W or 80W dhp? Or will 100-300W be enough?
@leopardopedia 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Skidoods! I'd be happy to answer your question, If you are using a 50W or 80W DHP, you only need a 100W thermostat (assuming nothing else is connected). I use the 600W one because that is the one with the "dimming" feature, which is what you absolutely need if you're using a deep heat projector! Hope that helps!
@skidoods8196 2 жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia Ah makes sense. I am thinking of getting my first leopard gecko in august. Your video helped a lot on getting some extra information and perspective on it. Will crickets and mealworms with an ocational morio worm be a healthy diet? Also, do you have any other general tips people tend to overlook? Thanks for the help!
@leopardopedia 2 жыл бұрын
@@skidoods8196 I think thats a pretty good diet honestly! Just make sure you're dusting with calcium and multi-vitamins! I can't think of any tips right now, but you can join the Leopard Gecko discord with this link: discord.gg/SFKsCkTrjv They can help you with anything you need!
@skidoods8196 2 жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia Thanks for the invite! That will come in handy
@Greg_Rock 5 ай бұрын
A fellow JSchlutt, I see
@leopardopedia 5 ай бұрын
Maybe... 😶👉👈 Edit: I cannot believe I just typed that
@scotthorvath5146 Жыл бұрын
Aye mate what thermostat did you use? I’m in the process of sourcing everything for my terrariums
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Exo-Terra 600W Dimming Thermostat! As long as it's dimming, your DHP should be fine!
@scotthorvath5146 Жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia is the dimming the night cycle? And what should I have the temp be on the hot side at noght
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
@Scott Horvath The dimming just maximizes the life expectancy of your heating device and keeps it from overheating! Edit: At night, you can lower the temp to around 70F, but as long as it doesn't drop below room temp, you should be fine. I just prefer to keep mine around 70F at night to give a little bit more natural feeling.
@iceamethyst297 Жыл бұрын
Does a 36x18x16 tank work?
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! That's a tiny bit bigger than my tank! I have a 36x18x12, bigger is better! You might not have to raise your UVB by much, if any.
@irish1759able Жыл бұрын
Great video, looking to get a better setup from tiles in mine. Looking at the earthMix like you have, how often do you need to remove everything and replace the substrate and what is your cleaning regime like on this setup 👍🏻
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks! I'm trying to get back into making content but have a bit busy! I haven't replaced mine yet, but I believe it is suggested to do it every 6 to 12 months, as well as daily spot cleaning. I've fallen a bit behind on my spot cleaning, but plan to change my substrate around Christmas. Make sure you keep around 25% of the old substrate so your gecko still smells itself!
@irish1759able Жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia thanks for the reply, got my little fella as a rescue and going good
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
@@irish1759able Thats great!
@michaelvega824 4 ай бұрын
Does the lamp matter because i got the combo dual lamp fixture or is it just the bulbs that matter more?
@leopardopedia 4 ай бұрын
It depends on what you're putting in it, I guess. If you plan on using a DHP and a CHE in each slot and the wattage is appropriate than you should be fine as long as you have the proper thermostat. If you plan on using a UVB bulb, I would say no. I'd use a tube bulb that's about 2/3 the length of your tank, preferably T5 as they are way more efficient than T8 bulbs!
@michaelvega824 4 ай бұрын
@@leopardopediaokay thanks you
@michaelvega824 4 ай бұрын
@@leopardopedia so i have a 20 gallon tank right now what would you get 50 walts or something else?
@leopardopedia 4 ай бұрын
@michaelvega824 I'm assuming you're talking about your bulb being 50W? If so, that should be fine, depending on the height, and the type of bulb. Like I said, DHP are one of the best bulbs for them, and as long as you have a good thermostat for it, you can go with higher wattage and it'll stay regulated at a healthy temp. Also, make sure you look into upgrading your tank to something bigger as your Leo grows! A 20 gallon (long) is barely big enough for anything besides a baby or small juvenile!
@michaelvega824 4 ай бұрын
@@leopardopedia okay thanks and yes that’s what i was thinking with going thank you so much you’ve been a great help
@AbdulRehman-ed8bl Жыл бұрын
Hello dear ho r u? I am Pakistani many leopard geckos here but small size 7" to 11" now invester here How bought my leopard geckos
@tuxedo._cat Ай бұрын
do i have to upgrade to 40?
@leopardopedia Ай бұрын
For an adult, a 40 is the minimum size to thrive. 20 long is enough to survive, but think about it as if it were yourself. Would you rather thrive or just survive? Best of luck!
@Stinger_HAPPY 6 ай бұрын
can you link the Thermostat you use? if it isn't already if it is idk what one
@leopardopedia 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, no problem! This is the site I got mine from! It's the cheapest option I could find that supports both a day and night heat source. It has a dimming feature that is necessary for a Deep Heat Projector: www.snakemuseum.com/reptile-thermostats-timers/2371-thermostat-600w-exo-terra.html
@Stinger_HAPPY 6 ай бұрын
thx @@leopardopedia
@leopardopedia 6 ай бұрын
I try! Let me know if there is anything else! Or if you have any suggestions for content you'd like to see!@@Stinger_HAPPY
@Stinger_HAPPY 5 ай бұрын
ok @@leopardopedia
@PESKY111 Жыл бұрын
Is a 2 by 2 foot gage good?
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Hey! What do you mean by gage?
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Oh! Enclosure/Cage? It will do, but I would definitely recommend upgrading as your Gecko grows!
@PESKY111 Жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia oops lol cage
@PESKY111 Жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia k thank you
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
@@PESKY111 No problem! Just make sure it's at least 12 inches tall!
@JJ-ji9xx Жыл бұрын
Is that a schlat plushy
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@JJ-ji9xx Жыл бұрын
@@leopardopedia nice
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
@@JJ-ji9xx :)
@cpk2GIRL Жыл бұрын
Which morphology is this Leo?
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
She's a Bold Cross Het Raptor Eclipse!
@cpk2GIRL Жыл бұрын
@Leopardopedia whoa. I thought it was just a simple wild type. We have one just like that! Thank you.
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
@@cpk2GIRL Nice! Sorry it took me so long to reply! I'm just getting back into uploading!
@syzoth_thegreat5203 9 күн бұрын
This set up is wrong all the way why are you using 80 wats for light?? And there’s barely even substrate in the tank…
@RedBlueGreen102 13 күн бұрын
jschlatt fan spotted
@leopardopedia 13 күн бұрын
I'll never forget what "Schlatt" did for me back in '99
@melsaunders514 11 ай бұрын
Hi, Can you shout a little louder!! I can't hear you
@leopardopedia 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, I've been wanting to get back into making videos, starting with remaking this one. I'll take that into consideration!
@Carter_welch_VR 6 күн бұрын
Turn your volume up goofy ahh
@lilqwertygaming2240 Жыл бұрын
Need a better mic or get closer js
@leopardopedia Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I upgraded my mic and headset recently!
@Gekkco Ай бұрын
Bro, you have like nowhere to hide for that gecko in there
@leopardopedia Ай бұрын
I have 4 hides, a cave, and multiple sticks that cover and create dark spots for her.
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