I don’t have a leopard gecko, but I’m planning to get one and I’ve been starting to research their terrarium setups- this video was super helpful- thanks so much!
@unknownservice67373 жыл бұрын
Same
@izzyhowwedo3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@just_a_panda3 жыл бұрын
same lol
@ballisticcanadian9602 жыл бұрын
Same
@starry16682 жыл бұрын
soo did u ever get one. im invested now LMAO
@martinwischmann19533 жыл бұрын
A Paradise for Leopard Gecko. Great! - Best wishes from Germany.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ghost_deaths13 жыл бұрын
Yes I was looking for new leopard gecko video (I want one)
@ghost_deaths13 жыл бұрын
@Pacey Collins yes, I'm gonna try because I've been doing a lot of research
@wackyantman58933 жыл бұрын
My gecko is coocoo. He doesn’t sleep IN his hide he sleeps on top of it.
@iamtheparty94353 жыл бұрын
Yes! My gecko Jinx sleeps on top of her hide, with her back legs on the wall as if she is doing a handstand. I don’t even question her anymore.
@sunnydbottlecap42893 жыл бұрын
That sounds so cute! 😂 I’m getting one soon!
@peridrago31343 жыл бұрын
My old gecko used do that too! My new one sleeps halfway in her hide :D
@avamk56963 жыл бұрын
am i pretty much an expert on setting up leopard gecko tanks? yes. did i still watch this whole video? yes.
@murbeth3 жыл бұрын
Since I started making my tank a few weeks ago there's been so many leopard gecko vids being made and I love it! Ill be using a 20gal with tile and I actually used your video where you made the hides out of styrofoam, grouted it, then sealed it and it looks so good! All I need now is the heat mat with thermometer, the lighting, and a few more decorations then I'll be done with the setup!
@kaileeheideman96282 жыл бұрын
My gecko (Pissy) is a year old and I am upgrading her to a bigger tank. This was SO helpful. I have had another one years ago, but i learned so much! Great info! :)
@gabriella5446 Жыл бұрын
P-P-Pissy????
@kaileeheideman9628 Жыл бұрын
@@gabriella5446 yeah, she was very grumpy when we got her and she screamed and bit a lot.
@jay10333 жыл бұрын
I'm always excited when I get the notification that you have posted! Me and my baby crestie love watching together!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you! 🥰
@Eef9863 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I was writing down things for the tank stuff like that for a leopard gecko and wrote down reptile carpet put after this you made me realize the problems with reptile carpet:)
@cobefriend77972 жыл бұрын
Yeah I started with reptile carpet and it’s terrible! Claws get stuck, mealworms and crickets hide under it, terrible to clean! The list goes on!
@segazi82873 жыл бұрын
convinced my mom to get a leopard gecko, already researched a lot for the past days but i forgot what kind of floor you should use so thats why im here
@elvieburnine24432 жыл бұрын
I love Elle's videos. I love her honesty, attitude. Plus she doesn't act like she knows EVERYTHING.
@TheMuffinMansWife3 жыл бұрын
I really want a leopard gecko but before I even started to entertain the idea of them, I got a 40 gal tank (It was a gift so not expensive for me. It also has a front door so it's pretty stress free), substrate, UVB light and fixture, and a food dish
@loispadgett63063 жыл бұрын
Love now the tank turned out and she looked like she was having great time checking out her new diggers. You are such a good reptile mommy. GOD BLESS
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! 🥰🥰🥰
@davidphillips27983 жыл бұрын
Good morning Elle, hope you have an amazing Sunday.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
I hope you do as well! 😊
@davidphillips27983 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles thank you Ma'am 🙂
@NeonPossum3 жыл бұрын
This is kinda funny, I just found your channel this morning looking for up to date leopard gecko set ups so!! Subscribed, and love your content! :D
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Haha that's awesome. Welcome to the channel! 😊
@blackmagicyo3 жыл бұрын
She looks so happy
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
🥰 I hope she is!
@amanda_nowell_9833 жыл бұрын
I love this setup and I’m excited to change my Ducky’s around and add a dig area. Thank you for this information.
@dawnfabanich46853 жыл бұрын
I just got a rescue leopard gecko and I am rehousing him. He has MBD in all 4 feet. I am giving him a nice big home!! I love your videos!! And I am so excited about this one!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Awww well congrats and good luck on his road to a healthy life! 😊
@Lanpee3 жыл бұрын
Ayy! Thank you for this! This was so helpful for me to redo my leopard gecko's tank. She really needed a better one haha! 💗
@Speblet3 жыл бұрын
It’s impressive how she made all of this fit in under 15 minutes
@stuckinthelazycorneragain40163 жыл бұрын
Love this! One note on using paper towels, it can cause impaction and it is NOT able to breakdown inside your reptile unlike something more natural like a bioactive substrate (aka loose substrate) which despite what people think can pass through your reptile if ingested. So if you are using paper towels you should remove them immediately if you see them chewing on it. Either way I don’t think it’s ideal for any reptile unless its sick or very young and you need to clean constantly. Plus its imo not very aesthetically pleasing...lol!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Yea, it's definitely not my favorite for any reptile. I haven't heard of them just eating it, but that's really good to know. 😊 Thanks for the info!
@stuckinthelazycorneragain40163 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles No problem! I think a lot of people don’t think about it 😊
@cutiesos3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for other things to use in humid hides?
@stuckinthelazycorneragain40163 жыл бұрын
@@cutiesos I’m not sure who you were asking but I think Elle tends to use sphagnum moss in hers :)
@anthonybateman75272 жыл бұрын
Great help, I'm helping my granddaughter to get and setup her first leopard gecko, so thankyou
@kaitlynkaine88283 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do have a Leo and I came here to find inspiration because I want to redo her tank :). Loved the video!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@marjiescott2302 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, my son has wanted lizards for 4 years, so we decided to give him some for an early Christmas present. We found 2 leopard geckos a guy was giving away, I didn't like his tanks set up because it was so crowded with odd stuff, so I have been re-doing the tank and this video helped me alot. Plus I didn't know you could put tile in there, I thought that it had to be all dirt and sand, so i will make half our tank half tile for easier cleaning. I love it. Thanks again
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
Make sure the geckos are housed separately! They’re very likely to compete for resources (which often escalates to fighting) when kept together.
@RANCIDRABBIIT3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! We were thinking about getting a leo, and I'm really glad you made this 💛!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@dinothegecko32943 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko has a Deep heat projecter and a heat mat. For his tank he has a large low exo terra, he also has 4 hideouts!
@tashalynn81813 жыл бұрын
definitely using this as inspo😍 , just got 2 bigger tanks to upgrade my babies !
@Minuit_Badlands8 ай бұрын
Your videos are always so helpful! I love reptiles but one thing I always struggle with is heating and lighting ( so many different types of bulbs 😭 ) watching your videos and seeing what you suggest helps out a lot !
@ellesreptiles8 ай бұрын
Awww yay! In so glad they help! It's definitely about finding what works best for you and your gecko 💜
@nicholsenthedjinn40323 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the advice, it's going to help so much! I knew some of this already, but there were some things I didn't! I've been watching many videos as well as reading to prepare myself as best as I can. On Thursday, I'm going to be picking up a new leopard gecko! I had one years ago, but my ex stole him... ;-; My new one is a 5 month old super giant tremper morph! His owner that I'm adopting/purchasing him from hamed him Sleepy.
@kittykatsnitsnat4 ай бұрын
I don't keep any leopard geckos currently, but that could likely change over the next couple years cause I really dig them😝I got really close to keeping one, but it ultimately didn't happen. Anyway, love your videos (especially the out-takes at the end) and your accent-- very charming💚
@lilyrigdon34923 жыл бұрын
I have a baby leopard gecko named Rosie who I got for Christmas. Thank you for posting the videos! They are really helping beginners like myself!
@chuckhallscorpionking87663 жыл бұрын
I use a sand mat in my leopard gecko enclosure, it is way better than the reptile carpet that the person I rescued him from had him on. He seems to enjoy it, I guess because it feels like what his natural habitat would feel like. But, I have to thank you for giving me more ideas on how and what to use in his enclosure.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Forgot about sand mats! I always forget something haha. And I'm so glad I could help 😊
@snake46833 жыл бұрын
My leopard gecko never comes out of his humidity box enless its time to eat-
@kaitlynkaine88283 жыл бұрын
Same
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
My younger (more skittish) one does that too 🙃
@sarahismiles63 жыл бұрын
Sorry I was just given a leopard gecko... what do you feed it? I was told by the person who gave it to me to feed her large crickets...
@snake46833 жыл бұрын
@@sarahismiles6 do your research. Feed her 4-6 bugs every other day. Dubia roaches, super worms, crickets, wax worms. I feed wax worms and Dubias cause they are the less smelly and easiest to keep. Leopard geckos can technically eat 900 bugs every year. Mist her twice a day make sure she's in a big enough tank. I've never kept one in smaller then a 30in. X 12in. If you need to buy a new tank get a plastic tub from home depot and cut a hole in the top for ventilation then attach a mesh or metal vent. It'll be like 40$ instead of 150$ for a glass enclosure, it also keeps humidity up better then the glass ones. Make sure she has no stuck shed or any other weird things and enjoy your Leopard gecko
@snake46833 жыл бұрын
@@sarahismiles6 crickets smell absolutely terrible they smell like rotting flesh I couldn't open my cricket bins without wearing a mask and they can hurt your gecko and and just super gross. Dubia roaches are cockroaches that can't fly, climb, bite, smell, or run fast. They are also the most beneficial feeder insect. Wax worms are my boys favorite bug he starts attacking them before I even get them in the tank. There slow, they eat honey, and there squishy Super worms are weird, they bite, they turn into these black beetles, and my leopard gecko personal refuses to eat them
@Ryken.M.C3 жыл бұрын
im getting mine tomorrow
@isabellamota13393 жыл бұрын
My little cousin is obsessed with leopard geckos of corse she’s still little so she won’t be getting one but she told me that if she did ever get one it would be orange she would name it mango and it would sniff flowers and sit on swings lol 😂
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha awwww how sweet 🥰
@isabellamota13393 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles I know I love her so much!
@sodium2233 жыл бұрын
Wow that's ironic I've been thinking about getting a tangerine leopard gecko and I was gonna name it mango or pineapple
@okcapy_00163 жыл бұрын
Hey Elle love your videos soooo much you do an amazing job taking care of your animals 👍👍👍 me and my gecko say hi
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much 🥰
@jacke68263 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great ideas it gives me some ideas to upgrade my leopard geckos tank. I actually recently got my leopard, gecko, her name is Ziggy and she is super sweet and playful. But thank you for all the inspiration I look up to you so much.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the videos help! 😊
@marytwinflamessoulfamunite71023 жыл бұрын
What type of tile is this and what measurements out of curiosity because I have a 40 Gallon Breeder tank 36× 18× 18 zoo med Terarium and I plan on using it for my future Leopard Gecko and am looking to use tile
@GracieA_gaming2 жыл бұрын
Just got my first leopard gecko today!
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! 🎉
@nikkibenshoff21633 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used springtails in my history of having leopard geckos, I can’t go to the store to get my stuff because I can’t drive yet. Thank you for giving me the idea of clean up crew.
@kimbyh2o9 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the info! Helping us love our new pet friend!
@MiguelLopez-lz9gy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video it helped me out so much great video 👍🏽
@theboogeyman25263 жыл бұрын
Great job and informative. Thank you soooo much for doing this!!
@grant17413 жыл бұрын
I dont even own a leapord geko but i stilled wach im i have a bearfie and im 11 luv ur vids
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
@arzelle75563 жыл бұрын
Im 11 and I just got one :)
@charlieramirez92233 жыл бұрын
Learn how to spell
@GrimeybabyK3 жыл бұрын
@@charlieramirez9223 make him
@aniimako3 жыл бұрын
@@charlieramirez9223 the kid said they were 11, maybe even bilingual who knows. cut them some slack, they'll learn eventually.
@queenjay9323 жыл бұрын
The fibers on the carpets are terrible I used it when I first got my gecko but as he started growing I noticed it was getting harder for him to walk around and his toes were getting stick. I immediately switched to shelf liner. It’s such a better option honestly😊
@_Pro.Bot_2 жыл бұрын
Ceramic tiles are genius in that it mimics rock slabs and retains and radiates heat
@nightinggale64702 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they do not offer any digging/burrowing enrichment at all, which is very beneficial. Therefore they shouldn’t be used as the whole substrate. A suitable loose substrate such as a soil/playsand mix should be used as at least part of the substrate.
@_Pro.Bot_2 жыл бұрын
@@nightinggale6470 wouldn't a good dig box work as well?
@nightinggale64702 жыл бұрын
@@_Pro.Bot_ not really. While they’re better than nothing, they really don’t offer much enrichment compared to full or half loose substrate.
@giagage66633 жыл бұрын
Hey! Do I use fake plants for my leopard gecko? I’m seeing a lot of videos suggesting me to use plants for the leopard gecko to hide in besides their hides and hammock.
@sheep3813 жыл бұрын
What about a rocky mat for the floor of the tank? Would that work or is it bad?
@dezaraygillespie34972 жыл бұрын
Thanks this helps so much my daughter has one and she didn't know what to get
@ethanstevens33902 жыл бұрын
Yes I have one
@tareqkrunz97723 жыл бұрын
when a female is a reptile lover = terrarium setup on a different level! good job
@skylarutd3 жыл бұрын
Good work Elle 👍
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@samanthaperez45113 жыл бұрын
This is the best set up video I’ve seen!
@TraciKReacts3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos. I have 2 cresties and am thinking of getting a leopard. Where do you get your wood and tunnel decor pieces? Just an awesome set up!
@ameliartrebnio3 жыл бұрын
I would highly suggest getting a linear UVB bulb because the only way your leopard gecko would be able to absorb all of the UVB is they would have to sit directly under it and so your leopard gecko might get a deficiency in UV because there's not a lot of it in the tank and she has to be in a very specific spot to be able to absorb the UV
@richarddubois79212 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I’m looking to get a leopard gecko.
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! 😊
@wmichael782 жыл бұрын
Immensely helpful! Our older son has a bearded dragon, and our youngest son wants a leopard gecko, so these are two very different tank set ups! One question, you mention the UVB long light UVB 10 22inch---so with the heating pad underneath, that UVB bulb is all a leopard gecko needs?
@pAiNkI1LaH2 жыл бұрын
Yup thats all the light you need for a leopard gecko if you are using a heating pad. They are nocturnal and the low UV is to provide some natural vitamin D.
@nightinggale64702 жыл бұрын
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. For the UVB, Arcadia and zoo med are good brands. Get a 5-7% tube bulb. Consider whether it’s going to be over a mesh lid, and the distance from the basking spot.
@nightinggale64702 жыл бұрын
@@pAiNkI1LaH they’re not nocturnal. They’re crepuscular (mostly active at dawn and dusk). They’ve also shown cathemeral behaviour both in the wild and in captivity (activity periodically throughout day and night). Heat mats are not a good heat source. Overhead heating is much better for them, particularly a lamp that produces infrared A and B like halogen bulbs.
@Lovelyreptiles933 жыл бұрын
I have two leopard geckos that were rehomed to me and they are both about 8 years old from what they told me! ❤️ For my daughter, we named them Anna & Elsa ❤️❤️
@brandynstieger47863 жыл бұрын
Hey I know that u lost your fire skink 😕. But mine are pared. So when the start laying eggs. Do u want some ?
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
That's really cool, and definitely a possibility! Send me an ig message or email when there's babies 🥰
@brandynstieger47863 жыл бұрын
Ok will do 😁.
@the_animal_ark3 жыл бұрын
Ahha I’m dead For a second I had thought you put an leopard gecko in a six foot tank would have been cool I’m dying 😇🙏 god bless
@wickedglassbears3 жыл бұрын
I got the reptizoo 35 gallon. Its similar floor space, but shorter height 36x18x12.6 . I'm excited to get it set up I even got my Leo on hold! :)
@6strings7353 жыл бұрын
That is a nice cage. I am considering that as well for a future project.
@maryanncarpenter30603 жыл бұрын
That’s the tank I have for Leeloo - who is male as it turns out. 🤷♀️ I also got a repti breeze that I call her playpen. I switch out the textures in there more often than her exo terra. She goes to her playpen for about an hour every evening.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome! Sounds like a well taken care of gecko. 😊
@maryanncarpenter30603 жыл бұрын
@@ellesreptiles thank you! That means so much coming from you!
@savannahtriplett77743 жыл бұрын
What size are the tiles
@IM.SO.FLAWLESS2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Content 🦎
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ♥️
@aonehs3 жыл бұрын
Question were did you get your plants and cork bark from? Love your videos
@crystalmckinney4603 жыл бұрын
So quick question. I've been putting the probe underneath the shelf liner another the heating pad. Should I put the probe on top of the liner?
@gram15272 жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Thank you
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 😊
@brooklyn.w3323 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today! Love it!
@lewischasen2 жыл бұрын
I give it a 7/10, it works and definitely has pluses but there are some stuff I found unnecessary or a big no for one aspect
@Shapeshifters_232 жыл бұрын
Was sectioning videos available when you made this video or did you go back to your old videos and section them? Also btw great video v helpful
@ellesreptiles2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if it was available for this one, but I did go back and section lots of videos when it became available. 😊
@Nightime_Editz3 жыл бұрын
my god my Leopard gecko Oscar it like watching meh right now and he gave me the SASSY tail
@SoggyPringles Жыл бұрын
Kinda new to keeping reptiles but I have a 40 gal breeder (with ONE leo in it, I had a mated pair but the other sadly passed from something I'm unsure of, no the other does not have the same issue luckily) and after watching this vid, I defiantely want to do a tank like this, but my breeder is kinda tall and I was wondering of it was a good idea to put like a second story made out of some type of wood on only half the tank. All in all a very eye opening video for me
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
Yes, a second story would be a good idea.
@kenc92363 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@mansaruaidhri56023 жыл бұрын
Very informative 🙏🏻
@AtariExists3 ай бұрын
I’m panicking rn, my parents won’t let me get a background for my tank and I watched a care guide saying the gecko could die without one. What do I do???
@nightinggale64703 ай бұрын
No, they will not die without a background. If a care guide told you they would, I question the credibility of the rest of their information. Covering the back and sides of the enclosure can make them feel more secure and less exposed, though. You don’t need to buy a background for this, you could tape construction paper to the outside of the enclosure. A 3D background would be enriching since it’d give them something to climb on, but there are other ways to give them climbing enrichment.
@caoka45812 жыл бұрын
I'm adopting a leopor gecko very soon! I wanted to know exactly how to do it before getting the gecko
@ighhomes3 жыл бұрын
I’m wanted to get one soon I have crested geckos my baby’s I was asking do you have a full tutorial on how to build this cage I love the set up.
@3flyte_3flyte2 жыл бұрын
Good thing you mentioned that their nails can get stuck in coco fiber. I won't use it.
@jalyncasillas63913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing this info :)
@hellopidion45342 жыл бұрын
when i read about leopard geckos i understod it that they need a material they could dig in!! and if they dont have the type of area they normaly live in they can get stressed out and die
@nightinggale64702 жыл бұрын
They’ll survive without something to dig in. However, if you want them to thrive, you absolutely should use a suitable loose substrate, such as a soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix.
@youngangelito223 жыл бұрын
Looking to get a gecko beautiful woman explaining best video thank you ! Can’t wait to get mine
@Spooderman8623 жыл бұрын
OMGoodness, where are you from? You sound like you are from the South! I'm in NC and new to having a leopard gecko!
@vaughnrable3 жыл бұрын
I have a leopard gecko and her name is copper. I think she is some type of tangerine morph, the pet store did not know. She is currently living in a 10 gal but I hope I can upgrade her soon!
@nightinggale64703 жыл бұрын
Have you been able to upgrade her yet?
@AidenTheG Жыл бұрын
Is a 36x18x12 to big? I have one and it looks really big in real life
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
Not at all! There is no such thing as too big, only too bare. As long as there’s plenty of clutter and plant cover, and not too much open space, they will thrive in a large enclosure. You’ve gotta remember that their natural habitat is exponentially bigger than any enclosure. 36x18x18” is actually the recommended size for a leopard gecko.
@khoitranthanhtuan1603 жыл бұрын
I think that you should not put the calcium bowl in his tank, in the humid enviroment it might be moldy
@lifewithlaffy79313 жыл бұрын
I am upgrading my 10 gal to a 20 gal because PeTcO iS hAvInG a SaLe kidding but still this is a great time because we can afford to finally to upgrade.I really hope that Sammy likes it.
@giagage66633 жыл бұрын
Hey! Do I use fake plants for my leopard gecko? I’m seeing a lot of videos suggesting me to use plants for the leopard gecko to hide in besides their hides and hammock. I just want to make sure my exo-terra is ready before I pick up my leopard gecko :)
@sodium2233 жыл бұрын
It's nice to have, but no you don't have to get it
@6strings7353 жыл бұрын
You can, but there is little value to the gecko. They like hides, crevices, dirt to dig in. They can't use a plastic plant really. I suppose a fake vine can conceal them, so maybe that can have some value. But a fake cactus or something that just sticks up is more for you to look at. Not a bad thing, just not usable. I think a rock would be better - geckos like to climb on rocks. Like a rainbow rock, or piece of slate or granite, not a smooth riverstone.
@applesauce10453 жыл бұрын
with the carpets your supposed to wash them 2-3x a month, and its recommended after the 3rd wash to replace it because the fibers can get stuck in there lil toes, :) (no hate btw i love ur chanel)
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
Oh yea, I completely agree with you. And thank you! I made the comment about their toes getting stuck and pulling off toenails and infections in this video. They also harbor parasites, because the waste gets trapped in the fibers. Carpets aren't good for leopard geckos at all, so I recommend against them.
@richarddubois79212 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about taking a standing book shelf adding a door in front. Maybe use Drylock which is pet safe to paint it? I’m really struggling with deciding what it good for a gecko before I adopt one. Thank you
@baileyc5633 жыл бұрын
Will my gecko get impacted with reptisoil? That’s what I use currently but im a little worried. If reptisoil isn’t good, what other safe lose substrate should I use?
@6strings7353 жыл бұрын
Should not, and you can feed mealworms and roaches in a dish. If you are really worried, you can use a paper substrate (or tile) and then use a big dig box full of soil. I use TerraSahara in a dig box, no impaction. Uline sells a product called "Indented Kraft Paper" which is a textured brown paper. It works really well because the gecko can walk on it and grip just fine. I cut a piece on the end where it uses as the toilet, then another for the rest of the cage. Super safe, does not smell, can go over heat mats, etc.
@f7digitaldesign3 жыл бұрын
You're soooo an expert!
@dotesnstuff633210 ай бұрын
where i live they said they don't need uvb lighting or a heating mat
@nightinggale64709 ай бұрын
You were misinformed. They need a heat source (although a heat lamp is far more natural and beneficial than a heat mat), and UVB is very beneficial for them.
@heatherwykoff68623 жыл бұрын
At 13:42 where did you get the logs from that are in the lower and upper left of the video? The brown and green ones with all the holes.
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
My husband made them 😊
@sandibutler48773 жыл бұрын
I live in FL. My home is a trailer that doesn't have consistent temps or humidity. I do the best I can with my bearded dragon to keep his humidity as close to 40% as I can but it is so very difficult. I've been wanting a leopard gecko for some time now. Do you have any ideas for regulating the humidity? I could really use some suggestions!! Thank you!! Love your channel!!!
@ellesreptiles3 жыл бұрын
I actually have a whole video about lowering humidity: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ob5xpKuondGzfoU.html Hope it helps! 😊
@nailsbytonya_legendlillys31133 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how you would address a prolapse in a lepoard gecko? How long you think it should take for him to fix it himself before calling the vet? And thank you for all your info and tank set up ideas. I'm going to use the tote idea to put substrate in! 👍
@ashleyhanna5268 Жыл бұрын
I am new to reptiles. I have a leopard gecko. Couple questions, do I put the UVB light on the same side as the heat pad or opposite?Also I was told to mist the tank, but I think I watched another one of your videos where you said not to. Do you just provide water then?
@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын
The UVB bulb goes on the same side as the heat. Overhead heating (ideally a halogen flood bulb) is much more natural and beneficial than under tank heating. You generally don’t need to mist the enclosure unless it’s very dry. Humidity in the range of 35-65% is ideal for leopard geckos (as measured by a digital hygrometer). It’s also recommended to provide a humid hide.
@ajc21043 жыл бұрын
You’re 20 long looks so much deeper than mine, are there different kinds of 20 longs?
@jessicahiggins9123 жыл бұрын
If you're meaning the one she set up in the video that one is not a 20 long the one she moved her gecko out of was a 20 long.
@ajc21043 жыл бұрын
@@jessicahiggins912 oh I gotcha, thanks!
@luzid_izc36879 ай бұрын
Im getting a deep orange gecko and well I almost bought a heat rock for him and my beardie thankfully I did my research and im attempting to get a refund:)
@NenetteSerrano3 жыл бұрын
I bought the same topsoil, but is it necessary to put it in the oven first and strain out/clean any big particles from the soil? Some people do extra steps before putting it in the tank, just wanted to make sure if its really necessary or not.
@amandahines9773 жыл бұрын
Hi I just reduced a breaded dragon and a snow leopard gecko. The bearded dragon I know what to do but I’ve never had a gecko and could really use some help with care and tank set up