How Much Does It Cost to Setup a LEOPARD GECKO Tank?

How Much Does It Cost to Setup a LEOPARD GECKO Tank? | breaking down my setup

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Today we're looking at how much it costs to setup a leopard gecko tank and going through everything in my tank, from hides, to heating, to decor, and breaking down the costs and where I got things. Links to everything below :)
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@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

LEOPARD GECKO SETUP KIT ► kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/leopard-gecko-kit p.s. apologies for the audio in this vid...it kept going in and out as I moved around and explained things haha... hopefully it was still bareable tho! thanks for watching!

@Kennethdo1 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do Erica’s Vyds suggestion

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

@Erica’s Vyds noted ;)

@angelicabkr8515 4 жыл бұрын

Thank uu

@kashregester3974 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirl can i use eco earth for a substrate? Im very new and am doing research before i get my lil guy!

@leahsanders5342 4 жыл бұрын

I think you should do a leopard gecko morning routine

@tokki963 4 жыл бұрын

Leah Sanders they pretty much eat at night. And like you don’t really need to do anything...

@redbrixanimations 3 жыл бұрын

@@tokki963 yeah basically food, water, clean poop is like almost daily and then wash stuff weekly/monthly (depending on what it is)

@lricci007 4 жыл бұрын

I love your setup and especially your explanation about how you set your heat higher to compensate for the floor it has to heat through. Judging by the comments and questions on Facebook a lot of people set up the heat without really checking the actual floor temp itself. Another topic might be explaining how you keep your ambient temps where they need to be. I have the same tank as you and have found it necessary to add heat emitters on top of the screen during Winter with a thermostat. People who question why their pets never come out of their warm hide need to understand just the uth is not always enough.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

great point! Heating is so important with reptiles, perhaps maybe in a future vid I'll highlight these aspects that you mentioned here :) thanks for stopping by and for your comment!

@iamroy9308 4 жыл бұрын

CHE should be kept on 24/7. unless you have a uva and uvb.

@martinhogan9007 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree

@mileskorb9424 4 жыл бұрын

I love Kuzan, his cute little face needs to be in every vid lol

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

haha he's definitely a cutie!

@iamroy9308 4 жыл бұрын

great setup, really probably the best i have seen you should put topsoil as substrate and real plants. basically Bioactive they are excellent.

@strawberryneko18 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best setup I’ve seen so far! He’s one lucky leo!! Keep up the good work 🤙🏻❤️

@stevengrape2281 4 жыл бұрын

How about videos of the how the lizard and turtles live in the wild vs. life as a pet. Or maybe the history behind the animals. Keep up the turtley awesome work.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the suggestion!

@stonercat1232 4 жыл бұрын

The one I saved (from near a city ) that was stuck in the road was severely dehydrated when I found him and super beat up , so I would assume pretty bad

@corruxption 4 жыл бұрын

Finally found your channel again I commented on your video when you had 1k subs congrats on 35k!!

@xkilarge178 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ONE OF THESE THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

welcome!!

@peoplepublisher Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video. I don't want to use peat moss on the floor of the tank. So, Flooring Vinyl sounds and looks, so much better. Less fear of developing, fungi.

@khloevada928 3 жыл бұрын

wow this is a lot cheaper than i expected! thank you!

@daveyant3812 4 жыл бұрын

Great info video!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

appreciate it :)

@ophie2328 3 жыл бұрын

I really needed this thank god

@_shubham.dhurve_ 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@KelseyJeanAsmr 4 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative and very beautiful tank setup 👁👄👁🦎❤️

@cadenwhite3016 4 жыл бұрын

Luv ur vids

@malloryamrine1927 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel :)

@knature5992 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my leapord gecko for ten years. I had a 50 gallon fish tank that I wasnt using for fish anymore so I had that as as well believe it or not the most expensive things I have for mine has been the decorations lol

@everythingwithana7588 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, btw you posted this video on my birthday. You are so helpful and beautiful.

@TheTurtleGirl 2 жыл бұрын

aw that's awesome! thank you for the kind words!

@wildflower2598 4 жыл бұрын

HI I really love your videos and I love the animals to! I’m glad u take really good care of them!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

@crazyllamalover8690 4 жыл бұрын

My leopard gecko likes to hide a lot and I see that yours moves around while during the day and mine just kinda stays in her hide all day, I am just kinda worried because she is my first reptile so I wanna make sure she is happy. She also mainly stays in her warm hide I am going to get some new hides to change them out and mix it up and I think she might just really like that hide a lot, I never really see her come out of her hide unless she is getting water or getting a cricket. ❤️❤️❤️🦎

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

At first mine hid a lot, then as I had him for the first couple months he started becoming more outgoing. Additionally, if the gecko is always on the warm side, perhaps you need to bump the temp up a few degrees, otherwise that might be an indicator that the gecko is only just warm enough when on the warm side, and is uncomfortable moving to the cold side.

@kaitlynkaine8828 4 жыл бұрын

hey it’s completely fine your gecko is not out during the day because they’re nocturnal!!! So they’re most active at night. :) her gecko is most likely out because she’s talking and is in his cage so he’s curious!

@tailon2188 3 жыл бұрын

Pls do loads more leopard gecko videos I’m getting one soon and I love these vids

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

suggestion noted.

@Everettalla 4 жыл бұрын

How much does Kuzon use his green hammock? I’ve been looking into them and it looks like my Beardie would enjoy it more. Great video! 👍

@KatieNoelle13 3 жыл бұрын

Bearded dragons love hammocks! I highly recommend trying it

@allyscarrow7235 4 жыл бұрын

do you have to use water decloinator for their water? and do you spray down their tanks?

@stephaniepalmer5617 4 жыл бұрын

Hi how big is your tank just wondering because mine is a 20 gallon love your vids

@avatarroku1532 3 жыл бұрын

Cool name he has, I named my leopard gecko sokka

@THELUKEANDALFREDOSHOW 4 жыл бұрын

I think your leapord gecko set up looks better than my leapord gecko set up but plus mine is like 6 months old so I have to make it better when he's older

@allykaygunderson9175 4 жыл бұрын

what kinda light do you use

@seydoniab Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think for my first time I’ll do vinyl or tile flooring. See how I manage that and my new reptile.

@archimehta3967 4 жыл бұрын

This question has nothing to do with this video, but how do you have your turtle basking platforms ramp set up at the angle that it looks like it’s at in the video? I have the same basking platform as you for my turtles, but the ramp is at like a 30 degree angle while yours looks like it’s at a 45. The problem with my ramp is that when the water level lowers even a bit, the turtles are unable to climb the ramp onto the basking platform. Thanks!!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

hmmm, I'm not sure, I just have it wedged into the little gap for it. Perhaps yours is not fitted all the way in? Just speculating, since I'm not really sure :)

@swagnificent1215 4 жыл бұрын

Can u like the thermostat and humidity meter..

@tens5386 4 жыл бұрын

i subbed 💗

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the support! :D

@tens5386 4 жыл бұрын

The Turtle Girl • You’re very welcome!!

@Pin_me1 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@chronicbackpain5471 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get any of the light stuff out the tank second hand I got them new from Amazon and my whole gecko set up ended up being about 100 dollars more then hers.

@kirkk9709 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what was the humidity in the tank in this video? Thanks!

@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what the humidity of her setup is/was, although 35-65% humidity is good for leopard geckos (as measured by a digital hygrometer).

@jillostby5349 3 жыл бұрын

Your tank is very beautiful

@noahr5965 3 жыл бұрын

Hi turtle girl ibe been a fan since 2018-2021 and I’ve been wondering does my leapard gecko need a heat lamp

@xkilarge178 3 жыл бұрын

I would say yes so they can sorta bask and the air can be warmer

@ChuchyFloodescape 4 жыл бұрын

I love him

@tysenstolz2138 2 жыл бұрын

I have a leopard gecko and I would love to do something similar with him but I’m going to need a bigger tank 😅

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely get a 40 gallon or bigger.

@jess.bus.photosx6388 4 жыл бұрын

Me and my bf are getting two female leopard geckos next month were both exited ❤️

@christianninojaralve4102 4 жыл бұрын

Do you plan to have a bioactive terrarium for kuzan in the near future?

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

wellllll, i'm not that great with plants so I'm really not sure ahahaha

@amyanderson5311 4 жыл бұрын

How do you make the flooring stick to the back wall?

@xkilarge178 3 жыл бұрын

Superglue i believe thats what she used

@lifewithlaffy7931 3 жыл бұрын

Is kuzon a super hypo tangerine because he looks a lot like mine.

@sheradyncox8673 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of light is that in your tank? I know you said it’s not a heat lamp.

@Joshikonen273 2 жыл бұрын

A Way To Make Sure To Keep Your Suction Cups Sticking Is Put A Few Drops Of Water And Then Put It On, It Worked Very Well For Me So Yeah.Don't Really Know What To Say At This Point..

@jgeery08 2 жыл бұрын

I like that tank.

@lexpiccolo7133 3 жыл бұрын

How do you clean the substrip

@KatieNoelle13 3 жыл бұрын

The tile you would just pick up the poop and urate. The eco earth can just be scooped

@SloweredQ60 4 жыл бұрын

Is a 60 gallone good enough for my yellow bellies slider? It’s around 3-4 inches long

@animalsbya7585 4 жыл бұрын

I think at full size they need like 100 gallons but I could be wrong.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

for now, yes a 60 gallon is good. But if the turtle gets larger than 6 inches I would upgrade him.

@bmo2039 3 жыл бұрын

Hey can i ask something? Im planning on getting a leopard gecko but i dont know if im able to buy bugs every month. Is it ok if its a plant based diet? (With some bugs once in a while)

@KatieNoelle13 3 жыл бұрын

A leopard gecko mainly eats crickets, dubia roaches and not as often meal worms. They also need calcium powder, they don’t really eat that much plants, fruits, and vegetables. In her daily routine she shows what she feeds and in think that might help you out

@bmo2039 3 жыл бұрын

@@KatieNoelle13 thank you but since writing this comment i have learned it needs insects! Thank you for the help tho!

@mandys4443 4 жыл бұрын

My best friend has a Bearded Dragon and I am going to get a Leopard Gecko. Where did you get that dirt for the humid hide(the old one)? And how much did it cost?

@kirbykinnie3691 4 жыл бұрын

It's most likely eco Earth which is a substrate made from coconut husks, it comes in a big brick at the pet store that u soak in water to get it to break apart. It's generally pretty cheap but if u get one brick it will give u a loooot of product to work with

@mandys4443 4 жыл бұрын

@@kirbykinnie3691 thank you soo much! I really want a leopard gecko and that is important

@hendra8908 4 жыл бұрын

Aku cinta gecko

@simeoncocov9373 4 жыл бұрын

You should get a bearded dragon

@pineapple1261 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I know I am late and this is a lot, but do you mind making a care guide or recommend a good one? I really am looking into a leopard gecko!!

@xkilarge178 3 жыл бұрын

Look up a youtuber named LeopardGecko she has good guides

@pineapple1261 3 жыл бұрын

@@xkilarge178 wow thanks I have looked at her page and she helped a lot!!! Thank you

@mr.j6567 4 жыл бұрын

great video. could real plants be used as decorations? thank you for sharing. peace, love and blessings.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I bet they could, I'm just not very good at keeping them alive ;)

@aoraoners 4 жыл бұрын

Air plants. Succulents if you can keep them alive 😂

@jimmyboyjbh9334 2 жыл бұрын

The exo terra 36x18x12 here in Canada is $299 without tax

@TheTurtleGirl 2 жыл бұрын

dang

@randomStuffFromTJ 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should make a video on how you came up with your leopard Gecko's name.

@sunlightmedow7723 3 жыл бұрын

Well, how many feedings in a day like spaced out, I mean like do you feed him every 2 hours?

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Only one feeding on the days I feed!

@mollymmay 3 жыл бұрын

Is running electricity for their enclosures expensive?

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Here's a vid I did on calculating electricity - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frx0Zqqql83daGg.html I'd say it's really not that significant.

@tinkabinka3407 4 жыл бұрын

Make a bioactive setup. Your gecko will realy enjoy it.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

that would be really cool!

@briannadiaz7953 4 жыл бұрын

Your turtle was like I want to be in the video to

@attilalaszloszokol9574 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I need an advice, i tried to contact you in instagram but i couldnt, hope now i can

@Journey11 Жыл бұрын

Hey… is it a must to handle geckos ? Or can you have them as pets and not take them out ? My daughter wants one but struggles to hold them…. Thanks

@KatieNoelle13 10 ай бұрын

Hi! You don’t *have* to hold them, but it’s better if you do. Just to keep them socialized

@Elemental_Entity 2 жыл бұрын

How did you sterilize the wood??

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

Bake it in the oven.

@martinhogan9007 3 жыл бұрын

Hey got my leopard gecko 29 june 2021 his name is mango

@allyscarrow7235 4 жыл бұрын

do you most down their tank

@sarakrueger8327 4 жыл бұрын

I mist down my lepord geckos tank in the corner of the cold side

@Phoenixtheleo 2 жыл бұрын

24x18x12

@top2not2___ 3 жыл бұрын

hey how should i set up a baby leopard gecko tank? i havent seen many good ones s=and i trust you'

@thatkiddevon7608 3 жыл бұрын

While they are babies from ages 1 month to just under a year old, keep them in 10 gallons preferably. So that they will feel secure and not be as stressed. Along with either paper towel, tile, maybe repti-carpet, and eco earth can work when they are a year or older. You want to clutter it a bit so they have many places to hide, a small jar moist hide, one small warm and cool hide, and maybe some artificial cake plants to throw in there. Small water fish and food dish. I would start with mealworms and dust with calcium powder and d3. Make sure you have a heating pad as well. All of this, tank included, shouldn’t be more than $100

@thatkiddevon7608 3 жыл бұрын

fake*

@georgiaholliegrace386 3 жыл бұрын

My stepdad said if I can save up for one he might consider it 😌😌

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@simplyannie5682 3 жыл бұрын

When you said his name was Cuzun idk how to spell it but I thought of avatar

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

That's where it came from! Kuzon, Aang's friend from the fire nation :)

@shrekdora7754 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your tank

@xkilarge178 3 жыл бұрын

You can get it a petco but its expensive its around 230

@KatieNoelle13 3 жыл бұрын

You could get it on sale or get a fish aquarium bigger than 10 gallons

@pdontrends6001 3 жыл бұрын

@lcruz1469 4 жыл бұрын

Can you clean your turtles tank with a bar hand soup❔🧼🐢🛁

@malayanay2768 3 жыл бұрын

So leopard geckos don’t actually bask. Because unlike Beardies and some other lizards they don’t absorb heat through their back. They absorb it through their belly. That is because they are nocturnal. And aren’t normally out in the sun anyway. So it would be odd to see it basking. 😂

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

haha true! Thanks for watching!

@noahr5965 3 жыл бұрын

Can my Leo eat succulents

@kaylahcarvalheiro 4 жыл бұрын

FIRST

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

@HomosexualJessiePinkman 4 жыл бұрын

My gecko looks like yours

@julieouellette6302 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to the tail

@allyscarrow7235 4 жыл бұрын

do you declorinate their water

@mynamesaj 4 жыл бұрын

U need to use reptisafe for there water I’m assuming she does

@noahr5965 3 жыл бұрын

And San they eat succulents

@Pin_me1 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a how to cure a turtle pl I subscribed I also have KZfaq Chanel Mj origami I might get a turtle and going to upload a turtle one if i get one Thankyou