The BEST Setup For A Breeding Colony? | MEALWORM UNBOXING & SETTING UP

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The BEST Setup For A Breeding Colony? | MEALWORM UNBOXING & SETTING UP

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Today I'll be unboxing and setting up a new mealworm breeding colony in an all new setup! If you want to do the same, check out the link and discount code below!
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@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

I made an Easter egg hunt for my Leo by hiding a couple mealworms around her enclosure and guiding her to it

@JJ-uf4qb 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool!

@geckoguy3647 3 жыл бұрын

COOL!

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@JJ-uf4qb thank you

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@geckoguy3647 thanks

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@Lizard and cat thank you, happy Easter to you too

@dif5759 Жыл бұрын

Beetles love burrowing. They dislike the light and their "bedding" should be deeper than them, so they can burrow into it.

@seanarms4038 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these after watching this video shortly after you posted it, and it’s been absolutely wonderful! My original colony is still going strong almost two years later. Thank you!

@AFALZBUSINESS 9 ай бұрын

The mealworms don't eat the eggs?

@ironwolf_6559 Ай бұрын

@@AFALZBUSINESSit’s the beetles that do eat them

@kyrahexx 3 жыл бұрын

I used a big storage container and just filled it with the shavings they came with. I’d feed them with gutloading stuff to keep them from eating eggs pupae or babies but I never separated them bc they always seemed to die when I did. I ended up having to rehome my reptiles and just kind of forgot about the colony it ended up surviving just fine and continuing to breed for 3 years with no food or water or separating just feeding off the old beetle carcasses. It was so weird👀

@arcaninetyfour2239 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend using paper towel instead of bran for the pupae. Bran allows them to burrow after they emerge and you might miss them. Paper towel they will grab onto and you can easily shake them into your adult container.

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah true!

@thatonethere9858 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's a handy hint! Whenever I find pupae in the substrate, I put them in another container for our pet mice - they love them. We're going to start a mealie breeding colony so I'll use paper towels for the pupae.

@montescarpado 3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually a nice idea for a breeding colony, i might use it too :o

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome :D

@anemicshoe 3 жыл бұрын

I actually made a farm like this myself last year! (same setup essentially) rather than bowls (which food gets dragged off of) I found laying the carrots out on paper towels did the trick, they make a couple of holes over time but the food usually stays on it and the bedding is dry.

@evthepinappleg1252 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting sooo close to being able to get a leo, but I found out that I need to buy some more things just for safer like mite spray and anti-shed items to help with removing stuck shed 😃

@charlotteh3175 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully not too long! It's very exciting x

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Usually if the conditions are right you shouldn't have much of a problem with shedding, but it can still occur. I've never used a shedding aid, but I do have a video on how to remove stuck shed using just water - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsmHe8Ro3NisaY0.html

@BlairMountainNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

Yup!... Had my #1 little buddy (Bart) since 2018 & haven't needed either if those items (luckily, knock on wood!). Keeping a good moist hide & giving your gecko a soak works wonders on shed. [I call it his "spa day & he loves it!] I use Zoo Med Electrolyte Soak in his warm "bathwater"! 😁 ~ I have learned everything about his care from this channel & researching other sites, so as long as you keep learning, you will be a great scaly-baby parent! 🥰🦎💛

@quinnconway163 3 жыл бұрын

i have recently given my 6 month old crested gecko a ceramic heat emitter, and i can tell a huge difference in his behavior. he/she is a ton more active, and has a better feeding response and appetite! thank you so much for teaching me so much! love your channel!

@intensecutn Жыл бұрын

Makes sense seeing as though it's a cold blooded reptile.

@luvpixie7636 3 жыл бұрын

Yayyy new video, I’m getting a baby Leo on Saturday hopefully 🙏

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh congrats!! :)

@abigailc9322 3 жыл бұрын

my brother and i have worked for months now to get our parents on board with getting a leo, and this weekend we put together the table for the terrarium! my dad likes to say he's not a fan of the idea, but he made extra sure while shopping that our new friend will have a great setup when it gets here lol

@Gingerblossom6969ily 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! I learned how to make one of these breeding racks myself but this looks much more professional and appealing lol

@Persephone2001 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a Leopard Gecko soon! A Female Tangerine! I've watched all your videos and taken note from everything you've said, I've been studying and doing research for 4/6 months. An I'm getting her soon. Thank you for all the information! Your Videos are awesome! 💖

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Aww that's great to hear! I'm glad I've been able to help :D Good Luck!

@truthforall1303 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful video as I’m going to start a mealworm farm to feed my hens. Thank you 😊 Uk

@allenmudrovcic 2 жыл бұрын

7:25 a pupa wiggling. Cute

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

Mites come from the oats and stuff they say to bake it and also put holes in the containers for them

@DarthRaider8180 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I needed Lol

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@stuartpalmer8309 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Just bought a few meal worms to grow for food. Trying to work out the best system for building up the farm!

@susanna_wolfe 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I need to set up a colony myself because I bought small sterilite drawers like that just for it but I haven't gotten to it yet. 😅

@ashton3620 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel it has helped me so much!

@user-cm2ev1in7k 3 жыл бұрын

My crested gecko moved into her new enclosure a while ago... it's a 90×45×45 exo terra. She is doing very well. She uses all the space and she has grown bigger. The plants aren't doing great due to snails but otherwise everything is going well.

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Aww that's great to hear!. Ah yeah got to check those plants before they go in incase they have pests on the like snails 🙈

@gracespets6607 3 жыл бұрын

First can’t wait to watch :)

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :D

@rdnkenki Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@nanagulshan4782 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lornaweaver3334 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased to have come across your page! Started breeding my mealworms and I have tubs everywhere, it worked but looks so untidy! This set up looks fab so I have just ordered. So excited to start using this. Got the 10% discount too! My gecko Dotty, is 12 now 😍🦎. xx

@bekkismith4844 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@dominiquepayne-ohara9844 Жыл бұрын

Probarly the easiest video I have seen .. thank you so much

@seamy8959 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your amazing videos, your channel along with others convinced me to get a leopard gecko and yours especially helps with the care, thank you for introducing me to these wonderful animals

@ElectricStealer Жыл бұрын

You’re such an awesome KZfaqr❤ I am going to use this for my mealworms! I have a leopard gecko that is two years old and I still keep the feeder insects in the pet store box😢 Thank you so much🎉

@sarahludbrook 3 жыл бұрын

I've just started a mealworm breeding colony a couple months ago so now I have a bunch of beetles my gecko won't eat until the eggs hatch 😂!!

@velocity7143 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no lol

@pbgf0411 3 жыл бұрын

Separate the beetles from the worms and continue to feed them and provide them moisture. They will continue to provide you with more worms. When some of the grown worms become beetles start over. Eventually you'll have enough worms at various stages of growth and won't have to purchase worms at all.

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah when you first start it off it can take a while to see results, so I always end up buying other feeders in the meantime :)

@kaeealexa 3 жыл бұрын

Omg Hii! I bought merch the donut mess with the geckos

@TheOraclePhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

I just opened my first cup of mealworms for my brand new juvenile leopard gecko yes new leopard Gecko mommy and the substance that is in the container with The worms looks exactly like the brand mash I feed my horse. I’m pretty sure it is brand mash in this cup. So if I ever need any more nowhere to get it lol

@evolverreptiles Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I'm going to try this setup. Thank you 😊

@falksvic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I have found it very helpful! I am just starting.

@impasta8171 3 жыл бұрын

I have a leopard gecko and what I do with the meal worms is put them in my mini refrigerator and but does not freeze them that much like I can see them move in there and then i warm them up and give them to my leopard gecko you can try this it prevents the mites cause that happened to me to

@supabiscuit 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed because of this

@chakralavender7182 2 жыл бұрын

Using soil creates a moisture environment hence the pests that you got... just use the dry oats or bran...

@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing with us. The set up seems to be a very good set up for a beginner or someone with not many reptiles. I would like to see more of your content. Jesus bless.

@ironix1 11 ай бұрын

Great description and tutorial

@training_gym_tips2766 3 жыл бұрын

Are you ever going to breed dubia roaches again

@n3llipunk 3 жыл бұрын

I been putting the pupae with the beetles

@davidstone61 Жыл бұрын

I sent you that KZfaq link for starting a meal worm colony

@user-cm2ev1in7k 3 жыл бұрын

I feel kinda guilty. I am about a month behind on all of my pet channels since haven't watched much because I got a bit anime obsessed. Better catch up 😅

@DarkYttrium 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo, what anime do you watch?

@user-cm2ev1in7k 3 жыл бұрын

@@DarkYttrium My hero academia, the promised neverland and so far my personal favourite- bungo stray dogs. I am currently watching assassination classroom and re watching bungo stray dogs

@leahjvr3245 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-cm2ev1in7k You have my exact taste😂

@user-cm2ev1in7k 3 жыл бұрын

@@leahjvr3245 oooh. What a lucky coincidence. 😄

@pika_bxth 3 жыл бұрын

Is it weird that I'm the exact same even with My Hero Academia wtf-

@bebop4307 2 жыл бұрын

Is this possible to do on a smaller scale for one gecko?

@_HarryJ 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll definitely have to try this out ! Great video 😁

@irinalale3729 3 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that beetles needs 2-3 inches deep bran to burry their eggs.

@michelleoverby5738 11 ай бұрын

Do the beetles escapes the drawers?

@DiverDiB 2 жыл бұрын

My leopard gecko is... 15 years old at least. She still looks OK, a little thin, but she's not eating very much and she will NOT be fed. She doesn't seem to be able to see very well anymore so I moved from crickets to meal worms. Has anybody had a leo live so long?? Is she just not hungry or is she going to quit eating and die? I have warmed the enclosure a bit because I read it might encourage digestion and appetite.

@levirogers4021 3 жыл бұрын

Yayyy I love how you are so smart and helpful ❤👍👍👍😃😃😃thanks

@amityx0gt407 3 жыл бұрын

i love you, ur so chill and ur voice is so chill to listen to, u should start a podcast! keep it up! make alot of more videos, i really enjoy watching them! i also bought my first baby crested gecko!

@leopardgeckotalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@castleofcostamesa8291 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice video!

@kaylynnrasche9357 3 жыл бұрын

could the beetles escape from any cracks in the drawer system? like the bottom drawer if you dont catch them on time?

@BlairMountainNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

Nah. The beetles can't grasp the plastic sides of the container - too slick/steep.

@mookfarr 9 ай бұрын

Mind sharing a link for the wire mesh you use?

@Cheebsurger 3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 really nice leopard geckos and they are not even a year old and love to get out there enclosure

@Pen-art 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering is Rex is a good leopard gecko name

@kingoftheswamp4960 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@evthepinappleg1252 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, it's way better than some of the names I have on my list e.g. BBQ, glowstone, ancient, deduction

@pbgf0411 3 жыл бұрын

I breed mealworms in the containers they come in from the store. Been doing so for about a year, and I now have thousands of mealworms in various stages of growth. No need to purchase anything besides their food and nutrients.

@nellim9239 Жыл бұрын

Which nutrients do you use ?

@Tyler-789 3 жыл бұрын

I started a mealworm farm about a month ago with 500 mealworms and have about 150 beetles maybe more but im hoping to start getting baby mealworms soon.

@henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure to bake ALL of your soil or oats. Keeps out any mites. And your mealworms get a tasty baked snack :]

@jodiemills9239 3 жыл бұрын

When cleaning out. If you sieve them to get their faeces out won't the eggs come out with it?

@henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 жыл бұрын

@@jodiemills9239 if you use multiple layers with screen on the bottom, eggs will fall through onto a lower layer of your starch of containers, and plus i meant the oat mite eggs and other mite eggs.

@henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 жыл бұрын

@@jodiemills9239 and if you have a finer mesh, you should be able to keep the eggs in.

@jodiemills9239 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have the 3 draw system with mesh in the top drawer. I have bug grub at the moment as someone said about mites with oats so wasn't sure about using it. I just didn't want to chuck away any mealworms eggs with the poop.

@henrycheesecakepotato5042 3 жыл бұрын

@@jodiemills9239 your welcome! If you need any information try looking for any videos that can give more information!

@catsarecute5055 3 жыл бұрын

hey thank you for the video i was wondering if and when you would do a tank review because i would love to show you mine

@MrToast1eYT 3 жыл бұрын

Hi @Leopard Gecko

@joenniheng-carrion8461 3 жыл бұрын

can we get an update on this please? xo

@mckricks1 Жыл бұрын

When they are in worm or beetle phase can they climb up the sides of the container and escape?

@tguy4257 Жыл бұрын

Always bake your substrate you will less likely get mites

@LynProwseBishop Жыл бұрын

So I have a colony set up like this in 4 drawers I got from Officeworks. Cut the bottom out of the top drawer and replaced with mesh. I put oats in as substrate for the beetles as it doesn’t drop thru but was worried the eggs may not be dropping thru as they’re sticky right? What did you end up using other than the bran?

@MsMeI 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a great setup. Did you ever update your thoughts on it?

@thebeautyofgeckos251 3 жыл бұрын

I love you guilds there real useful

@mylesdelaney4010 3 жыл бұрын

My dad and I have an idea to build our own tank for my leopard gecko as the one he lives in isn’t very big and not interesting in the slightest do you think we could do this?

@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, that would be great for him!

@JCproduction0 3 жыл бұрын

How do I get my gecko to stop pooping in the food tray

@melyndakeenon8648 Жыл бұрын

I did not get worms or the booklet with my kit.😢

@beastly-nj2mo 3 жыл бұрын

Hey can any one help me out I'm new to reptiles and got a baby leopard gecko I dont have a heat mat only a heat lamp should I leave the heat lamp on at night or turn it off

@nightinggale6470 3 жыл бұрын

Turn the heat lamp off at night.

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

My Leo keeps trying to get on top of her smooth plastic humid hide, even though it is probably impossible for her to get up. Would you recommend anything that would be good for her to climb since she loves climbing but is not the best at it.

@justinayala6725 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend getting something to climb. It could also be that your temperatures are to low and it is going to the highest point in the enclosure because heat rises

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@justinayala6725 the heat is perfectly fine, I have a thermostat and a thermometer. It’s just she likes climbing but there aren’t many climbing things for leopard geckos to safely climb 😃

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@Lizard and cat that’s actually a really good idea

@BlairMountainNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

I made him a ramp, which goes up to his 2nd floor bathroom (making cleanup of that much easier!😄) idk how to attach an image here or I would.

@meganpinnington3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlairMountainNetwork it’s fine. I found a good ramp,and I think I might order it

@iwistudio7337 3 жыл бұрын

your latest vid got the comments disabled

@noahdowney4809 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Leopard Gecko! i was wondering what clean up crew you would recommend? i also waned to know where i should buy my leopard gecko (breeder or pet store). Now i want a bioactive tank but if i get a baby should i hold it in a temporary tank until it grows larger?

@Frieren_Lienel 2 жыл бұрын

Dont use dirt or sand or any earthly grals, it can contain mites if the used flooring is not heated or temified, it can cary mites that can kill your superworms

@LeGozian 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody got any ideea how many gallons is a 80x40x50 (Centimeters) tank?

@dominiquepayne-ohara9844 2 жыл бұрын

Where do I get the mesh and do you know the size.. I have a set up but yours has really helped me understand the set up better

@BillieRC Жыл бұрын

Year update on this system?

@justanotherbluebelt2691 Жыл бұрын

My mealworms are breeding but there’s no beetles im very confused. I bought 60 from the store two months ago and I feed my four leopard geckos every few days and haven’t run out so I assume they’re breeding. I feed them carrots every few days as well. HELP!

@jordanwatson9059 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@bastaki22 2 жыл бұрын

who saw the shake at 7:26?

@thatshowjumper1189 3 жыл бұрын

Love you so much

@christopherfletcher5384 3 жыл бұрын

Meet the Beatles! I mean beetles. Great content btw!

@johndestefano5355 3 жыл бұрын

Please answer my question my leopard gecko haven't been drinking water

@Thought_it_up 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen some occasional stories of people getting sick from keeping crickets and mealworms. I guess the substrate and waste can give off some harmful and irritating dust. Have you ever run into this issue?

@thatonethere9858 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Wash hands before and after handling pets and their live food, wear disposable gloves and use tweezers to pick up live food where possible and wear a mask if you're worried about airborne nasties. Salmonella has been connected with handling some reptiles so don't forget to wash and sanitize your hands; salmonella is truly ghastly!

@itssnipegod888 3 жыл бұрын

What light can I use for A Leopard Gecko

@ironix1 2 жыл бұрын

Through not frooo!!!! Aaaaggghhhh!

@Alyssa-ll2jr 3 жыл бұрын

4th can’t wait to watch

@sherimoen617 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you add soil. I've never heard of that.

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good substrate, not completely necessary though.

@F.o..o 3 жыл бұрын

I have a leopard gecko she somtimes goes 1-5 days refusing her food but then goes right back to eating normally. About 3 weeks ago now she started to refuse her food and only will eat 1 butter worm when I attempt to feed her I don’t know what else to try with her

@Toenailfluff 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still do leopard gecko cage reviews I just got my new cage and I think it’s quite good

@liv_7271 3 жыл бұрын

Does the kit ship to the us?

@DarkYttrium 3 жыл бұрын

Can we still use those wood shavings for bedding?

@lorgpanther8920 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get on with this setup?? Did it work did the eggs go through the mesh

@GabrielGuzman18 3 жыл бұрын

Any updates on this setup?

@johndestefano5355 3 жыл бұрын

Please answer my question my laptop can't go haven't been drinking water what do I do

@johndestefano5355 3 жыл бұрын

Please answer my question my leopard gecko haven't been drinking water what do I do

@nickname3188 3 жыл бұрын

Pet KZfaqrs are not vets you should probably go and consult a exotic vet

@phantomstarsx9343 3 жыл бұрын

out of curiosity have you ever tried banded crickets?

@SUFC15 3 жыл бұрын

I have a leopard gecko So then for making the video:D

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

What company you order this from

@KCExotics 2 жыл бұрын

yeah you shouldn't use any kind of substrate for the pupa. You get problems like mites. The only substrate you need to use is oats/bran/meal. Pupa should go in their own container with nothing else but other pupa.