Beginner's Guide To Leopard Gecko Supplies | Tank, Heater, Light, Substrate & More
VloĆŸit
- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 07. 2024
- Let's look at all the things you need to buy your leopard gecko including tanks, heaters, lights, substrate and more. Use code 'LEOPARDGECKO14' for up to 14 FREE MEALS across your first 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at HelloFresh đđ» bit.ly/3v4Bli3!
How Not To Burn Your Reptiles âą How To NOT Burn Your R...
đŠ FEEDER INSECTS* tidd.ly/3kSX8WJ
đ VIVARIUMS & TERRARIUMS
Exo Terra 90X45X45 cm tidd.ly/3x4JpyG
Exo Terra 60X45X45 cm tidd.ly/3y6I9My
Wooden Vivarium (Small) tidd.ly/36Wvhgl
Wooden Vivarium (Medium) tidd.ly/3kZprTH
Large Faunarium tidd.ly/3eOTp8X
Custom Reptile Habitats customreptilehabitats.com?sca_ref=123016.UAGNEDPUo1
đĄ LIGHTING*
7% ShadeDweller Kit tidd.ly/3BCSzWC
22W Jungle Dawn Bar tidd.ly/3zsSSkO
đ HEATING*
Deep Heat Projector tidd.ly/3iDzryQ
Dimming Stat (For DHP) tidd.ly/3rGjcFC
Clamp Lamp tidd.ly/3i58tRY
Pulse Proportional Stat tidd.ly/3rCNMQw
Ceramic Heat Emitter & Accessories tidd.ly/3kWPJFW
Heat Mat tidd.ly/3kVYQ9M
Mat Thermostat tidd.ly/37gEccJ
Digital Thermometer amzn.to/2XAeu1y
Laser Thermometer amzn.to/3n9qq2R
đ” SUBSTRATE & HIDES*
EarthMix Arid tidd.ly/3iKKk1Z
Exo Terra Hide tidd.ly/3f0yHCW
𩮠SUPPLEMENTS*
EarthPro-A tidd.ly/3i4Wd3A
CalciumPro-Mg tidd.ly/36Zk52m
RevitaliseD3 tidd.ly/2UHi7kV
đ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
Merch www.leopardgeckomerch.com
Patreon / leopardgeckotalk
Leopard Gecko Care Guides leopardgecko.retrieve.com/store
đŠ SOCIALS
/ leopardgeckoyoutube
/ leopardgeckoyoutube
/ lgtyoutube
* If you purchase an item or service using these links, I will earn a small commission, with no extra cost to you.
#LeopardGecko #ReptileSupplies #HelloFresh
Check out my Interactive Leopard Gecko Care Guide eBook at leopardgeckomerch.com/
i have a 50 gallon tank and im getting a baby leopard gecko would it be to big for a tiny baby
@@alliebenner3856 nope! As long as thereâs plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space, theyâll do fine.
Your so right
Everything is great but 2 comments, you canât use reptile carpets because it will just soak up all the poop and pee and Iâm not sure about using a fish tank, but as I said Iâm not sure
Do leopard geckos need heat at night? I have a 40 gallon tank which is enough space. I do turn off the lighting at night.
I can only imagine how many geckos have been given a better quality of life because of people watching your videos your channel is super underrated and is a wealth of knowledge please keep on doing these videos and thank you for helping thousands of gecko owners worldwide btw do you turn of your deep heat projectors at night
You can leave them on 24/7, but if your gecko uses it during the day, Iâd turn it off at night. A temperature drop is fine. I recommend looking into halogen flood bulbs, though, theyâre actually more natural and beneficial than DHPs. The levels of IRA and IRB they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength).
aww thank you :D And yes I keep the DHP 24/7 but I use a dimming stat so I set it to 90oF :)
@@leopardgeckotalk thanks for the reply yeah i use a dimming stat
@@nightinggale6470 you are 100% right I wish I'd see more people saying this.
Lol I watched this and spoiled mine even more đ
This came out at the perfect time. I was having a really hard time finding a perfect list of supplies and different options available. I hope to get a leopard gecko in the near future so this will help so much :) thank you!
Same
Aw perfect timing :D Good luck :D
I'm currently fostering a malnourished leopardgecko, who was neglected in her previous home. She weighed only 19 grams and has parasites. But she is getting better. :)
I wish you the best of luck. :)
Is she fully grown?
@@baker4132 yes, we don't know the exact age, but she is fully grown.
@@Andy.rmftbl thank you! I am optimistic that she will pull through because she is really a fighter despite everything she had to go through
@@MoinSpongii a fully grown leo being 19 grams⊠I donât know how itâs alive but good luck with her
Also keep in mind that if you can't afford a side/front opening tank or already have an aquarium laying around, they sell conversion kits online for around 30 or $40! You can make it front opening that way. Handling will be a lot easier.
Ah that's handy to know! :D
My beardie's tank has a small opening at the top but I've managed. I'm not gonna waste a good tank lol. I'm not sure what gallon it is but it looks like a great size for a leopard gecko :)
â@@leopardgeckotalk hey im sure you havent experienced this thats why you recommended reptile carpet but one of my friends leo geckos got there claws ripped out and infected it died abit later
Iâve been wanting a leopard gecko for probably 15 years at this point; Iâm planning to finally take the plunge once I feel confident in husbandry so these videos really help!
15 yearsđđđđdo not get one if you still taking you that long
Your videos have helped me so much! I recently got a leopard gecko and have been following all the instructions to make sure he's healthy
Thank you for making this so informative and comprehensive! I went to a reptile specialist shop, hoping for the same level of information and was literally handed an A5 paper with a âshopping listâ that didnât explain or include some of these items. Iâm a complete beginner and will be getting a fully grown adult in a few weeks, so finding the right heating has been quite overwhelming (and anxiety inducing, as I donât want to cook or freeze her on accident). This made it much simpler! Thank you!!
I just recently got my first gecko. Did months of research before getting him. Unfortunately I live in a part of Canada where there aren't many breeders and I didn't wanna ship one but I found a juvenile male from a local shop and I can't wait to take care of him.
Your vids keep me entertained I have wanted a leopard gecko since 3rd grade and now I am in 8th and I am getting one this Saturday thank for helping me convince my mom
aw awesome, congrats!! :D
i absolutely love my gecko, she is currently my favorite thing right now and i just want the best for her thank you.
I lost my leopard gecko to old age recently (he was roughly between 17-20 years) and now due to get another gecko soon...I know a lots changed since I started with my boy and I've done lots of new research and thanks to your videos I have a bigger viv (will be upgrading to a 4ft at a later date) the deep heat projector lamp and shade dweller rather than the heat mat...and I have the dual control dimming thermostat (all top of the range) I've set my hides up a lot better now too...all thanks to your videos. Its always good to relearn things and change to new things too...so I hope to have my new baby soon
Thatâs great to hear! I recommend looking into halogen flood bulbs, though, theyâre actually more natural and beneficial than DHPs. The levels of IRA and IRB they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength)
Iâm getting two girl leos on Sunday- I was going to house them together with the equipment but thanks to your videos Iâve realised they should be apart and my mum has invested nearly ÂŁ300 in the proper vivarium and equipment. So excited, Iâd you want to see them Iâll post when they allow me to hold them and after theyâve got used to me- not sure how long thatâs going to take, but thank you so much for the advice đ I hope theyâre happy!
Aww that's great to hear! :D Good luck! :D
This channel helped me so much! Iâm trying to do as much research as possible for my new leopard gecko before I get it Iâve been looking stuff up and researching for about 3 weeks now Iâm gonna continue even after I get it!
Update :) heâs in a 55gl tank and he is doing great. His name is zeke
With regards to substrates Iâve recently moved my leo from tiles to Leo Life from ProRep. It looks like sand but when it drys out it begins to clump. Not only does this reduce the likelihood of impaction but it also mimics the arid natural environment of leopard geckos. Highly recommend it.
Ah cool. I've seen it in shops before but I've never personally tried it, so I couldn't really confidently recommend it, just in case :')
I had someone recommended me to come your channel for advice on geckos and I'm glad cause I was getting confused cause all the mixed signals
Great guide set up my habitat yesterday he seems happy and is eating
Your channel gives me a lot of info i dont have a gecko yet but you've gave me a lot of Information!
Literally JUST got all my supplies over the weekend and my leo yesterday. This video would've done wonders had it been uploaded a couple days earlier đ
Ah haha, that's a shame :')
Thank you so much i am getting one this weekend probably hope he'll be happy. đ
Getting my Leo soon after a long time of waiting, so excited!
Iâm getting mine in a few hours!
Hi love the videos! Your videos have helped me convince my mom to let me get a leopard gecko! I got him yesterday he is a tangerine carrot tailed retired breeder and his name is Hugo, he is such a sweetie, thanks so much!!!!!!
Carrot tails r my favorite breed đđ
aww sweet, congrats!! :)
Thanks for this video and the links it was super helpful :)
No problem :D
I got my first leaped gecko and you help my mom think I new about them but I do so thanks a lot:]
I'm going to get one next week, and I can't wait to meet him đâ€ïž
THANKYOUSOMUCH!!!
I needed to make a list for christmas for my leopard gecko!!
No problem :D :D
Wow. That was excellent. Thanks so much!!
I have a leopard gecko myself, and we add this sorta special moss for moisture, that I think you for got to add, a lot of people use it. Just a recommendation to add.
Really helped me With the things I need for mine đ
tysm for this video because iâm getting a leopard gecko in a few days so this was very helpful! - little leo lover
Glad it was helpful! Good luck :D
Love this video lots of great information !! Thanks đ
Thank you :D
Thank you for doing this. I have been watching you for a while and I have learned so much. I am adopting a one year old cause the owner is moving. I am using tile in mine cause I love the way it looks. I am using the heat lights cause that is what I can do. I am excited to get my first one!
I strongly recommend switching to either full loose substrate or half tile half loose, digging/burrowing enrichment is very beneficial for them. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal.
@@nightinggale6470 I am getting her a dig box. I canât do full due to allergies to dust and mold. Donât worry she will have a enough enrichment
very helpful, thank you!
The leopard gecko at my new job is never taken care of properly by anyone so Iâm watching this video so I can take better care of it myself đ„ș heâs in my classroom. So far I cleaned his tank that looked like it hadnât been cleaned in so long!
Another super helpful video!! Thank you, your amazing!
Thank you :D
great video as always
Iâm so thankful for all your information. Your videos have helped me so much and my Leopard Gecko is so happy â€ïž. I made a custom 20g for him but hoping to move him to a 40g when I get more space. Keep up the great work âșïž!
Thank you :D Aw that's great to hear!
i literally got a leopard gecko 4 days ago so this is so helpful
Awesome :D :D
Oh my god I needed this video!
Perfect! :)
I love your videos Iâm subscribed and have my notifications on. Thank you for your help. But I ah e a question if Iâm going to get a 7% uvb light do I still need a heated lamp? And if I get a. Heated mat do I need a heated lmao.
Great timing. I was going to get a dart frog, but changed my mind to getting a leopard gecko. Luckily I already have a setup and just need a heatmat, food, a hide, and supplements
Just letting you know: Heat mats are not a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce IRA and IRB 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.
@@nightinggale6470 I do have a basking platform that i'd just need to add a heat lamp over. Do you know how energy efficient halogens vs other options are?
@@mpk6664 halogens in general arenât super energy efficient unfortunately, but it depends on the bulb. Some are definitely more energy efficient than others. For example, bulbs that show two wattages, (eg 70w, 90w replacement). And theyâll be off at night, which will help save energy since they wonât be on 24/7 like some other heat sources are. Also, according to Roman Muryn (reptile heating and lighting expert), inefficient bulbs are better for reptiles because they produce more heat.
Awesome :D
@@leopardgeckotalk girl hmu
I love your channel!! đ€©
Very informational! Thank you
No problem :D
@@leopardgeckotalk đȘđŸđđœ
I can second the vote for Hello Fresh. My wife and I are pretty busy and we found ourselves eating out too much. Too much cost, too many calories, mediocre food. We tried HF on a Free Week thing (3 meals) and loved it. We like some options better than others but really have never had one we just didn't like. If one of us sets it up it takes about 45 mins from getting the food out of the fridge to serving. If both of us work on it, its 25-30 mins total. We have used it for about 6 weeks. Living in central Texas I am impressed with how well the food is chilled. The only "downside" is the goop used as the cold packs. I kept the first few and just refroze them for other uses, but eventually there's just a lot of packaging which can build up.
Aw that's great to hear! Yeah it definitely makes things easier and I end up trying things I probably wouldn't usually choose to cook cs they seem complex lol
@@leopardgeckotalk The nice thing is you get what you need for 2-4 people. No more. That is incredibly hard to do at regular grocery store. If you are putting together all the ingredients you end up having to buy way more than one or two mealsâ worth. And if you try to vary it as much as with HF then, wow, lots bought and then just sitting around, or you make a familyâs worth.
Thank goodness I found this video. Exactly what I've been looking for.
Hi I can tell itâs going to be a great vid so great video
Love your vids
Thanks for this great resource! Off to get a 40gallon breeder today at petco's $1/gallon sale. There are fish tank conversion kits available for both horizontal and vertical orientations. I will get one of those as well. UVB does not penetrate glass, so I'll have to figure out an interior lighting mount.
1$ per gallon sales are wonderful. Theyâre hard to catch though!
take it to a glass cutter and cut to length of light then cover hole with mesh
I would not reccomend doing a verticle conversion on a 40 gallon. If the tank 1.5 by 3ft that is fine, you should not do a conversion.
@@dwayneblenkinsopp1095 Great suggestion - thanks! I didn't think of that. There's a local glass shop that should be able to do it.
@@erikdahlstrom3561 Thank you! I didn't get the 40g. Just too darn heavy and bulky. Seems like PVC is a better option at that point. I got the 29 gallon fish tank + vertical conversion kit.
Originally I wanted a bearded dragon but then stumbled across a video saying to not buy bearded dragons as a beginner and I did some research and was so shocked how a bearded dragon itself can cost 1000 dollars or higher. I started looking at leopard geckos and instantly fell in love they are sooo cute and such a great animal. Also great video!!! This really helped me to know what I need!!
I have used a heat pad for my gecko only but Iâm considering switching to a deep heat projector
I recommend switching to a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat, theyâre the most natural and beneficial heat source (even better than DHPs) :)
Hey! Great vid! Very helpful. I was just wondering where u got that one terrarium background with the little ledges? Anyways great vid bye!â€đŠâ€đŠâ€
hi, do you have any suggestions on where I should buy my leopard gecko?
I might get a leopard gecko as my first lizard. My mom wants one too so we would put together money so that we could get it a big tank and good quality equipment
Iâm still not sure I will get one. But Iâm doing all the research so I know what to do. I came from tiktok after seeing that one woman who rehomed her sonâs gecko who nobody took care of. How hard is it two watch a few videos and research everything they need?đ thanks alot for your content.
i have just got my 3ed little guy or girl a blazing blizzard tangerine thanks to my local breeder she is amazing good to have a breeder that rings you every week to see how thing are going âșâș
Oh thats good of the breeder, sounds like a good one :D
Hi, love your informative vlogs. We've had our Leo for 4 weeks, we've tried to do loads of research before we bought her, I seem to find conflicting info on whether a heatlamp should be on 24 hours or just 12. Could you give me your insight please.
The lamp should be on during the day (14 hours/day in the summer, 12 hours/day in the winter), off at night. Any lights at night disrupt their day/night cycle.
can you do one for cresties?
Sure :) I did one years ago, but I'm sure I can do an updated one. :)
What do you think of the setups they do on internet reptile for leopard geckos ?
Iâm planning to get a gecko in the near future so this video is so helpful! However I have one question for you. So Iâm not planning to use a light because my room has adequate day/night cycle. For vitamins, should I buy calcium with d3 or multivitamin with d3. Should I get both with d3 or one with and one without?
I strongly recommend using both a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat and a tube UVB bulb, theyâre both extremely beneficial. Halogens produce infrared A and infrared B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively. If you insist on not using UVB, one supplement needs d3, doesnât matter which one it is. Just donât leave any in the enclosure.
I adopted a leopard gecko that hasa small case metabolic bone disease. she moves and still eats great!!! I just wanted to give her a happy, healthy home a wonderful lifeđđ
I want to get one of those backgrounds for both my leopard geckos but i donât know where to buy one
I love your videos Iâm subscribed and have my notifications on. Thank you for your help. But I have question if Iâm going to get a 7% uvb light do I still need a heated lamp? And if I get a. Heated mat do I need a heated lamp? So which ones do I need? UVB light, heated lamp, or headed mat?? Thanks
Heat mats arenât a good heat source. Get a heat lamp and tube UVB bulb. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat is good for heat, you can get the bulbs at hardware stores. Arcadiaâs shadedweller is best for UVB.
@@nightinggale6470 thank you
Going to refer to this list for my future geckos mega habitat. I have a 40 gallon tank that used to house some angel fishes I cleaned it up, cleared it out and want to convert it to a home for a leopard gecko. Plenty of hiding and climbing spots. Perhaps I can house 2 in a tank that big??
A 40 gallon is the recommended size for one and absolutely not big enough to safely house two together.
9:02 is food? Is food? Is food? OMNOMNOM
Hey I havenât been able to find where you can get earth mix arid. Iâve searched it many time on Amazon and google but have only found the calcium plus things
Do the drawer breeder thing with the mealworms,crickets or locusts. Dose it get smelly?
Mealworms, no.
Crickets, YES.
What type of scale do you recommend to weigh your leopard gecko
Can you have a heating pad and heating light or just one?
A heat mat isnât necessary, all you need is a lamp connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat.
even though I had my Leo for almost 4 years, I still watch these lol!
Thank you :D
Yes things change so much and I learned I was doing most things wrong eith my old boy...who got yo 17-20 years of age...now I'm going to do everything differently with the new gecko - I'm not one of these that thinks I got my gecko to 17-20 years of age so I must have been doing it right...I want to learn and grow too...although I'm going to be in my 60's if this baby goes as long as my old boy did...
Your videos are always so helpful. Do you think you can make a video on what to NOT feed feeder insects? Iâve been keeping my mealworms in oatmeal but some sources say that is unhealthy for Leos
Yeah, oats contain phytic acid, which binds calcium.
Keeping the worms on oats is fine as long as you feed them a vegetable or two a couple hours before feeding the worms to your gecko
@@nightinggale6470 thatâs what I read
@@mpk6664 also what Iâve heard. What veggies would be bad for the feeders to eat? I heard orange is bad cus it is too acidic for Leoâs? Anything else?
@@katastrofygames I'm interested in that too, actually.
Iâm getting a leopard gecko and itâs a baby . Is it alright I put it in a 40 gallon tank.Your videos help me a lot too thanks for making them!!:)
Absolutely! As long as thereâs enough clutter and plant coverage theyâll do great :)
I have a 130cm length by 60cm wide by 70cm height enclosure to house 2 leopard geckos. What type of lights do you suggest i use if my basking spot is about 40cm from the spot and uv lamp?
A halogen flood bulb would be ideal for the primary heat source. Finding the best wattage may take some trial and error, Iâd try 75w first and go from there. As for UVB, the Arcadia shadedweller would be good. Be very careful housing leopard geckos together. I have seen countless cases of them fighting and seriously injuring or killing each other, even after years of seemingly getting along. At least youâve actually got a decent sized enclosure (many people unwisely attempt it in an enclosure thatâs far too small), although fighting is still a risk.
Quick question, I have a diy humid hide which I made out of Tupperware and I was wondering if a store bought one was worth the money
As long as their hide is opaque (not see through) so they can actually hide in it, and the edges of the hole arenât sharp, Tupperware works fine. Store bought ones are just more aesthetically pleasing.
Wait so if I want to put the deep heat projector in the vivarium what additional parts do I need?
Iâm not very familiar with how to do mount a bulb inside an enclosure because Iâve never done it. I do know you need a guard/cage for the bulb, though. I recommend using a halogen flood bulb, theyâre more natural and beneficial than DHPs; the levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength).
My leopard gecko is on vitamin and mineral supplements as well as calcium with d3. Should I change them?
I recommend getting a tube UVB bulb (theyâre very beneficial), and if you got one youâd need supplements without d3, but otherwise your supplements should be fine
Hi there! Iâm planning on getting a leopard gecko soon, my friend gave me a terrarium for my birthday today! (Well itâs tomorrow) and I was wondering a few things, itâs my first time getting a gecko so Iâm a bit nervous! Ok here I go: do I need a light for the gecko? Is it ok that my terrarium has 2 floors? I got big rocks and pebbles for decor. Can I use pebbles as the floor? If so what do I use for the floor? Whatâs their diet? Ok thatâs all, thanks so much, new sub!
Yes, they need lighting to thrive. A halogen flood bulb is the most natural and beneficial primary heat source, and they benefit from a tube UVB bulb (such as the Arcadia shadedweller) as well. Pebbles arenât the best substrate. New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel (ideally for three months) to monitor their health. After, a soil/sand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal. Their diet is a variety of live insects. Crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Mealworms, super worms, and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better. Dust with calcium and multivitamins on a schedule. Whatâre the dimensions of the terrarium?
Do I need a heat mat, and either the ceramic heater or deep heat projector? Or all three?
A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadiaâs 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.
do you do the arcadia video voice overs as well? thought you sounded familiar :-)
Whatâs your approach for feeding your geckos the powders and vitamins? Iâve just been coating the mealworms in the power the best I can but Iâm not sure if thatâs the most effective method.
What youâre doing is fine. Dust with calcium every other feeding and vitamins every three feedings. Keep in mind that mealworms arenât healthy for their main diet and should make up no more than 25% of their diet. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Mealworms, super worms, and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better :)
Hi! Couple of questions here, please no one be rude or anything. (Please answer in simplest form)
(1) how do I gutload the insects? Also do I feed them all to the gecko while theyâre alive?
(2) do I keep the calcium bowl in as well as powdering the insects every other day?
(3) does the LED need to be off at night and on during the day, and the heat mat and UVB on at all times?
Thank you!
1. Gutload the feeders by feeding them veggie scraps such as greens, potato, and carrot. Yes, the feeders must be live.
2. Thereâs no need for a calcium bowl, just dust on a schedule.
3. All lights must be off at night. Heat mats arenât a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadiaâs deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB 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.
@@nightinggale6470 thank you! Can I find a halogen bulb on Amazon do you know?
@@jupiterqmedia2120 yep!
Hi! now I am preparing a Terrarium for my first Geko. I prepare it inspired by your advice. I will use this 8 W T5 UV lamp. I have a question to which I found different answers on the internet. Should the lamp be turned off at night? that is... 12 hours on and 12 hours off?
All lights must be turned off at night so as not to disrupt their day/night cycle.
@@nightinggale6470 thnx a lot!
You said that they eat live insects like crickets and mealworms but the closest pet shop near me (pets at home) only sells crickets is that a good enough diet or do you think I need to find another place that sells other insects
Crickets are a healthy staple diet, although a varied diet is best. You can order them online as well. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Mealworms and super worms/morio worms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better!
Should I get a heat pad AND a heat bulb, or is that too much?
No need for a heat mat, all you need is a heat lamp :)
My new gecko Omelet, his tank has a drawer at the bottom to open his tank, and i dont know if it spooks him or not
Hey can you help me I want to get one but my parents might say no but if they say yes how much will it cost
Should I use heat mat and possibly a ceramic heater also?
I would go one or the other depending on what the gecko likes the most. Having both can make it too warm for them.
Neither of those are good as a primary heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadiaâs deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce IRA and IRB like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats and CHEs. Whereas heat mats and CHEs only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
My tank has a solid wood roof. What heat lamp could I use for it? I was thinking clamp but there is nothing for it to attach too. Only a enterance for a cable
There are ways to attach overhead heating/lighting in wooden and PVC enclosures. I personally donât know how because Iâve never used those enclosures, although if you look it up you should be able to find guides or people that will help you
I'm still very confused on heating, what do I need EXACTLY
Deep heat projector, dimming thermostat. By farrr the best option. I had a heat mat, since changing Ive seen the difference in quality of life.
@@pedroponyisadick5340 halogen bulbs are more natural and beneficial than DHPs, the levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength). I personally use a DHP for my girl, but only because sheâs albino and doesnât bask during the day. Generally, halogens are the way to go! :)
I'm not using UVB would
Zoo Med Reptivite, without Vitamin D3 and
Fluker's Calcium Reptile Supplement with added Vitamin D3 both be needed or would I just need the flukers calcium?
I currently have been using flukers calcium without d3 and flukers liquid vitamin which i believe has d3 in it.
Use either just reptivite (it contains enough calcium to be considered an all in one) or both reptivite and calcium. I strongly recommend providing UVB, itâs very beneficial for them. When using UVB use supplements without d3, otherwise one supplement needs d3.
omg this helped me soooooooooooooooooo much i love you on God đđâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Hi I have a question about my leopard gecko. She opens and closes her mouth repeatedly like making a smacking noise, is there anything I can do? I donât really have a vet in the area
does hello fresh work for Canada???đ€
I do hav done extra question
Do geckos tend to eat less when itâs between seasons or do they only do that when they just hate the food
My gecko did not eat the food for various times for the past years and itâs not periodical
They tend to eat less during the colder months due to brumation, and females often lose their appetite during breeding season. Otherwise itâs possible your gecko is getting tired of the food youâre offering, always offer as much variety as possible. As long as your husbandry is all good and they arenât losing weight you donât need to worry.
I feel very luck to have gotten a leo who ate for me on the first day I got her. She is amazing and I wouldn't trade her for the world.
Also get well soon and HAPPY ALMOST HALOWEEN TO EVERYONE đ»đđ đ
happy haloween đ
YAY đ»đ»
haha yeah it's quite a relief when they do that. Happy almost Halloween :')
I have a question: I donât feel comfortable having a bio active tank but Iâd love to have real plants in my geckos tank.. does it HAVE to be bio active for that to happen or is it okay without?
The enclosure doesnât have to be bioactive to have plants. You just need soil and LED lighting. How come youâre not comfortable having a bioactive tank?
@@nightinggale6470 I just feel like it would be a whole lot of work that I just donât feel comfortable putting on my shoulders just yet since Iâve only had my gecko for about a year also thank you for the reply !
Is it ok to have a day light and a red night light at night time? Because I don't want to hurt my gekos.
Do not use a red light. Any lights at night will disrupt their day night cycle. Leopard geckos typically donât need heat at night, they can handle a temperature drop as low as 60F. If you need heat at night, a ceramic heat emitter is a good lightless nighttime heat source :)
I use the Arcadia deep heat projector for my leopard gecko (Gordo) What brands and what kinds of food suplements should I dust it's food with to keep it healthy ? I was going to use the Zoo Med reptile calcium with vitamin d3 and the Exo Terra multi vitamin powder. Is that good? If not what should I use instead?
(I also use a Zoo Med 16 watt heat pad on the cool side of his cadge)
I recommend switching to a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat, theyâre actually more natural and beneficial than DHPs! The levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength).
Those supplements would be good. You could use zoo medâs multivitamins. I recommend providing UVB such as Arcadiaâs shadedweller, itâs very beneficial for them. When using UVB you need supplements without d3.
The heat mat isnât necessary
Hi I really need to know how many gallons is 115cm
To convert to gallons you need to know all three dimensions of the enclosure, not just one.
Is it possible to only use a deep heat projector and an arcadia t5 light ?
Yes, although a halogen flood bulb would be more natural and beneficial than a DHP. The levels of infrared A and B they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial heat wavelength).
@@nightinggale6470 Is there any you recommend?
Can i feed leopard gecko can insects or leopard gecko pellets??
Also can i only feed my leopard gecko mealworms?
No to both questions. Both canned insects and pellets have next to no nutritional value, and most geckos refuse them. They need live, dusted, gutloaded insects. Mealworms are fatty and not very nutritious, theyâre not a healthy staple. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Mealworms, super worms, and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.