im watching this with my leopard gecko, and when the video just went straight to the mealworms, he tried to strike at the screen because of all the food
A series on pet bereavement would be wonderful. I'm so sorry for your losses and although for me it's been a few months since I lost my Beardie Jasper of 10 years I still can't talk about him with anyone without getting very emotional. It's wonderful to know there are others who are experiencing this and especially reptile lovers. For some reason it's considered understandable to have a strong bond with your dog but if you're talking about a reptile I've found that most consider it strange. Thanks for your wonderful videos.
Aww I'm sorry to hear that :'( It's like Ruby was 11 and a half, like you and your beardie, we shared a big chunk of our lives together. It's super hard, and I've been thinking about this video a lot over the past few days, I hope it will help, I'm still grieving Ruby, there's definitely no quick fix, just have to go with the motions :(
@@leopardgeckotalk honestly theres so much info out there who knows whats right or wrong. heres a link that may shed some light on it for you or just confuse ya more lmao flukerfarms.com/reptile-u/blogmealworm-vs-superworm/ I think its important to give a variety so i switch between superworms, giant mealworms and dubia roaches, i occasionally get crickets but i dont keep many in the house as they stink and are loud and escape a lot lol.
I’m getting my leopard gecko today and I’m so excited! I’m getting a wild type and he’s a juvenile. When I go to college in a few years i will be able to take him with me because my college is a animal vet training college so I’m so excited!
I lost a bearded dragon a bit ago although I always feel like it was my fault so I now have a Leo and a crested gecko and I’ve been researching a ton about them making sure I know everything I can
My internet mealworm source specializes in feeder insects that are raised cleanly enough to be culinary grade (apparently they're the most eco-friendly type of "livestock"), so I'd probably handle a size mixup like that by testing out some new recipes. I actually talk about it in my scorpion lollipop review video.
For my bugs, I mix in a plethora of things I have laying around. I use a base of some oats I put through a blender to grind them down , and some eco earth. Other stuff I mix in includes repashy big grub, beardie pellets that are not worth using because pellets are not good(I crush them up), sometimes a little bit of extra supplements I have laying around , and sometimes even some whole oats. I find the mixture molds less easily than my other attempts
Fiona Shepley, I make sure to gutload properly and none of the dust gets into the dragon via the worms that live on it. I don’t have access to anything better like bran, though I wish I did. This is what I have found to be best out of the things I can get easily. Sometimes I also toss in flukers cricket food as a filler for the substrate as well as some plain aspen shavings.
I’m so excited to see your video for upgrading Diego’s tank! You’re videos have inspired me to take on custom building a Vivarium and trying to make it a bioactive for my gecko. It will probably be a long while in the making (saving up to get all the proper equipment for the tank, and letting everything develop before introducing the gecko.)
Love your channel, think im gonna get a leo soon you've given me all the information so THANK YOU SO MUCH! I dont know if I should get a baby or an adult but both are lovely again thank you!
I have a question I got my leopard gecko a new 20 gallon tank for Christmas and put miss, bark, and calcium rocks in them aswell as a new hide and he stays in his hide all day and night and doesn't come out as much as he did with his ten gallon
I agree with a video about talking about the loss of a animal babies its one of the hardest things to deal with as a animal parent i understand 100% how it feels to loss animal babies .
i REALLY need this question answered is it ok to feed my leopard gecko Darkstalker mealworms mostly he is so picky and his favorite is mealworms. He also eats dubia roaches and butter worms but where in winter can i get small silk worms i have been trying for a month to get some but no stores near or within a hour have any
@@leopardgeckotalk oh my gosh thankyou for replying!!! You're the first big youtuber to reply to one of my comments! I couldn't tell what species of spider that was so sorry about that, I keep tarantulas so my perception of size is a little biased. 😂
I got my leopard gecko ace from pet smart, and i thought i knew what i was going into. I want to thank you because all of your information has helped me become a better mother for my leopard gecko. I really appriciate it! Also, heat lamps or heat mats, sorry i'm new to the chanel
For future reference please don’t buy animals from petsmart, they’re not a good company to support. Heat mats work fine but overhead heating from a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector (best option) is beneficial. Any heat source must be connected to a thermostat and measured by a digital thermometer.
@@fionashepley478 thank you, i'm sorry i didn't know what kind of companey i was supporting at the time so i am glad i rescued him because he is only 4 months
Hi Rebecca, sorry you are having such a sad time at the moment (its always harder at christmas too). I want to wish you a Happy New Year :0) I have an accidental meal worm colony that is thriving, sadly NONE of my Geckos will eat them!! I have some escapees that survived from unsuccessful feeding in my bioactive setups that are acting as clean up crew! I can't decide whether to take them out or leave them to carry on cleaning up they seem to be doing a very good job in both my vivariums. I agree the Orange Isopods breed very well. They may be more expensive however they look more attractive and don't eat my live plants. I also keep a back up colony in a separate cricket keeper. (just in case).
Hi Rebecca, hope your New Year is off to a good start!. I finally managed to tempt all four of my geckos to eat meal worms. A bit gruesome BUT if I nip the heads off and sqeeze the body the Geckos all liked the goop then ate the rest. The girls liked them more than the boys lol.
My gecko limeade really likes to escape. In fact, he has escaped TWICE. First time, I was holding him, but then he ran off in my room. I cleaned my room trying to find him, but to no avail. Then when my mom came up the stairs, limeade came running towards me! Second time, I set up a enclosed garden for him, and my other geckos to play for a bit, but limeade ran into my closet. Then at the end of the day, I found him in a dark corridor in my closet, he was staring at me as if he was saying “indo? Is that really you?” And instantly I reached for him, pulled him out, and stroked his head. He is a real chub now, very healthily fat.
Hiya, i have a question unrelated to the video. I just bought a DHP ready for when I upgrade my viv, however I am wondering if I could install it now. I have a 2ft viv. After being fitted the DHP will sit about 15cm from the highest surface in the viv which I am worried will be too close to my leo. Will this be okay? I know setting the thermostat to a specific temp with stop it over heating but I still worry 😂 if it would be better to wait until I get a bigger viv I will. But if I am able to supply my leo with better heating sooner then obviously I 100% would rather do that! Thanks!
I live in the the Southwest US and we have TONs of black widow spiders and that looks exactly like one. It's legs, it's abdomen, it's web and the little one looks like a male. If you weren't in England I would assume that's what it is. You didn't recently receive a shipment from the US did you?
IM ADDICTIED, i started watched in 2017 and i stoped watching after the harvester ant disaster, now 2-3 yrs later one day i randomly remember this and i thught you stopped but looks like maymbey you will updates soon cuz this vid is end of 2019
I have a question, I just got some giant mealworms because it was the only type of mealworm left at the store and I didn't know that there was much of a difference so I got them. As I am feeding my leo I see how big they are so I looked them up and they are bad. I don't want to waste any of the mealworms so do you think it would be ok if I gave them to her until they are gone and after that I will just never buy them again?
So sorry for your loss. God needed him/her fore something. Ok if you don't want spiders or any other unwanted bugs, microwave (1 to 2 mins) or boil (for 5 to 10 mins) before you use your substrate, and any other item from the outdoors you use. I have never had a spider or any other unwanted bugs when doing this. Hope it helps.
Thanks 😌 and I think tbh the spiders got in just from the mesh roof. False widows (the spiders in the tank) are fairly common house spiders. I think maybe one or two got in, but then they have babies :'( and it gets out of hand.
Use fruits and veggies. Carrot, potato, apple, and greens are good. Avoid citrus, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and watermelon. Limit banana, spinach, kale, broccoli, and oats.
@@leopardgeckotalk I understand, good looks can be distracting. I'm rescaping my 40g soon, procrastination is my enemy.. killing time watching RUclips.
I feed my leopard gecko the giant mealworms because he won’t eat anything else. I’ve tried to switch him to the smaller ones but he refuses to eat them. I feed only 1 big one to him so I don’t think it’s too bad for him. I’m thinking of trying out dubias if they’re available in my country though.
Definitely switch to Dubia roaches or crickets! Mealworms are not a healthy staple diet as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. They’ll lead to an overweight gecko. There are plenty of other worms you can use for variety, such as silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (super nutritious), superworms, and hornworms.
mr sharp sounds good, I’d feed mainly crickets with the worms fed less often (as they’re both fatty). Dubia roaches, silkworms, black soldier fly larvae, and occasional hornworms are worth looking into as well
Fiona Shepley I’m in Canada so sadly dubia roaches aren’t an option but I could do crickets but I don’t know how my parents would feel any other staple diet options?
mr sharp oh, I’m Canadian too! In that case check out the worm lady, it’s a great Canadian feeder site. The only healthy staple diets we have access to are crickets, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae. You can feed other worms as part of their diet for variety but not their main diet.
are all giant meal worms treated with hormones? i thought they were just normal mealworms at a different stage or something and i’ve been feeding those for a while.. he’s a little overweight and i’ve had trouble getting him back to a normal weight, which makes more sense now, but i’ll definitely switch him back to regular meal worms
Stop feeding mealworms entirely. They’re fatty and the reason he’s overweight. They’re ok occasionally but not healthy as their main diet. Feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. You can feed other worms for variety such as silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (two very nutritious worms), superworms, and hornworms.
Mealworms are not healthy for their main diet as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. Look into Dubia roaches. Other worms you can use for variety are silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (very nutritious), superworms, and hornworms.
I only feed my leopard gecko mealworms 😬he seems perfectly fine to be completely honest with you it really also has to depend on the care you are giving him and if he is healthy or not
It's best to offer a variety. Feeders like morio worms, wax worms, giant mealworms may give the impression that the gecko is healthy because it looks plump, but its like living off a diet of junk food, so variety is key :)
Someone Please Help! I am making arrangments to get a central american banded gecko, but there is almost no care guides on the internet, i think i have the basic care down but i have a couple questions about supplements and stuff like that... so does anyone happen to own a banded gecko???
Is it weird that it just one of my leopard geckos just hates crickets and whenever I offer he always gets aggressive so he’s fine with worms so I’ve been feeding him a mixture of horn worms and mealworms mostly mealworms (normal meal worms not a giant meal worms )
I have a question,this is the second video I have watched this channel and you are very helpful bc I just got a gecko,and my question is,how do I know when to turn on the heat/night light?
Don’t use night lights or any lights at night, they disrupt their day/night cycle. Use a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector connected to a thermostat. Measure the temp with a digital thermometer.
Hi Leopard Gecko, I just got a Leopard Gecko about a week and a half ago from a PetCo. The person helping us had very good correct info about Leopard Geckos. Got home safely and put him in his tank (Water bowl, 2 caves, and a heat mat, 1 cave each on the cool and warm side) and he was chill and good (We think its a he but is to young to be sexed.) about 4 days ago we went to visit some friends & family and just gave him like 5 or 6 crickets and filled his water bowl. He was in shed and on the cool side. this is were he should go to the bathroom but always goes elsewhere (It is a pain to clean.) When we got back I looked in the tank and found out he only ate 1 cricket and the rest were still in. when I told him the ch ch ch ch ch ch Hunter (The noise I use you use to calm your Geckos down.) He started eating the crickets. He had finished shed and ate it. He had some stuck shed on his nose/face so I tried later (After 6pm) to take it off. It did not work as when anything touches his (yes, including crickets or mealworms) he jumps back startled even if I do the ch ch ch Hunter thing. At the time of writing this he still has stuck shed and a little blood at his nose. he is not eating and He is always looking stressed. Wondering if you could maybe help or do a video on it. Thanks -Archer
Archer18sm First of all never buy animals from PetCo or Petsmart, they are horrible companies who treat the animals badly. Secondly, don’t bother feeding a reptile if they’ve started to shed. They won’t eat much at all. Third, don’t pull stuck shed if it’s difficult to do. Make sure the temp and humidity is correct in the enclosure. Stuck shed often means it’s too dry and cold. If it’s bleeding *LEAVE IT ALONE* and don’t cause anymore damage!!
my girl is being picky lately, she ate one dubia and then refused any others, any advice? her tail is nice and plump right now thankfully, but i know she should have more than just one
During the winter it’s normal for leopard geckos to brumate and eat less than usual. I wouldn’t worry about her not eating much as long as her tail stays plump
@@fionashepley478 thank you! she's my first gecko so having as much info on their behaviors as i can get helps a lot, ill make sure she stays nice and healthy
When is the next time you will have merch? I can’t buy it today but I would be able to buy it tomorrow. The cite says that you won’t have any merch available tomorrow. Edit: it’s the next day and the merch is still there! I can actually buy it!
A vid about grief would be hard to watch. My two teenaged leos died about the same time, and then the new ones had to be euthanized because of disease. All my tank stuff is now in storage.But I still watch your vids
Aww i'm so sorry to hear that :( I found sorting out her cage particularly hard, I'm currently storing it all. I have no plans to get chinchillas any time soon, I just can't bring myself to part with it. I will try to make it helpful and not too sad.
They’re not a healthy staple, treats only. Giant mealworms are very fatty, significantly more fatty than normal mealworms. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Super worms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.
Oh my gosh this is what happened to me and I am freaking out because my leopard gecko is not the best hunter and after he tried to catch the worm and couldn’t catch it he won’t eat and it’s been two days and I don’t know what to do!!! Help!!!
Tell her "roaches it is!" And I bet she changes her mind about crickets! Seriously tho, dubia roaches are much less trouble then crickets. They are quiet, don't smell and can't climb up the sides of things.
Help! I recently bought 100 mealies from my local pet store and in 4 days they have all died! I do not want to feed him the dead crickets (most of them are black!). The only pet store in my area that sells live insects has run out and will not be getting new stock until sometime in January. My Leo has a nice fat tail but I do not want him to go hungry. Someone in the pet store recommended feeding him some strawberries and blueberries but I know that that is not a good choice. Is any other type of food/supplement/formula that I can give him or would it simply be best to wait it out?
You can get feeders online on rainbowmealworms.com or dubiaroaches.com. Keep in mind that mealworms are not a healthy staple. If you’re unable to buy them online he’ll be fine without food for awhile. They can go months without food.
Fiona Shepley thank you! I have gotten some more worms for him now. Unfortunately he has very limited vision and needs to be tong fed. I try to offer crickets along with other types of insects as often as possible to give him variation, though he does best with the mealworms. Thanks a ton, Ashley.
Thanks, yeah, she was doing well but started to be a little wheezy, we took her to the vets, there was no sign of infection, her heart and lungs were perfect, they gave us some meds, but that was the saturday and by 2am sunday she passed away - she had fallen asleep in her hammock, we think it was old age and she had no actual signs of problems, and the vets told me she was very old :'( atleast it was peaceful and quick, but i miss her so much. Sorry this is a super long reply.
Do you have any health concerns over keeping feeder insects? I’ve been hesitant to keep a mealworm or cricket colony because I see videos from others saying you need to wear masks and can easily develop allergies.
Are you recommending against feeding mealworms? I've been rotating small mealworms and dubia roaches every other feeding with the occasional super worms. Is that not good?
Mealworms are fine to use occasionally for variety but shouldn’t be their main diet. I’d feed mainly Dubia roaches. You can also look into crickets, silkworms, black soldier fly larvae, and/or hornworms
I feed my gecko mealworms on a regular basis as well as hornworms and stuff but the giant meal worms you shouldn’t feed often because they put hormones in them so that they grow to get that big. That’s what she was saying in the video
Olivia Lozano normal mealworms still shouldn’t be fed too often as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. They can lead to an overweight gecko. Crickets and Dubia roaches are better.
Fiona Shepley I know that’s why I usually stick with hornworms and crickets because my gecko doesn’t always eat them but I think it’s the giant ones that have the hormones in them. I’d be scared to use anything with hormones
Wait... I just realised I have been feeding my leo giant mealworms this whole time!😞She (or he because I am starting to think she is a male) rarely accepts crickets or locusts. I will try give her crickets tonight
Keep trying other feeders such as crickets, Dubia roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae. You could stop feeding mealworms entirely and keep offering the other feeders. They can go months without food. Are they housed together?
@@fionashepley478 Theyre seperated. Ive tried all of those with no luck. They were off food for 2 months and lost a lot of weight. Is there something i can dust the other bugs in thatll make them more interested?
that potato not that I know of. There are various brands of supplements you can dust them in, such as Repashy Calcium Plus, but I don’t think that’d make the feeders more appealing. Some geckos even dislike certain supplements. You could maybe try rubbing mealworm guts on the other insects
Hello! I just wanted to thank you because you give me so much information so that I can be a better Leo owner. Without all of your videos, I would be lost with my little leopard gecko, Pascal. I have a few questions because I keep asking questions on your videos from about 3 years ago (sorry I’m probably kind of annoying at this point) 1. My Leo HATES hand feeding. You said it was a good opportunity to bond, but my Leo just won’t eat from my hand. Is there anything that might make him like it? 2. I still cannot find vitamin d3. I have only found calcium powder with d3. Do you know an exact brand that I could look up? Thank you for (maybe) answering my questions and also, just for continuing to make these awesome videos! I hope your head feels better! Anyways, bye!
Aww thanks :) 1. the hand feeding isn't too bad, to be honest I don't think I really hand fed any of my geckos at the beginning as I was too scared they'd bite my hand, and besides tong feeding, I've never really hand fed diego, as I imagine he has a strong bite 😂 so its not too bad if your gecko doesn't want to do it. You can definitely still bond with your gecko :). 2. I believe theres like Nutrobal, Reptivite and/or herptivite? And also I believe exo terra do one. D3 usually comes in a vitamin and mineral powder, so check the ingredients. You'll need to use a calcium powder alongside that - but check out my feeding and supplementing schedule for info on all of that :)
Leopard Gecko thank you so much! Also you are literally so nice. You are truly my inspiration! You have so many animals and love them with all of your heart! I can never pick a favorite animal and I honestly like animals more than people. Anyways, thanks for replying!
Please don’t use mealworms as their main diet! They’re fatty and difficult to digest. They’ll lead to an obese gecko. Not a healthy staple at all. It’s best to feed mainly crickets or Dubia roaches, with various different types of worms for variety.
Meat on a Pitch fork I’m sure he is overweight. Again, mealworms are not healthy for their main diet. Sure, they can survive on them. But it’s far from ideal and not healthy for them at all. Please give him other insects, and mainly crickets, Dubia roaches, silkworms, or black soldier fly larvae. It’s best to give them a varied diet.
Keep in mind that mealworms shouldn’t be their main diet and to feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. Put them in the fridge to prevent them from turning into beetles, and take them out to gutload 24 hours before feeding. As for the beetles: you can breed them, use them as a cleanup crew in your gecko’s tank, or feed them to your gecko (if the gecko is big/old enough). You can only feed ones to the gecko that are white or light brown and freshly pupated, black ones are too difficult to digest.
Naii’s Paradise yes, you can keep them in a container. You can feed them fruits and veggies such as carrot, potato, apple, and greens. Don’t use tomato or citrus and limit kale and spinach
Just stick them in a container with some oats and toss in carrort for water every now and then.you can also add paper egg cartoon to provide hiding and laying spots.(I recomneded microwaving the oats for 30 seconds and letting them cool off to sterilize the oats) You'll basicly have a endless supply of mealworms if you let the beetles do their thing.
im watching this with my leopard gecko, and when the video just went straight to the mealworms, he tried to strike at the screen because of all the food
fettuccine alfredo aww
awww 😊🥰
fettuccine alfredo i just got a new leopard gecko to breed with My First 1 and My First 1 layed an egg super early Btw got any tips?
You know you’re a reptile nerd when you enjoy a video all about bugs.
haha :)
Or a bug nerd 🤷
Water Bottle Also true 😅
Same
That’s meh
A series on pet bereavement would be wonderful. I'm so sorry for your losses and although for me it's been a few months since I lost my Beardie Jasper of 10 years I still can't talk about him with anyone without getting very emotional. It's wonderful to know there are others who are experiencing this and especially reptile lovers. For some reason it's considered understandable to have a strong bond with your dog but if you're talking about a reptile I've found that most consider it strange. Thanks for your wonderful videos.
Aww I'm sorry to hear that :'( It's like Ruby was 11 and a half, like you and your beardie, we shared a big chunk of our lives together. It's super hard, and I've been thinking about this video a lot over the past few days, I hope it will help, I'm still grieving Ruby, there's definitely no quick fix, just have to go with the motions :(
@@leopardgeckotalk Thanks so much for your kind response and no, with grief there are no quick fixes but knowing you are not alone is a great help. 🙂
Oh my god 😍 where did you get Diego’s new tank from? It’s a mansion and I’m sure Diego is gonna love it 😊 great videos and I’m a huge fan
Thanks, its coming from customreptilehabitats.com/ :D
I hope you feel better Rebecca, I hope the next year goes just as amazing as this one has been for you😊
Thank you 😌😊
giants have a better meat to exo-skeleton ratio so i just feed less then i would if they'd eat the regular ones
Maybe, though I thought they were higher in chitin than even morio worms which isn't great?
@@leopardgeckotalk honestly theres so much info out there who knows whats right or wrong. heres a link that may shed some light on it for you or just confuse ya more lmao flukerfarms.com/reptile-u/blogmealworm-vs-superworm/ I think its important to give a variety so i switch between superworms, giant mealworms and dubia roaches, i occasionally get crickets but i dont keep many in the house as they stink and are loud and escape a lot lol.
I’m getting my leopard gecko today and I’m so excited! I’m getting a wild type and he’s a juvenile. When I go to college in a few years i will be able to take him with me because my college is a animal vet training college so I’m so excited!
Lucy_pilkington_xx Aww!! I’m so happy! Since this comment was posted three weeks ago, how is he doing?
Cadince Art he’s doing amazing he’s nearly been home for a week! 🥺
Lucy_pilkington_xx yay!!! I’m really happy for you and him!! Does he have a name?
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Definitely worth it.
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too late 🙈 someone always has to dislike lol.
Aww I’m very sorry for your loss. I can tell that the past 2 years have been kinda rough for you. Especially with the loss of Ziggy this year. :(
Just as I’m about to clean my feeders insect cages, but nope imma watch this
haha :)
OMG SAME XDD
I’m getting a crestie in a few weeks! The breeder said that he just needs to put on 1 more gram and then he can be taken home!
I lost a bearded dragon a bit ago although I always feel like it was my fault so I now have a Leo and a crested gecko and I’ve been researching a ton about them making sure I know everything I can
Thanks for showering the bugs Rebecca was that’s so positive
My internet mealworm source specializes in feeder insects that are raised cleanly enough to be culinary grade (apparently they're the most eco-friendly type of "livestock"), so I'd probably handle a size mixup like that by testing out some new recipes. I actually talk about it in my scorpion lollipop review video.
For my bugs, I mix in a plethora of things I have laying around. I use a base of some oats I put through a blender to grind them down , and some eco earth. Other stuff I mix in includes repashy big grub, beardie pellets that are not worth using because pellets are not good(I crush them up), sometimes a little bit of extra supplements I have laying around , and sometimes even some whole oats. I find the mixture molds less easily than my other attempts
I don’t recommend using oats. They contain phytic acid, which binds calcium.
Fiona Shepley, I make sure to gutload properly and none of the dust gets into the dragon via the worms that live on it. I don’t have access to anything better like bran, though I wish I did. This is what I have found to be best out of the things I can get easily. Sometimes I also toss in flukers cricket food as a filler for the substrate as well as some plain aspen shavings.
I’m so excited to see your video for upgrading Diego’s tank! You’re videos have inspired me to take on custom building a Vivarium and trying to make it a bioactive for my gecko. It will probably be a long while in the making (saving up to get all the proper equipment for the tank, and letting everything develop before introducing the gecko.)
Love your channel, think im gonna get a leo soon you've given me all the information so THANK YOU SO MUCH! I dont know if I should get a baby or an adult but both are lovely again thank you!
I have a question I got my leopard gecko a new 20 gallon tank for Christmas and put miss, bark, and calcium rocks in them aswell as a new hide and he stays in his hide all day and night and doesn't come out as much as he did with his ten gallon
When there's so many isopods do you have to remove some or do you just leave them?
I agree with a video about talking about the loss of a animal babies its one of the hardest things to deal with as a animal parent i understand 100% how it feels to loss animal babies .
Thanks :( yeah its so hard :'(
i REALLY need this question answered is it ok to feed my leopard gecko Darkstalker mealworms mostly he is so picky and his favorite is mealworms. He also eats dubia roaches and butter worms but where in winter can i get small silk worms i have been trying for a month to get some but no stores near or within a hour have any
7:26 that's not a big spider, it's just a little baby.
lol i mean it's the adult size of the species it is :')
@@leopardgeckotalk oh my gosh thankyou for replying!!! You're the first big youtuber to reply to one of my comments! I couldn't tell what species of spider that was so sorry about that, I keep tarantulas so my perception of size is a little biased. 😂
I stopped feeding my leo giant mealworms once I found out how they get so big and switched him back to regular.
yeah probably better tbh lol
I got my leopard gecko ace from pet smart, and i thought i knew what i was going into. I want to thank you because all of your information has helped me become a better mother for my leopard gecko. I really appriciate it! Also, heat lamps or heat mats, sorry i'm new to the chanel
Also i will feed ace and he will see it and go for it, then hell go away.
For future reference please don’t buy animals from petsmart, they’re not a good company to support. Heat mats work fine but overhead heating from a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector (best option) is beneficial. Any heat source must be connected to a thermostat and measured by a digital thermometer.
@@fionashepley478 thank you, i'm sorry i didn't know what kind of companey i was supporting at the time so i am glad i rescued him because he is only 4 months
Rest in peace Ruby
Thank you 😌
Love your videos xoxoxo
Thanks :D
Hi Rebecca, sorry you are having such a sad time at the moment (its always harder at christmas too). I want to wish you a Happy New Year :0)
I have an accidental meal worm colony that is thriving, sadly NONE of my Geckos will eat them!!
I have some escapees that survived from unsuccessful feeding in my bioactive setups that are acting as clean up crew! I can't decide whether to take them out or leave them to carry on cleaning up they seem to be doing a very good job in both my vivariums.
I agree the Orange Isopods breed very well. They may be more expensive however they look more attractive and don't eat my live plants. I also keep a back up colony in a separate cricket keeper. (just in case).
Hi Rebecca, hope your New Year is off to a good start!. I finally managed to tempt all four of my geckos to eat meal worms. A bit gruesome BUT if I nip the heads off and sqeeze the body the Geckos all liked the goop then ate the rest. The girls liked them more than the boys lol.
My gecko limeade really likes to escape. In fact, he has escaped TWICE.
First time, I was holding him, but then he ran off in my room. I cleaned my room trying to find him, but to no avail. Then when my mom came up the stairs, limeade came running towards me!
Second time, I set up a enclosed garden for him, and my other geckos to play for a bit, but limeade ran into my closet. Then at the end of the day, I found him in a dark corridor in my closet, he was staring at me as if he was saying “indo? Is that really you?” And instantly I reached for him, pulled him out, and stroked his head. He is a real chub now, very healthily fat.
Hiya, i have a question unrelated to the video.
I just bought a DHP ready for when I upgrade my viv, however I am wondering if I could install it now. I have a 2ft viv. After being fitted the DHP will sit about 15cm from the highest surface in the viv which I am worried will be too close to my leo.
Will this be okay? I know setting the thermostat to a specific temp with stop it over heating but I still worry 😂 if it would be better to wait until I get a bigger viv I will. But if I am able to supply my leo with better heating sooner then obviously I 100% would rather do that!
Thanks!
Hi I was wondering how much an adult female leopard gecko should weigh around this time like before brumation
I live in the the Southwest US and we have TONs of black widow spiders and that looks exactly like one. It's legs, it's abdomen, it's web and the little one looks like a male. If you weren't in England I would assume that's what it is. You didn't recently receive a shipment from the US did you?
Chuck nah they’re false widows. Very common over here :)
@@leopardgeckotalk whew! Good .
IM ADDICTIED, i started watched in 2017 and i stoped watching after the harvester ant disaster, now 2-3 yrs later one day i randomly remember this and i thught you stopped but looks like maymbey you will updates soon cuz this vid is end of 2019
What’s a good place to order feeder insects from?
Rainbow Mealworms is an amazing place! Not bad prices and lots of variety
snake boy !!! Rebecca gets them from a British website called “internet reptile”
I have 5 leos and only 1 loves eating alot (hes not overweight)
Just wondering, are any housed together?
@@fionashepley478 nope
@@fionashepley478 all separated
L&m sold them for 20 dollars each for 5 with mbd and enigma sybrobm
I have 2 questions, how big do they get usually and how do I tell if it is male or female?
I tried to give superworms to Sahyu and she hates them. Good, I hate them too, they bite.
haha :') I havent been bitten by them yet, but i know morio worms really pinch when they bite.
I have a question, I just got some giant mealworms because it was the only type of mealworm left at the store and I didn't know that there was much of a difference so I got them. As I am feeding my leo I see how big they are so I looked them up and they are bad. I don't want to waste any of the mealworms so do you think it would be ok if I gave them to her until they are gone and after that I will just never buy them again?
Please make the video on how to help with the passing of an animal. I lost a pet this year to it is so hard
She’s trying to get you to buy a fake ticket and say no I don’t want to buy yours
So sorry for your loss. God needed him/her fore something. Ok if you don't want spiders or any other unwanted bugs, microwave (1 to 2 mins) or boil (for 5 to 10 mins) before you use your substrate, and any other item from the outdoors you use. I have never had a spider or any other unwanted bugs when doing this. Hope it helps.
Thanks 😌 and I think tbh the spiders got in just from the mesh roof. False widows (the spiders in the tank) are fairly common house spiders. I think maybe one or two got in, but then they have babies :'( and it gets out of hand.
Im gonna get my first leapord gecko in a bit doing my rease
arch and learn alot fom you
My leopard gecko only wants the giant ones! She turns her head at the little ones 😂
But her main diet is crickets
Mine won’t even eat them lol
Could you please do a gut load video for crickets cuz I don't really know how to do it!! Pleaaase
Use fruits and veggies. Carrot, potato, apple, and greens are good. Avoid citrus, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and watermelon. Limit banana, spinach, kale, broccoli, and oats.
@@fionashepley478 thank you so much and excuse if I wrote something wrong I'm German🤣
I watch your videos often, and enjoy your content! You never put yourself on the camera though? Keep up the great videos!
Thank you :) Yeah I just prefer the focus to be on the animals :D
@@leopardgeckotalk I understand, good looks can be distracting. I'm rescaping my 40g soon, procrastination is my enemy.. killing time watching RUclips.
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Hi! With a thermostat what should I set the temperature to in my geckos tank? I was thinking about 85?
Magic Biscuit much appreciated
I feed my leopard gecko the giant mealworms because he won’t eat anything else. I’ve tried to switch him to the smaller ones but he refuses to eat them. I feed only 1 big one to him so I don’t think it’s too bad for him. I’m thinking of trying out dubias if they’re available in my country though.
Definitely switch to Dubia roaches or crickets! Mealworms are not a healthy staple diet as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. They’ll lead to an overweight gecko. There are plenty of other worms you can use for variety, such as silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (super nutritious), superworms, and hornworms.
Today was my geckos birthday 🍰 🎁 🎂 he’s just 2 years old😍
aww sweet :) Happy birthday to your gecko :D
Hi! Where do you order mealworms from because I can’t find any place online to order them
Check out rainbowmealworms.com. Keep in mind that mealworms should not be their main diet.
Fiona Shepley thanks! I’m planning on feeding mealworms,crickets,morio worms,
mr sharp sounds good, I’d feed mainly crickets with the worms fed less often (as they’re both fatty). Dubia roaches, silkworms, black soldier fly larvae, and occasional hornworms are worth looking into as well
Fiona Shepley I’m in Canada so sadly dubia roaches aren’t an option but I could do crickets but I don’t know how my parents would feel any other staple diet options?
mr sharp oh, I’m Canadian too! In that case check out the worm lady, it’s a great Canadian feeder site. The only healthy staple diets we have access to are crickets, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae. You can feed other worms as part of their diet for variety but not their main diet.
Maybe give the mealworms to a person with chickens. 🙂 That's what I did last time I had to many, so I think it will be fine.
ah i wish i knew people with chickens. :/ A neighbour used to have some.
Jun Souljah my cousins do! lol their backyard is filled with horses, rabbits, chickens, sheep and more
Do you have any books you recommend about caring for leopard geckos?
Almost all books contain loads of outdated and incorrect info.
@@fionashepley478 Ugh how annoying! Any book that recommends calci sand is way more than wrong.
are all giant meal worms treated with hormones? i thought they were just normal mealworms at a different stage or something and i’ve been feeding those for a while.. he’s a little overweight and i’ve had trouble getting him back to a normal weight, which makes more sense now, but i’ll definitely switch him back to regular meal worms
Stop feeding mealworms entirely. They’re fatty and the reason he’s overweight. They’re ok occasionally but not healthy as their main diet. Feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. You can feed other worms for variety such as silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (two very nutritious worms), superworms, and hornworms.
I know that life crickets would be better but can I feed my leopard gecko dead ones? Will there be a difference?
You cannot feed your gecko dead crickets. They have hardly any nutritional value and most geckos refuse them. They need live.
Great video
im getting a crested gecko
Any name suggestions?
ah that's a tricky one. Think of your favourite show or film, maybe it can be named after a character from that :)
Leopard Gecko oki c:
Oh noooo I didnt know ruby died F in the chat
yeah :(
So are normal mealworms healthy? Or are both bad? And if you have a gecko that refuses crickets, and mealworms are bad, then what do I feed my leo?
Mealworms are not healthy for their main diet as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. Look into Dubia roaches. Other worms you can use for variety are silkworms and black soldier fly larvae (very nutritious), superworms, and hornworms.
I only feed my leopard gecko mealworms 😬he seems perfectly fine to be completely honest with you it really also has to depend on the care you are giving him and if he is healthy or not
It's best to offer a variety. Feeders like morio worms, wax worms, giant mealworms may give the impression that the gecko is healthy because it looks plump, but its like living off a diet of junk food, so variety is key :)
Leopard Gecko omg okay thank you you are the reason I have my Leo and will be getting another one 😅😁
Love your bugs!!!
Thanks :)
Someone Please Help! I am making arrangments to get a central american banded gecko, but there is almost no care guides on the internet, i think i have the basic care down but i have a couple questions about supplements and stuff like that... so does anyone happen to own a banded gecko???
Is it weird that it just one of my leopard geckos just hates crickets and whenever I offer he always gets aggressive so he’s fine with worms so I’ve been feeding him a mixture of horn worms and mealworms mostly mealworms (normal meal worms not a giant meal worms )
That’s not a healthy staple diet. Look into Dubia roaches.
Do another update
I have a question,this is the second video I have watched this channel and you are very helpful bc I just got a gecko,and my question is,how do I know when to turn on the heat/night light?
Don’t use night lights or any lights at night, they disrupt their day/night cycle. Use a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector connected to a thermostat. Measure the temp with a digital thermometer.
I was just about to clean my crested gecko cage
She gave me meal worms dishes and there were off food and all of them still are
I didnt know this, and I started getting her giant worms after my mom went and got the wrong worms for me. So now I'm gonna fix that
Yeah I think they're better as treats really :)
What do I do with the beetles ? I can’t keep them but I don’t wanna kill them
I freeze any insects that I don’t want. Then I give them to my sister in laws chickens
I just keep them and they breed, but you could do what tammy said :)
Update: It's a 10 gal but the Gecko is only about 4 inches (10.16 CM).
What should I do if I am going on holiday for a week and no one is able to take care of him?
Can’t take him?
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@@leopardgeckotalk nooooooooooooo!
Oof! My leopard gecko, Bandit, is EXTREMELY moody! He is about 6 months. Have any tips? Bandit also loves my mom and not me lol.
Maybe he's just a little scared. Have you watched my recent taming video?
I did, but I will watch again and maybe take notes!
Hi Leopard Gecko, I just got a Leopard Gecko about a week and a half ago from a PetCo. The person helping us had very good correct info about Leopard Geckos. Got home safely and put him in his tank (Water bowl, 2 caves, and a heat mat, 1 cave each on the cool and warm side) and he was chill and good (We think its a he but is to young to be sexed.) about 4 days ago we went to visit some friends & family and just gave him like 5 or 6 crickets and filled his water bowl. He was in shed and on the cool side. this is were he should go to the bathroom but always goes elsewhere (It is a pain to clean.) When we got back I looked in the tank and found out he only ate 1 cricket and the rest were still in. when I told him the ch ch ch ch ch ch Hunter (The noise I use you use to calm your Geckos down.) He started eating the crickets. He had finished shed and ate it. He had some stuck shed on his nose/face so I tried later (After 6pm) to take it off. It did not work as when anything touches his (yes, including crickets or mealworms) he jumps back startled even if I do the ch ch ch Hunter thing. At the time of writing this he still has stuck shed and a little blood at his nose. he is not eating and He is always looking stressed. Wondering if you could maybe help or do a video on it. Thanks -Archer
Archer18sm First of all never buy animals from PetCo or Petsmart, they are horrible companies who treat the animals badly.
Secondly, don’t bother feeding a reptile if they’ve started to shed. They won’t eat much at all.
Third, don’t pull stuck shed if it’s difficult to do. Make sure the temp and humidity is correct in the enclosure. Stuck shed often means it’s too dry and cold. If it’s bleeding *LEAVE IT ALONE* and don’t cause anymore damage!!
Archer18sm Also dude...... reptiles go to the bathroom wherever they want.
Oh no! 🤣 great video! ❤️❤️
Thank you :)
I just got a 3ft for Christmas for my gecko she loves it and im looking for a sandmat for it any suggestions for good sites
lol in the tank?
@@leopardgeckotalk yes
U should make a bioactive vivarium for Diego.
I am :) I mentioned in my video when I talk about his future tank that thats my plan :)
@@leopardgeckotalk Ok, cool! Cant wait for it then.
my girl is being picky lately, she ate one dubia and then refused any others, any advice? her tail is nice and plump right now thankfully, but i know she should have more than just one
During the winter it’s normal for leopard geckos to brumate and eat less than usual. I wouldn’t worry about her not eating much as long as her tail stays plump
@@fionashepley478 thank you! she's my first gecko so having as much info on their behaviors as i can get helps a lot, ill make sure she stays nice and healthy
When is the next time you will have merch? I can’t buy it today but I would be able to buy it tomorrow. The cite says that you won’t have any merch available tomorrow.
Edit: it’s the next day and the merch is still there! I can actually buy it!
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A vid about grief would be hard to watch. My two teenaged leos died about the same time, and then the new ones had to be euthanized because of disease. All my tank stuff is now in storage.But I still watch your vids
Aww i'm so sorry to hear that :( I found sorting out her cage particularly hard, I'm currently storing it all. I have no plans to get chinchillas any time soon, I just can't bring myself to part with it. I will try to make it helpful and not too sad.
Leopard Gecko Thanks for saying. It’s true there are a lot of parallels in grieving. We go thru some of the same things.
Is it ok to give my leopard geckos this??? It is the only thing I have Bc I thought it would be ok.
They’re not a healthy staple, treats only. Giant mealworms are very fatty, significantly more fatty than normal mealworms. Live crickets, roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae can be fed regularly. Super worms and hornworms can be fed occasionally. The more variety in their diet, the better.
Oh my gosh this is what happened to me and I am freaking out because my leopard gecko is not the best hunter and after he tried to catch the worm and couldn’t catch it he won’t eat and it’s been two days and I don’t know what to do!!! Help!!!
Have you tried a feeding bowl or tweezers/tongs?
My Leopard Gecko ignores mealworms and my mum doesn't want crickets and locusts in the house what should I do
Tell her "roaches it is!" And I bet she changes her mind about crickets! Seriously tho, dubia roaches are much less trouble then crickets. They are quiet, don't smell and can't climb up the sides of things.
If you know anyone that has a tarantula or two they can eat the giant mealworms for you :) Our T eats them as an occasional treat.
Just got my crested gecko yesterday anyway great vidieo
ah awesome :D
Maybe you could mail them to one of your subscribers that wants them? I feel like a juvie bearded dragon would destroy these much quicker than geckos.
Help! I recently bought 100 mealies from my local pet store and in 4 days they have all died! I do not want to feed him the dead crickets (most of them are black!). The only pet store in my area that sells live insects has run out and will not be getting new stock until sometime in January. My Leo has a nice fat tail but I do not want him to go hungry. Someone in the pet store recommended feeding him some strawberries and blueberries but I know that that is not a good choice. Is any other type of food/supplement/formula that I can give him or would it simply be best to wait it out?
You can get feeders online on rainbowmealworms.com or dubiaroaches.com. Keep in mind that mealworms are not a healthy staple. If you’re unable to buy them online he’ll be fine without food for awhile. They can go months without food.
Fiona Shepley thank you! I have gotten some more worms for him now. Unfortunately he has very limited vision and needs to be tong fed. I try to offer crickets along with other types of insects as often as possible to give him variation, though he does best with the mealworms. Thanks a ton, Ashley.
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Ruby is gone I didn't know I thought you was doing okay that's really sad I'm sorry
Thanks, yeah, she was doing well but started to be a little wheezy, we took her to the vets, there was no sign of infection, her heart and lungs were perfect, they gave us some meds, but that was the saturday and by 2am sunday she passed away - she had fallen asleep in her hammock, we think it was old age and she had no actual signs of problems, and the vets told me she was very old :'( atleast it was peaceful and quick, but i miss her so much. Sorry this is a super long reply.
What are the ants for?
Just pets :)
Mealworms can safely eat styrofoam. #StopplasticPollution
Weird since that's what they come in from the store and I have never had them eat their way out.
I've heard of wax worms eating plastic bags I think?
@@clutchcargo666 the styrofoam may be plated with something else on the inside, so the store saves money without any Mealworms escaping.
Do you have any health concerns over keeping feeder insects? I’ve been hesitant to keep a mealworm or cricket colony because I see videos from others saying you need to wear masks and can easily develop allergies.
There’s absolutely no need to wear masks or worry about developing allergies. There aren’t any health concerns.
I'm sorry to hear about Ruby 😭
Thanks 😌
Are you recommending against feeding mealworms? I've been rotating small mealworms and dubia roaches every other feeding with the occasional super worms. Is that not good?
Mealworms are fine to use occasionally for variety but shouldn’t be their main diet. I’d feed mainly Dubia roaches. You can also look into crickets, silkworms, black soldier fly larvae, and/or hornworms
I feed my gecko mealworms on a regular basis as well as hornworms and stuff but the giant meal worms you shouldn’t feed often because they put hormones in them so that they grow to get that big. That’s what she was saying in the video
Olivia Lozano normal mealworms still shouldn’t be fed too often as they’re fatty and difficult to digest. They can lead to an overweight gecko. Crickets and Dubia roaches are better.
Fiona Shepley I know that’s why I usually stick with hornworms and crickets because my gecko doesn’t always eat them but I think it’s the giant ones that have the hormones in them. I’d be scared to use anything with hormones
@@fionashepley478 according to the web mealworms have a super low fat content and higher protein though. Superworms are the ones that are fatty.
Wait...
I just realised I have been feeding my leo giant mealworms this whole time!😞She (or he because I am starting to think she is a male) rarely accepts crickets or locusts. I will try give her crickets tonight
My geckos were on giant mealworms when i got them, and i cant get them off 😓
Keep trying other feeders such as crickets, Dubia roaches, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae. You could stop feeding mealworms entirely and keep offering the other feeders. They can go months without food. Are they housed together?
@@fionashepley478 Theyre seperated. Ive tried all of those with no luck. They were off food for 2 months and lost a lot of weight. Is there something i can dust the other bugs in thatll make them more interested?
that potato not that I know of. There are various brands of supplements you can dust them in, such as Repashy Calcium Plus, but I don’t think that’d make the feeders more appealing. Some geckos even dislike certain supplements. You could maybe try rubbing mealworm guts on the other insects
You can try to trick them by showing them the mealworm and then switching them with crickets when they go for it.
Hello! I just wanted to thank you because you give me so much information so that I can be a better Leo owner. Without all of your videos, I would be lost with my little leopard gecko, Pascal. I have a few questions because I keep asking questions on your videos from about 3 years ago (sorry I’m probably kind of annoying at this point)
1. My Leo HATES hand feeding. You said it was a good opportunity to bond, but my Leo just won’t eat from my hand. Is there anything that might make him like it?
2. I still cannot find vitamin d3. I have only found calcium powder with d3. Do you know an exact brand that I could look up?
Thank you for (maybe) answering my questions and also, just for continuing to make these awesome videos! I hope your head feels better! Anyways, bye!
Aww thanks :) 1. the hand feeding isn't too bad, to be honest I don't think I really hand fed any of my geckos at the beginning as I was too scared they'd bite my hand, and besides tong feeding, I've never really hand fed diego, as I imagine he has a strong bite 😂 so its not too bad if your gecko doesn't want to do it. You can definitely still bond with your gecko :).
2. I believe theres like Nutrobal, Reptivite and/or herptivite? And also I believe exo terra do one. D3 usually comes in a vitamin and mineral powder, so check the ingredients. You'll need to use a calcium powder alongside that - but check out my feeding and supplementing schedule for info on all of that :)
Leopard Gecko thank you so much! Also you are literally so nice. You are truly my inspiration! You have so many animals and love them with all of your heart! I can never pick a favorite animal and I honestly like animals more than people. Anyways, thanks for replying!
Huh I fed my geckos mealworms his whole life and he never got sick
Please don’t use mealworms as their main diet! They’re fatty and difficult to digest. They’ll lead to an obese gecko. Not a healthy staple at all. It’s best to feed mainly crickets or Dubia roaches, with various different types of worms for variety.
It’s been 12 years he is not overweight and he poop is healthy and normal
Meat on a Pitch fork I’m sure he is overweight. Again, mealworms are not healthy for their main diet. Sure, they can survive on them. But it’s far from ideal and not healthy for them at all. Please give him other insects, and mainly crickets, Dubia roaches, silkworms, or black soldier fly larvae. It’s best to give them a varied diet.
I like potatoes
Same
They're alright
What do I do if my mealworms turn in to beetles? I really don’t want beetles bc the mealworms are for my new leopard gecko! Respond fast please!!
Keep in mind that mealworms shouldn’t be their main diet and to feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. Put them in the fridge to prevent them from turning into beetles, and take them out to gutload 24 hours before feeding. As for the beetles: you can breed them, use them as a cleanup crew in your gecko’s tank, or feed them to your gecko (if the gecko is big/old enough). You can only feed ones to the gecko that are white or light brown and freshly pupated, black ones are too difficult to digest.
Fiona Shepley thank you and can I keep the mealworms in a container? And what do I feed them?
Naii’s Paradise yes, you can keep them in a container. You can feed them fruits and veggies such as carrot, potato, apple, and greens. Don’t use tomato or citrus and limit kale and spinach
Fiona Shepley thank you!
Just stick them in a container with some oats and toss in carrort for water every now and then.you can also add paper egg cartoon to provide hiding and laying spots.(I recomneded microwaving the oats for 30 seconds and letting them cool off to sterilize the oats)
You'll basicly have a endless supply of mealworms if you let the beetles do their thing.