U might not see this but when u but a small leopard gecko try not to handle it that much because it could get stressed and loose its tail or even bite u! Also don’t try to put 2 males together unless it’s female and male! Otherwise great job
@@Axtacy that could change anytime. And just because you can’t see physical violence, doesn’t mean your animals aren’t actually under a lot of stress and competition for warmth or food. Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Leopard geckos that have been housed together and been fine sometimes have snapped and ended up fighting, or even killing each other. It is best for your animal if they are alone, otherwise they will just be under unseen stress and competition.
Not bad job with the habitat heat mats are better than heat lamps in the wild they come out at night so they are not used too heat lamps and if they have any recessive jeans in them the light from the heat lamp could harm there eyes but other than that you did a great job I recently did my own leopard gecko setup
This is false actually heat mats are now being recognized as poor sources of heat even for nocturnal reptiles due to their lack of IR-A and B. Nocturnal and crepuscular reptiles are known to bask but they do it differently from bearded dragons.
@@luisarroyo8867 there is a 10x8 heat pad on amazon i think bn link is the brand and the work awsome make sure u get a thermostat big no no if u don’t u can cook em if u dont
So I just want to say great video the tank looks great on but I would definitely add a little bit more stuff just to the middle leopard geckos love to climb so maybe like a little piece of wood or something just something for them to do in the middle arm so they don’t feel like scared because they’re only open and in the wild to get sucked up by birds
Yo i just subbed i like reptiles and im starting to get into fish too. I have two red eared sliders and im trying to get a leopard gecko and a russian tortoise.
So sorry for so much comments but I’m not trying to be mean that those leopard geckos will love those hammocks by the way my leopard gecko used to have a Hamic before I got him a bioactive cage and he used to go on it every day but now he just goes on his log that I gave him
What are their genders? If they are male you should keep them separated because they will fight when they grow older, if they are both female it's okay and if there opposite genders you may want to separate them unless you want to take care of babies :)
Also I would recommend gut loading your feeder insects such as you have to put your cricket and a critter keeper I did a video about it and you have to like feed them Fruits and veggies
So you know when those leopard geckos get full-grown you’re going to need at least a 40 gallon probably 75 gallon for both of those even if you’re trying to breed them then you’re gonna need a separate tank to take them out so the mail does not kill the female and stress her outI’m trying not to be mean just some constructive criticism
@@iluvvhex3737 She's great! I rehomed her from a local family who couldn't care for her anymore. She's 11 and lives in a 20 gal tank and eats mainly mealworms :)
It would be really great if you had two tanks because if one is female and one is male they will breed, or if it’s male and male they will fight until one is dead, or you might get lucky and get 2 females but your gonna need a bigger tank and more hides
Ok, so I know this video is 5 months old but I had some concerns that you may have already addressed but browsing through your channel I didn't see another video on it. First I would like to say, I absolutely love how much you seem to care about your animals and are willing to look into improving their living space! So, many of the following may already be in the comments but these were just my concerns. First and foremost, the habitat- a 20 gallon tank is basically the minimum size for one full grown gecko. Many people do suggest larger ones such as 40 gallon tanks so maybe after a while look into another upgrade. Secondly, all of that moisture really concerned me. I do not remember the exact suggested humidity percentages but PLEASE look it up and get a humidity meter if you don't already have one. These geckos mainly come from desert areas and don't have super moist climates in their natural habitat. Another concern I have is your heating lamp. While they are very good for some reptiles they are not always recommended for leopard geckos because it can cause burning. I would highly suggest a heat mat and a thermometer so you can closely monitor the heating. Leopard geckos require a warm and cold side of the tank for thermoregulating! This means the temp on both sides will need to be monitored at all times. If you do want to replace the light woth a normal light I suggest putting the light on the warm side so there is both a temp and light gradient. As for what should be inside the tank never use sand like substrates as they are harmful to all leopard gecks and ingestion can cause issues. Also avoid substrates with wood chips since when pouncing to catch a cricket one could pierce their gullet and kill them. Three hides are also suggested. A cool hide, a warm hide, and a moist hide. Moist hides are for shedding and don't necessarily need to be present at all times so you can make them out of small disposable containers and cut a hole in the side. Male sure plastic isn't sharp- you can put hot glue over it, sand it, or burn it down with a lighter seeing as you are an adult. I do like what you have done with the tank in terms of decoration so far, especially the hammock but if you haven't already please think about the things I mentioned. Also think about adding some plants- they do not have to be costly or real. I got six fake succulents at the dollar store for a dollar each that were made with soft plastic that wasn't sharp so just look for some deals like that :) My next concern is the fact that you have two leos in one tank. So firstly- if they're males its likely that will fight. If they are a male and female the male may assert dominance and constantly pester the female for mating even if she isn't matured enough for it. Even if it's two females there are housing concerns. They may fight over hides or food. Overall it's best for them to be housed separately. I'd greatly appreciate it if you replied to let me know if you've already made any of these changes. I hope you enjoy your time with the geckos :)
Heat lamps aren't bad for leopard geckos unless you put the right distance They are actually one of the best heating for them But everyone says sand is bad but really It's not bad unless you u use a mix of it and keep the gecko healthy I like how you say *so first* two times
@@MrRod317 no don’t use sand at all. It does not matter what’s in it. They do not come from a sandy dessert like most people think, they come in a area with a lot of rocks, and they live between said rocks. I would use paper towels for beginners. Please don’t go around and spread false info that could really hurt a animal if someone listens, make sure to do ALOT of research before getting any type of pet. Even though this leopard gecko may be really easy to keep it still has requirements for it and it still has some things that you need to listen to. Please please do a lot of research before getting any pet that includes this one even though they are labeled is really easy for beginners.
Hey this vid might be 2 months old but u should feed them meal or super worms Bc crickets arent the healthiest they might be good to the leopard gecko but from wat a animal RUclipsr said he lost animals Bc of cricket’s
Please stop with the mealworm comments. They are not the best. They aren’t very nutritious and don’t give them the enrichment of hunting, they are slow and barely move. Leopard geckos should always be fed a VARIETY, not just one thing. Crickets, locusts and roaches are the best, with some different varieties of worms. I feel bad for your gecko if you feed them only mealworms
I would recommend getting another hide and maybe try a heat mat underneath besides the heat lamp. Otherwise it looks really nice! :)
U might not see this but when u but a small leopard gecko try not to handle it that much because it could get stressed and loose its tail or even bite u! Also don’t try to put 2 males together unless it’s female and male! Otherwise great job
Don’t house leopard geckos together they will sometimes try to fight to the death
If there from petsmart or petco there’s a chance they won’t fight because they are use to staying with other leopard geckos
@@Axtacy that’s not how it works…
@@Elena-jj6eb my friend has bought two and put them together and there was never violence
@@Axtacy that could change anytime. And just because you can’t see physical violence, doesn’t mean your animals aren’t actually under a lot of stress and competition for warmth or food. Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Leopard geckos that have been housed together and been fine sometimes have snapped and ended up fighting, or even killing each other. It is best for your animal if they are alone, otherwise they will just be under unseen stress and competition.
LEOPARD GECKO!!!!
So those canned crickets you have to refrigerate after opening the can or they get mold.
Not bad job with the habitat heat mats are better than heat lamps in the wild they come out at night so they are not used too heat lamps and if they have any recessive jeans in them the light from the heat lamp could harm there eyes but other than that you did a great job I recently did my own leopard gecko setup
Nick Hosmer nice thank you 😊 my man for the support love reading comments .. and good luck and have fun with your lizards ...
This is false actually heat mats are now being recognized as poor sources of heat even for nocturnal reptiles due to their lack of IR-A and B. Nocturnal and crepuscular reptiles are known to bask but they do it differently from bearded dragons.
@@luisarroyo8867 there is a 10x8 heat pad on amazon i think bn link is the brand and the work awsome make sure u get a thermostat big no no if u don’t u can cook em if u dont
For 2 leopard geckos you need a 40 gallon terrarium
So I just want to say great video the tank looks great on but I would definitely add a little bit more stuff just to the middle leopard geckos love to climb so maybe like a little piece of wood or something just something for them to do in the middle arm so they don’t feel like scared because they’re only open and in the wild to get sucked up by birds
Yo i just subbed i like reptiles and im starting to get into fish too. I have two red eared sliders and im trying to get a leopard gecko and a russian tortoise.
Nice 👍.. I love it .. good luck 🍀
That hamper kinda dangerous for leopard geckos ngl
Looks goood👍🏾
U get my sub
Correction don’t house males together they are savage ,but most of the time females together are fine and male and female
So sorry for so much comments but I’m not trying to be mean that those leopard geckos will love those hammocks by the way my leopard gecko used to have a Hamic before I got him a bioactive cage and he used to go on it every day but now he just goes on his log that I gave him
That gecko in your profile picture is so cute
@@MrRod317 thanks
@@myzoo2856 :)
What are their genders? If they are male you should keep them separated because they will fight when they grow older, if they are both female it's okay and if there opposite genders you may want to separate them unless you want to take care of babies :)
Leopard Gecko yea thanks I think it’s a male and female though ...... hopefully we have some babies ..... thank you though
@@luisarroyo8867 Okay! Just wants what's best for leos
Also I would recommend gut loading your feeder insects such as you have to put your cricket and a critter keeper I did a video about it and you have to like feed them Fruits and veggies
@KiddoxYT I mean the crickets
@KiddoxYT you gutload the crickets my guy by feeding them fruits and veggies
@KiddoxYT ok lol all good
So you know when those leopard geckos get full-grown you’re going to need at least a 40 gallon probably 75 gallon for both of those even if you’re trying to breed them then you’re gonna need a separate tank to take them out so the mail does not kill the female and stress her outI’m trying not to be mean just some constructive criticism
Nah a 20 gallon is all they need
@@korziyah No because they both are in the same tank
@@myzoo2856 o sorry for mistaking it
@@korziyah all good np
@@myzoo2856yep when they get bigger they need a 40 galllon because there is 2
What state do you live in bc we have to wear a mask at all stores where I am? Also, super cool I'm looking into getting a leopard gecko myself!
Yes they are lots of fun I highly recommend them and I live in Southwest Florida we still need to wear masks here
How’s the gecko??
@@iluvvhex3737 She's great! I rehomed her from a local family who couldn't care for her anymore. She's 11 and lives in a 20 gal tank and eats mainly mealworms :)
But if you are housing them together make sure it’s a forty gall
It would be really great if you had two tanks because if one is female and one is male they will breed, or if it’s male and male they will fight until one is dead, or you might get lucky and get 2 females but your gonna need a bigger tank and more hides
Yes 👍 they will be getting a bigger tank 😃
Try a heat mat !!! An don’t house them together please they will kill each other
Ok, so I know this video is 5 months old but I had some concerns that you may have already addressed but browsing through your channel I didn't see another video on it.
First I would like to say, I absolutely love how much you seem to care about your animals and are willing to look into improving their living space!
So, many of the following may already be in the comments but these were just my concerns.
First and foremost, the habitat- a 20 gallon tank is basically the minimum size for one full grown gecko. Many people do suggest larger ones such as 40 gallon tanks so maybe after a while look into another upgrade. Secondly, all of that moisture really concerned me. I do not remember the exact suggested humidity percentages but PLEASE look it up and get a humidity meter if you don't already have one. These geckos mainly come from desert areas and don't have super moist climates in their natural habitat. Another concern I have is your heating lamp. While they are very good for some reptiles they are not always recommended for leopard geckos because it can cause burning. I would highly suggest a heat mat and a thermometer so you can closely monitor the heating. Leopard geckos require a warm and cold side of the tank for thermoregulating! This means the temp on both sides will need to be monitored at all times. If you do want to replace the light woth a normal light I suggest putting the light on the warm side so there is both a temp and light gradient. As for what should be inside the tank never use sand like substrates as they are harmful to all leopard gecks and ingestion can cause issues. Also avoid substrates with wood chips since when pouncing to catch a cricket one could pierce their gullet and kill them. Three hides are also suggested. A cool hide, a warm hide, and a moist hide. Moist hides are for shedding and don't necessarily need to be present at all times so you can make them out of small disposable containers and cut a hole in the side. Male sure plastic isn't sharp- you can put hot glue over it, sand it, or burn it down with a lighter seeing as you are an adult. I do like what you have done with the tank in terms of decoration so far, especially the hammock but if you haven't already please think about the things I mentioned. Also think about adding some plants- they do not have to be costly or real. I got six fake succulents at the dollar store for a dollar each that were made with soft plastic that wasn't sharp so just look for some deals like that :)
My next concern is the fact that you have two leos in one tank. So firstly- if they're males its likely that will fight. If they are a male and female the male may assert dominance and constantly pester the female for mating even if she isn't matured enough for it. Even if it's two females there are housing concerns. They may fight over hides or food. Overall it's best for them to be housed separately.
I'd greatly appreciate it if you replied to let me know if you've already made any of these changes. I hope you enjoy your time with the geckos :)
Heat lamps aren't bad for leopard geckos unless you put the right distance
They are actually one of the best heating for them
But everyone says sand is bad but really
It's not bad unless you u use a mix of it and keep the gecko healthy
I like how you say *so first* two times
@@MrRod317 no don’t use sand at all. It does not matter what’s in it. They do not come from a sandy dessert like most people think, they come in a area with a lot of rocks, and they live between said rocks. I would use paper towels for beginners. Please don’t go around and spread false info that could really hurt a animal if someone listens, make sure to do ALOT of research before getting any type of pet. Even though this leopard gecko may be really easy to keep it still has requirements for it and it still has some things that you need to listen to. Please please do a lot of research before getting any pet that includes this one even though they are labeled is really easy for beginners.
@@shinagmi It's true. It's not false. They come from a rocky desert that has a mix or different types or soil. Including sand.
@@MrRod317 but yes, vary certain types of sand you can have, but they were not saying that and just saying sand as a general.
@@shinagmi This is mostly for adult leopard geckos and if you want a bioactive tank. If you don't then you could use other Basic stuff.
Bro you need to get a heat Matt the heat lamp is not a good enough source of heat
Sup
Hey this vid might be 2 months old but u should feed them meal or super worms Bc crickets arent the healthiest they might be good to the leopard gecko but from wat a animal RUclipsr said he lost animals Bc of cricket’s
They aren’t a very good bug to feed them
Thanks so much for your help I will most definitely take it under consideration thank you 😊
@@M3t4morpho515 What..
Crickets are one of the most healthiest feeder insect.
And superworms should be use as a treat kinda.
Please stop with the mealworm comments. They are not the best. They aren’t very nutritious and don’t give them the enrichment of hunting, they are slow and barely move. Leopard geckos should always be fed a VARIETY, not just one thing. Crickets, locusts and roaches are the best, with some different varieties of worms. I feel bad for your gecko if you feed them only mealworms