Everything You Need to Know About Leopard Gecko Care
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2021
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At long last I have finally updated my leopard gecko care here on this channel. The last one I posted was in 2018, which feels like ages ago. I am thrilled to say this is the most comprehensive leopard gecko care guide I have ever seen! While I am confident that newbies will be set with just my information alone, I recommend checking out other care guides. Please use the timestamps and links below, and don't forget to check out the playlist for more in-depth videos about certain care topics.
*I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE CALCIUM BIT* If you watch the video, there's a small part where I mention having written calcium on my hand to remind myself to add a little bit to the calcium part. What I forgot to add is that you can keep a small dish of calcium in the leopard gecko enclosure. This should be calcium WITHOUT D3. My apologies!
Very important disclaimers 0:00:39
Leopard gecko natural habitat 0:02:20
Leopard gecko lifespan 0:02:30
Leopard gecko appearance 0:03:03
How to tell if a leopard gecko is male or female 0:03:19
Where to get a leopard gecko 0:03:58
How much do leopard geckos cost 0:05:59
Leopard gecko morphs to avoid 0:07:40
How much do leopard geckos cost cont. (juveniles vs adults, pet-only) 0:09:02
Leopard gecko temperament 0:12:00
Common leopard gecko behaviors 0:13:20
Leopard geckos and handling 0:14:37
Leopard gecko dropped tail 0:18:18
Leopard gecko active hours (crepuscular) 0:18:50
Leopard gecko activity throughout the year (ovulation, brumation) 0:19:50
Leopard gecko enclosure types & sizes 0:21:50
Leopard gecko enclosure decor & enrichment 0:28:50
Leopard gecko enclosure necessities (cold hide, humid hide, hot hide) 0:31:00
Leopard gecko heating equipment 0:34:20
Leopard gecko temperature requirements 0:40:40
Leopard gecko lighting 0:45:35
Leopard gecko UVB 0:46:47
Leopard gecko light sensitivity 0:48:50
Leopard gecko light schedule 0:49:35
Leopard gecko humidity 0:50:30
Leopard geckos and substrate 0:52:20
Leopard gecko cohabitation 0:58:59
Leopard gecko diet 1:01:30
Why we dust insects with calcium 1:04:41
Supplementation with calcium, D3, and multivitamin 1:05:45
Gutloading feeder insects 1:07:50
Where to get feeder insects 1:08:36
How much and how often to feed a leopard gecko 1:09:10
How big of an insect can be offered to a leopard gecko 1:11:39
Leopard gecko teeth 1:12:40
How to offer food to leopard geckos 1:13:50
Why a leopard gecko wont eat 1:15:10
Leopard gecko water intake 1:16:42
Leopard gecko cleanliness & how to clean enclosure 1:18:05
Leopard geckos and shedding 1:20:07
Leopard gecko poop 1:22:25
Leopard gecko weight 1:24:55
Signs of illness and injury in leopard geckos 1:28:22
Common leopard gecko illnesses and injuries 1:29:40
Leopard gecko reproductive health- breeding season 1:43:10
Leopard gecko infertile eggs, follicle stasis, egg binding 1:44:30
Leopard gecko ovulation and egg production 1:45:23
Male vs female leopard geckos 1:47:25
Leopard gecko femoral pores and sperm plugs 1:47:45
Ending 1:50:00
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I'm looking to get a leopard gecko. There is a reptile store near me. It is a family owned businesses, this is their only location. All the reviews say that they were amazing and the store looked clean. Their website says that they work with 40 local breeders. They sound really really amazing, should I go with them?
I’ve had my Leo for around 8 months now and I honestly owe so much to this channel and I can’t say thank you enough!!! All the work that you put into these videos is honestly so appreciated so tysm :))
TYSM! I appreciate you ❤️
love your pfp
I’m glad you are here teaching us newbies proper husbandry and what to watch out for in regards to illness! I survived the video in full! :) Thanks for all you do!
Showing this to all my friends and family thinking of owning a leopard gecko! Literally the most thorough care guide on youtube yet! Amazing job like always 👌 👏🏻
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Now that your geckos is 1 year old how big and long is it?? Wondering cuz I can't find any info on how big a 1 year old should be and I have one but It might be stunted with its growth
Bought my baby leopard gecko two days ago! I watched both your older care video and this one as well. Thank you so much for all of this information because I bought so many extra things that I didn't even need! I am super nervous because my snake had passed away recently from unknown circumstances and I just want my gecko to be happy and healthy!
Let me just say that this is the best video on overall care. Then you went above and beyond to give us time stamps and links. THANK YOU!
i feel like most people with leopard geckos never go out seeking a leopard gecko but somehow end up having one😂 my boy was given to me by my roommate who moved across the country and couldn’t take him. the set up she had him in was very small and he only had one hide and a heat lamp. I upgraded his tank, hides, got him a heating mat, switched up his diet, did a lot of research and tried my best but I realized that there are some things I’m doing wrong and new ideas available (like with heating and lighting) and because of your videos I can make his life better☺️ thank you so much, your videos are so informative
"I'm so glad this is over" :3
Seriously though, I really like how you present the information. You're informative, you make the effort to cover a broad range of options, and you encourage people to make their own informed decisions. Thank you for this.
Thank you for watching! Glad to help! :)
This helped me so much! I didn't realize how many things I was actually doing wrong but now I can fix it. Planning on getting my leo a way bigger tank and I'm gonna make sure he has the best life. Thank you for the information!
That's amazing 🥰
I’m liking this video so I can refer to it as time goes on. We’ve had Tails since October 15th, 2020 and we’re still going strong here because of your vids!!!
Awww I’m so glad I could help! Thanks for your support ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to make this video ❤
Thank you for all your info!!! Ron.
thank you so much for the time stamps omg!! greatly appreciated (:
Now I'm watching your updated leo video!🥰💚🦎
Your video was so helpful.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge that you have learned throughout the years!
Super informative. Thank you so much!
I’m sad that it’s over thank you so much
will be picking up my first tangerine Leopard gecko so I’m kind of scared but watching your videos I think I can do it I will be getting him in seven days
You can do it! Try your best :) don’t hesitate to ask any questions or to refer back to the video. Even with all my years of experience I still learn new things so it’s okay to double check. Congrats on your soon to be new animal friend!
Wow, really really great job on this one!
I love your channel you’ve really been great help ❤️🙏🏻
I’m starting to want leopard geckos OMG this channel is literally so good for all info (Im still doing research btw) but this channel and the channel turtle girl and leopard gecko are so good to watch they make me so much more confident in showing my parents a presentation
Love those channels!
i'm so glad this is over ;) loved your vid!
Jessica this was such a fantastic video!! I agree with everything you said and you put it all in such an accessible way!! Such a comprehensive care guide, thank you! I have three leos who I recently switched to bioactive 3 foot enclosures with overhead heat and Arcadia uvb, they absolutely make use of their enclosures!
Thank you so much!! And that’s so great!
That’s really great to hear. I’m just getting back into keeping leopard geckos (just 1, so gecko and not geckos) and I’m definitely planning to go bioactive. She’s in quarantine now, and a bit young but I think I’m going to go bioactive in her 20 long YET when my ball python gets his new enclosure in several weeks, I’m going to retrofit his 36 x 24 x 24 into a bioactive gecko enclosure. I really hope this girl loves to stretch her legs because I’m going to go crazy dialing in that big pvc enclosure soon
Fantastic video and information!!
This made me feel better about getting my girl from petsmart just because i realized I could learn more and treat her better than how she was at the store, i understand she's still in need of love and care, and I'm willing to sacrifice for her wellbeing
Me too! I actually saw my gecko sitting on top of another gecko at PetSmart which I learned from one of her videos means that it was dominating the other gecko and they needed to be separated, so I feel good that I got to separate them.
thank you for such an informative and professionally delivered video, very helpful.
2 hours of leopard gecko info....right up my alley!
I’m so glad it’s over and I’m also very excited to get a leopard gecko!
Good information listen to the whole video thanks definitely information can be useful in future or when needed.
Thank you so much for all the valuable in-depth information! By far the best leopard gecko care guide on youtube!!
Thanks for your time!!
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I'm so glad this is over. And I can start watching more of your videos. Thank you.
I am making a background. I'm basically using a paper mache technique with dead dried up leaves. This will go on the outside of my leos tank. I really reccomend it, the leaves gives a more natural look and crazy texture
Love this!
TYSM!!!
Thank you so much for all the information it’s very helpful. Long video but worth it 😅
Want to get a Leo and this video is verrrry helpful and in detail. Thank you!
Thanks for a very informative video
i’m so glad this is over! i’m not actually i am so glad you provide accessible information 💗 thank you .
Amazing video!! Ty so much!!!
"I'm so glad this is over!!" You are incredible!! I appreciate all the information, details, and care. You make me feel so much more confident as a beginner.
I am so excited to watch this. I have a leo, your care guide helped me a lot while raising her. I cant wait to have an updated version! ❤🦎❤
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much. I watched it in pieces but I learned a lot. I’m fostering a gecko, have never owned a gecko. I’ve had a lot to learn and you helped a lot.
After owning mine for awhile realized that a 20gal is definitely the smallest as they grow up. They get big quick at least in my experience. I have a 29 gallon and they do use the space. I would highly recommend if you can to get a bigger tank as they grow very fast.
Watched it all! (in four sittings). Amazing video and I think I'm going to watch again and take some notes. I appeared in your comments a few days back deliberating whether to go leopard or crested for a first reptile, and I'm now going down the leopard route with a view to adding a crested next year if all goes well. Initially I had big plans for an arid bioactive set-up, but now I'm being more realistic and starting with linoleum flooring. Shopping starts next week. Thank you so much for helping me plan this.
You’re so pretty c: and I love that you are so detailed! Ty
Also I’m so glad this is over 😅 but I need to go back and take notes now!
I cannot thank you enough for all your help! I haven't even gotten my Leo yet but I want to make sure I am extremely prepared for when I do get one.
Ah! Im getting a Leopard Gecko very soon! Tysm for making this it helps so much! :D
So glad to help! Congrats on your soon to be new friend!
I’m so lucky I found you the other day and I’m so happy with all the info!!! This video I’m sending to anyone with Leo’s. Thank you for all of this! This was so great!! 🙏🏻
So glad it helped!
also why does this only have 200 something likes??? You are legit one of the most informed people on youtube
Hiya Jessica...came across your channel just last week ....I have to say yours is absolutely the best I seen .. I've been researching for a while now and hoping to give a Leo a new happy forever home & want to ensure that they remain healthy & thriving ...I've definitely decided to re home rather than get a ' newbie'
Until such time..I will keep tuned ..
I admire the wonderfull care , time & love you offer all your special.little bubs ...
I recently got three leopard geckos from a rehome situation, and this is very helpful for catching anything I missed while researching them
Great vid Jessica ❤️
Ty!!!
Best informational video! Thank you it helps a lot!!!
So glad to help!
@@JessicasAnimalFriends Hey do you know why leopard geckos stop eating ? Mine hasn’t eaten in about a month and it seems not to lost any weight my temp on the colder side is 76 and warmer side is 96 and it’s a female and it doesn’t look sick at all
I recently upgraded my ten year old leopard gecko to a 40 gallon and this is so helpful! Thanks!
i dont even have a leo or plan on getting one anytime soon, but i am curious about them so id love knowing more about their care and this channel seems to be the best!
Thank you! This is a great care guide. Very comprehensive. I got a juvenile female and was able to get a Exo Terra medium low and was curious if that was sufficient in size, glad you cover that because I do feel I’ll need to upgrade soon,
Hi, your videos have helped me a lot in the creation of my Leopard geckos, they are excellent videos to have guidance on the best way to raise them, I'm from Brazil and here there is little content about leopard geckos. I really like your videos, thank you very much.
Fantastic video, very complete and concise. Wonderful job with editing and keeping things moving. I hope people aren't turned away by the length and recommend that everyone who wants or has a leopard gecko watch.
Thank you so much!
Thanks!
Omg, Jessica, THANK YOU soooo much for this video, I am extremely well knowledged on beardies, but not leopard geckos. Our neighbor had a friend who needed a new loving home for their 2 year old female leopard gecko, and we couldn't say no 🥰 so we need as much info as possible to give her a long happy life and this video of yours will forever now be my go to ❤
Thank you so much! I've taken in a rescue gecko from a friend who was really underweight and you have helped me so much taking proper care of her! ❤ She is starting to gain weight and getting more and more confident, curious and agile 🙏
Thank you so much, I've had my Gecko Zippo for 10 years now, I've tried so many different things with her from lighting to substrate. Made many mistakes but also alot of luck with her. Shes fat, happy and alert :) this video has taught me alot of what i was doing wrong and what i was already doing right :D. Just wanted to say thank you
This is such an informative video! My husband and I just rescued a leopard gecko from somebody who is gonna let her go and gave it to my stepson and I am having so much fun learning about how to take care of leopard geckos animals are my entire life
thank you
I've wanted a leopard gecko for years, and now that I've moved out and am more financially stable I'm finally taking initiative and getting ready for my future baby :)! I'm watching this video to double check that I haven't missed anything. Your channel is super helpful and informative, I feel confident that I'll be able to help my gecko thrive with everything I've learned here :). Thank you!
So glad to help! Congrats on your soon to be new friend!
Thank you! You are an Angel! Preparing for my first ever reptile pet. :D
Ahhh good luck!!
Girl you are the fkn queen of youtube videos. Incredible, can't believe I'm just now finding your channel.
Hey! I am with Polish, but I love your channel and animals, greetings
Tysm! I am getting my leopard geckos in 3 weeks! I’m so excited.
Omg how exciting!!! What are you going to name him or her?
@@JessicasAnimalFriends if it’s a her, and it’s white I would probably name it Luna or something😅
Luna! That’s so cute!
@@potterhead5814 I actually named one of my females Luna. lol
@@sweetluvgurl cool! I actually just got the gecko 2 days ago, turns out it’s a male and it’s a blizzard morph
I’m so glad this is over. No, seriously, thank you. Just got my leopard gecko a week ago and it’s nice to be aware of things and also verify that choices I’m making on the daily are correct. I’m glad to said the bit about feeding a juvenile because I can’t seem to get a answer anywhere on how much to feed them. Now my only issue is landing on a name 😅 becos I don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl yet 😭
Thanks for all the info. We’ve had a Leo for 15 years but just the one and he thankfully has been a super easy keeper. We are heading to a reptile expo tomorrow and hoping to get a female (not for breeding). I just wanted to make sure I had as much info as possible as not every Leo will be just like him. Thanks for helping me out and I’m so glad this is over!!! lol
My Leo just recently grew his tail back. I adopted him due to some horrible circumstances and I can't help but giggle at how pink it is ❤ he's albino
Hi, some great points and a useful video care guide. As always, our focus as keepers must always be to improve animal welfare and the way to do this is to research and then emulate the long developed 'need' of every species through well planned and maintained naturalism. After all, it has taken x million years for each species to reach the developmental stage that it is in right now, this is totally dictated by its environment in the wild and the species relationship with that environment. I enjoyed watching this J C-S
Well said 👏🏻 I’m a huge fan of Arcadia products! Thanks for the support, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you ma’am.
I'm a bit late to seeing this video but it was very helpful :) thanks
I stupidly started this at 12am...so I watched the whole thing and I need to go to bed now. Thank you for all the information, its very well presented and thorough.
Wow well done!!
I REALLY WANT A LEOPARD GECKO and ur vids help! My mom said if I watch enough I can get one! But I might not cause my cousin has one and he had to watch vids for 5 or 6 months. My birthday is coming up and I’ve been watching videos for about five months.i am obsessed with leopard 🦎 geckos! 🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
benjen is so adorable :,)
I got my Leopard gecko back in July. I did a bunch of research before getting her but after I got her I did even more and when I found your page I was so grateful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos and for teaching us how to make sure our Leopard Geckos get the best care possible! You have helped so much!
So glad to hear I helped!
@@JessicasAnimalFriends Would you consider doing a Albino Leopard Gecko care guide? I know they're generally the same but I'd think some differences like their eye sight and lights come into play? Just a thought! 😁
I’ve been keeping leopard geckos for 8 years now and I still watch videos about them😂
I came close to cohabing two females but your spiel on females competing and one dominating the other talked me out of it, thanks!
I’ve been keeping Leo’s for quite a while now, I already know this information and there’s nothing wrong with my care/husbandry set ups but I tend to over think even after all these years so will I sit through this Entireee vid just to be sure? Yes.Yes I will.
Mood lol
I'm so glad this is over... but it was such a great video
The first thing that pops into mind when you say go all out is a leopard gecko with a monocle and a top hat 😂
Love the video u help my knowledge with some things that I thought I knew all the bases but didn't and I learned alot aswell about keeping my fancy lepard gecko (snow)..#imsogladthisisover lol
I'm looking at getting my first Leopard Gecko and thanks for all the great info. One suggestion is to add those markers for each subject on the timeline for when people want to re-watch certain parts (like me haha).
Time stamps are in the description:)
@@JessicasAnimalFriends perfect, thanks. Sorry I don't usually look at the descriptions haha.
Watching your videos for one year now and i love them and you have guided me in so many ways and i am young but i have two leos named Dunkin and Leonardo Da Gecko nad one beardy named rango and two whites tree frogs named snoop frog and gwen stefroggy
Your naming abilities are A PLUS 👏🏻
@@JessicasAnimalFriends thank u so much
My leopard gecko has cost a lot just for the basics and I will still have to upgrade the size of his terrarium cause I just have the 20 gallon front open terrarium right now. My LG cost $80 and $45 to ship but I feel that’s fair from a well known breeder and I know his lineage
hi from spain
thaks for ur videos
Hi!!
Thank you for this really elaborate video! The first few Google results told me that have to feed my gecko 40-50 dubia's a week.... I was giving mine like 10-15 a week and she was getting kinda chubby, so i felt like i should feed less, but i was confused by those websites saying i should feed way more. So it was good to hear that i can safely feed a bit less!
How old is your gecko?
@@nightinggale6470 she's about 3.5 years old
@@frill.dweller ahh ok, at that age she should only be fed 1-2 times a week.
@@nightinggale6470 yes i was feeding like 5-7 dubias at a time, twice a week, so the total became 10-15, but im doing less dubias at a time now :)
I only have two leos, one a baby I just got yesterday but my 1 year old male is hilarious. Dead to the world during the day, could not care less what I'm doing even if I go into his enclosure to change his water or add decor or something. Do the same things after 7pm? All up in my business closely supervising giving my hand licks. It's hilarious.
My local reptile/aquarium shop won't sell leos or most snakes into vivs with heat mats, they insist on overhead heating, which I thought was really interesting!
LOL I love that 😂
I just got my first leopard Gecko 4 months ago and he’s became the sweetest thing ever!!! Also has anyone gotten a leopard gecko from pet smart? I’m not sure how I feel about them.
Don’t petsmart abuses their animals
I had mine for 2 days now I already interacted with a few times
Hi Jessica, WOW great video packed with lots of useful info. Must have been hard work for you. Would have liked to see the cup cakes nom nom :0)
Best Supporting Actress award goes to Kinvara the Leopard Gecko for her dauntless climbing and acrobatics. Honorable mentioned goes to the Whites Tree Frogs for their off screen commentary.
LMAO your comment has me dying of laughter! The whites tree frogs always make an appearance even if they are just heard and not seen. 😂
@@JessicasAnimalFriends :0) I had to watch a 2nd time as my little Ladies were distracting me. It was mid afternoon but several of them were up and demanding to come out and about. Gotta love the ovulation season bless em. When you said about them "maybe being a bit more active", I just looked to my left at all the little faces peering at me and said "You ain't kiddin!".
Maybe a cup cake nom nom video on your Just Jessica channel :o)
Wish we had a cup cake delivery service here lol
Hello Jessica! Your video are amazing and deserve 100k likes and not only 2k. I'm getting ready for my first gecko and I have some questions regarding your video, in case you could andswer for me: 1 - You said you shouldn't give insects bigger than the space between the Gecko's eyes, but in one part of the video I saw you giving a worm almost twice the size of the space of yours. Does this apply only for juveniles? 2 - Isn't dangerous to use paper towel or the kitchen liner as substrate because of the heat from the matt or the bulbes/DHP? I know that the temperature is not enough to ignite fire, but there is any risk of melting or something more dangerous with those substrates, or even cork and plastic plants? Sorry about the silly questions and thanks again.
I rescued a gecko who got in fights a lot in its other home she is 2and a half year old.. bit she is now sheding like crazy... every 2 weeks almoste... she has a hard time doeing it on her own so only after 2 days i help.... but this vid explains a lot
She ws put in a tank with an other female that wsas just way tooooo smalll eveb for 1 gecko it was to small.... the owners asked me for tips so i helped them out in the end...
My gecko now has a 40 gallon tank and loves it so much
Loved your video. Thanks so much foe all the great info. I got my first Leopard gecko a few months ago and I’m having a great time giving him an awesome life. Did you say that one of your leopard geckos has white nail? Can you explain?
Hmmm I can’t recall anything about a white nail
😅 sorry, I probably heard it wrong, but something about not taking that leopard gecko out because it had something
@@carlakellie6674 She said it has a congenital problem from the variety that it is. They kind of flop around.
I was only giving my geckos Humid Hides when they were in shed (because of information from another youtubers video) and I noticed they drink out of their water bowl all the time and they like to sit in it (and jump in it). since watching this video and your other videos I started giving them a humid hide all the time and I noticed I dont see them drink from the bowl as often they still like to sit in it for some reason but its really shallow so it cant hurt them
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Hi Jessica. I switched my supplements from Repashy to Arcadia and my Leopard gecko loves the Arcadia better.
Thanks for the tip! I keep trying to get ahold of them here in the states and they sell out fast!
@@JessicasAnimalFriends Try this site. Maybe they ship to the states. www.reptilesrus.ca. it sells out fast.