I had a few requests for a Crested Gecko version. I have quite an old video where I clean out a Crested Gecko tank - ruclips.net/video/C8Nd6N7gNeg/видео.html But now I have bio active tanks, they don't need to be fully cleaned in the same way, so this is how I maintain them - ruclips.net/video/1Owy4Ca_z8c/видео.html Also if you're interested in my setup/backgrounds/rocks, all links are in the description 😊
Im getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and your videos are helping and unbelievable amount! ive been taking lots and lots of notes and getting prepared for when i get my leopard gecko. :)
The only UVB light leopard geckos should have (a linear/tube bulb) does not emit heat. If you can’t get a deep heat projector right now, I recommend getting a ceramic heat emitter or halogen bulb. Connected to a thermostat of course, as all heat sources should be.
Fiona Shepley Thankyou for the information and also my Leopard Gecko right now has a 10 gallon setup with two hides and a heat mat and I feed him super worms non dusted but I am gonna start that when I am able to get it but I look at his feces and it has a good amount of calcium to it.Also sometimes normally after shedding I give him hornworms.His name is Bert.I almost forgot I got a thermostat on the heat mat and a hydrometer ,a thermometer for the tank itself too
Gas Mask keep in mind that your gecko will need a 20 gallon long minimum, bigger being better. I’d also have at least three hides (warm, cool, and humid). Superworms aren’t a healthy staple, it’s best to feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. And yeah, definitely get supplements ASAP. Are your thermometer and hygrometer digital or analog?
Hello I am 9 years old and was looking into a leopard Gecko after not doing so good with my Guinea pig and your channel has helped me a lot but I don’t now what to believe on other search apps so l am really stuck but than k you so much for helping people out I am sure they are glad
Potato chan JJ i reccomend not getting a reptile at so young. possibly get a fish or a dog or something leopard geckos live for 15+ years so it's a long term pet
I deep clean my tank every 6 months, but I spot clean and change up the fake plants and wallpaper that sits on back, outside regularly. My male leopard gecko _loves_ when I change things up. I know he can't tell me this, but every improvement I've made, I can see him enjoy which makes me so happy! I don't make changes daily, just when I find something new or it seems like he gets bored. I want him to thrive, getting stimulation, excercise and enrichment and I feel like he honestly enjoys and appreciates everything I do for him. I love my gecko so much ❤
Lol funny how I was watching your cleaning tank tutorial from like five years ago two nights ago, and then I wake up the next day to you uploading this 😄 Keep up the good work!
Your channel seriously saved me after buying a starter kit and gecko from petsmart (they seriously gave me no info about care), I now have all the stuff I actually need that petsmart doesn’t have
I am so grateful for your channel! You inspired me to get a leopard gecko and I’ve had her for a little over a year her name is Sunny and we have come over many obstacles with cryptosporidium or stick tail and we had to give her baths because she was dehydrated, Medication and mushed up crickets and mealworms for food both from a syringe and it took forever but now she is healthy now and I am just so happy. Thank you so much!
Every year I come back to this video when it comes to clean out time 😆🙌🏼 such a force of habit but always so helpful! My Leo sits on top of her warm or cold hide until she realises it’s safe to venture round, I do my best to put everything back as it was, but I do like to try and change it up slightly so she doesn’t get bored… if that’s a thing for them 😂 I got her a three level slate hide a couple years back too, I balance it on top of 4 shot glasses so she still has the floor space, she LOVES it! Highly recommend it to all Leo mums and dads, cost me about £30 on eBay 🙌🏼
haha it's weirdly satisfying. Like I have to clean out my guinea pigs a few times a week, but it's always very satisfying afterwards when it's all fresh and clean :)
Awesome vid! Now I can give my lil guy a proper setup , my only thing I'd add to this is careful when placing rocks back that there's no teetering to make a pinch point when they're climbing around
Another very helpful video Rebecca. I think tutorials like this really are important. People who are new to keeping pet reptiles (like myself) genuinely might not know how to safely disinfect an enclosure or how often the cleaning should be done. Even something as simple as making sure your pet has an adequate temporary enclosure to wait in during cleaning might not occur to some people. As always, great work Rebecca! 😊👍
I'm getting a leopard gecko soon I need to show my mum I'm responsible for a gecko 😂 but I am looking up what I need for my gecko I have searched up alot of videos and did alot of research about geckos I have a clear understanding about there enclosure and etc I have watched this video to see what u use and how you do it it has helped me on what products to use. Thank you for this video 👍🏼
Hi leopard gecko I getting a gecko so all because of u and giving me the tips and tricks for taking care of my little crested gecko thank now I’m getting him on Friday
This was very helpful! I was hoping one day when I get a gecko of my own I could do more of a natural tank, so seeing how you manage it and clean it is super helpful. Thank you!
Thank you very much for this, but I believe I missed the frequency of this type of clean. Is this a weekly clean? I'm also wondering what is the daily routine for a simpler setup with a carpet or tile floor?
Okay I got my first leopard gecko over the weekend and somehow I fear it’s going to recognize your voice more than mine lol. Seriously thank you for your insightful presence on the internet.
Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort in creating all these amazing highly informative/educational videos about proper Leopard Gecko care. I’ve probably watched all of them lol. Thanks to your videos, my new baby will have the best life possible. You are awesome! Keep up the great work and never stop!
Fantastic video once again Rebecca! Minnie looks glad to be in a ”cleaner” tank 🤣Hope your keeping well during these times and the Gecks are still great! Stay Home Stay Safe❤️🦎Keep up the Awesome content😎
Before I watched this channel I had slight fascination in leopard geckos, But now I’m slightly obsessed and I can’t wait to get my chocolate Tremper albino leo!
I just wanted to let you know that using cleaning solutions and making sure there's no debris left behind in the enclosure are two very important steps to do before disinfecting. Almost all disinfectants are rendered useless against bacteria if they touch any dirt, dust, or poop, the same even goes for strong disinfectants like diluted bleach and ammonia. I always make sure that all dirt pieces left at the bottom of the tank are picked up and clean with a diluted vinegar solution before using any disinfectant.
Hi! I just got earth mix arid and I was wondering if it is okay to put directly on top of my heat mat for my Leo? Some people advise not to put substrate on top of heat mat but just checking if it is ok to do so?
I usually take the gecko out and then scoop out the substrate before vacuuming any leftover substrate. Obviously I remove the decor and clean it in my bath tub with a bleach/water mixture. Using the same cleaner I spray down the tank glass, and then reassemble.
For a disinfectant I use a 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water, and wash things down with water and a bit of dish soap, is this ok? I tend to wash first then disinfect after, I do this with everything in the tank
@@leopardgeckotalk Your welcome. Also, can you maybe do a video on building a background for a Leo with rocks and expanding foam? You might remember me from when I commented on you video that my Leo was sick. Yeah, he did pass away but I am getting a new one in the beginning of June. I want to make a background but with real rocks and expanding foam. I don't know how to disinfect them. Thanks so much for all this great content, Livy_V
I have done tons of research and I am planning to get one in august, but I’m so confused that if you fully clean your tank once a year, how does it not get full of bacteria?
But what about the poop? 1-2 times a year you change the substrate out? Or do you clean the poop spot more frequently for your geckos. I'm having a gecko in substrate for the first time and I adopted it from another owner and the tank is soooo poopy
I LOVE this channel Its super interesting and makes gecko research a lot more fun I'm getting my gecko in about 2 weeks I've already named him Julian aka Mr. Fluffs (if he is a boy) and am really excited! instead of using paper towel would cabinet liner be ok I've heard other people say it's good and easy but just wanna get your opinion. 😊👍
Should I be changing the substrate once or twice a year regardless of the kind or is that specific to earth-mix arid? I use Eco-Earth and I want to make sure that I’m not wasting money by cleaning by too often or putting my gecko in danger for cleaning too little.
Hi! I was wondering how often I should do all this like do I disinfect the decor weekly? Do I change the substrate Monthly please reply thank you so much!🙏
I'm wondering if it's possible to do a basic bioactive tank with a heat mat? I really want to change my 3 to bioactive tanks before I have my baby in September in case I struggle to keep up with maintenance and I wanted to go bioactive in the future any way. I can't afford 3 DHP's and thermostats but want to use them in the future. My tanks are only a few cm deep and I was thinking I could put tile/slate over the heat mat to make sure it's no burried too far under the substrate, and build it up more off the heat mat
No. They should be just fine in normal room temps within the few hours it takes to clean the tank. In my area, someone found a leopard gecko outside in cold, rainy weather -- he was eager to warm up, but who knows how long he had been surviving out there. Leos are hardy creatures!
I’d switch to a different substrate, eco earth can be dusty and hard on their joints. Reptisoil, organic top soil (without fertilizer or perlite, Scott’s is a good brand), or a bioactive mix would be best. Half textured tile half soil is good as well. You can go several months without fully cleaning the enclosure. If you go bioactive you’ll never need to clean the enclosure.
Isopods update: They appear to be doing well, although they do not make many appearances. I have spotted more babies but do not know which species they belong to. I mist twice a day. Question time: would do a leopard gecko be able to live safely in an outbuilding? She'd have the same setup out there and I am out there frequently. I am pressed for space in-house.
My leopard geckos poop is starting to smell, it has never smelled before and I would just like to know if it is normal or if something is wrong with them.
Mines too, I just noticed today while cleaning his tank out. It was pretty nasty and it kinda got on my finger. I started to freak out since I’m really paranoid when it comes to deceases
For people that use reptile carpet like myself. I change the carpet every other weekend and spot clean the droppings every other day. I have 2 carpets, one being used and one on stand by. So when it comes time to clean the carpet, I swap them out and wash the dirty one in the sink with dish soap and hang it to dry. Then store it away until it comes time to swap them again. I throw both away every 6 months and get 2 new ones
Yes 🙌🏻 I should have maybe mentioned how often other substrates/bedding needs to be changed, but I went through that in another video, but hope this ^^ helps anyone using carpet.
The video was great I just have a question do you know how to keep the smell down i have 4 leos 1 crested and 1 pacman but I very had a problem until my mom yold me there was a bad smell do you know what or how I that I can keep it down
i just wanna share a cute lil story between me and my gecko, nana. i got him during the beginning of the pandemic so shipping was wild and the heat mat didnt come until the day after he arrived so i let him explore my hand and he crawled into my palm and layed down and cuddled my hand for warmth, he kinda fell asleep but i had to go to sleep and the most devastating feeling was seeing him go back into his hide 🥺
Hello! I have a question. I am soon getting a Leopard Gecko of my own, and I have a question about the heat mat. Should I put the heat mat literally under the tank, or do I put it inside of the tank and cover it with substrate? Thank you!
I had a few requests for a Crested Gecko version. I have quite an old video where I clean out a Crested Gecko tank - ruclips.net/video/C8Nd6N7gNeg/видео.html
But now I have bio active tanks, they don't need to be fully cleaned in the same way, so this is how I maintain them - ruclips.net/video/1Owy4Ca_z8c/видео.html
Also if you're interested in my setup/backgrounds/rocks, all links are in the description 😊
hi i might get another gecko for my b-day i already have a crested gecko what is a suggestion for a fun gecko.
Gecko Warrior123 I mean, a fat tailed gecko is adorable
@@Maxarex oh i actually did think about getting one do you have one?
Gecko Warrior123 I’m gonna get it soon enuf yeah
Same
I would not be able to properly take care of my leopard gecko without your channel
Julie Mullins yea, this is a great channel. She helps a lot
Same
Same
Julie Mullins can u subscribe to my channel
SAMEE LMAO
Going to be getting a Leo soon, and I’m learning so much about how to be a good owner from your channel. Keep up the good work
Aw thank you! Best of luck with your future gecko!
U might should get a different substrate like this it gets stuck in their claws.
I'm staying up past my bedtime tonight to watch this. 😎. I'm the maddest of madlads. I can't be stopped!
😂😂
Yeah that’s really funny😂😂😂😂😂
These videos make me feel so much better when I watch them.
aww i'm glad :)
Im getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and your videos are helping and unbelievable amount! ive been taking lots and lots of notes and getting prepared for when i get my leopard gecko. :)
Been waiting for this all day
Ah brilliant :)
alternate title: How to protect your Leopard Gecko from getting Corona
Yaaaas
Because of her I’m able to get my leopard gecko this month 🥺
Aww i'm glad :D
They are the best I’m so happy for you!!
luckyyy
der f yea 🥺 I just bought one yesterday literally the cutest thing ever sadly I don’t know the morph but it’s yellow with transparent spots 🥺
yeah these videos r what im convincing my mom with to let me get a leo
I’m getting my new leopard gecko next week and he or she is going to have a very good life because of you
I only use a UVB light on my leopard gecko because I had it and it heats the tank well but I want a deep heat projector
The only UVB light leopard geckos should have (a linear/tube bulb) does not emit heat. If you can’t get a deep heat projector right now, I recommend getting a ceramic heat emitter or halogen bulb. Connected to a thermostat of course, as all heat sources should be.
Fiona Shepley Thankyou for the information and also my Leopard Gecko right now has a 10 gallon setup with two hides and a heat mat and I feed him super worms non dusted but I am gonna start that when I am able to get it but I look at his feces and it has a good amount of calcium to it.Also sometimes normally after shedding I give him hornworms.His name is Bert.I almost forgot I got a thermostat on the heat mat and a hydrometer ,a thermometer for the tank itself too
Gas Mask keep in mind that your gecko will need a 20 gallon long minimum, bigger being better. I’d also have at least three hides (warm, cool, and humid). Superworms aren’t a healthy staple, it’s best to feed mainly live crickets or Dubia roaches. And yeah, definitely get supplements ASAP. Are your thermometer and hygrometer digital or analog?
Minnie is looking on fleek in this vid!
haha she is feeling fierce 😅 she's a little on the slim side as she's probably producing eggs atm though lol
Hello I am 9 years old and was looking into a leopard Gecko after not doing so good with my Guinea pig and your channel has helped me a lot but I don’t now what to believe on other search apps so l am really stuck but than k you so much for helping people out I am sure they are glad
Potato chan JJ i reccomend not getting a reptile at so young. possibly get a fish or a dog or something leopard geckos live for 15+ years so it's a long term pet
I have 2 leopard geckos and they are in great health thanks to you.Thank you so much for this channel.Really Helpful😁
I deep clean my tank every 6 months, but I spot clean and change up the fake plants and wallpaper that sits on back, outside regularly. My male leopard gecko _loves_ when I change things up. I know he can't tell me this, but every improvement I've made, I can see him enjoy which makes me so happy!
I don't make changes daily, just when I find something new or it seems like he gets bored. I want him to thrive, getting stimulation, excercise and enrichment and I feel like he honestly enjoys and appreciates everything I do for him. I love my gecko so much ❤
Aww nice! Yeah like Minnie is using her new rock so much, even as a little pillow 😅 it's nice to see :)
This channel has been a big help in my research to get a little leopard gecko of my own
Lol funny how I was watching your cleaning tank tutorial from like five years ago two nights ago, and then I wake up the next day to you uploading this 😄 Keep up the good work!
Your channel seriously saved me after buying a starter kit and gecko from petsmart (they seriously gave me no info about care), I now have all the stuff I actually need that petsmart doesn’t have
I am so grateful for your channel! You inspired me to get a leopard gecko and I’ve had her for a little over a year her name is Sunny and we have come over many obstacles with cryptosporidium or stick tail and we had to give her baths because she was dehydrated, Medication and mushed up crickets and mealworms for food both from a syringe and it took forever but now she is healthy now and I am just so happy. Thank you so much!
I got my new leopard gecko today and you have no idea how much your channel has helped me😅😅❤️
Every year I come back to this video when it comes to clean out time 😆🙌🏼 such a force of habit but always so helpful!
My Leo sits on top of her warm or cold hide until she realises it’s safe to venture round, I do my best to put everything back as it was, but I do like to try and change it up slightly so she doesn’t get bored… if that’s a thing for them 😂
I got her a three level slate hide a couple years back too, I balance it on top of 4 shot glasses so she still has the floor space, she LOVES it!
Highly recommend it to all Leo mums and dads, cost me about £30 on eBay 🙌🏼
Yeah, cleaning the tanks are a pain but, it’s sometimes fun 😅
haha it's weirdly satisfying. Like I have to clean out my guinea pigs a few times a week, but it's always very satisfying afterwards when it's all fresh and clean :)
Awesome vid! Now I can give my lil guy a proper setup , my only thing I'd add to this is careful when placing rocks back that there's no teetering to make a pinch point when they're climbing around
Another very helpful video Rebecca. I think tutorials like this really are important. People who are new to keeping pet reptiles (like myself) genuinely might not know how to safely disinfect an enclosure or how often the cleaning should be done. Even something as simple as making sure your pet has an adequate temporary enclosure to wait in during cleaning might not occur to some people. As always, great work Rebecca! 😊👍
Aw thank you :)
Thank you so much, i just got into reptiles and for Christmas i got a bunch of leopard gecko stuff so this really helps!
I'm getting a leopard gecko soon I need to show my mum I'm responsible for a gecko 😂 but I am looking up what I need for my gecko I have searched up alot of videos and did alot of research about geckos I have a clear understanding about there enclosure and etc I have watched this video to see what u use and how you do it it has helped me on what products to use. Thank you for this video 👍🏼
Could probably use a shop vac to get the substrate out of the tank?
Yay a new video!😁 Thanks for making this video not many channels cover this subject very thoroughly but it is very important🙃
No problem :) Glad it was helpful!
Liked the video. Cleaning seems similar the only difference is I use the tub rather than the sink, and afterwords clean the tub thoroughly.
Hi leopard gecko I getting a gecko so all because of u and giving me the tips and tricks for taking care of my little crested gecko thank now I’m getting him on Friday
Im getting a leopard gecko soon!
Yay! 🎉
I’m also getting a leopard gecko soon
Riley Springer me to!!!!🎉
same
😁 yay 😁
This was very helpful! I was hoping one day when I get a gecko of my own I could do more of a natural tank, so seeing how you manage it and clean it is super helpful. Thank you!
Aw awesome :)
Thank you very much for this, but I believe I missed the frequency of this type of clean. Is this a weekly clean? I'm also wondering what is the daily routine for a simpler setup with a carpet or tile floor?
Monthly
I love the setup of the tank. The background is neat.🦗🐞🦎🦞🦂🦀🦐🦟🦋🐛🐜🕷🐍
Okay I got my first leopard gecko over the weekend and somehow I fear it’s going to recognize your voice more than mine lol. Seriously thank you for your insightful presence on the internet.
Could you use a vinegar and water solution instead of a store-bought
Do you think you can type up a care sheet for us your crested gecko
Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort in creating all these amazing highly informative/educational videos about proper Leopard Gecko care. I’ve probably watched all of them lol. Thanks to your videos, my new baby will have the best life possible. You are awesome! Keep up the great work and never stop!
i just cleaned my crested gecko tank yesterday i love the vids keep up the good work
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey I live your videos I have a leopard gecko you have helped me so much!!!!!
Aww i'm glad :D
Leopard Gecko it was also complete coincidence that you posted this video when the same day I was cleaning her vivarium😂
Fantastic video once again Rebecca! Minnie looks glad to be in a ”cleaner” tank 🤣Hope your keeping well during these times and the Gecks are still great! Stay Home Stay Safe❤️🦎Keep up the Awesome content😎
Before I watched this channel I had slight fascination in leopard geckos,
But now I’m slightly obsessed and I can’t wait to get my chocolate Tremper albino leo!
I just wanted to let you know that using cleaning solutions and making sure there's no debris left behind in the enclosure are two very important steps to do before disinfecting. Almost all disinfectants are rendered useless against bacteria if they touch any dirt, dust, or poop, the same even goes for strong disinfectants like diluted bleach and ammonia. I always make sure that all dirt pieces left at the bottom of the tank are picked up and clean with a diluted vinegar solution before using any disinfectant.
I love your channel can you please make a video about how to set up a reptile timers
Thank you :) It's super simple really, you get a timer with a plug socket in, set the time on them, and you're sorted. :)
How often do you clean the tank and how do you know when it’s time to clean the tank?
Hi! I just got earth mix arid and I was wondering if it is okay to put directly on top of my heat mat for my Leo? Some people advise not to put substrate on top of heat mat but just checking if it is ok to do so?
I usually take the gecko out and then scoop out the substrate before vacuuming any leftover substrate. Obviously I remove the decor and clean it in my bath tub with a bleach/water mixture. Using the same cleaner I spray down the tank glass, and then reassemble.
Yeah to be honest I used to vacuum up the little bits, however I'm still at home atm and I don't think my mum would appreciate it :')
You are so amazing. I immediately go very happy when I see you have a new upload. :)
Aw thanks so much!! :)
Im getting a Leo tmrw and I’m binge watching your channel
Very helpful as usual ☺️
For a disinfectant I use a 50/50 mixture of distilled white vinegar and water, and wash things down with water and a bit of dish soap, is this ok? I tend to wash first then disinfect after, I do this with everything in the tank
hey i might get a leopard gecko i already have a crested so thanks for the vids they have helped so much
I love this video! Cant wait for the next!! :)
Thank you!
@@leopardgeckotalk your welcome!
Do you have to buy Another enclosure when trying to clean that enclosure?
Because of u and ur info my mum is letting me save up for a leopard gecko 🦎 I love ur vids 🥰
I've been lowkey binge watching your videos to prepare for my first leopard gecko
Where did you put the lizard while you were cleaning the cage is my question
Thank you for the educational video!! Much love from Texas!
Aw thank you!! :)
Can you do a created gecko feeding schedule ?
Thank you you are the only reason my parents let me have a leo
thanks for the good advice
Your channel is such good information.
Aw thank you :)
@@leopardgeckotalk Your welcome. Also, can you maybe do a video on building a background for a Leo with rocks and expanding foam? You might remember me from when I commented on you video that my Leo was sick. Yeah, he did pass away but I am getting a new one in the beginning of June. I want to make a background but with real rocks and expanding foam. I don't know how to disinfect them.
Thanks so much for all this great content,
Livy_V
I just got a leopard gecko yesterday and its a juvenile should I be using earth mix substrate?
I have done tons of research and I am planning to get one in august, but I’m so confused that if you fully clean your tank once a year, how does it not get full of bacteria?
But what about the poop? 1-2 times a year you change the substrate out? Or do you clean the poop spot more frequently for your geckos. I'm having a gecko in substrate for the first time and I adopted it from another owner and the tank is soooo poopy
I LOVE this channel Its super interesting and makes gecko research a lot more fun I'm getting my gecko in about 2 weeks I've already named him Julian aka Mr. Fluffs (if he is a boy) and am really excited! instead of using paper towel would cabinet liner be ok I've heard other people say it's good and easy but just wanna get your opinion. 😊👍
Aw thank you! How exciting!! :) The liner should be fine as long as it's not 'self adhesive' as the glue can heat up and release toxic fumes.
Love the video
Wait if you have a uvb light do you still need d3 supplements for your feeder insects
Nope.
Should I be changing the substrate once or twice a year regardless of the kind or is that specific to earth-mix arid? I use Eco-Earth and I want to make sure that I’m not wasting money by cleaning by too often or putting my gecko in danger for cleaning too little.
Hi! I was wondering how often I should do all this like do I disinfect the decor weekly? Do I change the substrate Monthly please reply thank you so much!🙏
I live in the u.s. and amazon doesnt have that disinfectant so whats a good one that available for us
i just got my leo how long do i wait for his tank to need a clean its just soil and sand
Love the video I have a bio dude bio active tank
I'm wondering if it's possible to do a basic bioactive tank with a heat mat? I really want to change my 3 to bioactive tanks before I have my baby in September in case I struggle to keep up with maintenance and I wanted to go bioactive in the future any way. I can't afford 3 DHP's and thermostats but want to use them in the future. My tanks are only a few cm deep and I was thinking I could put tile/slate over the heat mat to make sure it's no burried too far under the substrate, and build it up more off the heat mat
You have helped me so much with my research 😊!!!
Aw i'm glad I could help 😊
Is there any way I can make a disinfectant?
When should you clean our the tank, like every other week or month 🤔
You could always vaccuum out the rest of the soil. How would you clean wooden or cork hides? Or just wouldn’t?
Can you clean the substrate?
Question: do you have to keep your leopard gecko in a heated temporary tank while you clean it, or just a regular tub?
No. They should be just fine in normal room temps within the few hours it takes to clean the tank. In my area, someone found a leopard gecko outside in cold, rainy weather -- he was eager to warm up, but who knows how long he had been surviving out there. Leos are hardy creatures!
Fangs & Forests True but if they are out for hours I would recommend heating them up
thank you so much this really was the eat videoi was looking for
Hi ya I love your video but I’m wondering how often I should fully clean my leopard geckos eco earth tank xx
I’d switch to a different substrate, eco earth can be dusty and hard on their joints. Reptisoil, organic top soil (without fertilizer or perlite, Scott’s is a good brand), or a bioactive mix would be best. Half textured tile half soil is good as well. You can go several months without fully cleaning the enclosure. If you go bioactive you’ll never need to clean the enclosure.
Great Video!
Isopods update:
They appear to be doing well, although they do not make many appearances. I have spotted more babies but do not know which species they belong to. I mist twice a day.
Question time: would do a leopard gecko be able to live safely in an outbuilding? She'd have the same setup out there and I am out there frequently. I am pressed for space in-house.
It depends on if you have air conditioning and heating to avoid temperature fluctuations.
Lillianna Monet there is hearing out there but not AC. Might not do it though.
My leopard geckos poop is starting to smell, it has never smelled before and I would just like to know if it is normal or if something is wrong with them.
Take them to a reptile vet if you're really worried, it's hard to give advice over internet. Are they eating and drinking regularly?
Mines too, I just noticed today while cleaning his tank out. It was pretty nasty and it kinda got on my finger. I started to freak out since I’m really paranoid when it comes to deceases
Where did you put Minnie?
Where did u get the slides and back of the tank?
Hey what tank is this it looks very nice
For people that use reptile carpet like myself. I change the carpet every other weekend and spot clean the droppings every other day. I have 2 carpets, one being used and one on stand by. So when it comes time to clean the carpet, I swap them out and wash the dirty one in the sink with dish soap and hang it to dry. Then store it away until it comes time to swap them again. I throw both away every 6 months and get 2 new ones
Also wanted to add that I do disinfect the tank before laying down the clean carpet
Yes 🙌🏻 I should have maybe mentioned how often other substrates/bedding needs to be changed, but I went through that in another video, but hope this ^^ helps anyone using carpet.
The video was great I just have a question do you know how to keep the smell down i have 4 leos 1 crested and 1 pacman but I very had a problem until my mom yold me there was a bad smell do you know what or how I that I can keep it down
question! where did you get that tank? does it come with the rock walls? ty!
is it ok to refrigerate my mealworms because i heard it slows the process of them becoming beetles but idk if i should
You can if you want to. Just take some out 24 hours before feeding to gutload them. Keep in mind that they’re not healthy for the gecko’s main diet.
Is it worth buying reptile carpet and eco earth im not sure what to use
How often do you clean your tank without removing the dirt
How frequently are you meant to mist the substrate? Thanks!
Great video
i just wanna share a cute lil story between me and my gecko, nana. i got him during the beginning of the pandemic so shipping was wild and the heat mat didnt come until the day after he arrived so i let him explore my hand and he crawled into my palm and layed down and cuddled my hand for warmth, he kinda fell asleep but i had to go to sleep and the most devastating feeling was seeing him go back into his hide 🥺
but i do have to move his enclosure downstairs because up here is too stressful and loud for him 😔✌
Is your heat mat plugged into a thermostat?
Can I use a fragrance free baby wipe?
How often do you do thise
Hello! I have a question. I am soon getting a Leopard Gecko of my own, and I have a question about the heat mat. Should I put the heat mat literally under the tank, or do I put it inside of the tank and cover it with substrate? Thank you!
Kato Potato bottom heat is best
haleigh canova yes, but do you know if I should put the heat mat under the tank or inside of it?
If it’s glass under the tank if not in