LEOPARD GECKO SETUP FOR BEGINNERS!

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The Leopard Gecko has to be the world's most popular pet gecko. They come in an incredible variety of colours, they are easy to handle, have great personalities and are easy to care for.
In this video we take a look at how to setup an enclosure for a Leopard Gecko. We discuss all the import requirements that need to be met to ensure that your Leopard Gecko will thrive under your care! If you thinking of getting a Leopard Gecko as a pet we hope this video will help to guide you in the right direction with regards to your Leopard Gecko setup! We hope you enjoy the video : )
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@lanachairezcomedy 3 года назад

I clicked on this video cuz he looked like he had an honest face on the video icon lol. But I’m not disappointed. Thank you!!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Lol thank you, glad you enjoyed it : )

@beastmangaming26 3 года назад

everyone I watched was confusing and complicated, they said it was for beginners but its seemed like it was for ppl whos highly trained but you made it easy for me to understand thanks dude

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Awesome to hear, thanks for watching😊🤙🏻

@BurenAustin 3 года назад

I wanna say I’ve been reading your mag since I was 8! So cool to see still keeping it fresh!!

@ernstbothma1612 4 года назад

Great video 👍 I loved the time lapse of the build,it really helps when setting my things up. I ordered alot of your products and it's nice to see them in the videos so I know what I'm getting

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 года назад

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the support!

@clairebailey9973 3 года назад

Does he mention the name of the products? Or are there links? I’m looking to get one soon and want to be precise with what I get

@bullfrogjay4383 Год назад

Simple, informative and to the point. Excellent video for beginers.

@WoodJD 3 года назад

Thanks!!!i plan on getting a leopard gecko and this was easy and helpful!!! 🦎

@angelahunter6008 3 года назад

Thank you for this, we've just bought a viv as opposed to our glass terrarium and couldn't work out how to safely fit our heat mat.

@francesdumaliang6132 3 года назад

Thank you!😃…WONDERFUL video!

@itsyourgirlmaddie5518 2 года назад

Found this so helpful broke down everything thank u so much for all the help !

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 2 года назад

So glad to hear you found it helpful, thank you for watching😊👍🏻

@Va_Tae 2 месяца назад

Nicely done. Respect 💪🏽🇺🇸

@aj2day12 Год назад

My brother, I have watched countless other videos and this one is one I wish I found sooner. You broke everything down so well, I understand a lot more in 15 minutes than 2 days worth of videos. Thank you & great video!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles Год назад

Thanks so much mate really appreciate it, glad you found the video helpful, all the best : )

@griffyngaming6696 2 года назад

this was a grate video it realy helped me out thank you !!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 2 года назад

Only a pleasure, I am glad you found it helpful : ) Thanks for watching!

@PoliticianPlaytime 3 года назад

thanks for the advice

@MimmuW 3 года назад

Thank you for this, i getting leopard gecko now :)

@pawang_game_id 4 года назад

Very nice

@rademenes80 4 года назад

Very cute! Thank you for your videos! Greetings from Cape Town!

@qadeerjatoi3830 4 года назад

I have three Leopard geckoes but I have not methods growthing and weight increasing kindly give me suggestions my what's up number 03002758818

@qadeerjatoi3830 3 года назад

Nice

@qadeerjatoi3830 3 года назад

@Sir Man thanks dear

@aakifahismail6233 3 года назад

Could you please do a video on how to connect the basic XH-W3001 temperature controller to the heat pad... I purchased one from you guys but im really struggling to figure out how to connect it

@CoyoteCanyon72 2 года назад

great video

@cr3t6r83 3 года назад

Nice bro really uelped

@meghanpryson107 3 года назад

Thank you I'm thinking about getting a common leopard geck

@italianman3357 Год назад

So glad i found this video i was spending hours looking for lightning recommendation for a leopard gecko

@nightinggale6470 Год назад

A heat lamp (such as a halogen flood bulb) is ideal for heat, and a tube UVB bulb such as the Arcadia shadedweller is very beneficial as well :)

@dkfilms1987 4 года назад

Great video 👍

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 года назад

Thank you😊🙏🏻

@Gex_and_violet 2 года назад

Thanks much easer to understand

@eitan8144 2 года назад

The way I can hear fellow South Africans.

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 2 года назад

Howzit, yes correct : )

@knerd4007 3 года назад

Hey great video! I have a question. Where can I find that tank/enclosure you showed in your video?

@ansley5328 3 года назад

I LOVE HIS ACCENT

@burnttoast656 3 года назад

Im fairly sure it’s South Africa

@rochellescheepers3994 2 года назад

@@burnttoast656 100%

@Isv1nceyoun0w 3 года назад

I wish you left links to the stuff you used as the thermostat and the heat pads

@windyy2281 3 года назад

Thanks for this, I'm thinking about getting a leopard gecko

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Pleasure : )

@cali-raetennant1392 2 года назад

Have you gotten one ?

@weirdedits51 Год назад

can you put a link pls for the tank i realy like the white designe and the papper tar matches it nicely so i would appreciate it

@wackyantman5893 3 года назад

Also Leopard geckos aren’t nocturnal they’re crepuscular (mostly active at dawn and dusk)

@chrisdupreez4510 2 года назад

thanks

@Tlc24891 2 года назад

Hi how do i build in the light and where do would i get the foil heat i prefer them to what I’ve already got

@williamwedderburn9785 4 года назад

Could you please do this for crested geckos🙏

@lunallena2165 3 года назад

I use arid earth mix and I love it

@kacper6116 3 года назад

But does it gecko?

@18GemmaGriffiths 3 года назад

Did you drill holes into the side to get the wires through? Does it affect anything?

@alexreptiles8505 4 года назад

Where did you get your Cape Coral cobrA female and male

@leomortlock5425 3 года назад

where did you get that led light, i cant find it anywhere?

@ivanv3937 3 года назад

Great video very helpful, but I’m confused how he put the heat pad in . Plz help

@indigox2586 3 года назад

Same..

@haydenwaller9953 3 года назад

Where did u get the heat pad from

@trey5117 3 года назад

I have a question. I put bedding inside the log that a got for my leopard gecko on the cool side. He came out of it trey and went to the hot side and had a successful shed. Would that be considered a moist hide? Anyone can answer lol

@vladig3995 3 года назад

Leopard geckos are unable to self regulate the amount of d3 they have in their system, meaning the calcium supplement would have to be WITHOUT d3. However i found the rest of the guide to be very helpful.

@berniceayala9285 3 года назад

Where do u buy a tank for a Leo? And what is a good size? I have 20G Long tank, but I want to buy another tank since mines isn’t a good condition since I have it for awhile. I just wanna give my new Leo a good home.

@NotTypera 3 года назад

do you have to have the LED light??

@kailamalkiel8488 3 года назад

Where did you get the tank from?

@Demarcusjr222 Год назад

Anyone know what the light is called on Amazon uk

@arkarmoeoo536 3 года назад

Do I need to spray water on paper or fake plant to get humidity ?

@mattiagoffo1795 3 года назад

where do i find that trunk?

@AirQuotes848 7 месяцев назад

What brand is the enclosure? Is it available in the USA

@happyfaced7685 3 года назад

This video was very helpful! I do have a question though, where did you get the heat pad from?

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Glad to hear you found it helpful! The heat pad is one we supply locally hear in South Africa. You can use any other type of heat pad that you can get at your local pet shop or online, just make sure it is controlled and can't get too hot : )

@happyfaced7685 3 года назад

Ultimate Exotics Reptiles Ooh I see. Thank you so much! :)

@delmjayyy 3 года назад

Does anyone have a link for the enclosure?

@54321FUCKYOU2 3 года назад

Where do you get an enclosure like that?

@31336huntingdonroad 10 месяцев назад

Where do i get an enclosure like that

@saffakanera 3 года назад

Great video, sal verseker by julle koop!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Baie dankie!

@lbooth5238 3 года назад

Where can I get that led light ?

@erniekent378 3 года назад

What is the of this tank viv please

@zeke8215 3 года назад

where can i get the exact terrarium ?

@_ellie_okayy 3 года назад

Does anybody know where he got that tank from

@daddy-ol3nm 3 года назад

Where can I buy that heat pad

@mrkrabs5729 3 года назад

I have a spare 86x42x38cm (136 litre tank) and I was thinking it’s perfect for a leopard gecko! I’ve done tones of research, and I’m really thinking of getting one. I’ve got a bearded dragon as well (his old tank) and he’s moving to a 4x2x2’ viv before Christmas! I’m really thinking of getting a Leopard gecko and I’ve just got to convince the parents!

@Putreffy 3 года назад

Just get it and don't tell anyone LOL! I have 2 snakes and a leopard gecko in my bedroom and nobody knows they exist

@mrkrabs5729 3 года назад

I am frickin 12.

@Chris-eu8wv 4 года назад

Can we swap the paper towels out for stuff sort of like what snakes get

@lukewest7330 4 года назад

Well you can you reptile carpet but if you use loose substrate they have a risk of impacting

@melissaengle6336 3 года назад

how big was the tank?

@sm00thbutter 3 года назад

What kind of humid hide is that?

@matthewlong7530 3 года назад

What morph is the gecko in this video?

@xripsnxg1136 3 года назад

Do I need a spray bottle to spay a bit of water in the tank everyday to keep a bit moist?

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi there, you won't need to do that if you have the moist hide : ) Just keep the peat slightly damp in the moist hide, thanks!

@franco6991 3 года назад

Can the temperature controller control more than one?

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi there, yes, if your setup is the same and the heat pad is the same then you can use one controller to control the temperature of multiple cages, thanks!

@popularity_gaming3838 3 года назад

Where can i get the enclosure?

@King-xh9my 3 года назад

Hey thanks for the tips I might get one but is it okay if they only eat brown crickets and is it fine to use sand for the ground? What hours would they sleep and wake up and how do u tell if its male or female

@tylerkalczuk7102 3 года назад

can’t answer for the other questions but DO NOT use sand it can cause impaction

@kierstansmat3562 2 года назад

They need a viriaty of different feeder insects. they are more active dawn and dusk. And no sand

@whos_peter_parker4253 3 года назад

Does anyone know of anyone or anyplace that rehabilitates and re-homes leopard geckos in Indiana or The Midwest? I’ll take any advice please help! Thanks

@carlosfavaron90 3 года назад

Man!! Where could I get a tank just like this in USA 🥲🥲

@Lily-ie5eb 3 года назад

I'm still trying to figure out your accent....anyways thanks for the video is really helped! :)

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Lily's Reptiles it’s South African😊Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching🙏🏻

@user-zq6yz5gf6d 3 года назад

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles lol i thought u sound like an aussie

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Reece Hurlstone 😂😂 haha allot of people say that😊

@tonyfffuuu 3 года назад

only says south african on the shirt 🤔

@thedeetyboi2589 3 года назад

Will the geckos climb up on the walls and on the roof because I have a snake cage which is out of use which I think would be perfect for a gecko but I don’t know whether the metal mesh on the lid would make a difference? Please reply and tell me ASAP please because I am getting one soon. Thank you. PS the video is really helpful thank you.

@thedeetyboi2589 3 года назад

Also, how often do you moisten the cold hard and clean it out

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi there, I am glad to hear you found the video helpful! You don't have to worry about Leopard Geckos climbing the walls, they are a terrestrial gecko species and therefor do not have the 'sticky' feet like some geckos have to climb up vertical surfaces, thanks!

@thedeetyboi2589 3 года назад

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles Thank you!

@liahnejooste7256 2 года назад

Do more it is soo good

@Miranda-te6jl 3 года назад

Question:Do you dust the insects every time you feed your leopard geckos or is it every once in awhile?I’m new to this so I’m doing a lot of research so I can get everything right

@CelebrityPlayhouse 2 года назад

I read you dust the insects in calcium everytime you feed them every 2-3 days im new to this aswell so double check this also good luck :)

@Keepthefaith116 Год назад

@@CelebrityPlayhouse thank you !

@jennajj7472 3 года назад

Ok but when he said humid hut who else thought he said human heart?!

@PaulWinters328 3 года назад

Yep lol

@RazzieVR 2 года назад

So you don’t have to put any fake dirt or anything for floor paper towels work fine right? This video is awesome super helpful thanks alot man!

@nightinggale6470 2 года назад

New reptiles should be quarantined on paper towel for at least six weeks (ideally three months) to monitor their health. After, a suitable loose substrate is best; digging/burrowing enrichment is very beneficial for them. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is ideal.

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 2 года назад

Yes correct, paper towel is perfect or you can also use a fake grass matt. Glad you found it helpful, thank you for watching : )

@RazzieVR 2 года назад

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles Thanks so much!

@nightinggale6470 2 года назад

@@RazzieVR fake grass mats harbour bacteria, as does carpet. Paper towel is good for quarantine, but after, a suitable loose substrate is best for digging enrichment. Half tile half soil is good as well :)

@lukesoren7688 3 года назад

would you mind repeating some of the substrates that you are not supposed to use? had a little hard time understanding the south african accent as an american :) great video tho!

@CrescentCanine 3 года назад

Dont know what he said exactly, but you should definetly avoid sand (EXPECIALLY calci-sand ) Coco soil, coco husks, wood chips and wood shavings. Theres lot of natural options like earch arid mix of some sort. If you have yourself a baby I highly reccomend you to use paper towel , I would switch to loose substrate when the baby is either grown up or juvenille . Hope it helps!

@squiddart 3 года назад

I know i am late but you can turn on CC if u dont understand him

@georgiaholliegrace386 3 года назад

If the Leo’s vivarium is in a room with natural daylight, does it still need a light?

@caleb13c 3 года назад

No, but make sure the sunlight is indirect, it might overheat the enclosure otherwise

@mr.chubbygamer8562 3 года назад

How much did it all cost

@niicap5245 3 года назад

How much is the enclosure btw?

@tdhuny 2 года назад

You look like Luka Doncic lol

@ollybrown3172 3 года назад

I have a heat lamp in my geckos cage, is this c compulsory or optional. Great video!👍

@wackyantman5893 3 года назад

Optional, depends on if someone can afford it but Heat lamps are good.

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

Does it do uvb as well?

@ollybrown3172 3 года назад

@@officialgamerz29 what is ubv?

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

@@ollybrown3172 uvb light, if it does and its on for around 10 hours a day, theres no need to use d3 in supplements

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

Uvb is the natural light that helps geckos create vitamin d on their own without the need to supplement d3. They need vitamin d so that calcium can actually be absorbed into their system rather than pass straight through.

@littlemozzie1668 3 года назад

So I am thinking of getting a leopard gecko for my birthday and I saw the paper towel bottom what if the gecko digs can’t they tear apart the paper towel?

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi there! Yes that is a possibility, if it becomes a problem you can also use a moss matt or a sand matt. Thanks!

@wackyantman5893 3 года назад

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles No not sand.

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

@@wackyantman5893 sand can be used, just have to be careful

@acecapone1239 3 года назад

@@officialgamerz29 not sand if ingested will not be digested can build up and cause death

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

@@acecapone1239 thats why i said you have to be careful eg only feed on another material.

@erincottrell9826 3 года назад

I work with animals on a weekly basis and have done for a year now, I wanted yo get a leopard gecko as I fell in love the second I saw them. I was wondering if a 45cm x 45cm x 30cm enclosure is good enough for their entire life or not? should I upgrade from this 13 gallon tank after a certain amount of time?

@lilliexx1608 Год назад

Yes 13 gallon is only good for a baby, I would recommend an minimum 20 gallon for an adult

@elleighhutchinson3092 3 года назад

I have two really important questions that i really need you do answer, first one is... how much did all of that cost with the tank too? and second what is the tank called? Also I found this extremely helpful thanks

@taniyalinzy9304 3 года назад

Like 300$

@cali-raetennant1392 2 года назад

Tanks can rang from $100-$400 but it’s supper necessary that they are 20+ gallons

@ipakemi7100 2 года назад

Depends on the size, I recommend a 16 gallon tank for baby’s and adult sized leopard geckos! Also recommend getting tanks with doors on the front! Why? It can stress the gecko out if your grabbing it from above. It could seem like your a bird trying to grab it witch could result in it dropping its tail! Tanks range from 100-75 again depending on what size you get

@keko8151 2 года назад

@@ipakemi7100 do you know of any good tanks?

@user-zq6yz5gf6d 3 года назад

what do you guys think i should go for? 2ft, 2.5ft or 3ft vivarium?

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

How old is the gecko? Juvenile needs to have a pretty small tank, but adults could have 3ft.

@michaellear8003 3 года назад

@draje3832 2 года назад

do i need a led lamp ? i will put mine gecko right next to a window ... the sun shines through almost all day

@nightinggale6470 2 года назад

No, you don’t need an LED lamp. Make sure no direct sunlight enters the tank, it could overheat it. It’s ideal to use both a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat for heat, as well as a tube UVB bulb.

@rataraven1345 3 года назад

So their ok with no light at night? I’m struggling with lighting because the way the room is, is that there is no light naturally so I’m kind of confused

@elleighhutchinson3092 3 года назад

So basically you need to get some sort of lamp or light (not a heat lamp because you have the heat mat) that you can turn off at night and turn on in the morning.

@ChrisPBacon1434 3 года назад

Is a 10 gallon tank okay for a gecko? I wanna get one but my parents are divorced so I won't be able to spend all day with it, I will spend most of my time at the house this would be in, how many hours a day should I spend with him?

@crayon4486 3 года назад

20 gal is minimum for an adult, 40 gallons or more is ideal. 10 gallons could work for a baby but you will need to replace it in the future. I heard petco has a dollar per gallon sale a few times a year, you could look out for that.

@chong4725 3 года назад

I might be getting a leopard gecko from a shop called alligator geckos

@brandonruiz9975 3 года назад

Where can I buy a enclosure like that?

@saahil5572 3 года назад

On their website ultimate exotics

@joshowens1651 3 года назад

Can I get a Vivarium in usa??

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi there, sorry the shipping to the USA is very expensive, thanks

@ms_minna 3 года назад

What about enrichment. Can you enrich your gecko enclosure some way?

@all-in-onevideos4657 3 года назад

you can add enrichment in the form of plants and half-logs

@ClairityRoseCalvillo 3 года назад

Simply reorganizing the tank often should be enriching. a dig box can be fun.

@jdhough4132 2 года назад

Don’t want to sound dumb but wouldn’t the heat pad burn the tissue

@nightinggale6470 Год назад

Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. Here’s a good video comparing heat sources ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dUJZ04sqhxk.html

@kyrafox571 4 года назад

My sister in-laws mom is moving and gifting her 5 geckos to me. I’m nervous I won’t be able to take the best care of them. They are all female, if you could tell me how many tanks I need and what size?

@thefaded9474 4 года назад

u will need about 2-3 tanks each about 20 gallons, or one huge take and all together

@pamhouweling7141 3 года назад

Won't they already have enclosures?

@chloeconner1505 3 года назад

If they have already lived together they should be okay, but be careful when cohabitating them if they haven’t been already, they can be aggressive!

@cy4182 3 года назад

TheFaded you should never put them together. Don’t say if you’re more we’ll informed. 20 gallons is also the minimum, should be bigger tho.

@ClairityRoseCalvillo 3 года назад

Wooden vivariums should hold heat better and you could build them yourself. I just didn't see anyone mention it. I've been people build shelves for their multiple geckos.

@dantetaunts3366 3 года назад

Can you use a heat lamp

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 года назад

Hi Dante, yes you can no problem : )

@star1729 3 года назад

you can, but it’s recommended you use heat pads since they aren’t basking animals.

@bertzcx1 2 года назад

Do you a UV light?

@nightinggale6470 2 года назад

It’s not required for them to survive, but beneficial and recommended.

@easternundergroundsounds6977 3 года назад

Do they require a UV light?

@officialgamerz29 3 года назад

No not really, but they can be used as a substitute for supplementing d3 with their calcium. Either d3 or uvb not both as this can actually cause mbd.

@fantasoewda2616 3 года назад

Won’t a heat lamp burn the paper at the bottem

@shanemccardell9438 3 года назад

Only thing i really have a problem with is the lighting. Leos are not nocturnal, they are crepuscular. They are most active from dawn and dusk. They do get that low amount of UVB during them times and is 100% beneficial to give your leo UVB. There are so many incidents out there where there Leo has MBD and could have helped a lot to have UVB. Now i cant blame you for having a different opinion because uvb is such a debated topic for Leos but i think it would have been good to at least let your viewers no that it is beneficial for them to have UVB. Also loose substrate is fine if your husbandry is on point, impaction is a secondary thing meaning there has to be something else that is wrong like the lighting witch helps your Leo digest its food, but i do agree for beginners i would not do loose substrate. and again just my opinion and i respect everyone's opinion. Everything i agree with what this man just said for beginners except the lighting thing, i think all Leos should have uvb. Great video all in all.