Using a HEAT BULB for my LEOPARD GECKO?! (halogen + deep heat projectors) 

thanks for watching Holly!

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aw that's awesome Phil! thanks for watching!

That’s awesome! I recommend upgrading to a 40 gallon (36x18x18”) or larger, though. And do you use a tube UVB bulb, or a compact/coil bulb?

@Nighting Gale The UV bulbs are U-shaped and have a plug-in style base, the fixture holds six bulbs total and has a timer, but I'm only using 2 UV and 1 halogen to maintain a gradient. I'm two months into building a 36"x18"x18" enclosure out of wood and glass, with built-in 3D sides and back, with real slate worked in throughout for basking and climbing. My Leo loves to climb, and hang halfway off ledges head first, and she'll jump down and across distances to get from one place to another; I love watching her do it, you can see her sitting and sizing up the jump, and then she'll launch herself and use her tail like a rudder or counterweight, she's fearless and skilled, serious Hollywood stunt-double type stuff. I'll probably be done with painting and detail work in a week or so, and then it's on to making substrate and terrain. Once everything is set up and my Leo is living in it happy I'll start building the base cabinet.

so glad to hear that :D

some good suggestions! I was kind of thinking about how my halogen is pretty concentrated so a flood might be a better option

yes! very true!

that's awesome! reptiles are pretty amazing :D

hmmm not sure what you mean? I mean, yes, you could use most of those things! Just bear in mind that certain things that require mounting, such as basking areas and hang on tank filters, might require some creative solutions to work with something that does not have a straight edge.

yay!! thank you!

oh absolutely! it's still what most people use. I think deep heat projectors are just starting to become more preferred because of the reasons that I mentioned

due to the nature of the probe...if it does get too warm it will regulate it and turn off the heat mat. So I have just left it the same :)

A heat mat isn’t necessary. For a halogen bulb, a dimming thermostat such as herpstat is ideal, although a manual dimmer can be used as well.

You can attach multi plug to outlet of thermostat

It should be on for 14 hours/day in the summer, and 12 hours/day in the winter.

I'm so glad! and I'm a fan of st nick too ;)

@@TheTurtleGirl Glad to hear. He’s pretty my favourite Saint of all time.

A 50W bulb would be good for a 20 gallon. Although keep in mind that a 20 gallon long is only the bare minimum, 40 gallons or bigger is strongly recommended. And yep, the Fluker’s clamp lamp would be good.

A DHP would be the second best option next to a halogen. They should have enough light for a day/night cycle, though.

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I’m not sure what she’s doing, although all you need is a halogen bulb, no need for an under tank heater.

The lamp must be turned off at night. As for the heat mat, it’s up to you. A temperature drop is beneficial for them and they can handle a drop as low as 60F at night. Make sure the heat mat is hooked up to a thermostat.

lots of chain pet stores carry them, or you can get them online! amzn.to/3K5o0xO this is the exact one I got!

wahoo! hmmm that's tough since there are lots of essentials, but my fav gecko product would probably have to be my reptile hammocks...they use them surprisingly often!

Try waving its food infront of its face and touching its lips with it, and if that doesn't work it might still be in shock

It can take them some time to settle in, so don't rush it. I don't know if I'll upgrade, I'm pretty happy with this size and it seems like Kuzon has a great deal of space!

thank you!

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That’s pretty normal. I’d switch to a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat. Be sure to provide plenty of cover and cryptic basking opportunities. Leopard geckos often bask cryptically (only exposing part of their body, such as their leg or tail, while staying hidden). Is your gecko albino?

I have a 20 gallon also with the uth. My tank was not getting warm enough on the cool side so I added a ceramic heat emitter with a fluval dome that has a dimmer control on it. Worked great my tank stays right where it needs to as far as temperature on the cool side and also my leopard gecko seems to enjoy it.

@@CrazyguyRC just letting you know: neither heat mats nor CHEs are a good primary heat source since they only produce infrared C. A halogen bulb is the most natural and beneficial primary heat source, 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. Also, I strongly recommend upgrading to a 40 gallon if possible.

A halogen flood bulb is the most natural and beneficial primary heat source. A tube UVB bulb such as the Arcadia shadedweller would be very beneficial as well. I’d also upgrade to a 40 gallon or bigger if possible.

@@nightinggale6470 thank you! I am planning on upgrading him at some point down the line he is a juvenile right now. but yes I am planning on upgrading his setup later

i don't know haha!

he's a murphy's patternless...maybe kind of leucistic...but I don't think he's true albino since his eyes aren't really red? i'm not totally sure though...I'm no expert on leopard gecko morphs haha!

thanks for checking out the channel Natalia!!

once a month I do a react video :D

Ok thanks

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Now this I would not know....I would do more research as I'm still wary of departing completely from under tank heaters!

@@TheTurtleGirl ok will do! I didn’t expect a reply tbh but I’ll take that into consideration

You do not need a heat mat. Make sure you’re using a tube UVB bulb, though, not a compact one. For heat, a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat is ideal.

I have a heat mat thats on 24/7, regulated by a thermostat :)

@@TheTurtleGirl Ill have to invest in one. Do you use any type of night light. The tank kit I got came with a Thrive night heat blub, it heats the tank to 75-80deg and it's like a black light/purple color, good for being able to watch him but cant find anything that say it's bad/good to use.

@@RobbieCrenshaw ditch the night light, they disrupt their day/night cycle. A halogen flood bulb is the most natural and beneficial primary heat source, and there’s no need for a heat mat. All lights should be off at night and they can handle a temperature drop as low as 60F, so typically don’t need heat at night :)

just gradually get them more conditioned to frequent handling! it just takes time and building up trust. Also, they aren't really social so I wouldn't suggest tankmates or keeping more than one in a tank.

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Pure sand is not a suitable substrate for leopard geckos. A soil/playsand or soil/sand/clay mix is best.

@@nightinggale6470 ok thanks

Generally, yes, you should have a thermostat to regulate the temperature of your heat source (especially with heat mats). With a halogen bulb (the most natural and beneficial heat source), you would use a dimmer or dimming thermostat. However, dimming the bulb too much will greatly reduce the amount of infrared A it emits (the most beneficial heat wavelength), which defeats the purpose of using a halogen. Therefore you should experiment with wattage to find a bulb you can use to achieve the temps you need without being dimmed. Although it’s still a good idea to have it hooked up to a dimmer or dimming thermostat just in case (for example, a heat wave can cause a temperature spike).

Nope, lighting will not cause eye damage when setup properly. Albinos are more sensitive to light, yes, but lighting can still be used with them (and benefit them) as long as you’re careful.

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Try to have a genuine conversation about it

@@Everettalla thanks!

Offer to pay for it as well, and demonstrate your responsibility by getting your homework done on time, keeping your room clean, washing the dishes without being asked...cleaning the bathroom, etc. I find it's hard for parents to say no to a really good kid ;)

@@TheTurtleGirl tysm!! I’ve been saving up my money for a while, so this is perfect!

lol!

me too :P