Which Setup Is Best For Leopard Geckos? - Paper Towel, Carpet, Naturalistic or Bio Active 🌵

Today we'll be looking at 4 commonly used setups for Leopard Geckos - Paper Towel, Reptile Carpet, Naturalistic (loose substrate) and Bio Active. We will rate them on various criteria as well as looking at how good they actually are for our Geckos.

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[JessicasAnimalFriends]

I loathe reptile carpet for a number of reasons. Eco earth, too, just because it’s not really a soil. I think earthmix arid looks neat

[mrnotsosocial]

I like how she said it was ok to have the paper towel and carpet setup. It kinda made me feel better about my old setup for my gargoyle gecko and leopard gecko

[raptor-pmit]

I'm getting my first leopard gecko tomorrow. I've been preparing since March or February, and you've been my main source of info. I've learnt so much from you, thank you!

[WildLife_Perspective]

I personally use a naturalistic set up with Eco Earth as a substrate for my leopard gecko. She's in 20 gallon right now but I'll be upgrading her to a 40 gallon bioactive enclosure very soon.

[ellie]

i just got a baby gecko a week ago and she’s already pretty calm around me. She ate on the second day too! Btw i’m going to name her Neoma❤️❤️❤️

[Lunix_Hardcore]

I have my Crested Gecko in an bioactive tank. Cool thing is i can grow strawberrys in there =D

[Plariou]

I’m using carpet right now but I’m gonna change to the naturalistic and mix of bioactive one so my Geckos can dig. Just like you said carpet sticks to powder

[macyfenn]

Gecko is famous! yes that's his name. my sweet little yella fella is honored to be in your video ❤️

[kipy]

I’m finally getting my first crested gecko!! I’m exited!!

[firewolfcaves]

I've had a bad experience with reptile carpet, my leopard gecko had some sort of reaction to it over time. His feet were red, since then i switched him over to loose substrate instead.

[cakelake]

I can’t wait until you make one of your leopard geckos tanks fully bioactive 😍

[moxiemoxen]

Thank you for mentioning the VOCs! I try to keep anything plastic away from the warm side of the tank though ideally soon I wont have anything plastic in the tanks at all.

[thombears]

I inherited a Leo with a four feet long tank, reptile carpet and 2 hides. I added a lot of naturalistic hiding spaces and replaced the reptile carpet with eco earth after watching your videos. Unfortunately he stopped going into his warm hide and seemed really unsettled so I cut the reptile carpet into four one foot pieces so now he has one foot of carpet with a large hide on it and three feet of eco earth in the rest of the tank. He now sleeps in his warm hide during the day and explores at night, he seems to love digging which wasn't an option with his previous setup. I change the small patch of carpet twice a week and wash with reptile safe disinfectant. Maintenence is easy and he is happy and thriving.

[dylanwilson]

This might be weird but I love your intro when you say “hey guys!” It’s so warm and welcoming and I just feel so happy because it sounds like you want us/me here!

[thomasschellenberg]

Nice video mate👌👏👏👏👏👏

Also, I definitely agree with you on the cost effectiveness for a bioactive vivarium.

A con about my bioactive leopard gecko setup, is that you need to purchase alot of substrate if your going to be planting it properly, and the lights are quite expensive.

[thelastsamari]

Your voice is so perfect for these videos makes them much more enjoyable too watch

[pangoblade]

Con of paper towels: To get the paper towels out, you have to take out everything on top first.

[sillybowiee]

As somebody whos getting a leopard gecko for my birthday, your channel and many others have been really helpful!! ❤️ also, any good name suggestions? Because I dont have many except for Two, Ritz and Rango, and I like both, but once again, thank you for your good work, and keep it up!! ❤️

[laurabowen]

Thank you 💖 this video was REALLY helpful, as are all your other videos . You have helped me figure out much research as I’m getting my first leopard gecko in a few weeks 😊😊 btw, give gizmo a little rub under the chin from me 💜

[ryanmm_]

Thank you for another amazing video! Videos like these really help me as a beginner reptile owner and allows to me to create a better environment for my leopard gecko. You keep it real and that's an amazing quality. Thanks again for the research and information! <3