Leopard Gecko Setup 2020 - Beginner's Setup Guide

Good Morning, Reptilians! This week Percy, my leopard gecko, is getting a tank upgrade! Instead of just doing another "My Leopard Gecko Setup" video, I thought that I'd also use the opportunity to explain how to setup up a leopard gecko's tank. So basically, going through options for different things, instead of just "this is how I did this".

timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Enclosure
1:52 Substrates
5:11 Heating
7:11 Hides
8:04 Encrichment
9:09 Lighting
9:32 Other Things
10:15 Putting Percy In
11:14 Outro
12:49 Shoutouts
13:21 Bloopers

Shopping List/things I talk about in this video(many of these are affiliate links, the prices are the same for you, but purchasing from the link supports the channel 😊):
Tanks - Petco’s dollar per gallon sale or yard sales, craigslist, Facebook groups, etc.
Tile - any TEXTURED ceramic or slate tiles

Thanks for watching! :)

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PO Box 3061
Decatur, AL 35602

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What I Use To Film (nothing exciting here, but for those that are curious):
Camera:
Microphone:
Shoe Mic For My Camera:
Ring Light:
Brick Background:

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Disclaimers:
Although I have a few reptiles, I am in no way a reptile expert. I just research a whole bunch and make videos. Please always do lots and lots of research before getting any pet! :)

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We're just spreading our love for animals. :)
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music: Into It - Kwon

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[naginidasnek]

I don’t have a leopard gecko, but I’m planning to get one and I’ve been starting to research their terrarium setups- this video was super helpful- thanks so much!

[martinwischmann]

A Paradise for Leopard Gecko. Great! - Best wishes from Germany.

[murbeth]

Since I started making my tank a few weeks ago there's been so many leopard gecko vids being made and I love it! Ill be using a 20gal with tile and I actually used your video where you made the hides out of styrofoam, grouted it, then sealed it and it looks so good! All I need now is the heat mat with thermometer, the lighting, and a few more decorations then I'll be done with the setup!

[jay]

I'm always excited when I get the notification that you have posted! Me and my baby crestie love watching together!

[kaileeheideman]

My gecko (Pissy) is a year old and I am upgrading her to a bigger tank. This was SO helpful. I have had another one years ago, but i learned so much! Great info! :)

[elvieburnine]

I love Elle's videos. I love her honesty, attitude. Plus she doesn't act like she knows EVERYTHING.

[loispadgett]

Love now the tank turned out and she looked like she was having great time checking out her new diggers. You are such a good reptile mommy.
GOD BLESS

[TheMuffinMansWife]

I really want a leopard gecko but before I even started to entertain the idea of them, I got a 40 gal tank (It was a gift so not expensive for me. It also has a front door so it's pretty stress free), substrate, UVB light and fixture, and a food dish

[Eef]

Thank you for this I was writing down things for the tank stuff like that for a leopard gecko and wrote down reptile carpet put after this you made me realize the problems with reptile carpet:)

[ghost_deaths]

Yes I was looking for new leopard gecko video (I want one)

[dawnfabanich]

I just got a rescue leopard gecko and I am rehousing him. He has MBD in all 4 feet. I am giving him a nice big home!! I love your videos!! And I am so excited about this one!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[segazi]

convinced my mom to get a leopard gecko, already researched a lot for the past days but i forgot what kind of floor you should use so thats why im here

[avamk]

am i pretty much an expert on setting up leopard gecko tanks? yes. did i still watch this whole video? yes.

[NeonPossum]

This is kinda funny, I just found your channel this morning looking for up to date leopard gecko set ups so!! Subscribed, and love your content! :D

[davidphillips]

Good morning Elle, hope you have an amazing Sunday.

[Speblet]

It’s impressive how she made all of this fit in under 15 minutes

[wackyantman]

My gecko is coocoo. He doesn’t sleep IN his hide he sleeps on top of it.

[marjiescott]

Thank you so much for this video, my son has wanted lizards for 4 years, so we decided to give him some for an early Christmas present. We found 2 leopard geckos a guy was giving away, I didn't like his tanks set up because it was so crowded with odd stuff, so I have been re-doing the tank and this video helped me alot. Plus I didn't know you could put tile in there, I thought that it had to be all dirt and sand, so i will make half our tank half tile for easier cleaning. I love it. Thanks again

[Lanpee]

Ayy! Thank you for this! This was so helpful for me to redo my leopard gecko's tank. She really needed a better one haha! 💗

[amanda_nowell_]

I love this setup and I’m excited to change my Ducky’s around and add a dig area. Thank you for this information.