Leopard Gecko Care Guide 2024 - Rosie's Reptiles

LEOPARD GECKO CARE GUIDE 2024!

⏱️TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Video Introduction
00:22 Introduction to Leopard Geckos
00:39 *DISCLAIMER
00:59 Leopard Gecko Shopping List
01:08 Size & Lifespan
01:41 Where to get your Leopard Gecko
05:24 Enclosure
06:49 Humid Hide
07:06 Cohabitation
07:38 Enclosure Inspiration
07:54 Quarantining
08:29 Heating & Humidity
09:02 Bulb Wattage, IR-A & IR-B
09:49 Thermostats EXPLAINED
10:55 Temperatures
11:20 Humidity
11:57 Lighting - UVB
12:55 LED lights
13:08 Substrates - SAFE & UNSAFE
15:41 Exceptions to Loose Substrates
16:06 Impaction
16:33 Going Bioactive
17:27 Nutrition
18:14 Feeding Schedule
19:12 Hydration
19:28 Supplementing EXPLAINED
20:45 Handling & Temperament
20:57 Bonding/Taming Tips
21:24 Autotomy
21:54 Health & Sicknesses
23:25 Outro

📌REFERENCES ~ sources I used & care guides I recommend taking a look at!

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[zackaryz]

Thank you!! this was really helpful, im currently trying to research about leopard geckos and ive been watching several care guides, several good reptile/leopard gecko owners on tiktok + youtube and ive been learning a lot about them! :D

[kal]

im not planning on getting a leopard anytime soon but ive been on a deep dive about them for the past few days. they are definitely adorable and this care guide is great! also the list of stuff for a bioactive set up is awesome

[VixinatorsVideos]

As a person who works with reptiles for a living, this is a great video! 10/10

[lilygdsn]

Thank you so much for the resource compilation! I had a friend whose roommate adopted a gecko (her name is Samsung!), but then moved out and left her behind. Because my friend was moving across the country she wasn't able to take care of her either. I don't know much about reptiles but want to ensure Samsung has all the proper gear and stimulation she needs for a long, happy life. I was finding it a bit difficult to navigate and am beyond grateful for a solid starting place. Thank you from Montana! 💕

[mobstercrow]

I'm getting my first leppy, I have a 120 gallon. I have a lot of reptile experience, I'm so excited to get a leppy. I bought a shit ton of dragonstone and cork today so they can climb. I have 5 hides so far. I've had enchanted forest themed enclosured my whole life, this time, it will be desert western themed. Fake cacti, pictures of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne on the walls of the enclosure, fake barbed wire on the PVC frame outside of the tank, small saloons, maybe a breyer horse or two, some fake tumbleweeds, and a bandanna banner on the outside of the enclosure of course. I have no idea what I'm going to name my leppy. I had a bearded dragon named John Wayne about 4 years ago, my great-aunt loved him so I gave him to her. She lives a block away from my house and she rescued a baby bearded dragon a few years ago, now they are both adults. They have their own custom made enclosures with custom foam backgrounds. She is the best beardie owner. I really wanted a ball python so it worked out for both of us. Since she lives close, I'll give her my leftover insects so they don't go to waste since I will only have 1 reptile at the moment. I'm getting my leppy on the 11th and I start college on the 21st (it's 5 minutes from home, I'll still be staying at home until next semester). I'm so excited! I've been used to having a shit ton of animals since I was little so this won't be any issue for me, I'm a pro at multitasking and I'm a nerd, college will be a piece of cake. I have a service dog, a retired service dog, 4 cats, 9 chickens, fish, snails, and soon, a leopard gecko and maybe another tarantula!

[oWoL]

What a gorgeous creature!! Oh yeah the gecko looks good too!

[Chris-bwt]

I’m currently working on building my leopard gecko a new 4x2x2, her current setup is only slightly smaller and it is cluttered like crazy, so I plan on doing the same for the new enclosure. For this new one I’m also adding half slate half loose substrate (a topsoil and play sand mix) and I’m really excited. My leo is 4 yrs old and her name is Noodle, I’ve had her since she was a juvenile

[HiImKikixx]

I want a leopard gecko soooo bad I recently got a love for them when meeting my zoology leopard gecko. Sweetest thing ever. Ever since then I’ve been wanting to adopt my own when I have enough money 💛 love them so much

[Gekkco]

What you said about the care guide is so true this is my at least 15th care guide and I’ve had one for two years. I like to just take the average of what they all say.

[masonbarbour]

I think it’s important to add that rescuing geckos can come with loss. The only leopard i’ve ever had was a rescue and she was beyond saving all that could be done was giving her the best possible life her last days.

[suslyakovaful]

I know a lot of people may come at me but i purchased my first reptile from petco it was a crestie let me explained why this crested gecko was suffering it’s was in an 8 by 5 by 6 inclosure with a reptile carpet a food bowl and a fake plant it was there for a its whole like which it was only 6 months when i got it and it was in the same habitat as another gecko yes two in that space they were both males it is healthy since i got it so ye

[NZAx_Zwombie]

Thank you my lil baby is going up to me now!

[carolinehansen]

Thank you for this video! I’m rescuing a gecko from Facebook on Friday because her owner has to move. I can’t wait to go on a long life journey with her 🦎

[meganduane]

Thank you so much for your video I'm always looking to improve the quality of my cages

[dailybibleverses]

Thank you for this video great job! I have a leopard gecko and he is the sweetest thing ever 😂 always looking for food though 😂

[fangfatale]

Tomorrow I’m rescuing a leopard gecko from someone wanting to rehome it on FB. It is an adult in a 20 gallon tank & on reptile carpet 😭 i wasn’t planning on getting another reptile anytime soon but she needs me. I have a ball python & crested gecko.

[janxy]

I rescued cohabited, geckos all females off of craigslist they’re doing pretty good together I am about to upgrade them to a bigger enclosure any tips? I don’t wanna separate them they cuddle with each other drink with each other,

[kirans]

I really enjoyed this detailed video on Leopard Gecko care guide. Thank you so much for the information. New sub and fellow Canadian ☺️

[j.ifreeman]

I would say 5 out of 6 reptiles I brought both from PetSmart and percolate was find

[pran]

I’ve tried dubia roaches and they dig underground so my gecko can’t get them, what are some alternatives besides crickets that I could feed my gecko in a loose substrate?

Thanks