What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Getting a Leopard Gecko

Good Morning, Reptilians! This week, we're talking about things that I wish I knew before I got my first leopard gecko.

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0:00 Intro
0:36 Shyness
1:14 Eating Shed
1:57 Stubborn Phase
3:25 Digging!
4:13 Body Language
4:41 Wax Worms
5:42 UVB Lights
6:27 DHP
7:22 Speed
8:12 Personalities
9:12 Outro
10:19 Shoutouts
10:41 Bloopers

Thanks for watching! :)

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Lovable Clown Sit Com - Sir Cubsworth

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[amandapogge]

We have 4 leopard geckos with 4 completely different personalities! From crazy to shy and sweet to assassin. 🤣

[Atomicqueen]

I just got my first leopard gecko. It's been a long time coming I really wanted a giant but I fell in love with this boy at my friends reptile store.

[toribeers]

I literally just added a tiny baby leopard gecko to my collection. This video came at the perfect time! My little Khloe is shy but so so sweet

[Brook_adoresyou]

I got two rescues around 7-8 months ago one passed due to their old conditions and being cohabited. Im still learning so much and this helps alot. Thank you :)

[michelleberge]

We just got a leopard gecko a couple weeks ago and we are so grateful for these videos! They’ve been invaluable for my daughter and me. One other thing we wish we’d known is that sometimes the leopard geckos won’t eat for awhile when you first bring them home. Our guy D’oro (nickname Dorito) didn’t eat until 10 days after getting home. But now he’s doing great with his dubia roaches!

[hazbinhotel]

Thanks so much!! now i know what to do and will set up a cage with soil soon

[rachedenO]

very helpful video! I'm learning about leopard geckos to potentially adopt one, and all of your leapard gecko videos are so informative.

[annabethsfarmadventures]

Very Helpful! my leopard gecko loves digging as well, he also likes smelling and licking the soil after he digs the holes! Thank you for sharing! Have a blessed sunday ❤❤❤❤❤

[smoothsnailing]

Just got my leopard gecko today from a breeder. Your info helps so much. Thank you🙏🤗❤️

[goldenlifehealing]

Awesome video! Very helpful... and loved the funny takeouts at the end. thanks!

[thebreeze]

Thank you for this video. Just got a leopard gecko and interested in learning about their needs.

[eriksreptilechannel]

thank you, number 3 (stubborn phase) explains why mine was refusing food
He's about 19 or 20 months now . He's been eating again for awhile .
Also gave him a shadedweller type uvb bulb, seems to enjoy it

[soggynoodle]

I’m so glad I got lucky with my baby mango! He has been extremely social as a baby and easy to train 😭

[kevinleboeuf]

Hello Elle, enjoyed the video and I love your shirt! Have a great week 😋

[davidphillips]

Good morning Elle, hope you have an amazing Sunday!! Can't remember if you've done one but you should a video on Leppard Geckoes setups. That's could be interesting!!

[tecsiederp]

We have a 13yo leopard gecko and she can definitely be speedy when she wants to 😂 I'd also mention that leogeckos love climbing but aren't the most graceful about it so some climbing spots that aren't super high are fun for them but can still get down safely lol

[loriesposito]

Thank you! We are getting a leopard gecko from someone who doesn't want theirs anymore. This video was very helpful.

[loispadgett]

Great video on leopard geckos. They are fun to watch. Love there personalitys each one is very different but fun.
GOD BLESS. 🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖🦎💖

[chloetremblett]

The 18 month old thing was exactly what happened to my leo ziggy. He went off food for 2 weeks almost and hiding more often, I was so concerned. Brought him to a vet and they said the same thing to me. It’s so weird! Im just glad it wasn’t anything serious

[MrsVrba]

11. Not all leopard geckos like being pets.

This may be more of a 10.5, but it’s true. Some leopard geckos just do NOT LIKE being handled… or looked at… or being visible to people. I have a wonderful classroom gecko, so I decided I wanted a second. He is what I term a “ghost gecko” - he hates interacting with me. Five months in, I had him finally accepting food from tongs… and then I had to move his tank, and now I’m back to square 1. I have barely handled him because he dislikes it so much… he was 2.5 years old when I got him from a good breeder, and it looks like getting him comfortable with being a beloved pet may be a long term project!