Your New Leopard Gecko - First Week

Good Morning, Reptilians! Did you just get a new leopard gecko? If so, Congrats!!! 🎉 This week, we're looking at things to know, things to do, things not to do, and just general tips for your brand new leopard gecko. Most of this video is just about what to do and what not to do in your first week of having your new leopard gecko.

Also, if you notice Percy has some shed on her toes - I pulled her out and didn't realize she was finishing up shedding at that moment. 😅 But then she didn't want to go back in her tank, because I already took her out. Her toes have fully shed now. 🥰

0:00 Intro
0:57 Set Up Everything First
1:55 Feeding Tips
4:41 Immediate Handling/Stress Behaviors
7:16 Parasite Testing
8:12 Information On Shedding
9:42 You're Going To Do GREAT!
11:46 Outro
12:51 Shoutouts
13:17 Bloopers

Thanks for watching! :)

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What I Use To Film (nothing exciting here, but for those that are curious):
Fujifilm XT3 w/ 16-55mm lens:
Canon M50:
Microphone:
Shoe Mic For My Camera:
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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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[tiff]

I had the very fortunate experience of knowing my leopard gecko before I got her. I work at a pet store as a groomer and every day when I saw her she would perk up and come see me. I introduced her to the whole family and she loved it. She's extremely outgoing anyway and I was her favorite person there so there was almost no adjustment period except she wanted me to help her eat because she wasn't used to being in a big tank for eating so she just wanted me to point it out. Every time I adjusted something, she would make a round around the tank and approve everything. 😅

[davidshaw]

Darn it. I needed this three weeks ago! Me and Chickpea (gecko) have managed without it, but this is a really useful guide and mentions most of the things that have happened to us so far: not eating at first, not eating before shedding, still not getting as far as picking her up (though she is now approaching my hand to investigate), and most of all the endless worry that I'm doing a bad job. You have reassured me. Thank you! Also, thanks for your other leopard gecko videos that helped me research before bringing Chickpea home 😊

[its_not_me]

I've had my leo for about six months. For the first week I did stress out and had to force myself not to check on her every 15 minutes, lol. She's doing great! My only issue is keeping the humidity down. It stays around 50 - 55 %, which is about where my entire house is during the summer months. I've tried several tricks that I found online but can't seem to get it below 50.

[proteinconsumer]

ive had my leo for 3 years and i adore him 🥰

[loriw]

I just got my first Ball Python and I love him soooo much. I’m an old lady (60) but that doesn’t mean I can’t love reptiles!!!🤣😂🐍

[strawberrygecko]

Thank you, I just turned 13 today so I was finally able to sub, yesterday my dad said I would be getting a leopard gecko this saturday, I am so excited. Your videos really helped me to better understand how to care for them. Thank you! ❤ if it is a girl I will name it elsey but if it's a boy it'll be coop, I will try to give you an update on my leo next week.

[Lamjjnes]

i got my leopard gecko a week ago. she has ate 2 mealworms today for the first time which is a big move to say she went a full week no food. she sometimes comes in to my hand when i am changing her water etc but i make sure that i don’t hold her there too long as to not stress her out. so far she is doing really well settling in and i am happy that she is picking up her appetite 😊

[amberwolf]

This is perfect! I just brought my baby home and want to make sure I don't accidentally traumatize him lol

[veronikapop]

I use simple wifi camera on my new tank 😅 I peep on them all the time, I have notification on for movements and there are clips from those movements so I know everything 🤓 It helped me so much, because I found out very quickly that my new leo doesn't even come close to the moist hide even though she was shedding and I could quickly change the position of the moist hide close to the heat source and changed the stuff inside. Since that she's inside 90% of the time 😅

[daveh]

Hey another great video, you make it seem so easy to understand proper husbandtry of any reptile. Never thought that I would consider owning a gecko.

[amandavaldegas]

I never had any sort of reptile before. I really am considering getting a Leo and I have been researching plenty of videos but am still so scared I will do something wrong lol. Thanks for the helpful video!!

[Indyrael]

Ahh soo many cute little babies! 8:00 brilliant video and information!

[angelface]

Great video. Made me feel less nervous. I have been researching leopard geckos and was interested in getting one.

[Macabre_Moth]

Lol thanks for this it’s our third day with our leopard gecko, it wasn’t eating and lo and behold it’s shedding!

[davidphillips]

Good morning Elle, hope you're Sunday is magical!!! Seriously enjoy all you're videos!!!

[brianbarrows]

Every video is better than the one before. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

[bougiebear]

FIRST! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!! I’m getting my Leo today 🥰❤️

[Arrowhead]

I am getting my leopard gecko next month and this helps

[Kt-cnrq]

Lol been about a week and Coco definitely figured out when time to eat 🤣. Wiggles it's butt when hunting crickets.

[io]

I'll be getting a leo in the near future, it'll be my first reptile and I am already stressing myself out a bit. I know I will be worried that the humidity is not right, that it is too hot on the warm side, or it is too cold etc. I just want my little man, or lady, to be perfectly happy in their home. With that said, I am taking my time reading and learning on how to properly care for them and I really appreciate your videos so much, they have taught me a lot already.