5 Reasons You Should NOT Get a Leopard Gecko!

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Today we'll be exploring five reasons a Leopard Gecko might not be the right pet for you. Of course these lizards are one of my favourites, so to be these aren't 'cons' but to some people they may be.
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  • @leopardgeckotalk
    @leopardgeckotalk4 жыл бұрын

    By the way, if you're wondering where my hoodie is from, you can find it here - inksnowflying.com?p=S1sMv6MvN

  • @PotatoWedge-ux5yw

    @PotatoWedge-ux5yw

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gubgab as far as I know they are legal everywhere with the exception that a couple places don't allow WILD CAUGHT leopard geckos However I feel like a good way to make 100% sure is you can go to a pet store and see if they sell them and if so ask if you need a permit

  • @juliankunde4869

    @juliankunde4869

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leopard Gecko your video made me get intereseted in leopardgeckos and i might het one for chrismas or later on

  • @PotatoWedge-ux5yw

    @PotatoWedge-ux5yw

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@juliankunde4869 you should make a video about it. I'll watch it

  • @purpleflarescosplay5508

    @purpleflarescosplay5508

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go ahead and delete the original message to you. you can also use the 7 5

  • @thereptiledude7247

    @thereptiledude7247

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leopard Gecko I’m curious about the gecko in your hand. Her tail is beautiful. What color or morph is it?

  • @RedX_100
    @RedX_1004 жыл бұрын

    "Oh, new video! Let's see what it's abou--" *sees title* "TRAITOR"

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @geotheleo2716

    @geotheleo2716

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kylo ren: “hey that’s my line!” People will only understand this if they know Star Wars 😂

  • @project_letters

    @project_letters

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@geotheleo2716 everyone knows star wars

  • @geotheleo2716

    @geotheleo2716

    4 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @dazani3378

    @dazani3378

    4 жыл бұрын

    Geo the Leo anakin: I HATE YOU

  • @Millipedemaniac
    @Millipedemaniac4 жыл бұрын

    The only thing I don’t like about my gecko is she is really dumb. I love her but my god.

  • @1tymepolo548

    @1tymepolo548

    4 жыл бұрын

    My gecko spaces out and stares at nothing when a cricket stops moving🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @emmy-ci5cl

    @emmy-ci5cl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Especially when they hunt for crickets 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @Andy_1777

    @Andy_1777

    4 жыл бұрын

    SAME 😂

  • @sleepinggiant807

    @sleepinggiant807

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm seeing at this comment 😂🤣

  • @paraspinogaming369

    @paraspinogaming369

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cockroach Gurl mine is pretty smart I’m so proud of my techo ❤️

  • @starringmeag4487
    @starringmeag44874 жыл бұрын

    I will say that a Leo is good for those in school. They’re up when you wake up in the morning, they sleep when you’re at school, then they’re awake when you get home. I really think Apollo’s got good timing:)

  • @leejones7844

    @leejones7844

    4 жыл бұрын

    but if you want to go to college or are in college

  • @lindseysigg5811

    @lindseysigg5811

    4 жыл бұрын

    i had a friend who’s gecko learned her schedule and knew exactly when she would be home and would wake up

  • @geko_editz5839

    @geko_editz5839

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sahlo Folina that’s so cool

  • @geko_editz5839

    @geko_editz5839

    4 жыл бұрын

    My leopard gecko is so calm and he dose not move until I fall asleep it’s so cute and he try’s to protect me🤣

  • @t1dex.

    @t1dex.

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol my Leo is named (rehyea) my own personal spelling of the Greek sun goddess so that makes sense bc she is eclipse albino and I love her

  • @tortoisetarzan
    @tortoisetarzan4 жыл бұрын

    My tortoise will chase a ball, I have a video of it. He thinks he’s a dog lol.

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    aww :') I was once chased by a tortoise.. I mean I was only walking quickly but it wanted to bite my shoes 😂😂

  • @ashlovett

    @ashlovett

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awwww thats so cute and cool that they do that type of thing!

  • @tortoisetarzan

    @tortoisetarzan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leopard Gecko yeah my tortoise likes chasing things lol

  • @valenxia9517

    @valenxia9517

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tortoise Tarzan that’s sexual abuse

  • @tortoisetarzan

    @tortoisetarzan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haku Yuki wtf

  • @boyzii22
    @boyzii224 жыл бұрын

    So it’s sleep all the time and it just chills and doesn’t play? I’m sold.

  • @joshknorr6683

    @joshknorr6683

    4 жыл бұрын

    RetroOverdose me, but in lizard form

  • @nevaehlorentz2155

    @nevaehlorentz2155

    4 жыл бұрын

    RetroOverdose my friend has a leopard gecko and it just chills in her hoodie with her😂

  • @ppz3803

    @ppz3803

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s not true

  • @judejud355

    @judejud355

    3 жыл бұрын

    Basically sounds like my cat.

  • @rottweilerfun9520

    @rottweilerfun9520

    3 жыл бұрын

    You might like an Alligator Snapping Turtle then. I have one. He's a lot like a pet rock. He's cool though , he lets me scratch his head and seems to enjoy it. He's never been aggressive towards me except for the time that I took him outside. He freaked out. I've heard that some reptiles do that . He's active at night , I hear him bumping around in his tank. That's when he surfs the glass and also when fish disappear.

  • @andreajacobs6069
    @andreajacobs60694 жыл бұрын

    I wished more pet KZreadrs did this!! I got one of my geckos because his previous owner got bored of him and decided to let him die! literally, starve him to death, just because the gecko wasn't entertaining

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    aw that's so sad :( I see so many ads for leos saying 'got for kid, but they got bored so needs a new home'

  • @tellstarbucksmynameiskaren2246

    @tellstarbucksmynameiskaren2246

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omg😭💔

  • @TMtM-gk8bj

    @TMtM-gk8bj

    4 жыл бұрын

    Some people are just horrible...like humans aren’t the only beings that matter?? I get so frustrated because some people just don’t seem to realize that! They think their pet is a toy or something? Thank you for saving him!! 😭😭 u are amazing !💛

  • @gamersam_6679

    @gamersam_6679

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sick sick people who do that

  • @lolbit4882

    @lolbit4882

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruh can I go to that persons house tie them to a chair and let them starve so they know what its like? Cause bruh if ya dont want a pet GIVE IT TO SOMONE

  • @jacobnohr8261
    @jacobnohr82614 жыл бұрын

    Reasons you should get a leopard gecko 1. everything 2. Everything 3. They look so cute and act like cats because they poop in one spot and chase lasers

  • @L-Kroko

    @L-Kroko

    4 жыл бұрын

    They chase lasers??????

  • @yosojubo5392

    @yosojubo5392

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m definitely getting my geckos to chase lasers

  • @jacobnohr8261

    @jacobnohr8261

    4 жыл бұрын

    Drago Cat yep it’s the cutest thing

  • @paytoncaron9792

    @paytoncaron9792

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok now I need to get a Lazer pointer

  • @jiminsbigtoenail6844

    @jiminsbigtoenail6844

    4 жыл бұрын

    makutamaster jeez you don’t gotta say that, some people have different opinions than you

  • @jadesjungle
    @jadesjungle4 жыл бұрын

    Well, this is awkward. Most of those were a pro for me! 😂 except an electricity bill, who needs bills 👀

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    haha same :')

  • @visionvia5506

    @visionvia5506

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same lol

  • @massfusion

    @massfusion

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ikr owning this cutie for 20 years a definently a huge plus

  • @marloreyes6790

    @marloreyes6790

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha we have alot tvs plugged in so no problem here

  • @thxu4_the_venom657

    @thxu4_the_venom657

    3 жыл бұрын

    @corpse_wifey lol yea, i mean compared to my guinea pigs (and my brothers) these seem fairly easy

  • @ClayArtGirl
    @ClayArtGirl4 жыл бұрын

    Very valid points why someone wouldn’t want a leopard gecko. Though most of these points can be true with most all reptiles.

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe lol I don't know though, I imagine something like a beardie may be active during the day

  • @uglyribcage6982

    @uglyribcage6982

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leopard Gecko I’ve seen you talk about beardies twice. Interesting 😌🤞

  • @ClayArtGirl

    @ClayArtGirl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leopard Gecko this is true.

  • @cringeken5389
    @cringeken53894 жыл бұрын

    “Reasons you shouldn’t get a leopard gecko” **stares at leopard gecko cage** WhOopS-

  • @theundecidedgirl
    @theundecidedgirl4 жыл бұрын

    *reads title* *coddles my gecko Mortimer James more protectively* This little boy is my ride or die

  • @macawlover8251

    @macawlover8251

    4 жыл бұрын

    why is that name so perfect

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    amazing name 😅

  • @robcobattlezone7201

    @robcobattlezone7201

    4 жыл бұрын

    MORTIMER JAMES

  • @tvyem

    @tvyem

    4 жыл бұрын

    American Dad?

  • @theundecidedgirl

    @theundecidedgirl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tay B omg yes!! I’m so glad somebody recognizes the reference 😬😬

  • @xannexforbreakfast6158
    @xannexforbreakfast61584 жыл бұрын

    My gecko *s c r e a m s* at night she goes, “aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa” Edit: I literally have gone everywhere in 1 day she won’t S T O P

  • @kronosrogers1182

    @kronosrogers1182

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @user-bf7oz5tq7r

    @user-bf7oz5tq7r

    4 жыл бұрын

    W H E E Z E

  • @ThatsMyCoffeeMug

    @ThatsMyCoffeeMug

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @trevormo950

    @trevormo950

    4 жыл бұрын

    REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @spiceysprite4630

    @spiceysprite4630

    4 жыл бұрын

    My lil' boio likes to scream when he doesn't get his way.

  • @darthshyam300
    @darthshyam3004 жыл бұрын

    My male gecko is fascinated with my sister, he gets super excited when he sees her 😂

  • @noorlita

    @noorlita

    4 жыл бұрын

    WTF CUTE

  • @ripmynanna1990

    @ripmynanna1990

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s low-key the cutest thing I’ve heard my whole day

  • @tishaandaryan8961

    @tishaandaryan8961

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awe that's so cute

  • @user-um8yx3fk9l

    @user-um8yx3fk9l

    3 жыл бұрын

    Darth Shyam ladies man lol

  • @bluegreensubmarine

    @bluegreensubmarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @SaskeTheWolf
    @SaskeTheWolf4 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to get a Leopard Gecko and when I got the notification of this video, a cold shiver ran down my spine, now that I've watched it I feel much more relaxed about it, none of the reasons affect me! :D

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    oops sorry haha, yeah i mean I still think they're amazing :')

  • @SaskeTheWolf

    @SaskeTheWolf

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leopardgeckotalk Nooo don't apologize, I think videos like this are as useful as the ones with all the pros! A list of what might bug you about having a Leo is essential as the ones that explains what good pets they are! :D thank you for making it!

  • @katie-hw8eb
    @katie-hw8eb4 жыл бұрын

    I actually HATE insects but I’m willing to suffer for my baby ❤️

  • @Artemis-to8fk

    @Artemis-to8fk

    4 жыл бұрын

    I might just feed mealworms and super worms if I do get one. I hate insects with legs

  • @aahhhhhhhhhh

    @aahhhhhhhhhh

    3 жыл бұрын

    F

  • @toast3225

    @toast3225

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same,i hate worms and stuff, but its for the greater good

  • @Elena-jj6eb

    @Elena-jj6eb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Artemis-to8fk don’t feed them on just mealworms. They need things like crickets because worms don’t have the correct nutritional value that crickets do

  • @transmissionproductions1

    @transmissionproductions1

    2 жыл бұрын

    same here, I do want reptiles in the future so this will train me to lose my fear of insects hopefully!!

  • @dracularalove1offical
    @dracularalove1offical4 жыл бұрын

    My leapord gecko just passed away yesterday 😭 and this video makes me happy watching your geckos looking all cute

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    aww im so sorry to hear that 😢😢 RIP little one 💔

  • @Yomommastinky

    @Yomommastinky

    4 жыл бұрын

    How old was your gecko? Rip in geckoland

  • @dracularalove1offical

    @dracularalove1offical

    4 жыл бұрын

    Angelique Lopez I don’t know how old he was when I got him but this year in October I would’ve had him four years

  • @user-yn1bd4yf3h

    @user-yn1bd4yf3h

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tanner grinzel 5 is very young for a gecko death. Was the care not good or did it get a disease or something that couldn't be helped?

  • @mikkiminjaj6792
    @mikkiminjaj67924 жыл бұрын

    me watching this after getting a leapord gecko 😂

  • @akeyleahriddle7477

    @akeyleahriddle7477

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too!!

  • @AcesHigh-iv6rc

    @AcesHigh-iv6rc

    3 жыл бұрын

    How hard is it to take care of

  • @kotamoda

    @kotamoda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same😂 had mine for a few days now and I never see him. But I do see him in different hides every now and then lol

  • @brandonjordan3015

    @brandonjordan3015

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AcesHigh-iv6rc not that hard all you need to do is put 3 hides in your leopard gecko cage give it some mealworms and boom you got a happy gecko

  • @user-yx2vj7nj7b

    @user-yx2vj7nj7b

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AcesHigh-iv6rc I just got a leopard gecko! He was actually my first reptile ever!! My leopard gecko is super easy to take care of. I would totally recommend!! I hold is and he sits pretty still and does not bite at all! The only problem is my mom hates live bugs but I don’t really care haha 😛! Are you looking into getting one?

  • @laurync6339
    @laurync63394 жыл бұрын

    i love handling my leos while watching reptile videos i feel like I'm in a lil club

  • @Imtotallybri123
    @Imtotallybri1234 жыл бұрын

    Me: Not a problem Eh whatever I still want one I don’t mind no playing Alrighty AH let’s go and adopt then

  • @Keanu.J

    @Keanu.J

    4 жыл бұрын

    lmao really

  • @firefruitt

    @firefruitt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Keanu.J ...

  • @belangerbrooke
    @belangerbrooke4 жыл бұрын

    I work full time and having a crepuscular independent reptile has been amazing 😃

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I find it perfect :)

  • @emperorfaust
    @emperorfaust4 жыл бұрын

    I just got my leo! Shes so good- she even ate on the first day. Your channel has been a great help for questions I've had!

  • @carley466

    @carley466

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I know I’m a year late ahaha but I’m thinking of getting a leopard gecko but my parents are saying things like aren’t you going to get bored of the gecko after a while. Did you ever get bored of it or tired of it. Obviously you probably love the gecko still but just wondering 😅. Just was asking ahah

  • @frleaks6482

    @frleaks6482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@carley466 yes can get frustrating especially when u first get

  • @OmoKao
    @OmoKao4 жыл бұрын

    These are all very good points some people definitely need to hear. I find that once I start talking about calcium or multivitamin supplements, it's easier to guide someone to a more suitable pet, like a rat. Many people have this idea that reptiles somehow don't need anything more than a heat rock and crickets they find outside. My favorite was when a customer informed me she "didn't want an animal she would ever have to take to a vet"... I told her I could sell her a pet rock, and ended up taking home her special ordered leo.

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah yeah the supplementing thing can confuse people and they either don't want a gecko, or they still want one but they don't want to bother with supplements 🤦🏻‍♀️. Omg a pet that never needs to go to the vets? yes a rock! 😂

  • @1colb270
    @1colb2704 жыл бұрын

    I dont have leopard gecko but I like to watch your videos!

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    aw thank you :)

  • @boobear9944

    @boobear9944

    4 жыл бұрын

    C.ø.ł.ь ŠæmSvøÿsss Same! I just love pet videos in general (mostly reptiles)

  • @MrGrzegorzwlo

    @MrGrzegorzwlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same me too

  • @xBloBzLTD
    @xBloBzLTD4 жыл бұрын

    My leo loves chasing lasers! That's a way to play with them (I just use my temp gun laser not anything dangerous)

  • @Ryanbros

    @Ryanbros

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you use a cat laser ?

  • @xBloBzLTD

    @xBloBzLTD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryanbros probably

  • @truck.masterr
    @truck.masterr4 жыл бұрын

    I remember when my dad finally allowed me to get my leo and just happened to ‘overlook’ all the stuff he didn’t care for, like supplementing and cage size, and actually got mad at me when I explained to him how important it all is. Luckily now he understands 💗

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    aw i'm glad he understands now :)

  • @truck.masterr

    @truck.masterr

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@leopardgeckotalk yep :))

  • @MoxieCarter
    @MoxieCarter4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been thinking about getting a gecko friend for a while because I’ve always thought they were so cute and pretty “laid back” i was nervous to watch this video because I was afraid I might fall into the category of “oh this isn’t for me but I don’t want to admit” but after watching this video I’m more excited!! To bring one home!!!

  • @jakesharrock5994
    @jakesharrock59943 жыл бұрын

    "They don't play" If you are used to cats. Me: Stares at my 14 year old perma-sleeping cat. I'll be right.

  • @shmack72
    @shmack724 жыл бұрын

    Ziggy 'doin a flat' in your hand is so pure. I love it when mine does this!

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Little gecko belly on ya hand, best thing :)

  • @o0alias0o93
    @o0alias0o934 жыл бұрын

    I really like the fact that you are also sharing the reasons not to get an animal, it is just as important as other informative videos. The amount of unwanted pets/ welfare concerns form under informed and unwilling pet owners.

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) Yeah I see so many people rehome their leos for various reasons, the saddest ones are like 'got for my kid but they're bored of it' :(

  • @ashlovett
    @ashlovett4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t have a Leopard Gecko yet but I love this channel

  • @geckogirl105
    @geckogirl1054 жыл бұрын

    I love your KZread channel and you have healed me so much with my geckos and I am going to start building a bioactive terrarium for my crested gecko 💕

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah amazing! Glad I could help 😊😊

  • @Walpurgisnacht.
    @Walpurgisnacht.4 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this video. Why? You touched on the only actual aspects of Leo keeping that could vary person to person! I grew up with many reptiles and bred Leo’s for a couple years until I retired my Murphy’s Patternless male. I had him from the smallest of juvie’s until the end of his life. He was the last thing that I was given from my Dad, who passed away a year or so after gifting him to me. My dad loved all of my reptiles, but none more than Aang the patternless. ❤️ I was just shy of 12 years old I when my father passed and throughout my childhood, there was an odd but wonderful occurrence. Whenever I’d be in my room and especially while holding him, I’d find myself gazing in to his eyes and feeling a sense of my dad’s love and energy. Anyone who’s owned a Leopard gecko knows about their incredible “smile and eye squints” and my Aang was the slow, gentle, curious, and goofy scale-bag full of love. 🤘🏼❤️✨ Sheesh.... I’ll get off my soap box, guys. 😅

  • @AllieAtkinson

    @AllieAtkinson

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh this is SO beautiful!

  • @mothmug
    @mothmug4 жыл бұрын

    Mine likes being outside for some reason. She is unique and does pretty different things. She tried to eat my thumb, she tried to climb in my hair, and she befriends the cricket I try to feed her.

  • @breannaleddon2357
    @breannaleddon23572 жыл бұрын

    My Leo is a rescue who I’ve only had for a few weeks. We got it from someone who had a kid and didn’t want it anymore. When we got the cage all she had was a single hide and very dirty napkins for bedding. She was also severely underweight and aggressive. I took her with zero knowledge but by watching tons of videos I’ve upgraded her ten gallon to a 40 and I can hold her now. She hasn’t gained all her weight but she is getting bigger. Still freaked out by me sometimes but at least I’ve gotten ducky to come out more

  • @rebeccadowney2390
    @rebeccadowney23904 жыл бұрын

    i love feeding my leopard gecko!! i find it so interesting! unfortunately he died 13.09.19 as i rescued him from a family that starved him :( 💔

  • @teresaschwab3230
    @teresaschwab32302 жыл бұрын

    My male Leopard Gecko passed away this week 😞. He was 24 years old. I had a female too (she was always more active) but she sadly passed away at 17 yrs old. I bought them as juveniles. I agree that people should really consider the points detailed in the video, especially since they advertise the Leos as "good starter pets" but don't also tell people that they, if properly taken care of, have a long life span.

  • @JuanLopez-su3cq
    @JuanLopez-su3cq4 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the second perspective, i literally just saw a video why its a perfect pet for beginners, thank you

  • @CottonRage
    @CottonRage3 жыл бұрын

    2:37 I love how you put your hand close to the leo and it just licked your hand. So cute! 😆❤️

  • @nataliaentwistle5233
    @nataliaentwistle52334 жыл бұрын

    I just got my first leopard gecko 3 days ago your videos have been extremely helpful to me you cover just about every topic and i thank you for your knowledge!

  • @AlphaDelle
    @AlphaDelle4 жыл бұрын

    “Live in places where electricity frequently goes out, especially in winter” LOLOL South Africa 🇿🇦 and damn load shedding

  • @silt59

    @silt59

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know this is late but SAME

  • @macawlover8251
    @macawlover82514 жыл бұрын

    personally I find the fact that leos aren't very active to be a good thing, I have some anxiety issues and I like to go to my room and either sit and talk to my leo, handle her, or just sit in the room with her, personally I find those things calming

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    omg yeah they're so chill! :) watching them sploot during the day is so sweet :)

  • @shadecorix9776
    @shadecorix97764 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I just recently found your channel and you have helped me so much with my leapord gecko. My question is, Dohva will squeeze himself in between his cave and the wall of his tank. Is that normal? Or should I block it off somehow. He has been doing this for two days and I am a new leapord gecko mom who is worried. Thank you for all your advice, love your channel.

  • @screechhh8441

    @screechhh8441

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shade Corix hi!! i’m a little late i’m sorry- but i’m a new gecko owner as well, and my Jet does the same thing- i believe it isn’t anything to worry about

  • @paulbache9874
    @paulbache98743 жыл бұрын

    I love you vids I've been following your steps for years and got all my knowledge from you keep the good work going your doing amazing

  • @Tealule
    @Tealule4 жыл бұрын

    When I was around 8 i got a leopard gecko and i still have her she is around 12 now

  • @botagozmh

    @botagozmh

    4 жыл бұрын

    She might have got her gecko as an adult

  • @vikzn1607

    @vikzn1607

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bota Hillis are you stupid

  • @nightmacerx7267

    @nightmacerx7267

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Que eso? Es música bots meant the gecko as an adult

  • @Tealule

    @Tealule

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@YugoGTI95 I'm almost 15 now. She was 5 when we got her.

  • @Tealule

    @Tealule

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@botagozmh He* ❤️❤️

  • @8maymay8
    @8maymay84 жыл бұрын

    i really liked this video, you addressed so many important points. i’m in the same position as the vet student :( so torn

  • @emilyefraimson9650

    @emilyefraimson9650

    4 жыл бұрын

    May me too 😭😭💔 but I plan on living off campus so I don’t know!

  • @wilkieroyall3507
    @wilkieroyall35074 жыл бұрын

    Great video keep up the amazing work and hope you have a great night 😁.

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you :D

  • @yoyoguyver
    @yoyoguyver2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Started to watch 5 reasons why geckos make great pets but switched to this once you mentioned it. Very informative, really appreciate it!

  • @parkbark7137
    @parkbark71374 жыл бұрын

    your gecko has some stuck shed stuck in there eye, when that happens with my gecko I get a syringe without a needle, and put water into her eye to remove it.

  • @CrescentCanine
    @CrescentCanine3 жыл бұрын

    Its the fact that they eat insects to me...😔 Got my first reptile when I was 11, they are turtoises.. They only eat veggies and pellets so it would be a difficult learning curve when it comes to pet feeding for me. I also dont have the space to house insects..

  • @raerae886
    @raerae8864 жыл бұрын

    What's your feelings on using your fish tank water for watering reptiles I have multiple fish tanks n started a terrarium n wanted to know if I'd be able to use simply fish tank water that's dechlorinated or i have to get a reptile dechlorinator

  • @addisonrose5172
    @addisonrose51724 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much I've been thinking about getting a leopard gecko and this didn't change my mind about getting one but it definitely showed me things that i would have to do so thank you for making this video.

  • @daniellegorski185
    @daniellegorski1854 жыл бұрын

    I had a leopard gecko and she lived for 10 years. Actually incredibly impressive considering she lived though a massive amount of smoke inhalation caused by a house fire that even killed all of our fish. She lived for about two years and a few months after the house fire before she just didn't show interest in food anymore and passed just before her vet appointment

  • @thecookingnerd8384

    @thecookingnerd8384

    4 жыл бұрын

    Danielle Gorski ❤️ she is in heaven eating lab grown insects 😊 she’s freewee

  • @thepethouse538
    @thepethouse5384 жыл бұрын

    Watching this with my Leo in my shoulder lol. I swear he loves your videos as much as I do as he actually watches them. Keep up the great content. Do you have any Halloween merch? 🎃😁

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you! I thought about halloween merch but I didn't think anyone would want it 🙈🙈

  • @brookek.4510

    @brookek.4510

    4 жыл бұрын

    How are you confident that your gecko won't run away or something? I want to let mine explore on my bed but my room is not pet safe as there are several spots he can get to where I can't get him out. My bed is also about 3 feet ish tall and it is a far drop. It is also a day bed with slats where he can crawl down under the bed. I'm scared he will get down there and it will be hard to get to him. He loves exploring but I'm so scared to let hi

  • @thepethouse538

    @thepethouse538

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should do It I think alot of people would love it I know I would

  • @HelloEmilyJean13
    @HelloEmilyJean132 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful, you're so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals, thank you!

  • @exnedu1738
    @exnedu17384 жыл бұрын

    This video is so important! So glad you made it.

  • @westonbahr3037
    @westonbahr30374 жыл бұрын

    I love my leopard geckos, and the largest con I can think of is when they go off their food. It causes me a lot of stress and worry when one of my girls stops eating for random amounts of time. But it makes me so happy every time she eats! Great video!

  • @leopardgeckotalk

    @leopardgeckotalk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes that is a good point. Every year I try not to worry too much about it, but thats easier said than done lol

  • @Layniacsofficial
    @Layniacsofficial4 жыл бұрын

    Reptiles that play: bearded dragon. My girl chases her tail and plays with her reflection lol

  • @Ryanbros

    @Ryanbros

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hate the bearded dragon trying to bite me but maybe that’s because some people are underfeeding Rex

  • @Layniacsofficial

    @Layniacsofficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryanbros there is only so many reasons why a bearded dragon would bite you. 1. You proceeded to pet it from the top down or try to pick it up from top down. You always have to go from underneath it's belly and hold the tail. They have a third eye so when you have your hand above their head, they think you are a predator. 2. They are skirmish because they're shy Being underfed is never a case as to why they'll become hostile. Even an abused dragon can be handled if you respect it's space.

  • @Ryanbros

    @Ryanbros

    3 жыл бұрын

    Living in my Laptop he didn’t do it before and I don’t usually pet him

  • @maxkalz
    @maxkalz3 жыл бұрын

    Zoo Med 10 Gallon Leopard Gecko Kit: amzn.to/3gcn0ZK *Reptile Fanatics only partner with and recommend reputable organisations and brands for all of your reptile care needs*

  • @tangofett4065
    @tangofett40653 жыл бұрын

    We’ve been thinking about getting a Leopard Gecko. After binging a bunch of your videos over the last couple of days, they’re all very honest, and making me rethink getting one. You’ve made me realize it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows... for better or worse....

  • @velveteen._.rabbit
    @velveteen._.rabbit4 жыл бұрын

    I got my leo about 2 months ago when I turned 17 and I am SO glad I took into account the pros AND cons while doing my research on them. They are honestly the perfect pet for someone like me. Plus I'm up pretty much all night so I get to spend time with him even though he sleeps all day. P.S. My leo is named Ziggy too :)

  • @GamerGirlMaster
    @GamerGirlMaster4 жыл бұрын

    I love leopard geckos I’ve had mine for almost 3 years now

  • @nicola3962
    @nicola39623 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! It's incredibly useful, I had decided to not get a leopard gecko and this solidifies now is not the right time for me! I will live vicariously through your videos till I can get one.

  • @owenjenkins4805
    @owenjenkins48053 жыл бұрын

    I’m 17, I’ve been researching leopard geckos since I was about 14, ive finally made the decision to get one. I’m not going university, I’m covering everything for the gecko, parents not paying for anything. I’ve already bought the viv and got a 3ft one!

  • @charlotteh3175
    @charlotteh31753 жыл бұрын

    I think it is really good that you to make videos even about why you shouldn't get leopard geckos because hopefully it will educate people to stop them impulse buying reptiles, Thankyou.

  • @moonmzmoonwright6893
    @moonmzmoonwright68934 жыл бұрын

    How long can you hold your leopard geckos outside the tank before your ready to put them back inside their tank?

  • @anne-mariesamson9693

    @anne-mariesamson9693

    4 жыл бұрын

    Moon & MzMoon Wright about 15 to 20 minutes max

  • @goofyahhsugax
    @goofyahhsugax3 жыл бұрын

    this is really good info thanks!

  • @evelinavolkar5371
    @evelinavolkar53714 жыл бұрын

    Hi do i am 13 years old and i recently got into leopard geckos and this was really helpfull cuz i did my research but i like to hear something from owners of leopard geckos. I love that they aren't really a pet to play with and they mostly sleep and are only really active during dusk or dawn. This video popped up in my recomended and i live it! You just got a new sub!

  • @Number-bj1yn
    @Number-bj1yn4 жыл бұрын

    "shouldn't" is a terrible word, more people should maybe rephrase to "responsibilities of owning a gecko"

  • @plantsperiod4462
    @plantsperiod44624 жыл бұрын

    I have fourteen lights and heating pads in my room not including the ones I use to light it 😂 I swear half my electricity bill must be coming from my bedroom

  • @TheSynapz
    @TheSynapz4 жыл бұрын

    I am new here and thinking about getting a Leopard gecko, I do some research on YT and have to catch up alot.I think this is a great channel to get the informations I need thanks already :)

  • @NaitoShinProductions
    @NaitoShinProductions4 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Love your videos! I have a question about switching a geckos sleeping schedule; whether I'm causing more harm than good. The house I live in can be very noisy during the day and I would frequently notice my leopard gecko laying down with her head up and eyes partially closed as if she finding it hard to relax and sleep due to commotion. I did some research about the leopard gecko's day and night schedule and decided that she might be less stressed if I were to artificially schedule her day and nights so she can sleep while it's quiet and be awake when the scenery is loud. I keep the glass covered with black paper and a forth of the lid covered during the day and at night I turn on a red tented 50 wat heat lamp. The first day I tried it she fell right into schedule and started sleeping at night while the lamp is on and waking up with me in the morning. Ive been doing this for a little under a month and everything seems fine. She is eating heartily, shedding well, regular bowel movements. But Im no expert. Is this potentially causing more harm than good? Thank you for all your amazing videos!

  • @fionashepley478

    @fionashepley478

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would make her sleep schedule normal again. Sleeping during the day, awake at night. I did a quick search and it messes up their biological clock to change the cycle. Also, red lights really aren’t good for them.

  • @NaitoShinProductions

    @NaitoShinProductions

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fiona Shepley okay!

  • @successfulfailure1298
    @successfulfailure12984 жыл бұрын

    I’m currently debating between a hognose snake and a leopard gecko. Thank you we much for making a video dedicated some of the downsides of owning these, it’s a huge help to anyone deciding. It honestly is making me lean towards the gecko because of how chill he was just laying on your arm😂 Bonus round: What are your opinions on fat tailed geckos? I really like those but they don’t seem widely available. Any opinions on them are appreciated, just checking on what people think of them

  • @Amy-hh4up
    @Amy-hh4up4 жыл бұрын

    I got my leopard gecko on May 10th 2019 as a early birthday gift since I did a lot of research and her name is Stella

  • @whosmaddio

    @whosmaddio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg I have one named Stella too lol

  • @aliciahart4227
    @aliciahart42274 жыл бұрын

    It’s an honest video to explain the cons. Most people don’t think about some of those ides. Thanks!

  • @FennecFoxLuver
    @FennecFoxLuver3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this video it helped me a LOT!

  • @moo9874
    @moo98744 жыл бұрын

    3:29 I'm the exact opposite,I can deal with feeding a snake a frozen thawed mouse/rat but I don't think I'd be able to feed insects (I just don't like them). Actually,you could try a garter snake cause they eat fish and insects.

  • @Pomegranits
    @Pomegranits3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like there's one of these for every animal...

  • @theodashbug6245
    @theodashbug62454 жыл бұрын

    I really like your videos I agree with every video you always has a lots of facts

  • @KenYahh
    @KenYahh3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this video. i was just thinking about owning a gecko, before even thinking about my plans for the future. sadly, i can’t have a gecko right now because the responsibility of owning one won’t fit with the schedule i’ll have. i was really looking forward to having one too. thank you again for the video

  • @Misanthrapologists
    @Misanthrapologists4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I was thinking about getting a leopard gecko but i ummmm... Dont think ill be getting one anymore. Theyre super cute and i would love to take care of one, but its too expensive and id rather have something more playful!

  • @realreptiles5596
    @realreptiles55964 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this i am begging my parents now we already have ducks horses and goats

  • @Rhiwwers
    @Rhiwwers4 жыл бұрын

    I am getting my first leopard gecko next week, and I can’t wait. ❤️ Also, I’ve had carpet pythons for many years, and they can be super curious actually. My mom used to let my old snake help her pick vases for flowers, by watching which one she nose boop’ed through the terrarium glass, when she put them out. The one I have now is more into napping curled around my hair bun. 😃

  • @cesarbadilla5106
    @cesarbadilla51064 жыл бұрын

    I have a question! My new leopard gecko is a youngling, it shed right before i got him (or her, i dont know yet), i grabbed him, of course he was trying to get down from my hand, and my brother helped me get the stuck shed out of his nose with a wet Q-tip just gently brushing it off and it came off, my little guy pissed my hand (lol, i earned it), and then i gave him a small cricket as a reward for being kinda cooperative, did we do this right? Is it normal behavior?

  • @kamirachaan4637
    @kamirachaan46374 жыл бұрын

    Reason 6: they’re crazy

  • @nofunclub5356
    @nofunclub53564 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I’ve been dying to get one and most of the “negative” things you brought up are fine with me. The only reason I’m hesitant is because if they need lighting at night, I’m extremely sensitive to light a night and struggle to fall asleep. :/

  • @anonymousperson6154

    @anonymousperson6154

    4 жыл бұрын

    No Fun Club you can try getting a sleeping mask :)

  • @fionashepley478

    @fionashepley478

    4 жыл бұрын

    There shouldn’t be any lights on at night, they screw with their day/night cycle. So that’s nothing to worry about

  • @nofunclub5356

    @nofunclub5356

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fiona Shepley I didn’t know that so thank you for telling me. I’ve seen plenty of things with conflicting arguments on whether they should or shouldn’t and wasn’t sure

  • @andrewfriederich3533

    @andrewfriederich3533

    4 жыл бұрын

    I turn my geckos light off at night

  • @gecko9858
    @gecko98584 жыл бұрын

    Hi can someone please help, which way is best to tame a new baby gecko, is it to put your hand in and wait for them or for me to get them and scoop them up gently. Thanks you🦎

  • @marcustaylor8594
    @marcustaylor85944 жыл бұрын

    For my birthday i was looking at getting a leopard gecko. I have been watching loads of your videos and i love them. Do you or anyone have any really helpful tips to note down? Thanks

  • @emilywilliamson2910
    @emilywilliamson29104 жыл бұрын

    Im in highschool and i wake up at 5 go t o school till 1 and im most active at night so.... I think ill be fine with that. Also i have a gecko whos 17 years old and i got it passed down to me from my brother. Its a gecko and she has the same kinda feel as leopard gecko so i wanted to watch this juat in case!❤

  • @surrealengineering7884
    @surrealengineering78844 жыл бұрын

    Electricity bill: *Cries is German (here, 1kwh is about 30-40 ct (€)...) USA about 5ct, i guess? :,)

  • @Icyy6923
    @Icyy69234 жыл бұрын

    I just got my leopard gecko and I dont really want crickets roaming around my house if they escape... what is the best worm for a leopard gecko? I don't like crickets and will only get them if they are really nessesary, as there is a variety of worms that I could feed my gecko.

  • @baxtermcloughlin2287
    @baxtermcloughlin22874 жыл бұрын

    I’ve recently had to rescue 3 baby leopard geckos from an emergency situation and your channel has helped so much! Thank you so much!

  • @fionashepley478

    @fionashepley478

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you don’t mind me asking, are they housed together?

  • @baxtermcloughlin2287

    @baxtermcloughlin2287

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fiona Shepley no not at all! I have them all right now in separate 10 gallon tanks and in a couple of months I’ll move them into 25

  • @user-wr7dg3mx4b
    @user-wr7dg3mx4b4 жыл бұрын

    Iguanas and I guess larger lizards in general do “play” I saw a iguana destroy a stuffed dog Also I like geckos because they are quite animals I have my room very quite because I have a lot of sensory issues And a crested gecko was my ideal lizard He has soft skin and it calms me down while holding him and he is so quiet

  • @OakRaptor_
    @OakRaptor_4 жыл бұрын

    Do you know why my leopard gecko has round pupils XD

  • @javiercastro1292
    @javiercastro12924 жыл бұрын

    I barley got my baby leopard gecko and im prepared for the long time commitment but its 8 weeks old and is scared to be handled how can i change this?

  • @shannonisokay7276
    @shannonisokay72764 жыл бұрын

    I got my leopard gecko as a baby 2 months ago, he was much more active as a baby but now he’s not as social and does not want to come out to be held. I held him every day for an hour as first but I don’t want to be pushy and take him out if he doesn’t want to be. Is that okay? Is it okay to get him out if he doesn’t want to come out?

  • @fionashepley478

    @fionashepley478

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn’t take him out if he doesn’t want to come out.

  • @elretrahd
    @elretrahd4 жыл бұрын

    This channel: reasons to not get a leopard gecko Me: ¡¡fuck it!! they are too cute and i want a pet that can be with me until im 30 and also i already i have one and i love him

  • @seapony3983
    @seapony39834 жыл бұрын

    There are species of snakes that eat bugs! Like the blind snakes! Garter snakes also eat insects, amphibians, fish etc! Also legless lizards look like a snake, but have the dist of a skink!

  • @goldh2o543
    @goldh2o5434 жыл бұрын

    Monitors and Tegus are super playful. There's a peach throat monitor at the reptile store that I get my feeders from, and every time I visit I play around with it for a few minutes.

  • @sonjaolofsson2682
    @sonjaolofsson26823 жыл бұрын

    My friend got a leopard gecko when he was about 10, and then one more. 5 years later his family couldn't keep them, so I adopted them! Perfect for me at least.

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