How to Care for a Leopard Gecko : Lighting a Gecko Cage
January 3, 2010 | Posted by rassad You will want to get UVB light from some type of fluorescent bulb. Learn how to care for a leopard gecko from an industry professional in this free pet care video. Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jaques currently works at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich. and has worked in the pet industry for about 10 years. Filmmaker: Travis Waack
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leopard geckos are nocturnal so they won’t need any uvb lighting the best types of lighting u can use for leos are red and blue bulbs as all reptiles are blind to these colors and this won’t effect their eye sight not having any uvb will not cause mbd in a leopard gecko as calucium sould be provided for them in a small dish which should be kept in the viv at all times
Sorry dear, you are very wrong. Leopard geckos are nocturnal. They don’t need UVB or UVA lighting. In the wild they hunt at night so they aren’t out during the day to benefit from the suns UVA/UVB lighting. It won’t hurt them but its not needed. Also the spiral light he is holding, U shaped lights, party lights and Blacklight (not to confuse with nightglo) are actually hazardous to Leopard Geckos eyes. Use a soft white lamp bulb for heat but that is the only light they need.
no they are not needed Chuchiscool. This is one reptile that doesn’t require UVA/B
yeah I got great advice for you MrRepman.. do the opposite of what these fools say and you should have a great healthy animal.
I hate expert village,they don’t know what they’re talking about, leopard geckos don’t need uv light…
pinki fuzz is right they are night time pets!!! ex dicks
i gotta qeustion i haev this big ass aqauirium but it has like the TL kinda light does that hurt the gecko because i can deck of one side or just take the cap of and put a light bulb thingy
can u guys help me. i need to know more about these geckos. and from reading the comments idk if i shud listn to these vids
would these lights be needed during the winter cause its colder? idk
i only have a red light heating light is that good enoughe
well if ur heat is on.
nope
to be honest guys im not listening to this shit…
Does anybody have any GOOD advise on what 2 Month old leopard gecko’s should eat and how many regulary?
I Used to have a red heating light but it was way too powerful so i had to change it right away to a normal heating light so it wouldnt damage its eyes.
WTF , i have been adivised BY FIVE PEOPLE not to use UVB lights. don’t listen to this fat shit. he wrong with a lot
i have a heaing pad and a light bulb thing. do i put the light on top of the heating pad? do i even need the light? do i need it if its cold? like in winter.
They cant see red! so you cant damage his eyes
ino but red bulb was so powerfull you cudnt see his colours and tank well.
he is wrong alot but as long as you have a few hides for your gecko then you shouls have a uvb to be honest…
I feed mine about 1-2 crickets or mealworms a day.
you can get D3 from calcium supplements you don’t need a UVB bulb its just throwing away money
done listen to him… leopard geckos dont need ovb or full spectrum lighting cuz they’re nocturnal… dont bother with uvb bulbs… just buy vitamin D3 powder…
if you have any questions i do have a leopard gecko care vid you can look at that atleast gets the facts right…
@toasterhead91 thumbs up and if you don’t believe toaster will be doing a video about it and you guys can compare.
i already got a vid up… i posted it like last week i think…
@toasterhead91 I was talking about us posting a vid but ok.
ohh… lol, sweet ill check yours out