A few Crestie hacks of my own: - *Research your animal*. Find out more about its native environment. Your primary goal is to replicate this as closely as is reasonably possible. - Don't be scared of humidity. Cresties are a rainforest species which thrive in 70% humidity. 'Drying out' periods could potentially deprive your gecko of vital hydration, as most hygrometers are inaccurate at reading humidty! Cresties NEED water in order to properly function. Do not relentlessly pursue a false goal of 'drying out' your Crestie tank. Keep it clean and well ventilated.
Andrew Wood geez this comment is a year later okay so, I get scared I don’t wanna spray too much but I also don’t wanna spray too little, doesn’t it matter how much I spray since they rely on water so much?
I need to super thank you for the glass cleaner tip because not only am I prepping for a crested gecko, my aquatic turtles can hardly be seen through the buildup at it's worst spots and there were no tips I've seen so far that I felt comfortable risking it sliding into the water and their eyes like lime or vinegar would do, but this gel that I finally got to try today - not only does it stay where I put it; I could tell the difference quite quickly! It truly made a huge positive impact! Huge thank you!
I use a cave for my gecko's warm hide and he doesn't lay in it often, but he still lays on the heat mat around the hide, so I've never worried much about it. Also, I liked this video a lot! Keep up the good work! :)
hey leopardgeckotalk ,for my birthday I am getting a crested gecko. I have been telling my friends and parents all the information I learned from you so thank you!!! BTW love your content ❤❤
I've found the easiest way for cleaning out the cap is to actually lay it in the sink, put the plug in and then run your hot water on it, as hot as it goes. Leave it like that while you're taking our your food, getting your scoop, bottles of water, etc. It's cleans it out perfectly and leaves nothing behind!
Bacteria is a living organism; that being said some bacteria can live in other conditions that most can’t. Therefore u “removing the dried content” out of the lid isn’t getting rid of any of the bacteria that is still left
yeah I may have to in the future, its just ive had them so long I forget what I do that counts as a 'hack' because its just part of my daily routine, if you get what I mean haha
I use milk lids as food bowls as well, but make sure (if u just got a crested gecko and didn't know this) that you clean the milk out properly as they can't digest milk properly. Aha just thought it would be good to let people know who didn't already 😂❤️
The peeling off the CGD technique reminds me of when you get PVA glue on your hands and you have to rip it off :P I remember we did this in primary school a lot and most people found it satisfactory; I just thought it hurt! Have you seen the brand new CGD out? It's by HabiStat and comes in six flavours (banana, mango, strawberry and then each of these again but with crickets)! I'd try using an Exo Terra compact top for the jungle dawn, you'd just have to make sure that it would fit in it...
I peel out the food like you do but then I always wash it with hot water and blue Dawn dish soap and dry it before I use it again. I have had my gecko for almost five months and I haven't needed to replace the lid I use yet :)
If you have trouble with humidity HVAC tape is excellent. You can make two layers back to back which will prevent the underside being exposed through the mesh ;)
Great video! I was wondering if this is okay. could I stroke my geckos jaw, causing him to open his mouth and then feed him a cricket? He is reluctant to eat them but I've read they are good to the health of a crested gecko. Any replies would be great! I'm wondering if it's force feeding or not.
My male crested gecko looks the same like you're first crested gecko and I've got him from pets at home iswell and for how long do Crested geckos grow for?
Instead of using bubble wrap and tinfoil, you can buy something called reflectix. I made inserts for the screen part of the tank and put duct tape on the edges for a snug fit. Works perfectly and looks a tad nicer :)
You can also use a reverse osmosis filter to get misting water that won't stain walls (as it will be close to mineral-free). A bit of an initial cost, but the clean glass is worth it in the end.
I've noticed that using distilled water in my spray bottle will not leave water marks, as the minerals from tap water/bottled water are removed. In case the minerals are beneficial for her health, I still use tap water when making her food and for her water bowl.
Great video as always!!! I do have a quick question. I have a male crested gecko that i've owned for over two years now and i have had him since he was a hatchling. The whole time i've had him he has been extremely tame for the standards of a crested gecko, but for some odd reason he all of a sudden recently he is scared of everything that has to do with me and he is getting to the point where he is hurting himself from running into the walls of his tank or rubbing his face on the wire mesh lid. What i'm wondering is if you have any idea on why he all of a sudden is acting this way, and if you know how i could get him back to the way he was before. I take him out at least a couple times a week if not more. There is a female and another male crestie in the room but he is in his own tank and the tanks are not by each other.
i named my leopard gecko (Eila)[ i had no idea how to spell iy but i think thats a unique way] and obviously since im such a copy cat i got the idea from this channel, and everyone always gives me crap about how stupid and weird the name is . i personally love it lol!
Spent a lot of time trying to clean and re-use those soda bottle caps and milk lids. Over time, too much of a hassle. Started to move to sauce lids which are super affordable and are perfect for the them with various sizes.
My crested gecko (blitz) only likes to eat crickets and doesn’t like repash, he eats it sometimes. I don’t know if it will affect him if he doesn’t eat it
I have a question, I've been wanting to start an ant colony for a while but I don't know what container to put the ants in so they don't get out and do you buy ants from a pet store or what?
oh right, just be aware 2 queens generally don't get along (depending on the species), most of the time one queen with eventually kill off the other one. Ah no problem haha
i have an eyelash crested gecko. he is very shy. she doesnt go on my hand, and he runs away from me when i want to pet him. he only stays in his cage. Help on how he can like me?
I got a problem with my background. I have 2 parts made of wood.. And yeah I always spray the tank with water. Now the 2 parts are getting bigger and don't stick together anymore. And I cant just take them out because I made right away a bioactiv terra for my crested gecko and I don't want to desteoy everything. May you got a hack for that? It would be soooo helpfull.
Hi! I have a created gecko that is very young and is very jumpy. When I try to let it climb on my hand or hold it, it always tries to squirm away from me. I'm afraid that it will jump out of my hand and get lost, but I read somewhere that you should take young geckos out for a couple minutes a day for them to get used to their surroundings. Should I wait until they are older to take them out so they feel more comfortable? Also, they go in hiding into a tree for long periods of time and sometimes I can't find them. Is that normal? Hopefully you respond. I love your videos!
can eco earth get too dry for a leo? My eco earth is almost like dust, if I pick some up then drop it a lot of dust particles float up.. I'm worried if this would be bad for their respiratory system :(
use Reverse osmosis water. doesn't leave any hard water stains. I'd suggest spraying down the whole tank to get up the proper humidity spike each night.
Nice video but I have a question for you. My gecko has one eye wiche is a bite red and it's smaller than the other one. Do you know qhat it can be or what to do about it. Thank you
my crested gecko just taps the glass on her cage with her foot, she taps with her foot lightly but she does it for almost 10 minutes a day is there a problem with her?
Is it safe for Crested Geckos to eat a small amount of charcoal? I want mine to drink filtered water instead of tap water, but my filter cleans them with charcoal...
Have had her a week now, for her age/time here she is very tame and absolutely adorable, and I've been definitely using many of your tips. Have started handling her a few days after I got her based on one of your videos and it has made her so much calmer in just a day or two, it was incredible - she went from super flighty and hard to catch to being hard to get off my hand, lmao. Thanks for your videos!
nice to see someone else who cares so much for lizards
Ikr
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James Bailey thanks :D
Herper uk hacker
+Leopard Gecko what is the ideal hight for an adult crestie
*bowl goes flying* "oh goodness me" I love British people
HAHA! SAME XD
You’re reaction was my reaction.
Ella Spence “Space has a North too!” - Dr Who
Lmao
Ella S I’m British and I completely agree!
The way they lick their food up is so cute xD
A toothpick is a great tool to clean out a milk cap :)
Switch and to just stir the mix. i just wipe it off afterwards so i can use it again
Also the pointy end of a dental flossed works really well
Or a tong :)
@@zoepickle3047 that's what I use!
i use a bobby pin that i opened up lol
your voice is adorable
jordan s aw thank you haha
Thank you for making this video, this will really help me with my gecko
awh no problem :)
jordan s that was what I was thinking the whole time! My voice sounds so nerdy on camera😅
so is youre profile pic
A few Crestie hacks of my own:
- *Research your animal*. Find out more about its native environment. Your primary goal is to replicate this as closely as is reasonably possible.
- Don't be scared of humidity. Cresties are a rainforest species which thrive in 70% humidity. 'Drying out' periods could potentially deprive your gecko of vital hydration, as most hygrometers are inaccurate at reading humidty! Cresties NEED water in order to properly function. Do not relentlessly pursue a false goal of 'drying out' your Crestie tank. Keep it clean and well ventilated.
Andrew Wood geez this comment is a year later okay so, I get scared I don’t wanna spray too much but I also don’t wanna spray too little, doesn’t it matter how much I spray since they rely on water so much?
@@christophergreen3158 get a humidity level to see how humid the tank is.
My gecko peed on me right when you were talking about having a tissue 😂
This might come off a liiiiiittle weird but I think your voice sounds beautiful
I'm going to get a crestie in a few weeks for my birthday! I'm so happy to be watching your videos!
I need to super thank you for the glass cleaner tip because not only am I prepping for a crested gecko, my aquatic turtles can hardly be seen through the buildup at it's worst spots and there were no tips I've seen so far that I felt comfortable risking it sliding into the water and their eyes like lime or vinegar would do, but this gel that I finally got to try today - not only does it stay where I put it; I could tell the difference quite quickly! It truly made a huge positive impact! Huge thank you!
I use a paint scraper blade for glass with both the gecko tank and for the fish obv bought for the purpose not out of decorating tools.
Getting one today,
My professor is pitching in on it
Omg the dried food is so true! Thanks for the helped with the dried food. Like you saved my life THANK YOU!
Fun fact!: if you use distilled water, it won't stain ur tanks glass :)
Ty sooo much for the tips and tricks!
I'm getting my own Crested Gecko soon, so I watched ALL of your Crested Gecko tutorials! :D
IAm CuriousLuke aw thank you! Glad to help :)
I use a cave for my gecko's warm hide and he doesn't lay in it often, but he still lays on the heat mat around the hide, so I've never worried much about it.
Also, I liked this video a lot! Keep up the good work! :)
hey leopardgeckotalk ,for my birthday I am getting a crested gecko. I have been telling my friends and parents all the information I learned from you so thank you!!! BTW love your content ❤❤
Thanks sooooo much, your crestie vids r always so helpful to me bc I’m getting a crested gecko
I really miss my crestie.. She died a few years back. Her name was Ginger and she was a fire colour one ;)
At 1:09 it WAS oddly satisfying
I've found the easiest way for cleaning out the cap is to actually lay it in the sink, put the plug in and then run your hot water on it, as hot as it goes. Leave it like that while you're taking our your food, getting your scoop, bottles of water, etc. It's cleans it out perfectly and leaves nothing behind!
This has been really helpful I got one today and I will use these tips for him
Almost 54,000 subscribers; congratulations!
E Dunlea thank you, yeah I cannot believe it!
this was uploaded on my birthday lol
btw great, helpful video! it was greatly appreciated!
Every time it gets close to Christmas or my birthday I start to binge watch reptile videos... Hmmm... I wounder why??? LOL!
i love my new cresty I've called him miniblunt😂
Bacteria is a living organism; that being said some bacteria can live in other conditions that most can’t. Therefore u “removing the dried content” out of the lid isn’t getting rid of any of the bacteria that is still left
You should do a leopard gecko life hacks
yeah I may have to in the future, its just ive had them so long I forget what I do that counts as a 'hack' because its just part of my daily routine, if you get what I mean haha
nick pho yeah
Leopard Gecko I have two geckos leopard gecko and the kind you have I need help with my lepoard
nick pho she did
nick pho she did
Hehe, my crested gecko is nearly tamed!! I've mastered handling her :p !! I am trying out these hacks!!~
OMG such a gorgeous cresty!
I use milk lids as food bowls as well, but make sure (if u just got a crested gecko and didn't know this) that you clean the milk out properly as they can't digest milk properly. Aha just thought it would be good to let people know who didn't already 😂❤️
Great video!!!! I am getting my crested gecko at the end I can’t wait
4:01 "wait what? no no wait! put me down, where are you taking me!? AAHH!"
I just got my crestie yesterday he is an angel !!
The peeling off the CGD technique reminds me of when you get PVA glue on your hands and you have to rip it off :P I remember we did this in primary school a lot and most people found it satisfactory; I just thought it hurt!
Have you seen the brand new CGD out? It's by HabiStat and comes in six flavours (banana, mango, strawberry and then each of these again but with crickets)!
I'd try using an Exo Terra compact top for the jungle dawn, you'd just have to make sure that it would fit in it...
Make sure what ever you feed is a complete diet. Pangea and Black panther Zoological is the best ones.
Awesome video! You should do a leopard gecko life hacks, too! :D That would be amazing :)
I may have to lol
This video is awesome lol,it came out the day I was gonna get my first crestie! And I usesed the will lid tip too it works great :D
Tysm for that video because I'm getting a created gecko soon and I need as much help that I can get
I peel out the food like you do but then I always wash it with hot water and blue Dawn dish soap and dry it before I use it again. I have had my gecko for almost five months and I haven't needed to replace the lid I use yet :)
I always use distilled water to spray the tank. Leaves the walls crystal clear with no spotting :)
yeah but that water doesn't always do too well with plants in the tank.
I really like your videos, along with the tanks!! :)
thanks to your amazing informative videos I'm getting a leopard gecko for christmas!,!
MoreOfGaming ! Aw thank you! Great news! How exciting :D
I had my gecko for over a year and it still wasn't tame but then I started cricket feeding and now it loves me
If you have trouble with humidity HVAC tape is excellent. You can make two layers back to back which will prevent the underside being exposed through the mesh ;)
Great video! I was wondering if this is okay. could I stroke my geckos jaw, causing him to open his mouth and then feed him a cricket? He is reluctant to eat them but I've read they are good to the health of a crested gecko. Any replies would be great! I'm wondering if it's force feeding or not.
I got my gecko to eat crickets by ripping off the heads of the cricket they go crazy for the head juices lol
I wouldn’t consider it force feeding but maybe try a different bug before you continue to do that :) I just realized how old this comment was so nvm 😂
i have a crested gecko and this really helps me alot!!!! thx
Wow, your channel has been blowing up! Been here since 4K, you made me get a leopard gecko , thanks!
ikr, I have no clue what on earth has happened :') the last week or two has been crazy! Thanks for being around so long :D
These are great tips... hopefully I will get a crested gecko someday ❤️️
thanks :)
Your accent is everything 💜💜
My male crested gecko looks the same like you're first crested gecko and I've got him from pets at home iswell and for how long do Crested geckos grow for?
Animallover 1 208 I'm pretty sure the crested gecko in the video is a full grown one. Mine is about that size
the pealing is very satisfying😃
Ahh thanks so much this helped me a lot! How's Isla with her eggs?
awh brilliant :) i'll be doing an update on her soon :)
Leopard Gecko thanks
Leopard Gecko How is she now?
Kaito Shiotsu what did he say?
Arkeim he asked how Isla her crested gecko that passed away was doing.
great video!! I never would have known the good one. thanks ❤❤
Anna wakefield thank you :)
i will be sure to keep these crested gecko life hacks in mind :)
Awesome Video Rebecca!
thank you :)
Instead of using bubble wrap and tinfoil, you can buy something called reflectix. I made inserts for the screen part of the tank and put duct tape on the edges for a snug fit. Works perfectly and looks a tad nicer :)
i love your videos salute for the hard work
Your crested Gecko is the cutest.
aw thank you!
Leopard Gecko It's no problem!
thank you for the tips
no problem :)
Hey, How do you know if a crested gecko is stressed?
Lily Stone the tail will fall off
@@ravenzjam6259 actually it will get darker. It's a warning and if it continues being dark then it's tail will fall off
You can also use a reverse osmosis filter to get misting water that won't stain walls (as it will be close to mineral-free). A bit of an initial cost, but the clean glass is worth it in the end.
exscape yeah only problem I've found is some plants I have don't do too well with that water :/
I've noticed that using distilled water in my spray bottle will not leave water marks, as the minerals from tap water/bottled water are removed. In case the minerals are beneficial for her health, I still use tap water when making her food and for her water bowl.
Great video as always!!! I do have a quick question. I have a male crested gecko that i've owned for over two years now and i have had him since he was a hatchling. The whole time i've had him he has been extremely tame for the standards of a crested gecko, but for some odd reason he all of a sudden recently he is scared of everything that has to do with me and he is getting to the point where he is hurting himself from running into the walls of his tank or rubbing his face on the wire mesh lid. What i'm wondering is if you have any idea on why he all of a sudden is acting this way, and if you know how i could get him back to the way he was before. I take him out at least a couple times a week if not more. There is a female and another male crestie in the room but he is in his own tank and the tanks are not by each other.
I know that this is three years late, but some geckos that are boys just goes through that phase sometimes. Usually they calm down in a few weeks
@@cherishedreptiles9863 kinda like puberty in that way lol😂
i just picked up my juvie crestie i love him so much
Can I feed my crestie unsweetened apple sauce? I can put calcium and vitamins in
Thanks so much these work great on my crested gexko
i named my leopard gecko (Eila)[ i had no idea how to spell iy but i think thats a unique way] and obviously since im such a copy cat i got the idea from this channel, and everyone always gives me crap about how stupid and weird the name is . i personally love it lol!
Olive Shupe 'Islay' is the name of a stunning Scottish island. Also pronounced 'Isla'.
Spell your pets name however you damn well want to! ;)
In my terrariums, I just wipe the walls down when theyre wet and the Glass is clean.
Spent a lot of time trying to clean and re-use those soda bottle caps and milk lids. Over time, too much of a hassle. Started to move to sauce lids which are super affordable and are perfect for the them with various sizes.
My crested gecko (blitz) only likes to eat crickets and doesn’t like repash, he eats it sometimes. I don’t know if it will affect him if he doesn’t eat it
You can also put water in the cap and let sit a few hours so get a few dirty caps, put them in a cup of water than rinse them
Hi, I live in the UK but I'm struggling to find a breeder for cresties and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
my crestie hardly eats? do you know why this would be? she'll eat a few bites of her CGD and a few mealworms and that's it
I have a question, I've been wanting to start an ant colony for a while but I don't know what container to put the ants in so they don't get out and do you buy ants from a pet store or what?
My crested has pooped on me more then I can count and I only had him/her for a month now. Sigh.... Great video.
I love watching ur vids a lot and right now I'm interested in ur ant series but I have a question how did u get ur colony to grow so fast
scarcrowX9140 aw thank you! Ah I wouldn't say they've grown very fast as I've only got maybe 13 or so workers after over a year :')
Leopard Gecko that's still fast I have a queen by her self in one test an 2 in another ps I cant believe u responded ive always wanted to talk to u
oh right, just be aware 2 queens generally don't get along (depending on the species), most of the time one queen with eventually kill off the other one. Ah no problem haha
i put them together a couple days ago they've been laying next to each other and smelling each other
I love reptiles! I’ve had a tarantula on my head and I’m 9!
Thanks now I want a crested and a leopard gecko
Could you tell me what plants you used at the bottom right at 6:49 ? Right next to the bamboo, the little clover-y plants? o:
i have an eyelash crested gecko. he is very shy. she doesnt go on my hand, and he runs away from me when i want to pet him. he only stays in his cage. Help on how he can like me?
I got a problem with my background.
I have 2 parts made of wood.. And yeah I always spray the tank with water. Now the 2 parts are getting bigger and don't stick together anymore. And I cant just take them out because I made right away a bioactiv terra for my crested gecko and I don't want to desteoy everything.
May you got a hack for that?
It would be soooo helpfull.
Hi! I have a created gecko that is very young and is very jumpy. When I try to let it climb on my hand or hold it, it always tries to squirm away from me. I'm afraid that it will jump out of my hand and get lost, but I read somewhere that you should take young geckos out for a couple minutes a day for them to get used to their surroundings. Should I wait until they are older to take them out so they feel more comfortable? Also, they go in hiding into a tree for long periods of time and sometimes I can't find them. Is that normal? Hopefully you respond. I love your videos!
can eco earth get too dry for a leo? My eco earth is almost like dust, if I pick some up then drop it a lot of dust particles float up.. I'm worried if this would be bad for their respiratory system :(
Just put water init
@leopard gecko please answer
Put 1-2 teaspoons of water in the DRY SIDE
Or else your gecko wont shed as often
Spray it
Great video, I'm probably gonna get a crested gecko
reuben feltham awesome! Thank you :)
use Reverse osmosis water. doesn't leave any hard water stains. I'd suggest spraying down the whole tank to get up the proper humidity spike each night.
Wait what cleaning crew aka bugs can you put with a crested gecko???
Can you show us how you made your created gecko cage setup ?
Can I also use the milk cap for water as well?
Nice video but I have a question for you. My gecko has one eye wiche is a bite red and it's smaller than the other one. Do you know qhat it can be or what to do about it. Thank you
How much should I put in the dish half a tsp of powder a tsp if water? I’m getting a crested gecko next week
my crested gecko just taps the glass on her cage with her foot, she taps with her foot lightly but she does it for almost 10 minutes a day is there a problem with her?
Maggie C sounds like someone wants to come out and play lol
lol I have never heard that :') I'm hoping its not a spasm lol, that's usually linked to MBD.
Mine does that, kind of. She does it because she is slipping with only that foot and none other. Maybe yours has some shed stuck to it?
What morph is the crested gecko in the thmbnail in looks like that and I don't know what moph it is
Is there any certain types of water you should use to spray the tank??
are there any plants that can be grown in a leopard gecko tank if so could you make a video
Is it safe for Crested Geckos to eat a small amount of charcoal? I want mine to drink filtered water instead of tap water, but my filter cleans them with charcoal...
No need to peel out dried food. Fill with water and let soak overnight. It rinses easily the following day.
Can i just filter tap water and use that to spray the tank?
That dried food looks like dabs
have you considered using purified/filtered water
Getting a Crestie very soon, thanks for the tips! (For anyone curious, female juvenile named Alphys :D )
Nice👍
Dina Issakova awesome :D
Have had her a week now, for her age/time here she is very tame and absolutely adorable, and I've been definitely using many of your tips. Have started handling her a few days after I got her based on one of your videos and it has made her so much calmer in just a day or two, it was incredible - she went from super flighty and hard to catch to being hard to get off my hand, lmao. Thanks for your videos!
Update?:)
Hey leopard gecko do now what's a good tank size for a crested gecko?