Levi Walters Thanks Levi! Dāv has been a huge help with my channel and has been super supportive from the very beginning! New Creature Feature tonight or tomorrow :) Hopefully tonight, so plenty of time for you to watch more HerpersTv!
Mike Corr my teacher had a leopard gecko and I would observe him I think she also had a cresty She had a lot of animals my job was to feed the chickens and pidgeon I also took care of one of the rabbits
That sounds like an awesome teacher! Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ( he was teaching you something good)!
That gecko is 10+ grams. Ribs showing is not dehydration but malnourished. Dehydration is loose saggy skin or zig-zag tail. Too much humidity can be an issue just as too little. I recommend buying a digital humidity gauge. If you're ambient is at 50% during the day then only misting every other day is fine. Too much humidity creates an environment for bacteria. The hanging ledges are great but keep in mind that you have to observe your gecko. If they are unable to climb from shedding issues they will not be able to get to the food. All of my hanging ledges are a jump away or have something to climb on to get to them. Hope this helps.
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!!! Cresties do require extra heating and UV. Both aid in digestion, organ function, bone health, growth rates and so many more things. Promote best care not just enough to survive! They are cold blooded, they regulate their temperature by moving between warmer and cooler areas. For example when they have eaten they will seek out warmth to aid their digestion and when sleeping seek out cooler areas to minimise energy expenditure. Don’t deprive them of this basic instinctual behaviour. With UV, serum D3 levels in the blood are significantly increased (this suggests that they are deficient when it is not provided). The reason for that is because they have not evolved to absorb supplemental D3 like humans have and so the standard powdered diets do not create the desired outcome. UV will aid in great organ function but more importantly will entirely remove MBD, the most common pathology in captive reptiles. The improved calcium absorption as a result of higher D3 levels means better bone density (so much so you can see the difference with the naked eye in X-rays). This improved calcium absorption allows the gecko to eat more readily and grow faster (as it should) without the risk of poor bone health. The improved calcium intake also prevents the pockets of chalky calcium that build in the mouth. This is incredibly common in cresties and other new cal geckos that don’t get UV. Many people increase D3 supplements to try to combat that but as explained, absorption of dietary D3 is poor and so this is not a solution that works. Appropriate UV and heat such as the Arcadia Shade dweller and Deep Heat Projector are fairly cheap. There is no excuse not to use it. Admittedly a dimmer thermostat (needed in conjunction with a deep heat projector) will cost a bit but i f you’re not prepared to pay for what’s needed to maintain optimum health in your animals, don’t keep them. These things will be far cheaper than a vet visit down the road. The third thing for optimum health is varied diet. Research the diet of wild cresties, their diet is roughly 50/50 between insects and fruit, pollen and seeds. They will eat any insect that crosses them so vary this as much as possible, roaches, isopods, earwigs, crickets, beetles, meal worms, grubs, black soldier fly etc etc. There are tons of feeder insects. Research the nutritional value of each of those feeder insects. Research the fruits and berries they eat, try to replicate that. Add bee pollen as a natural supplement to their diet. It goes on and on but the more varied that diet, the healthier your animal will be. Don’t be lazy and just feed Pangea or whatever other brand of powdered fruit alone. Especially not just one flavour which I see a ton of people do! Research is key, do a ton of it! Oh and lastly try to avoid crestie groups on Facebook. They are an echo chamber of misinformation. There are tons of great groups out there (Advancing Herpetological Husbandry is my favourite). Try to find contrary opinions to any data you find, that alone will set you up for success. People tend to find information that suits them and run with that when it may not be the greatest info. For example a lot of big breeders will give very basic care info and say that their animals are healthy and they’ve been doing it that way for x amount of years. The problem is there’s a conflict of interest. They want to sell as many animals as possible and so will make it sound as easy as they can to make people buy. They tend not to be a good source of info. Anyway, I could go on and on. If you read this far you’re obviously on the right track! Good luck!
Do you have any proof of geckos not being able to absorb D3 through supplements? Cause you made a lot of claims and it would be nice to see some evidence.
Oops, just went back to read that paper and it’s not the one I thought it was. I can’t find what I was looking for but if you wish to speak with Fran Baines directly she is always available in that group (along with many useful papers and documents in the files section). She is a leading expert, advising zoos and sanctuaries etc on heating and lighting for reptiles.
@@Nate-ic6fk it doesn't matter its just some people prefer another. It is very common for its tail to come off though. So if u get one don't worry if its tail falls off.
Covering the screen is only really necessary if you live in a dry climate. Its easier to keep humidity up with half to 65% of the screen covered. It won't affect your Gecko's shed as lobg as its not too humid or not enough humid.
I always get my animals at the same place. It’s pet pet store that gets 80% of its animals from costumers. Including me (bearded dragons and leopard geckos). It’s a great store
I can't tell from most videos, how many front toes and how many back toes should a crested gecko have? I can't find any info on this question anywhere?
I'm thinking of getting a crestie! But I am trying to find out what the average total cost is of one (starting of as a juvinile, including cages with thermometer and hydro meter etc.) And what the average monthly cost is once you have set it up (not including vat appointments, I get that that can rack up quickly)
Hey I just got a crested gecko and he is very small and it’s still a baby but I don’t want him to die any tips you can gave me to gave him a better chance
How old should a baby crested gecko be when first buying one? Like...maybe 12-14 months? Is that a good age to get a crestie? (Yes, I am planning to get one ^_^)
How often do you change the bottom substrate? Also how would I keep them the correct temperature? I live in a place where the nights get pretty cold and my roommate doesn't like it warm in our home.
they are so cute!!! i just love them :) i have a huge 50 gallon tank that would be perfect. or would that be too tall/ to much space? It is massive and I was wantiing either a crestie or a lepard gecko.
boscoitalics you could house four to five cresties in that tank just have alot of plants and things to climb on like alot of plants because the tank is big and they need tons of places to hide only adults can go in a tank that big and make sure to keep only one male as males will fight
@@spacemanju7 no!!! You should never ever put that many cresties together that is horrible advice! I have a 55 gallon and I'll be splitting it down the middle for 1 gecko each side. Do not house them together let alone that many.
The Nature Cam -Live plants are not required but I suggest that you have atleast one. For the eco earth not really sure. Then mealworms not to sure either considering ive never heard of people doing it so I suggest pangea and crickets if you do live feeding. Sorry for not knowing some of the questions.
UK market doesn't really charge differently for crested gecko's based on what colours they are, this appears to be mainly an American thing. In the UK you can end up paying a flat amount of £20 for a crested gecko.
Crested Geckos are polymorphic. This means that they produce many different colors and patterns. That's part of the fun with these guys. Line breeding helps to consistently reproduce the trait you are looking for. The market in the US understands this and markets their geckos appropriately. The "morphs" are graded as in A, B, and C grade just like tests. A & B are sold to other breeders, and hobbyist. C grade morphs go to pet stores and wholesalers to become pets. This is how the market opperates in the USA.
Is it possible to have more than one in a large enough vertical cage? Also is it ok to often mix crushed insects with the pangea mixture, to kinda balance their diet?
I want to buy a girl and boy but i am scared to buy online? They wont be harmed in the mail will they? ps i like the black marble looking patterns. I like the harlequinn so much too!
I’m considering get a crestie. I have a few questions. Is a 36x18x18 too big? I found an exo terra on Craigslist that was very affordable. It would probably be an adult so they aren’t as jumpy. What vines/decorations would you recommend? I just want mine to have a happy life.
Get a Zilla front opening enclosure, and plastic or fabric vines are good, but don't overdo it. You want your crestie to feel secure but not have the enclosure too cluttered. 36x18x18 would be good for an adult.
So I'm planning on getting a crestie and I was wondering if I could start with a big cage as long as I blocked some off and slowly reavled more after they got older?
Hey, I just bought my second crestie last week and is eating just fine. I handled him on the first day and seemed to be doing fine. However, I didn't want to stress him so left him be for about 5 days. After that, I came to handle him and yeah, he bit me. Not only that but he runs and jumps a lot and seems to be scared of my hand...... I have him in a tub ATM.ps he's still a baby. It says he's 4 months old but is 18 grams.... is this normal?? Plz someone reply....
Do you handle your other crested gecko because your baby might be reacting to the smell of another gecko and if not your gecko might not be used to handling anymore because you didn't handle him for so long
Well I will be honest it really depends on the gecko itself remember there are personality differences and it is possible that 5 days is long to your gecko
Kaito Shiotsu well you can try putting some crested gecko diet on your finger to see if he is willing to eat from you or you can lay your hand in the enclosure and let him got on to your hand on his own as baby steps
Hello Ik I’m late but it will be great if you respond so how big should the gecko be to but into a 20 gallon(vertical) or 18x18x24 because I want to get a baby and how big should it be to be put into that?
The care for crested geckos, is controversal, some say humidity, heat lamps isnt needed, some say they are, some say just room temp. some say no, so truly, no one really knows the proper care.
damon james they live best at room temp high 70s for daytime and high to mid 60s for nighttime if your house stays at 74 to 78 perfect no extra light is needed but a uvb won't hurt and will help the plants grow if you have real ones a good misting once or twice daily will keep humidity up ans no water bowl is need as the gecko will drink from the droplets of water from misting the tank but once again a water bowl wouldnt hurt I recommend using a bioactive setup which is self sustaining and maintaining the biodude.com has kits for bioactive setups a subadult or juvenile will do good in a ten gallon or a 12x12x18 which is 11 and some change 18x18x24 is good enough for two to three cresties and a 20 for one
So my friend has a crested gecko and one eye is sunken in more than the other and one has more pupil, the black part it has more of it in one eye what is that? like is something wrong with it
I'm planning to get a juvenile crested gecko soon(from a breeder) . I purchased an Exo-Terra 18x18x24 and have heard from mixed sources that it isn't okay to put them in such a large tank. I've also heard people argue that it's fine as long as you provide enough hiding spots. Thoughts? Considering you've had them for so long I'm really wondering what you think.
Generally speaking baby reptiles are always more prone to have something go wrong it's just because they are babies, they're more fragile and things like dehydration take them down faster than adults. Just make sure you're doing your stuff right, if you did your research before and are feeding the right food at the right times, switching it out before it goes bad, making sure they have water/humidity, their setup is correct, the temperature isn't too high or low, then you should be fine
Check out Dāv's other channel for more cool videos! ruclips.net/user/davkaufman
can they eat fruit as treats?
I love reptiles
Are they good first reptil
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV How many times a week do you feed them
Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures Where could I get a good crested gecko?
So many cresties!!!! I didn't know that eye width could be an indication of inbreeding. Fascinating!
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Levi Walters Thanks Levi! Dāv has been a huge help with my channel and has been super supportive from the very beginning! New Creature Feature tonight or tomorrow :) Hopefully tonight, so plenty of time for you to watch more HerpersTv!
I love the fact that crested geckos require NO ELECTRICITY for the most part. Fantastic
UVB lighting is highly recommended
My teacher had a crested gecko and my job was to spray her every day, kinda cool. Im thinking of getting one.
Your so lucky !!!
I have some for sell
@Anonymous guy yes adult and young ones
Mike Corr my teacher had a leopard gecko and I would observe him I think she also had a cresty
She had a lot of animals my job was to feed the chickens and pidgeon I also took care of one of the rabbits
That sounds like an awesome teacher! Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. ( he was teaching you something good)!
That gecko is 10+ grams. Ribs showing is not dehydration but malnourished. Dehydration is loose saggy skin or zig-zag tail. Too much humidity can be an issue just as too little. I recommend buying a digital humidity gauge. If you're ambient is at 50% during the day then only misting every other day is fine. Too much humidity creates an environment for bacteria. The hanging ledges are great but keep in mind that you have to observe your gecko. If they are unable to climb from shedding issues they will not be able to get to the food. All of my hanging ledges are a jump away or have something to climb on to get to them. Hope this helps.
Thanks I have been begging my mom for a crested gecko then I show her this vid and we get one the next day
Awesome!
I go through "omg they're so adorable I need one" fits everytime I see or watch a crested gecko video lol I love their little eyelashes 🤗
W
Right now I’m watching a bunch of videos and websites on crested geckos to convince my parent to let me have one
ItzYaBoyTatertot good luck!
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV I’m gonna need it 😂
ItzYaBoyTatertot I also am lol
Omg same!
Same
I'm getting my first crested gecko later this month. I can't wait!
I have two cresties and they are the absolute best ❤️ I love how many morphs and beautiful colors they have
dude to be honest man you made a great vid man and I sub!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
I'm getting my first gecko!! (Crested gecko) Thank you for making this video, it really helped me :)
What Breeder did you use ?
omg your so lucky i wish i could see it
Incredible video! I'm getting my first crested gecko and this video helped so much! Thank you!!!
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
Incredibly informative
Thank you
Shopping at HERPS Conroe next weekend!!! Brushing up on my crested gecko care. Thanks for the video!
i pretty much made the same 10 gallon tank enclosure for mine with glass on the top definitely wouldn't want too much ventilation.
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!!!
Cresties do require extra heating and UV. Both aid in digestion, organ function, bone health, growth rates and so many more things. Promote best care not just enough to survive! They are cold blooded, they regulate their temperature by moving between warmer and cooler areas. For example when they have eaten they will seek out warmth to aid their digestion and when sleeping seek out cooler areas to minimise energy expenditure. Don’t deprive them of this basic instinctual behaviour. With UV, serum D3 levels in the blood are significantly increased (this suggests that they are deficient when it is not provided). The reason for that is because they have not evolved to absorb supplemental D3 like humans have and so the standard powdered diets do not create the desired outcome. UV will aid in great organ function but more importantly will entirely remove MBD, the most common pathology in captive reptiles. The improved calcium absorption as a result of higher D3 levels means better bone density (so much so you can see the difference with the naked eye in X-rays). This improved calcium absorption allows the gecko to eat more readily and grow faster (as it should) without the risk of poor bone health. The improved calcium intake also prevents the pockets of chalky calcium that build in the mouth. This is incredibly common in cresties and other new cal geckos that don’t get UV. Many people increase D3 supplements to try to combat that but as explained, absorption of dietary D3 is poor and so this is not a solution that works. Appropriate UV and heat such as the Arcadia Shade dweller and Deep Heat Projector are fairly cheap. There is no excuse not to use it. Admittedly a dimmer thermostat (needed in conjunction with a deep heat projector) will cost a bit but i f you’re not prepared to pay for what’s needed to maintain optimum health in your animals, don’t keep them. These things will be far cheaper than a vet visit down the road. The third thing for optimum health is varied diet. Research the diet of wild cresties, their diet is roughly 50/50 between insects and fruit, pollen and seeds. They will eat any insect that crosses them so vary this as much as possible, roaches, isopods, earwigs, crickets, beetles, meal worms, grubs, black soldier fly etc etc. There are tons of feeder insects. Research the nutritional value of each of those feeder insects. Research the fruits and berries they eat, try to replicate that. Add bee pollen as a natural supplement to their diet. It goes on and on but the more varied that diet, the healthier your animal will be. Don’t be lazy and just feed Pangea or whatever other brand of powdered fruit alone. Especially not just one flavour which I see a ton of people do! Research is key, do a ton of it! Oh and lastly try to avoid crestie groups on Facebook. They are an echo chamber of misinformation. There are tons of great groups out there (Advancing Herpetological Husbandry is my favourite). Try to find contrary opinions to any data you find, that alone will set you up for success. People tend to find information that suits them and run with that when it may not be the greatest info. For example a lot of big breeders will give very basic care info and say that their animals are healthy and they’ve been doing it that way for x amount of years. The problem is there’s a conflict of interest. They want to sell as many animals as possible and so will make it sound as easy as they can to make people buy. They tend not to be a good source of info. Anyway, I could go on and on. If you read this far you’re obviously on the right track! Good luck!
Do you have any proof of geckos not being able to absorb D3 through supplements? Cause you made a lot of claims and it would be nice to see some evidence.
Oops, just went back to read that paper and it’s not the one I thought it was. I can’t find what I was looking for but if you wish to speak with Fran Baines directly she is always available in that group (along with many useful papers and documents in the files section). She is a leading expert, advising zoos and sanctuaries etc on heating and lighting for reptiles.
So weird seeibg a crestie with a tail
Nutty 16 mine still has her tail let’s hope it stays like that haha she seems to trust me ok BUT SHE POOPS ON ME
Irma x Harvey Why you hope iT stays ??
Which is better
@@Nate-ic6fk it doesn't matter its just some people prefer another. It is very common for its tail to come off though. So if u get one don't worry if its tail falls off.
I think they’re both cute
I was begging my pa for a gecko for 5 years and I showed him this and bam I got one that day and I STill have him and have for 9 years
I bought some pretty good tubs like that, but im nervous man.
great vid Dav very informative
This was so informative and very helpful! Thankyou!
Glad to hear that :)
I love crested geckos
Dominic Lininger same
I'm getting a green anole and I needed help one of your awesome videos would help allot thanks😆👌 I subscribed
Thanks! Best of luck with your little dude!
Well....thanks for saving me the trouble of making this exact video! I am sharing w/ all my newbies!! :) Great job!
You can still make the video. There should never be a shortage of good, educational videos
mfw I’m your 200th sub
Is it like absolutely needed to have half of the screen covered? Or am I able to just have the screen? Will it affect my gecko’s shed?
Covering the screen is only really necessary if you live in a dry climate. Its easier to keep humidity up with half to 65% of the screen covered. It won't affect your Gecko's shed as lobg as its not too humid or not enough humid.
Great info Thanks Guys.
Great video 👍🏻
Unrelated to the geckos but I really like the color of your wall hehe 😋
The color is different but pretty in about four minutes of the video
I always get my animals at the same place. It’s pet pet store that gets 80% of its animals from costumers. Including me (bearded dragons and leopard geckos). It’s a great store
Nice! What's the name of the store?
Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures coco systemen, it’s in the Netherlands
I can't tell from most videos, how many front toes and how many back toes should a crested gecko have? I can't find any info on this question anywhere?
I'm thinking of getting a crestie! But I am trying to find out what the average total cost is of one (starting of as a juvinile, including cages with thermometer and hydro meter etc.) And what the average monthly cost is once you have set it up (not including vat appointments, I get that that can rack up quickly)
Awesome video thanks a lot!
I put some Sphagnum moss as my substrate in a temporary plastic tank. Is that ok untill my exo Terra is ready?
yes it is ok
I wish there where links to all the items they used
Told you I'd check you out, so I did :) great videos! ❤
Thanks!
@@davkaufmansreptileadventures absolutely :) are you going to Tinley again next spring?
I have 4 cresties but I like to watch vids like these 😂🤠
i am planning on buying my first gecko i do not live near any expos and not able to drive over 1-2 hours away where should i get one?
You can go to a pet store or search breeders near u
im getting 3 female geckos soon! their ages are 14, 10, and 10 pretty old!
Cute!
My bday is in 6 more days I asked for a crested gecko, wish me luck I'll give you an update if I got it or not.
im get one soon
GREAT VIDEO DAVEY
Thanks!
Thanks for that information
You're welcome :)
I really want a created gecko so this could help my case
Hey I just got a crested gecko and he is very small and it’s still a baby but I don’t want him to die any tips you can gave me to gave him a better chance
1. Get money
2. Go to the pet store and buy it
3. It’s a done deal
Can’t wait to see the leopard gecko video
Coming up soon!
How old should a baby crested gecko be when first buying one? Like...maybe 12-14 months? Is that a good age to get a crestie?
(Yes, I am planning to get one ^_^)
I’m buying my Crested Gecko soon I’m waiting for my Terrarium a 12x12x18 is this a fine size to keep a Juvenile?
That's perfect size for them. 18x18x24 is minimum for adult
How often do you change the bottom substrate? Also how would I keep them the correct temperature? I live in a place where the nights get pretty cold and my roommate doesn't like it warm in our home.
75 to 80 degrees
On your baby Dalmatian there was white spots near its back end, just wanted to know if that was mites bc i still am not familiar with gecko diseases.
Any links to purchase a crested?
What about for 2 crested geckos ? I have too that stay together but they are growing to I know I have to move them in a bigger cage any size ?
wow i lovee this channel
they are so cute!!! i just love them :) i have a huge 50 gallon tank that would be perfect. or would that be too tall/ to much space? It is massive and I was wantiing either a crestie or a lepard gecko.
boscoitalics you could house four to five cresties in that tank just have alot of plants and things to climb on like alot of plants because the tank is big and they need tons of places to hide only adults can go in a tank that big and make sure to keep only one male as males will fight
Don’t put a baby Leo or crested gecko because it super big and also make sure you have multiple food dishes so they can find food when they need it
@@spacemanju7 no!!! You should never ever put that many cresties together that is horrible advice! I have a 55 gallon and I'll be splitting it down the middle for 1 gecko each side. Do not house them together let alone that many.
LEACHIE LEACHIE!
Oh wait... wrong video...
Can you tell I'm catching up on videos? o.O
How to buy lepord gecko. Breeder recommendations
Its my bday yaaaaaa😄💖
Happy birthday 🎂🎉🎈🎈🎈
Live plants required ? If so what kind .... Also do you get mites in eco earth ? Or no ? Are mealworms an insect feeding option ?
The Nature Cam -Live plants are not required but I suggest that you have atleast one. For the eco earth not really sure. Then mealworms not to sure either considering ive never heard of people doing it so I suggest pangea and crickets if you do live feeding. Sorry for not knowing some of the questions.
UK market doesn't really charge differently for crested gecko's based on what colours they are, this appears to be mainly an American thing. In the UK you can end up paying a flat amount of £20 for a crested gecko.
Christopher G. Stanton they do
Completely false
Crested Geckos are polymorphic. This means that they produce many different colors and patterns. That's part of the fun with these guys. Line breeding helps to consistently reproduce the trait you are looking for. The market in the US understands this and markets their geckos appropriately. The "morphs" are graded as in A, B, and C grade just like tests. A & B are sold to other breeders, and hobbyist. C grade morphs go to pet stores and wholesalers to become pets. This is how the market opperates in the USA.
Obviously you haven't seen any high end crested geckos in the UK. That doesn't mean there aren't any. And there are.
I paid £48 and I live in uk e.o
Is that supposed to be a statue of a angel in the backround?
I have a question do they need a light to keep warm because this is my first crested gecko
And can you show us how to set up the cage and I really like your videos
I'm feeling that suction feeder,where can I get them
Is it possible to have more than one in a large enough vertical cage? Also is it ok to often mix crushed insects with the pangea mixture, to kinda balance their diet?
I would suggest giving them size appropriate live insects
I want to buy a girl and boy but i am scared to buy online? They wont be harmed in the mail will they? ps i like the black marble looking patterns. I like the harlequinn so much too!
What if i live in a small country in a small town? Would i have to travel somewhere to get one?
I’m considering get a crestie. I have a few questions. Is a 36x18x18 too big? I found an exo terra on Craigslist that was very affordable. It would probably be an adult so they aren’t as jumpy. What vines/decorations would you recommend? I just want mine to have a happy life.
Get a Zilla front opening enclosure, and plastic or fabric vines are good, but don't overdo it. You want your crestie to feel secure but not have the enclosure too cluttered. 36x18x18 would be good for an adult.
I have a harlequin x dalmatian crested gheko but I've never noticed that she has shed!! Should I have seen this?....she's about 2-2 1/2 years old now.
They eat their sheds so it's easy to miss them doing it.
I just posted a video about crested geckos, I love them!!
I'll check it out!
Will I see y'all at the reptile expo here in WA this October?
Sorry, I'll be at Tinley in Oct.
So I'm planning on getting a crestie and I was wondering if I could start with a big cage as long as I blocked some off and slowly reavled more after they got older?
I would start by getting a size appropriate front opening cage for him. There's a few to choose from here: www.zillarules.com
How much would the black crestie cost?
Hey, I just bought my second crestie last week and is eating just fine. I handled him on the first day and seemed to be doing fine. However, I didn't want to stress him so left him be for about 5 days. After that, I came to handle him and yeah, he bit me. Not only that but he runs and jumps a lot and seems to be scared of my hand...... I have him in a tub ATM.ps he's still a baby. It says he's 4 months old but is 18 grams.... is this normal?? Plz someone reply....
Do you handle your other crested gecko because your baby might be reacting to the smell of another gecko and if not your gecko might not be used to handling anymore because you didn't handle him for so long
Dandroid Does after I handle one gecko, I make sure to wash my hands well. Is not handling for 5 days really that long??
Well I will be honest it really depends on the gecko itself remember there are personality differences and it is possible that 5 days is long to your gecko
Dandroid Does right, he seems a little stressed. Should I leave him be or should I handle him to let him know that I'm not a threat
Kaito Shiotsu well you can try putting some crested gecko diet on your finger to see if he is willing to eat from you or you can lay your hand in the enclosure and let him got on to your hand on his own as baby steps
Do they bite?
Whats a good list of reputable breeders that arent tikis? Im ok with facebook breeders? I live in Michigan
Hi, i was wondering if i could put the isopods or springtails in a crested gecko tank? Also do i need a live tank or is a fake tank good? thanks
Gary Chen yes and not neccesary but live plants help maintain humidity
How often do they eat?
Alexa Bella Muerte every other day
Hey so I’m going to use my 20 gallon long, with the screen but you said to get something for the screen what was it? Where can I get it from ?
You can get a sheet of a pexiglass at any Home Depot or Lowes type place.
what weight does my crested gecko have to be before i move him into his permanent home. which is an 18x18x36 inch exo terra. he weighs 8.37g
That's quite a big cage, suitable for an adult or breeding pair, I'd say at least 30 grams before moving into a cage that size.
ramona lynn 25 grams is enough, even a bit less.
Roses are red
Violets aren’t blue
I love some cresties
And u do to
I would try to eat the pangea before tge gecko does it looks tasty
Hello Ik I’m late but it will be great if you respond so how big should the gecko be to but into a 20 gallon(vertical) or 18x18x24 because I want to get a baby and how big should it be to be put into that?
if you already have an 18x18x24, it is more than ample for a baby gecko
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV so it wouldn’t stress in a 18x18x24 if it was a baby?
How much humidity do you need in the gecko enclosure?
Warlock 170 60-75%
i am planning on getting a crested gecko i would have to drive for an hour what should i travel home with it in
I would recommend the Imagitarium carrier tank, I believe its about a gallon. You can find them at Petco or online!
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Is an 18×18×24 tank good for a juvenile? Or should I start with a smaller tank?
Its a bit large, but if its eating then its fine, you could try blocking off part of the cage for a while with some plastic sheet or cardboard.
Okays, thank you!
If i got a big enough enclosure, could I keep a male and female together?
Miffy moomoo NO
You shouldn't keep them together and not too big of an enclosure since it may be hard for them to find their food
You could if you were planning to breed them and prepared for that.
No you can’t keep male and male or male and female BUT I heard you can keep two females together
Anna 214 yes but only in a big enclosure.
With money?
I want a gecko but what will be easier to handle leapord gecko or crested gecko
leopards aren't as jumpy, but both are pretty easy to handle
Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures do you sell them
PLEASE DO A UROPLATUS VIDEO! 🦎🍂
I will!
Do geckos and dogs get along? Small dog
Daul Penino no no no no never
I have chopped wood I'm putting it in the crested gecko tank and I cleaned it with hot water is that ok and good enough ?
I agree with Robert
Robert Cortes wouldn't it catch on fire ?
The Nature Cam no, but just watch it just in case
The care for crested geckos, is controversal, some say humidity, heat lamps isnt needed, some say they are, some say just room temp. some say no, so truly, no one really knows the proper care.
And this is why in five weeks from now, I'm heading to New Caledonia to see how cresties are living in the wild. Stay tuned for those videos!
damon james they live best at room temp high 70s for daytime and high to mid 60s for nighttime if your house stays at 74 to 78 perfect no extra light is needed but a uvb won't hurt and will help the plants grow if you have real ones a good misting once or twice daily will keep humidity up ans no water bowl is need as the gecko will drink from the droplets of water from misting the tank but once again a water bowl wouldnt hurt I recommend using a bioactive setup which is self sustaining and maintaining the biodude.com has kits for bioactive setups a subadult or juvenile will do good in a ten gallon or a 12x12x18 which is 11 and some change 18x18x24 is good enough for two to three cresties and a 20 for one
I know the proper care ;)
So my friend has a crested gecko and one eye is sunken in more than the other and one has more pupil, the black part it has more of it in one eye what is that? like is something wrong with it
Sounds that way. Do you have a good exotic vet in your area?
The Reptile Channel - HerpersTV I don’t..
Natalia Money eat it
Available at Malaysia????
Step by steps.
1 go to a place that sells crested geckos
2 buy gecko
I'm planning to get a juvenile crested gecko soon(from a breeder) . I purchased an Exo-Terra 18x18x24 and have heard from mixed sources that it isn't okay to put them in such a large tank. I've also heard people argue that it's fine as long as you provide enough hiding spots. Thoughts? Considering you've had them for so long I'm really wondering what you think.
GoatDude yeah it's too big for a baby you should get a 12x12x16
GoatDude general advice is a 45x45x60 cm for an adult on most reptile forums
Oh no I have a small one 😩 I didn’t know they have a lower chance of survival
Generally speaking baby reptiles are always more prone to have something go wrong it's just because they are babies, they're more fragile and things like dehydration take them down faster than adults. Just make sure you're doing your stuff right, if you did your research before and are feeding the right food at the right times, switching it out before it goes bad, making sure they have water/humidity, their setup is correct, the temperature isn't too high or low, then you should be fine
PewPewCat okay thanks!!