I’ve had my crestie Buttercup for over a year now and she’s 6 years old. I highly recommend investing in magnetic or vertically mounted hides. Buttercup’s favorite is the coconut which hangs in the corner of her tank, which was your idea!

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome! :)

@maineventxp6692

2 жыл бұрын

I thought coconut fibers were bad for geckos?

@humblenugget

2 жыл бұрын

@@maineventxp6692 I don't know about that, but this is a whole hollowed out coconut used as a hide

@xholly.008

2 жыл бұрын

oh em gee my crestie also loves the hanging coconut. every single time i check on him, he's sat on the coconut lol

@jennycool3348

Жыл бұрын

I'm new to crested geckos and I did get one myself she doesn't seem bothered with it yet

A coconut hide is a MUST, all of my cresties use theirs to sleep, hide (from me), keep an eye on their territory, and to help with shedding

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I can’t believe I didn’t mention this 🙈🙈

@sabriguzman

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalkyou didn’t?! Lol I could of sworn you did because I was like heck yea coconut hide! 😂 but you also showed it a lot so I’m sure coconut sales went up a bit 👀

@realshit6061

Жыл бұрын

Have u checked for any mold in your moist coco hides? I plan to use 1 but am a little weary

@sabriguzman

Жыл бұрын

@@realshit6061 wouldn’t recommend putting moss or anything wet inside of coconut hides

I just got my first crested gecko this month and I would 100% recommend getting a hanging coconut hide :)! My gecko Kurt absolutely loves his and always sleeps in it.

@wrendrawsstuff6403

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m getting my cresty in a little less than a month 😁

@apss5736

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. If only I had the space. I'm getting a leopard gecko and an axolotl tho

@wrendrawsstuff6403

2 жыл бұрын

@@apss5736 awwww good luck!

@kropka8259

2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, big hit with my crestie too :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yass!! I should have probably mentioned that. Lyras always sleeping in hers ☺️

My top recommend is definitely a timer (smart timers are great because they can usually be set to turn on/off at your local time’s sunrise/sunset!) Any light sources should be put on a timer to allow the gecko to have a proper and regular day/night light cycle! I feel it helps my lil guy a lot. He always can be spotted out from his snake plant sleeping spot (looking for food) soon after the light shuts off every night!

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes! How did I forget a timer 🙈 literally all my lights are on timers haha

Thank you so much! I’ll be getting my first crestie hopefully very soon, and this has helped a lot! :]

This is one of the most helpful gecko KZread channels

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much :)

@itsdmwa5603

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I might be able to get one this is so helpful tysm

I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and they've been super helpful. This one couldn't have come at a better time! 😊 Thank you so much, I love your content! 👍

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s brilliant, no problem :)

Best guide out there, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge about these little critters!!!!!

YESSSS THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED! I am planning on getting a crested gecko VERY VERY soon and I have watched your crestie videos before, however this was VERY helpful sense i know its not outdated!!

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!!

@calebwhitelaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk hello, how do you increase humidity in your tank I’m thinking about getting a crestie but I don’t understand about humidity much

@John-Mar

11 ай бұрын

​@@calebwhitelawmisting.Basically spraying with water the tank about twice a day so it can increase the humidity

This is perfect timing! I've been saving for a crestie as of right now as an addition to my family of reptiles.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aw that’s brilliant! Cresties are awesome!

i just got my first crestie and watching your videos has helped me tweak and fix my enclosure for my new baby

Thank You! I am looking a crested geckos right now and I am planning on buying one really soon. ❤

Tip for anyone using found wood/branches: Rinse and scrub the wood/branch with water and white vinegar mix.

@hi.587

2 жыл бұрын

even jeffery bezos likes crested geckos

@iamjeffreybezos

2 жыл бұрын

@@hi.587 lol

@user-so9st8ul6r

10 ай бұрын

Is there a ratio that you recommend for it? Or is it just half and half mix?

I just got a leopard gecko and I learned how to take care of it from your videos thank you so much keep up the good work have a good day :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you!

This is a really helpful video, thank you!

Thank you, I am getting my first crested gecko this month.

loving your crested gecko videos very useful,, my little guy jesse james is around 4 months old , hes my first crested after years of keeping day geckos,, im in london so your advice and tips are very relevant,, just wanted to say hi and applaud your videos,, rob

Think overall this is a great kit, the only thing I'd look to change is to opt for a halogen bulb (on timer) instead of the deep heat projecter, mainly as the type of infared is able to penetrate deeper into muscle tissue and it also provides UVA

@Thatdoesntcostmoney

Жыл бұрын

Which halogen bulb do you recommend?

Very informative. Thanks.

My favorite item for Bowser (my gecko) is my Tiki fountain. it really makes the cage have an jungle theme and Bowser absolutely loves it!!

@realshit6061

Жыл бұрын

How long did it last? Did u use filtration and how often do u clean it?

I’ve had my leopard gecko for just over a year because your videos

I took like 50 screen shots for my list THANK YOU

This was so helpful

Love your videos there is so much good info 😊

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Thank you for making this video! You have no idea how useful this would have been for me a few years ago. I did a lot of research before I got my crestie but I didn't find any good information about their lighting requirements, most saying they only needed some light in day to help their day/night cycle, and from what I saw I thought they needed less space than they do. I think the bioactive setup I made for him was really good but I now think that it is a bit too small and needs some better lighting. Thanks to videos like yours I'm now planning to upgrade him to a tank that's bigger and has a screen top so I can add a uv light. I really think this video could help out a lot of people who are trying to do the research to know how to give their future pets a good life.

@reichenkeller7538

2 жыл бұрын

PS. My crestie's name is Kaiju.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aw that’s amazing, I’m glad I could help! When I got Lyra she came from a previous owner who had her in a 60x45x60cm, having seen how much she thrived in the larger tank, I definitely couldn’t imagine putting her in anything smaller now :)

I just got Fancy Crestie (Opie) a month or two ago! Haha, they are so cute. I honestly love this tutorial, since it is to the point! 👏

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aw sweet! No problem :)

planning on getting my own crestie and this is so helpful :D im thinking of naming it Churro because they kind of looks like churros (not all but the varient i wanna get does)

Just got my first crestie a couple days ago! Your guides are always so helpful and top quality

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!! 😊

@narutoxzx123

2 жыл бұрын

Nice I'm currently going to do research I've been thinking of getting one.

@emmy9732

2 жыл бұрын

@@narutoxzx123 I love my little guy, definitely recommend!

@dragonanimations0748

8 ай бұрын

@@emmy9732 Where did you buy yours from?

I choose to feed fresh fruit with supplements and live Insects, they also get egg every once in a while. Works for my crested gecko and morning geckos🙂

my favorite item in my i closet is a fogger! i have the triple hose fogger and it allows me to keep it on all day without the tank getting soggy

my gecko Hooney absolutley ADORES his reptile hammoc, you can get them at petsmart and they just suctioncup to the tank. Its his favorite place to be because covered it with leave/vines for hiding, and put it high up in the tank (sorry for english lol)

I didn’t know if a crested gecko was the right first reptile for me but after this video I now know it is so thank you

I'd recommend a rope hammock, I just got mine today, and that pretty much the only thing they have been on!

I love Crested Gecko i Really Really Really Really want one there so cool I love them and i really like your video they help alote

I like watching your videos even though I don't have a lizard because my parents won't let me, but I really want one you inspire me so much please keep making videos.

@jackkelly1904

Жыл бұрын

Same

Perfect timing I will be getting a crest in about a month

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Wooo good luck :)

@Ccc_b124

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk 🥰

This video helped me me and my grampa are getting a crashed geckos for me by the end of the summer cause I really want one😅so this video really helped me thank you:3

thank you😄

Me personally, I highly recommend a crested gecko for this tank. I feel it’s a pretty important.

today is my one year anniversary with my crestie shenron!!!

I use the daylight heat bulbs by exo terra with the exo terra lid that came with my viv...and a uvb bulb also by exo terra...they seem to work well but I worry about heat as I currently use the w5w bulb and sometimes the temps can hit 26c to 28c and that's in the autumn winter months...in the summer I do not have a light bulb on at all but do have several little fans like shown that I use on the viv...

I love your videos! They mostly help me take care of my crestie, char. I do have a question though: I heard cresties are nocturnal. Is that true?

One thing I've found to get those more consistent humidity levels is to mix in excavator clay into the substrate and spray that down a bit. The stuff takes forever to dry out. But I would mix in more than 1 cup to 10qt.

You can actually get these cool little automatic devices that spray the tank for you you can even set the time for when it's going to go off

thanks for the great info LG....I Still might go with a Whites tree frog soon! I acquired a 125g fish tank last month so the frog go put on hold.....again! lol

@apss5736

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me but instead of a frog it's a leopard gecko

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aw nice. I actually saved a whites tree frog. It was so cute. I was sorting through cork at a reptile shop, trying to find bits for Drogo’s tank, and I thought there was a toy frog on a piece, then I saw it breathe. So I picked it up and gave it to the shop assistant 🙈🙈

@apss5736

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk imagine if you didnt check and you just found a random frog in drogos tank

Zilla brand 18x18x24 in tank. Perfect starting size tank.

We collect our leaf litter and branches for the woods and sterilise them at home, saves money and gets the kids involved with process and they have learned which trees are hard wood

I’m planing on getting a crested gecko but I have been doing so much research I haven’t decided what morph I wanted

Here’s a cool tip, get two vines and link them together on either side of the cage and you have a cool canopy

I started my my baby in a 30 gallon, he finds his food just fine, also I have the night LED light and he loves it, as soon as it comes on he knows it’s time to come out and eat and explore.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Ah cool, what sort of measurements is a 30gal, we don’t usually use gallons over here for tank sizes. All I know is 10gal is way too small for most things ☺️

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

I strongly recommend not using the night LED light, any lights at night disrupt their day/night cycle.

I just recently upgraded my 12-month-old, crested gecko from the thrive PetSmart half-moon terrarium to an 18x18x24 it took him a while to warm up to it, but I think he is enjoying all the extra space. I am thinking about eventually turning his new enclosure bioactive.

Ty, i needed this, I got mine on September 16 2021, are pink tongued skinks good animals with them I read that they can be good snakes with a crestie!

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

Are you asking if they can be housed together with cresties? No, absolutely not.

@CandiFelandia

2 жыл бұрын

@@nightinggale6470 must’ve read the book wrong lol

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

@@CandiFelandia books are often full of outdated information.

@CandiFelandia

2 жыл бұрын

@@nightinggale6470 oh mk

For feeding: my crestie goes crazy over insects! He’s like a beast when I offer him some. (Also bit me a couple of times cause he’s so crazy xD)

@kropka8259

2 жыл бұрын

My crestie only showed interest in insects when he was a couple of years old, and by insects i mean crickets, because he will not touch worms (not even wax worms, i dont know what's his problem) 😅 He is not as fussy when it comes to powders, eats them all :)

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Do you find they eat more insects in winter? I imagine in the wild there’d be less fruit to eat so they may eat more insects ☺️

@BlueAnoli

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk to be honest with you I’ve only had my crestie for 6 weeks now :) so I can’t say if it’s a winter thing or if mine is a velociraptor in disguise

@bile897

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueAnoli I have this same problem lol I wanted him to eat all the paste.

Please make a video on substrates! I'm getting ready to move my crestie into a bioactive vivarium and would love to know what you recommend :)

@realshit6061

Жыл бұрын

What substrate did u go with?

@emmatolley9830

Жыл бұрын

@@realshit6061 I got the Josh’s Frogs Biobedding! With a layer of hydroton clay balls underneath, separated by some window screen mesh. It works perfectly. I’ve had it for almost a year, and all of my plants are thriving, the springtails love it, and so does my crestie!

Great video! Could you please tell me the differences in case of owning a Gargoyle Gecko?

Great video! I have a quick question if that's alright: I have a 30x30x60 (tall) exoterra enclosure for my 4 month(ish) old crested gecko. I bought the gecko two weeks ago and I am not entirely sure yet how to do it with lighting/UVB. I use the compact light armature from exoterra, with a 13 watt UVB (5%) bulb, but the issue is the heat it emits. This is the lowest wattage I can find here (in the Netherlands), and the temperature at the top of the tank easily reaches between 27 and 28 degC if the lamp is on. I also use a USB fan like you suggested, and it's blowing on the outside of the tank to cool it off. The temperature remains then around 26 degC, but I think it's still too high. What could be a good solution to this heat issue in regards to the UVB requirement they have? Constantly run a fan? If the fan is blowing down in the enclosure (through the mesh), won't the enclosure dry up very fast, as well as increase the chance of respiratory issues for the gecko? I feed three types of complete Pangea diets and crickets (not dusted) so it should get the vitamins (especially D) and calcium it needs, but the gecko won't utilize this fully unless it has UVB, so replacing the UVB with a low wattage LED doesn't seem like an option either. Any thoughts? :)

I've been wanting a crested gecko for ages and my parents have finally agreed that we can have a discussion about it on january. Anyone got any ideas what i could say that might convince ?

If you are converting a 20 gallon long fish tank into a tall gecko tank how far above the tank should the light be mounted? I'm concerned about the top getting too hot. Any advice or ideas are greatly appreciated

What version of the Jungle Dawn should I use (how many watts) for my 90cm tall bioactive terrarium? (The soil takes up 15cm of the bottom of the cage so its basically 75cm tall) I have been trying to find out which one I should use but can't get the answer from anywhere... Thanks for the vid!

hey my leopard gecko has something that looks like a small piece of goop or mucus under one of his eyes, he isnt squinting or anything like that but i dont know if somethings wrong or not, what do u think it is and what should i do

One thing I would add to this list is if you live in a climate where it get really hot in the summer you should invest in an air conditioner for the room their kept in. Before I had air-conditioning I had a really stressful time keeping my crestie cool when it got over 90 degrees Fahrenheit indoors, and hotter outdoors.

@nicolesreptilezoo7525

2 жыл бұрын

I missed the video cuz I was watching Ghostbusters afterlife in the movie theater.

@apss5736

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolesreptilezoo7525 hope ya enjoyed it

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Even in England I had to get a portable air con unit as the room got far too hot! Absolute life saver this summer.

@ybaranuslu

Жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk can you tell me the brand or the model of the conditioner?

HELLO I love ur Chanel and sorry to bother can I have a link on where to get calcium without D3 for my leopard gecko I’ve ran out lols x

I'm looking at a crested gecko. And I have had a bearded dragon in the past. He was 16 when he sadly passed away. I would still call my self a beginner in the reptile trade. How should I go about handling and caring for my gecko?

Sorry 8ve found this super helpful but one question. Do I need a uvb and led light. Is that two separate lights? Trying to do my research and prepare along side my son as we know ill be doing most of the important care stuff.

Rebecca I just had to share this with you and everyone. I was in my local Petco last week (to get something for my cat) and to my shock and horror I saw they have a male chahoua. He was was 50% off (reduced down from original $800.00) and of course he was in a totally inappropriate set up. I asked one of the employees about why they had him and she said, "...oh yeah he's half priced because most people don't know anything about chahouas. He's pretty sassy because he doesn't like to be handled." I left the store feeling sick to my stomach. Even if I could've afforded to "rescue " him from Petco I know that doesn't solve the issue.

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

Aww poor gecko :( a local store here had a reduced one because he had an overbite, clearly at some point he didn’t get enough calcium and d3 :( I just hope someone experienced buys the geckos from petco.

@jeannel2515

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. If I could afford to purchase him right now I would have gone ahead and done it as he was tugging at my heart strings. Sad because I do plan on getting a chahoua once I have over $2,000.00 set aside to give him or her a great setup like your Drogo has. 😊

Great advice and video ! 🤗 My recommendations from my experience are not to handle your gecko until it settles in at least for two weeks,, fig with insect Pangea to get them tempted to eat & a plug in plug timers for the lights .

@realshit6061

Жыл бұрын

Why not a smart power strip

Can you use a taint that has a screen on the front of it so when you put it horizontal, you just have to take off the screen in front of you

Do you know of any uv and lights that arent to big but will fit a 18x18x24 or 24x18x24 that is pretty cheap.I have a crestie gonna get uvb and light for him i have a light but isnt the best and im getting a garg so i would have to buy two uv and light

My parents might get me a pet reptile once we finish a few projects around the house (most major one will be me getting my own room). I'm either getting a Crested Gecko or a Bearded Dragon. I'm currently researching Crested Geckos and your videos have been very helpful, so thank you!

@KaiaSitter

2 жыл бұрын

If you are a new reptile owner (haven’t had many reptiles) than crested geckos are defff better than bearded dragons for a beginner reptile owner

I have a glass tank that I have attached a door onto, would it be okay for the heat lamp to be either rested on thr glass, in to tank or above the glass. I have been informed that it could get burned soi was going to add mesh the the top of he inside of the tank. What are your thoughts on this. Thankyou, this video rearlly helped.

hi i have one of the half moon tank for a male juvenile and it doesn’t move much so can i keep it in the tank with a female juvenile for breeding in the future?

@nightinggale6470

Жыл бұрын

No, please don’t. And I do not recommend breeding them for multiple reasons, one of which being that they’re overbred as it is.

i bought the thrive half moon tank but my crestie is a baby still. so should i get a bigger tank? i plan on eventually getting a crocodile skink to cohab the two but if this tank is too small ill have to get a bigger one

What does it mean to mist and how often should it be done

Hey so I’m moving soon so what do about my Leopard geckos

hi , for heating with the deep heat projector should i use the 50W ?

The hexagon tanks are perfectly fine as long as you have plenty of hides and plants

If you want to have live plants in your tank do you have to have a clean up crew? And if you do will they get out of the tank?

Hello! So I watched a leopard gecko vitamin and calcium need video! And i have a question!! I recently got a leopard gecko and i just want to make sure i know what im doing :) so i purchased calcium that contains vitamin D3. And in the video you said for baby and juvenile feed calcium five times a week and D3 twice a week. So for the five days, should i feed the calcium with D3 and then purchase a separate D3 supplement for the other two days? Thank you so much! Your videos are the ones to go to!

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

Dust with calcium every other feeding and multivitamins every three feedings. One supplement needs d3 unless you use UVB (which is ideal).

With the pangea with insects if I use that as an option do I still have to feed it live insects???

Iv’e been planing on getting a crestie for a while so I did a lot of research and honestly I’m terrified of the heating.😥

Can we see a crested gecko tank tour please

Hello. I’ve watched your handling videos for crested. I would like to ask if you have any tips for a more skittish crested. I try every night to touch him. But he always backs away and hides. I do it very slowly I talk to him, I’ll put my hand against the glass but when ever he hears the cage open he hides or when I go near him. I’ve only had him for a month.

Can you do a juvenile giude.

Question. so I don’t have a tall terrarium but I have long 20 gallon tank would that work?

Hi I just got my first crested gecko and I’ve been doing a lot of research but no one really has the same answer. Right now mine has a daytime blue light and a uvb light. Should I turn both of those off at night? Or just one?

My tank is 18x18x36 (45x45x90) will that size work. I haven’t bought my crested gecko yet but I’m nervous if I have spent money on a too big size of a tank

I bought a small waterfall for my crestie for around 70 bucks and it is perfect for humidity and for the setting as a whole

@calebwhitelaw

2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m new to all this, I don’t what humidity is I just don’t understand it could you help

@justriles1195

Жыл бұрын

@@calebwhitelaw Humidity is pretty much the concentration of water vapor present in the air and you want it at 60-80% for a crested gecko

@calebwhitelaw

Жыл бұрын

@@justriles1195 how do u get it to a certain%

@justriles1195

Жыл бұрын

@@calebwhitelaw Mist the terrarium 2 times a day, get a temperature and humidity thermometer to keep track, and I found that the waterfall I have helps a ton.

@calebwhitelaw

Жыл бұрын

@@justriles1195 ok thanks

What kind of drainage layers do you use?

you should create a brand. that sells starter kits, materials, bedding etc. i want a crested gecko but i have no idea how to start.

Would the ShadeDweller provide enough uva for plants?

Do I have to use foggers and stuff like that?

I know this isn't exactly on-topic but I'm a little concerned. I'm soon getting a leopard gecko and I recently got one of those half-moon tanks (20 gallons) and I wanted to know if that is okay for them or not!?!!

when you give them water ou spray the tank can it be with normal drinking water or does it gotta be clean water for reptiles?

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

So I used to use tap water that’s been left out for 24 hours. However now I get still bottled water.

I have a gargoyle,which has the same care as the crestie. What isopods do you have as your clean up crew?

@abiwhite7224

8 ай бұрын

I personally use zebra isopods and other people I know use them aswell. I also use silver spring tails.

I always buy my fake plants at follar tree. They dont last long, they need lots of cleaning, and they are cheap. But if you keep up maintenance its worth the small cost to buy and replace the fake plants

Love all your videos they have been so helpful while trying to prepare for getting a Leo. What size arcadia jungle dawn would you recommend for a 90cm wide x 42cm high Vivarium? It's not needed so much for plant growth but want a nice even light spread but also not too over powering for the Leo. Will also have a 7% shadedweller and DHP. Tnx

@nightinggale6470

2 жыл бұрын

The shadedweller will provide enough light, there’s no need for a jungle dawn. For heating I recommend using a halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer or dimming thermostat, they’re more natural and beneficial than DHPs. The levels of IRA and IRB they produce more closely mimic the sun (DHPs produce barely any IRA, the most beneficial wavelength).

Can I give them crickets with calcium powder instead of the powder food?

Does the exoterra mesh let enough uvb through?

Hi is a 24x18x36 a good size ??? Thanks

Hi!!! I am thinking of getting a crested gecko after Christmas and was wondering since I will be getting a baby from the breeder they told me they would sell me a critter keeper with it since it would be super small. I would have a exo terra tank already setup and ready before I get one but i wondered how long until I should move my crested gecko into the tank I’ve seen 6 months being good but even older has also been mentioned online what’s your opinion on this?? Great vid by the way

@ekmoore9945

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen people say wait to move to a bigger tank until 10 grams . I have a baby in a 10 gallon until it gets bigger . It's small enough to fit on my finger. Probably the length of my middle finger ,maybe a little bigger including tail ,and it does just fine in there .

@leopardgeckotalk

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair the babies can be super super tiny, so that does make sense. It’s good you have another tank setup, so once you feel the baby is big enough, you can move it in :)

@mintyday13

2 жыл бұрын

@@leopardgeckotalk awesome!!