10 Things Crested Geckos Hate!

[@soggychickentender1281]

I just got my first crested gecko a few weeks ago

[@reptiliangarden]

Congratulations!!!! 💕🦎✨

[@cassandraskellenger5876]

They are addictive lol. Started with one now have 22!!!!

[@bdragon1229]

Same

[@yeleniching8999]

Congrats

[@ariannamadoshus4030]

How cute is it 1-10

[@MrGrowlify]

agree with everything except drinking mainly from leaves by moisting, i moisting their enlosures every morning and evening,but i too often see them come to bowl and drink from standing water, i think that is a myth but of course moist it every day for humidity :)

[@luvlost03]

Many people have observed their gecko drinking from a dish thats why i have a water bowl in my crested geckos tank.

[@reptiliangarden]

I have heard some of them do drink from water bowls. It’s just not too common. Better to be safe than sorry. 💕

[@MrGrowlify]

@@reptiliangarden of course

[@cassandraskellenger5876]

I have bowls of water on a ledge in all 22 enclosures. But I do mist as well. I have seen over half drink from the water bowl. It also helps with humidity. Altitude exotics only keeps water bowls and has never sprayed and done this for 6 years. I think every gecko is different.

[@jonchrzanowski725]

Mine definitely drink from water bowls as well I actually see them doing it quite often

[@charlirogers6235]

I would just like to say, that I had my bioactive cage planted and ready to go for 2 months but was so nervous to get my gecko. I watched KZbin video after video and just got overwhelmed with conflicting information. However, there was something about your calm energy and confidence in the information you had to share that gave me the confidence to purchase my lil baby gecko. I've had him for a little bit over a month and yours are the videos I go to for answers. Thank you!

[@craigtallentire]

Absolutely agree with this list. Another thing I think is worth mentioning is that sometimes crested geckos forget that there is glass keeping them in, especially if the glass is very clean. I have seen my gecko launch himself at the terrarium door and bump his nose. To stop him from doing this I have draped trailing moss just inside the door to act as a visual barrier and this has worked very well.

[@reptiliangarden]

That’s such a great Idea! Thank you for sharing! 💕

[@dakotajones7655]

I love the rainbow lighting. So pretty!✨

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!

[@axxotics]

When I first got my crested gecko as a rehome, she went crazy for crickets. But once she started eating Pangea and became more comfortable in my care, she never ate crickets anymore. I’ve also tried Dubias and mealworms. She shows slight interest, but never ends up pouncing or eating them.

[@julieta116]

I have 2 cresties and one of them does not like sudden movements so I have to be very careful during handling but he loves just sitting on my hand. But He will get very stressed and attack if he feels like he is in danger. My other one doesn’t like loud noises. So he just hides away. I loved the video!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you! And great job paying attention to your geckos needs 💕

[@AwgedLenny]

I got a soft scale crested 2 days ago and I’m fully committed to letting it get to know me and be familiar with me but I didn’t know it’d take a week to let him do his thing, this helped in that way thanks 🙏🏼

[@GeneralSoupman]

i'm suprised none of my geckos have dropped their tails with the amount of times my brothers have run into my room and just started screaming

[@landow8899]

Omg same

[@_stxrblazerr]

Lmao

[@CoastGuardLeo]

My crestie is now 2 years old, and he seems to get up a lot during the day. I've added UV light for 12 hours a day, but in the past month he spends time up walking around his enclosure several times a day. Plenty of light comes in from outside as well as his UV light. Still has good weight, still hunts, still eats his cgd, just an odd sleep thing now. Really started a couple months after turning 2 in July.

[@AdrianGarcia-ip2ui]

Got a baby from petsmart was super skinny but now it has gained weight and looks healthier and is way more active!

[@ealaibracket1]

You're such an inspiration. As a woman, I let men intimidate me to the point to where I quit the hobby. I'm getting back into it and just bought my first Rainbow Boa because of you.

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for your support! And I’m so happy for you!!! Rainbow boas are the best. Never let a dude keep you from fulfilling your dreams! 💕💕💕

[@Aouf1]

what do men have to do with that?

[@AllosaurusJP3]

@@Aouf1 Yea i also really wanna know

[@alimery07]

@@Aouf1 there just sexist 🙄

[@ronaldjacobson8826]

@@alimery07 ya mama

[@avaogara]

yes when I first got my crestie in April..I left her alone for bot 7 days..just misted n gave her rapashy n crickets...she adjusted immediately

[@elr5475]

This was very helpful. Could you do a list of different types of enrichment for crested geckos?

[@reptiliangarden]

I just made a video on enrichment last week that also applies to crested geckos! 💕

[@elr5475]

Reptilian Garden I’ll look that up - thx so much!!

[@robingray2432]

I guess I'm lucky? Our cresties have endured the noise from a bustling household (including a barking dog) and it doesn't bother them at all. They sleep right through it. I have noticed that during handling they do appreciate a quieter environment (low tone voices etc).

[@ziggythegecko1447]

My crestie is scared of spoons😂🤣

[@reptiliangarden]

Spoons can be spooky 😂

[@charlirogers6235]

My gecko drinks from his dish all the time, but I have this really cool water dish from this guy on Etsy that 3D prints all this amazing gecko stuff. The water dish is really shallow, and has short thick arms? that come out and have flat tops. When I put water in it, the water beads on top of the flat pieces and he licks off the dew drops. I spray the cage twice a day, but he drinks from this thing all day long. He also 3D prints bottle caps and those plastic cups thingies so you can use those and reduce waste, they're easy to clean too. He has magnet hides also, and everything comes in dozens of cool colors of your choice. Honestly his stuff has been a game changer for my baby. I'm not trying to advertise for him, but the variety at the pet store had me frustrated. I found him and others by searching "gecko accessories" on Etsy. I'm a new gecko baby owner so maybe this helps.

[@mischacholles]

OMG THIS HELPS ME SO MUCH! i’m getting one in a couple weeks

[@reptiliangarden]

I’m so glad this helps! And good luck with your little one!!! 💕💕💕💕

[@rachelkunz611]

Thank you for the great advice! I just rescued two babies. They were not fed right at all. They were so hungry when I brought them home. They are doing great now😁👍

[@WaysideArtist]

Great video. 🦎❤️ I discovered another stresser recently, by accident. I was observing my gargoyle gecko before misting the tank. She was pressed up against the glass, fired up and looking like she was hunting. I checked my baby crested, also fired up and staring back at the garg through it's enclosure. They were definitely expressing "Bring it on, dude," vibes. I decided to block off the crested's side from view. It's a year younger & I don't want it strung out. Do you think that's a good idea?

[@reptiliangarden]

That’s a great idea! I should have mentioned that in the video! Good job paying attention to your geckos and fixing that!

[@WaysideArtist]

@@reptiliangarden thank you ❤️

[@kayla-mf6fh]

Got my first crestie yesterday! Thanks for the info.

[@charlirogers6235]

I noticed my gecko didn't move around as much even tho his cage is huge and full of live and fake plants. I have a plant light for all the plants, and I noticed he would always hide his face when the light was on, but not when it was off (he hides in a giant fake lily flower during the day, but he would bury his head in the petals and curl in a ball when the light was on, and when it was off he would stretch out like a cat). So...now I open all the windows in the living room and let his cage be lighted by natural light, I do turn on a 24watt basking light in the furtherest corner from where he's sleeping in, from noon to 3pm to mimic the heat of the sun. Now, he moves around all the time, exploring and hopping around in the early morning and late night. I really think the light was too bright from him.

[@weslynrae]

I just took over the care of a friend’s gecko since she had to move to South Korea (military) and I’m glad that I knew about all these things already. I try to be as well rounded as I can with my reptile knowledge, but obviously I can’t know everything. Checking out your other videos too. 🦎

[@efgexotics]

Awww thank you so much for including my gecko in your video!!

[@georgebalanzar4618]

Thankyou! Just got my first crested gecko today !

[@alle8689]

Your videos have really helped me a whole lot of understanding these amazing creatures! I just got myself my very own Crested Gecko so you help me a whole lot in making his life as good as possible! Thanks a lot for that!

[@mrsymes7379]

Thank you my family are getting a crested gecko and ive found this very informative we do have a full set up hide spots the lot my dad is always the type to be wanting to look and get pictures so i think i will be warning him to no be so in the geckos face and to leave it to settle and have its privacy at the end of the day i see it as an animal in captivity and not a pet cause a pet is something you handle alot and get really close and soft with . Geckos aren’t at the top of the food chain so anxiety’s and stress will always play a major factor when caring for it . its not like a dog or a cat u can pick up without worrying about stress levels cause obviously a geckos main priority is to not be hunted by predators

[@plant2188]

Wow! Perfect timing! I’m hoping to get a crestie in the next year or so, and I’ve been doing lots of research!

[@terraaquaria1823]

I’m gonna get a crested gecko soon and this is very helpful

[@ashleygwin3472]

I've tried literally every insect they can eat and mine refuses to eat them😅

[@reptiliangarden]

Sometimes they can be so picky! Try the insect Pangea to get some protein in their diet! 💕

[@ashleygwin3472]

@@reptiliangarden I give him the apricot mixed with the insect one and alternate it with watermelon! I just wish he would eat insects too😅

[@charlirogers6235]

Omg, I have tried so many times to feed my baby gecko tiny crickets and he just enthusiastically licks them. I use those long tweezers and hold them by the leg in front of his face and he just licks and licks. I felt so bad for the crickets, they were so put out. So now I feed him soldier fly larva that have been eating watermelon Pangea all day. Can' t get enough. But I get it, you just know he'll get so big eating crickets, but nope.

[@landow8899]

If you take the head off of the cricket, they will lick it then realize it is food so it eats it

[@bernardogarabana8580]

This video was really useful, I'am taking care of a baby crested gecko for a couple of months

[@craig4135]

I own 60 cresteds. I agree with everything on ur list. Great vid by tha way. Keep em comin

[@JCEE2006]

I just got my vavarium set up and getting my crested in 2 days so exciteddd😁😁😁

[@gummusamongus5061]

Two new cresties came in the mail today

[@avaogara]

I mist for my geckobur also give her a small water bowl down at the bottom..she does drink from it..occasionally

[@zelo1672]

So I just got a new baby crested gecko 3 days ago and I’m stressing that if I don’t help him find his food he won’t eat. I’m giving him time to adjust to his new home and I’m scared that he can’t find his food and eat it. Btw loved the video!

[@Beanjain-i8c]

My crestie is an aggressive the gremlins but I love him

[@isaacsalazar1230]

Got mine a couple days ago this really helped!

[@Terry2868]

My lil guy did not eat for 2weeks when I 1st got him.as being my 1st one I was frantic thinking it would die.but now 3month on it’s putting a gram on a month 👍🏻

[@thejenesisb5444]

I just got my baby crestie yesterday. I'm all for respecting their space and letting them adjust but he doesn't appear to be eating so I have to move the plant that he's on out of the way to feed him his panchea. He doesn't appear to be stressed but he moves into a deeper crevice lol. I'm just scared he's not eating. How do you ensure that their eating without stressing them out (particularly juvenile cresties)?

[@cassandraskellenger5876]

I love the way the dress looks on you. Have the same one and doesn't look anything like that on me lol.

[@frankdee4526]

Thank you for your informative and thorough videos! I just recently got into keeping geckos and have had fun building 2 bioactive enclosures after doing alot of research. So far I have a Crested gecko and will be picking up a gargoyle gecko this week and seems my homes for them meet these requirements. My friend made a comment asking "do they like it that crowded?" Referring to the heavily planted enclosure and I had to explain all that foliage makes then feel safe and comfortable:) Love your channel and thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!

[@reptiliangarden]

I’m so glad my videos have been helpful! Good luck with your geckos and thank you so much for your support!! 💕💕💕

[@MaxHunterUserCR]

1. People 2. People 3. You get the idea

[@sierrahill6216]

I have four of these guys along with other creatures and they are the best

[@baderbostoncelticsfan7860]

Thank you so much I feel so ready now 😊

[@reptiliangarden]

You got this!

[@rylanseager9169]

Can you make a video on how to beef of a juvenile?

[@charlirogers6235]

So my baby is small, too small for most bugs. My local reptile store suggested I try soldier fly larva. I have a thing about maggots but I gave these a try cuz they're so small. He loves them! Now I feed the larva watermelon Pangea all day before I feed them to my gecko at night. I roll them around on a damp paper towel to get the Pangea off, then put one on a black plastic spoon so he can see it, and hold it up to his face while he's in his cage. You can tell when he locks in on it, then he just gobbles it up. Also, if you drop it in the cage and it turns into a fly it's harmless, they get the name cuz they memic wasps but they're tiny. My guy is really starting to grow and bulk up with 3 larva every other night. And he's way more active.

[@SocraticMethodGuy]

how would an animal that never evolved around predators anywhere near a humans size fear a human thats not trying to capture it?

[@Fooslifts]

Im wondering why that dog was yawning every second😂

[@meganpayne2276]

Love it ♥️iam thinking about it to get a crested gecko but my parent will probaly so no because i already have a beardie and a corn snake😂♥️

[@albertsexotics1411]

Crested gecko eat rapashy or pangea is very easy to care for

[@max_-bq5rk]

Jus tell them how easy they are

[@meganpayne2276]

Yess if it was that easy😂😂😂😂they say i dont need more reptiles

[@badfoxy9956]

I just got two 3 month old crested geckos 2 days ago

[@reptiliangarden]

Congratulations!!!

[@islaand]

My got Pierre almost 3 months ago he’s a baby he’s grown a lot tho he’s about 5 months and he still hates me 😭 he barely ever lets me handle him

[@markcollyns8896]

My crested gecko is stressed and its not eating and I dont know what to do we are four in the family and I need to feed my crested gecko from handing feeding

[@landow8899]

I just saw this and it really helps

[@yopdrink]

you didnt put the video in the description

[@angiecuyar2677]

As always thanks for such great Info, thank God all of these things I already avoid! - Reptilyans

[@Fayleafowl]

This is a very informative video my cousin wants crested geckos and I want a leopard and leche gecko.

[@horsegirlx1326]

Thank you for the information

[@mauru23]

I JUST got my first crestie today so this video came at the perfect time!

[@a.e.fishing843]

How is it?

[@mauru23]

@@a.e.fishing843 She’s doing great, she celebrated her first birthday last week :)

[@a.e.fishing843]

@@mauru23 aww🥺. Name?

[@mauru23]

@@a.e.fishing843 Deet, named after a character from The Dark Crystal :)

[@a.e.fishing843]

@@mauru23 aww

[@spiderboyjosh]

I recently purchased my first Crested. Some things I've noticed is that he's not really interested in the soup mix and more on eating the crickets. Any tips on how to get him to eat both or should I just continue feeding him what he likes? Also I was wondering about the tail. If achieving a peaceful environment is possible and they maintain their tails into being an adult, are they less likely to lose or drop it as it become an adult? I've had Rex for a little over a week and he seems to be adjusting since he is eating. I haven't really handled him expect to feed him and I am trying to train him to eat on his own. He's the coolest and most chill pet I've had so far. I don't think he is stressed at all so I am hopefull that I'm getting things right for him. Thank you for any feedback or advice. Cheers.

[@TripleThreatRacing81]

Just curious if my gecko isn’t eating what should I do in order not to stress him more? Have 3 different spots I put his food in every night and doesn’t look like he’s been eating for a week

[@reptiliangarden]

Oh no! What kind of a gecko is it? First thing to do is check temps/ humidity, and make sure you have enough hiding opportunity in your setup! These things can cause stress and make your gecko lose an appetite.

[@TripleThreatRacing81]

@@reptiliangarden a crested gekko. I’ve got him to eat and finally got his permanent enclosure in and set up for him he was climbing all around and jumping all night. Seems to like it so far

[@Dominic-dg5gv]

Mine drinks from a water bowl with no problems

[@kyaralazo5393]

Would these apply to gargoyle geckos as well?

[@reptiliangarden]

Yes!

[@jessswhooo9095]

I have a question about feeding my crestie insects. my question isn't really on how to feed them insects but on the amount I should get for the dubia roaches, mealworms, or the crickets. I only have one crestie and a 25 count or 50 count seems too much for a baby crestie especially since I only have one reptile.

[@metal666maniac11]

Great video ty!

[@pitbulldaddy8841]

Mr.Studz from petco red crested gecko looks amazing he is getting big I tried mealworms I've tried waxworms I've tried moths and grasshoppers he loves crickets and his banana cream pie Rapashy & his coconut hideout wit bridge I'm thinking about trying those big green big horned worms but not sure if he'll even be interested

[@albertsexotics1411]

Nice video very informative. God bless u and everybody❤🙏🏻✨

[@tttttte]

That giant pothosssss

[@skylarutd]

Will u own a Hamster or Hedgehog? Or jst reptiles for now

[@reptiliangarden]

No, I am just more interested in reptiles. And dogs. 😂

[@Sum.Sol_]

Hey! I have no idea if you'll respond, but I'm getting my Cresty tomorrow and I have to leave to Portland on Monday through wenesday. It's a four hour drive and I really want to bring him, do you think thatd be okay? Do you think anything bad could happen to the him on the ride? Without the thought of car crashes, etc of course.

[@kwanseden5130]

Do you use reptisafe in the water that’s used on them?

[@happypets5753]

How is Banba doing ?

[@Numocron]

Wow Tricia this is such an awesome video I love it. :)

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! 💕💕💕

[@Numocron]

Reptilian Garden You're very welcome. Much love.❤️

[@lolakeating9755]

thanks so much for this! i just got a monarch crested gecko and this really helped me out! i was wondering if you ever have used the blended gecko formula because that was what i was given where i bought my gecko but all the videos i have watched they are feeding insects to their geckos. what would you recommend for a younger gecko?? i’m scared if i try to give her insects she won’t know what to do, i’ve tried to give her some fruit but she didn’t really eat it

[@prestonruebl4171]

What if it is just moving houses. My cousin had on for 5 years and might be giving it to be

[@prestonruebl4171]

To me I menr

[@jessswhooo9095]

anyone else think there was a cricket in their room when they were watching this video???

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

Why am I not on the list? LOL.

[@reptiliangarden]

Humans in general can be stressful 😅😂

[@naimkaori]

I'm arriving at the right place 😂😂🤘🏻thanks reptilian Garden, fans from malaysia🐢

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much for your support!!!! 💕💕💕💕

[@naimkaori]

@@reptiliangarden I'm shooo happy you rply it 😍😍

[@evanasuncion7383]

I recently got a leopard gecko a week ago from a breeder I know who said she was very well handled and is very docile, but when I try to pick her up she hisses at me and whacks me with her tail. She also is always in her warm hide besides when she comes at probably every other day for only 5 minutes. Could you possibly give me as many tips as possible either here or on my Instagram @e_and_a_geckos😃

[@kamrynmyers2769]

I feel like such a bad reptile parent :(

[@reptiliangarden]

Don’t feel bad! We all gotta start somewhere. As long as you learn and continue to grow and better the care of your animal, you are amazing!

[@blacklivesmatter4458]

🦎❤️

[@eagle7757]

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[@2asianguys667]

After you talk about water bowl, I stopped listening. They do drink off the water bowl.

[@reptiliangarden]

Some may, but not all of them do. That’s why I recommend hydrating other ways!

[@2asianguys667]

@@reptiliangarden both of my Crested drink off their water bowl.