2023 CRESTED GECKO Care Guide! COMPLETE guide you HAVE to know!(Correlophus Ciliatus)

[@tmreptile]

I hope you guys enjoyed the care guide on how to care for crested geckos! Make sure to let me know if you have a crested gecko currently or if this video possibly inspired you to get one. I promise you won’t regret it. Actually I’m thinking after you get one you’ll be heading over to my other video on how to breed crested geckos because you love them so much haha. Anyway thank you guys for watching and if you have any questions let me know in the comments below! Consider subscribing if you’re new, give the video a thumbs up if you learned something and I’ll see you in the next one. Peace out ✌🏻 (Btw I forgot to mention. **The temps I told you guys are in Fahrenheit**)

[@TheArtofTufting]

I do not currently have one buuuut you are riiiight that I do already want to breed them 😍🥰🤣☠️🤦‍♀️ Would love to see the geckos you will have available!

[@tmreptile]

@@TheArtofTufting They’re very awesome pets! The first time I bred cresties I was in shock. That I could make something hatch out of an egg from 2 crested geckos lol. My mind was blown. And as far as availability…I still haven’t made any available. BUT I plan on posting more updates and pics to my Instagram so make sure to follow me there to see some of the babies I’m growing up! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@TheArtofTufting]

Absolutely I will @@tmreptile 🤘🥳 I look forward to the updates and knowledge 💣s! Loving the content, Good Sir 🦎💥

[@tmreptile]

@@TheArtofTufting Thanks a lot! Appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@rustyolgun]

Subbed just for your honesty. Thank you 🙏

[@tmreptile]

THANK YOU! I believe in honesty and integrity. Appreciate the support 🙏🏻

[@GoodnessandTruth]

Thanks so much for the video! Ive been watching reptile videos for years and i think the day i finally get one for myself it will be a crestie.

[@tmreptile]

No problem, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I promise you won’t regret getting one whenever you do!

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I have seen all five of ours drink out of water dishes all the time. Those that say they won't are fools! I hope people listen to you and put it in no matter their belief!

[@tmreptile]

It definitely won’t hurt so why not include one? It would only help! I agree

[@avaogara]

your crestie with you adorable!

[@tmreptile]

Thank you!!

[@bernadettelinfoot]

Hi, I just got myself an adult male crested gecko. I have only had him for 2 days and I'll leave him alone for a few days. I really enjoyed this video

[@tmreptile]

That’s awesome! And thank you. I’m glad you liked it!

[@KaylaPearlCPNinja]

I have a crested gecko named Spyro, he’s such a cutie. However he always likes to walk in his own food! 😂

[@tmreptile]

ALL of them like to walk in their food lol! Just like they love to poop as soon as you clean their tank and it’s spotless. Oh well lol. Gotta love ‘em

[@avaogara]

love this your info n honest opinion great ty !!!

[@tmreptile]

I’m glad you enjoyed! No problem at all

[@tinabratland4027]

I enjoyed the video! I have 18 crested geckos but I also have mourning geckos, 2 Sphynx and a Cane Corso.

[@tmreptile]

Thanks so much! That’s awesome, I think that’s the most anyone has told me they had in the comments! 😂

[@yzwp]

If anyone here is wondering about how to keep them warmer during the winter seasons or just in your home that you keep cooler, you can insulate the top vent of your enclosure (NOT ALL OF IT PLZ) with some foil, or place a heating pad on the rear wall of the outside of the enclosure (i use exoterra enclosures with the rockwall backing, pad on lowest heat setting, helps keep all the heat from passing into the enclosure while maintaining heat inside). Monitor your temps as closely as possible if anything worries you.

[@careyhutcheson4473]

Please show a video of how you have such a tame crestie. Mine is very very flighty. And yours are just so chill

[@tmreptile]

I can do that for sure. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@lolaby2]

The lamp I’ve got came with two bulbs, one uv and one heat. I just put the light on a timer

[@tmreptile]

If you don’t mind me asking, what’s your ambient room temp, and what’s the temperature in the tank itself? (both the hot spot and regular temperature in the tank)

[@TheKarmaKiwi]

i’m looking into getting a crested gecko and i have cats, but i won’t let the gecko near them and i still have more research to do on them. Amazing care guide btw! ❤❤

[@tmreptile]

There’s ways around cats for sure! You just have to be careful if you’re holding them out of their tank. Thank you though!

[@TheKarmaKiwi]

@@tmreptile You’re Welcome! And yes if i were to take the gecko out it would be in a room without the cats.👍

[@alexnielsen3488]

I would love a baby 😆 I’ve got a gargoyle, crested, chewy, Leo, and a bearded dragon!

[@tmreptile]

That’s awesome! And thank you for the feedback!

[@randomperson1934]

I'm planning on getting a crested gecko in a few months, but I'll have to work through my bug phobia a bit :/ a friend that owns reptiles said I could just feed worms sometimes- and otherwise use the food mix that includes bugs and the one that doesn't 50/50

[@tmreptile]

I personally use the Pangea brands of food. Very simple to make. You just mix water with the powder until you get a ketchup consistency and you’re good. And then I offer bugs weekly as well. As far as the phobia of bugs, try to think of it this way. The crickets or roaches you’ll be feeding your gecko won’t hurt you. They don’t even think like that. They realistically won’t even bite. I’ve never ever had an issue. Using rubber tipped tongs would also be a good idea and then you don’t have to touch them or anything else. Hope that helps a little!

[@randomperson1934]

@@tmreptile thank you! I've heard lots of good things about pangea- but because of the whole drama between them and repashy I cant find it at any local stores.. but since people seem to say their geckos like it better I'm thinking I'll order pangea from online :)

[@tmreptile]

@@randomperson1934 I order it straight from their website! And no problem! Glad to help

[@olthousem02]

I would like to own a crested gecko this year

[@tmreptile]

That sounds like a good goal!

[@jasmingarcia152]

What are some ways to control the temperature when you live in a house with one AC unit? If it’s too hot in my room, what can I do? And if it’s too cold, what are some ways to alter the temperature without adjusting the AC?

[@tmreptile]

My best advice is to move rooms or levels in your house if it’s too hot. Chances are there’s a room somewhere that will be in their range. If it’s too cold I’ve heard of people using a small heat mat that’s plugged into a thermostat. They set it up so part of the tank gets a little warmer (it’s in their range). I usually advise against using heat but if you can guarantee it won’t get above their range you should be okay.

[@tmreptile]

The heat mat they stick on one of the walls of the enclosure, sorry if that wasn’t clear

[@jasmingarcia152]

@@tmreptile Okay, that’s good to know because my mom keeps the AC at 80 or 78 the least when it’s hot, which it’s been hot here in California. I’m just worried about the winter time because we turn up the heat.

[@tmreptile]

@@jasmingarcia152 yeah 80 is definitely on the higher end. If you could find a room that’s 76-77 that would definitely be better. If not, you just want to make sure you don’t let it get any higher

[@yzwp]

I know i’m a bit off from when you first commented, but what i did when i lived in a single story hvac house was close or partially close the vent for the room they stay in during the day, and reopen it before i’d go to bed to let the room cool a bit, as well as having thermometers inside and outside the enclosure.

[@16gaby20]

Question. I have a Orange Dalmatian and it loves turning pale. It worries me. My house is never cold. It's always 70sh and I feed it, I have a water cap. I take it out for it to explore. I can figure what's wrong. Thank you in advance.

[@tmreptile]

It kind of sounds like you're explaining what flaring is. Flaring up is where your gecko shows all of its colors and they look very colorful. Flaring down is where they kind of look bland and don't have a bunch of colors showing. When they shed they get really pale and hazy looking as well! Try looking up some photos of flaring vs non flaring crested geckos and hopefully that'll help!

[@courtneyyyyyyy]

Chips is getting so big! Ready for breeding soon?

[@tmreptile]

Let’s hope! 😂

[@HelloSkitty]

I just recently got a crested and I have him in a 12x12x18 pvc enclosure. I am using reptisoil and spring tails and I lightly misted it a day and a half ago and my hygrometer is still measuring 74 in the tank. So it hasn’t dropped humidity and I’m not sure what direction to go from here. The temps in the enclosure are pretty stable 70-73 with a thermostat

[@HelloSkitty]

I also put him in the basement and possibly with that plus the pvc enclosure it’s not ventilated well?

[@tmreptile]

It kinda sounds like you need more ventilation in the tank or to spray a little less. It’s hard for me to say if you are heavy or light misting because to me you might be heavily misting but you would consider it light. Idk if that makes sense. You’ll just have to adjust how you spray to figure it out! Making sure the soil doesn’t get soaked is also important. So make sure you’re only spraying the wall(s) or plants is important too. They don’t need wet substrate. Just to be able to lick the water drops off the walls or plants

[@tmreptile]

@@HelloSkitty the basement also may be leading to a more humid environment that’s true!

[@lisas.2226]

One question no one is answering in the crested gecko videos around KZbin. It is getting really warm in my appartment during the day. So the day heat would not be the problem, but how can I cool the enclosure down? On some days we have 77 °F here and it is not getting cooler in the night. (Air conditioner are not common in germany)

[@tmreptile]

Honestly my answer was going to be air conditioning. So idk tbh! I think the lowest floor of the house would be the coolest so maybe keep it in your basement or something like that where it’s cooler?

[@lisas.2226]

@@tmreptile thank you for the quick response. Sadly we do not have a cooler room. Seems like an air conditioner is the only option. Couldn't find any other solution in the internet

[@tmreptile]

@@lisas.2226 even a small window air conditioner for whatever room you keep it in would work! You’re welcome!

[@kathyjerome934]

What kind of soil should I use to repot a plant

[@tmreptile]

I haven’t done this personally but I’ve heard organic top soil works well. You just want to avoid fertilizers or anything unsafe so make sure you research whatever you end up using!

[@kathyjerome934]

Thanks

[@tmreptile]

@@kathyjerome934 No problem!

[@amywoodward4281]

Hello, hotness what up? Good-looking love, these videos, love the reptiles, oh my God, and cackles are my favorite. Keep up the good work.😊❤❤ I'm in Vancouver, Canada.

[@jen_sen8508]

I’ve had a crested gecko for 6 years and he’s never been aggressive or bitten me but lately he’s changed and whenever I grab him he always bites me and sometimes he lunges at me when he’s in the tank, whenever I take him out he seems to be okay and I’ve been letting him crawl into my hand and then lift him up rather then grabbing him, but the for the initial grab inside the tank always bites me, do you know why? He seems to be acting territorial but he lives alone

[@tmreptile]

Do you feed live bug’s occasionally? Most of mine have the same reaction but it’s usually in response to them thinking I’m about to feed them

[@Hardwhite716]

I got 4 crustys & 1 gargoyle

[@tmreptile]

Niceee. Gotta love the crusties 😂🔥💨

[@lanpozenel5265]

Hi i have a question i have crested gecko and i have humility about 85-97% and i cant get it lower is it dangerous or how can i lower it? I tried so many different tings to lower it. Thanks

[@tmreptile]

There’s a lot of factors that go into play. It’s normal for it to spike when you spray. And then it slowly goes down throughout the day. If it’s not going down throughout the day then I would say you’re either spraying too much and/or your substrate is holding too much of that water in. What substrate are you using?

[@astroharmonyeiliyah954]

I'm interested in buying one of your babies. I have two leopard geckos. I live in Florida, are you selling?

[@tmreptile]

We’re not selling yet! We’re basically just growing geckos out. We have everything in the works though! Hopefully soon, I know a lot of you have been wanting some!

[@ShyanneMannix]

Also I am looking into getting geckos! Have dogs and cats. Owned like every rodent

[@tmreptile]

Nice! Crested geckos are awesome. You’ll be wanting multiple in no time haha!

[@cG-es8mb]

I thinking about getting a crested gecko. Think it be better for family than a bearded dragon.

[@tmreptile]

Nice! Definitely make sure to do the most research you can to see if they’re right for you!

[@richardsanchez5444]

Ill never understand why some people say they never drink standing water. Whats a drop of water except a small bit if standing water

[@tmreptile]

That’s a good point lol. I agree though. Why not add a water dish. It would only benefit your gecko. You aren’t going to hurt it

[@richardsanchez5444]

@@tmreptile definitely. Im getting my crested in three weeks. Just putting the finishing touches on his vivarium.

[@tmreptile]

@@richardsanchez5444 Awesome! Congratulations!!

[@nativewendego6630]

If I give a crestie rapashy with insects do I still have to give them insects

[@tmreptile]

I don’t personally use repashy so I don’t know a ton about it. But with that being said, I don’t know if repashy has calcium in it. You might have to mix it in with the food. Or you could add it to bugs when you’re feeding bugs. My recommendation is to always feeds live bugs. Some like it more than others but I would still always offer it. I think it’s a huge part of their diet. Very important

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Most crested geckos love to hunt, it's enrichment for them so a few crickets a week would be enjoyed in more than one way!

[@tmreptile]

@@amandastakeonit7402 That’s very true!

[@bolt_Lxquid]

So for lighting could i just use the sunlight that comes through my window?

[@tmreptile]

As long as you don’t keep your room lights on all night (messing up the day night cycle) that should be fine for sure

[@bolt_Lxquid]

@@tmreptile sweet. also idk why but i js had to ask if i burnt a candle in my room would it affect the gecko?

[@tmreptile]

@@bolt_Lxquid I don’t personally light candles by any of my pets honestly. I’m able to have a separate space and don’t have to worry about it. But I know people that do actually do it

[@bolt_Lxquid]

@@tmreptile okay i appreciate it

[@tmreptile]

No problem!

[@ciaraglover1343]

Do you add anything to their water to make it safe for them to drink??

[@tmreptile]

I don’t rn. Currently I’m using well water that’s heavily filtered to get anything bad out (like over $5,000 in filter equipment). But when I move I’ll probably just use spring water or something

[@ciaraglover1343]

@@tmreptile Okay awesome thank you so much 👍🏾

[@avaogara]

got to ask ..do you have any ball pythons ??

[@tmreptile]

I do! He’s an albino named Lennox. I’ll link his unboxing video for you below ⬇️ BABY BALL PYTHON UNBOXING!! (Royal Constrictor Designs) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJKxonmjgs6jjas

[@barkbarkwoofgrrrrbark]

Just adopted a gecko from an owner who can no longer take care if him, picking him up in a few days 🥰

[@tmreptile]

That’s awesome! I’m sure you’ll love it

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Our crested geckos will dig in the substrate and sometimes bury themselves from time to time, so I feel bad for those on paper towels. We have a female that has laid slugs since she was about a year and a half old but she loves to dig and bury them. If she were on paper towels she would stress. Just my experiences.

[@tmreptile]

I wish it was more convenient to do all bioactive tanks for them but it’s really not when you’re breeding. I always include lay boxes/humid hides so males and females can both go in there for extra humidity, digging and to lay their eggs

[@ShyanneMannix]

Omg how many geckos do you have!? 😂

[@tmreptile]

Well we have 7 more getting shipped to us in the next week or 2!! That’s going to be a crazy unboxing. With thoseeeeee. Uhm. I’d say in the 40’s probably. And quite a few eggs in the incubator!

[@Soulreclaimer65]

how much can you handle them? I see all kinds of information on they don't like it much or you can handle them etc. - Picking one up shortly :)

[@tmreptile]

I try to handle mine 2-3 times a week. You could do it daily if you wanted. Just make sure it’s only 5-10 minutes at a time so it’s not too stressful on them

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I prefer the tail attached and we have only had one lose it's tail in five years, 4/5 isn't bad!

[@tmreptile]

That’s pretty good! I’ve only had one lose a tail in my care so far (knock on wood)

[@InspirationEmPire25]

How do you find out the gender of a crested gecko

[@tmreptile]

The best way to tell adults apart is to look for the hemipenal bulge on males and females won’t have one (usually…although sometimes girls have a little bump). The other way is to pore sex them as juveniles to try and see what sex they are before they show physical signs

[@JeannetteMaillet]

Are you still giving donation for older gecko

[@tmreptile]

What?

[@margaretbattista2298]

I hope you can help i have a 24x18x36 inches tall vivarium for a crested gecko. I have 2 led spotlights for plants what other lights should i get? What size what manufacturer? Could you do a video on plant pests? The mealybugs went crazy on the pothos and lucky bambo. Thanks great vids

[@tmreptile]

Thanks so much! Honestly I don’t know much about lights for plants. If you wanted lighting for the tank in addition to your other ones, a cheap led strip of lights would look great for lighting the tank up! As far as pests I know there’s a mix you can make of water and rubbing alcohol and dish soap but you’d have to do research on the exact amounts for each one of those. Hope that helps!

[@criticalhitz481]

yoo! hope all is well my friend! beautiful crestie! shes gorgeous! i had my female lay her first 2 eggs, last week. shes by herself and the only crestie i have, so the eggs werent fertile. but it was so exciting to have had my first and only crestie lay 2 eggs. ive never bred them and think it would be a fun wonderful experience and i believe its something i going to really start looking into. i got her last yr in march and she was maybe a month old... but anyways, great video and information bro! glad to catch the vids!

[@tmreptile]

Hey! Thank you very much! We love all of ours 😂 That’s awesome, Congrats on her laying her first clutch! You might need to wait a little longer for her insides to be able to handle breeding but you’d have to be the judge (based on weight and age obviously). I’ve got a 3 part series on breeding geckos. Then I have a video I just made on how to prepare females for breeding. Definitely do more research than just me but I think I give good advice as well 😂 congrats again!

[@criticalhitz481]

@@tmreptile ill definitely check that out my friend. thank you very much! have a good day and ill check you out in next vid.

[@tmreptile]

@@criticalhitz481 You too! Thanks 🙏🏻 see you in the next one 👌🏻🔥

[@dadsgirl99pr]

Loved this! I've had mine for 11 days now 😊 Glad to know Im doing everything right! I also LOVE dalmatians! Like a lighter color with little dots, super cute!! I'd totally be down to buy one when I get my house! I also have a beardie and a leo, a cat and dog :)

[@tmreptile]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback. That’s awesome though, dal squad! They’re the best in my totally biased opinion. And that’s great, lots of pets!

[@mang3139]

6 days for me! Loving it

[@tmreptile]

@@mang3139 Heck yeah, Congrats! They’re awesome! 🦎

[@ameliahanning9998]

I've had mine almost a month love her so much did so so much research but still wanting to learn more

[@richardsanchez5444]

4:52 no wonder i like these guys.

[@mikearanguren9181]

Loved this! Thanks for another great video! I have a crested gecko, a leo, a vittikins dragon (cross between beardie and rankins) a gopher snake, corn snake, anoles, a dog and inverts like scorpions and beetles. I also breed my feeders such as dubias, hissers, mealworms and superworms. I have a continuing zoo and your videos are very helpful. Thanks again!

[@tmreptile]

Oooo. That’s the quite the collection! Sounds very nice! I’ll have to look up a vittikins dragon though, I’ve never heard of it I love asking people with multiple pets so I’ll ask you… What would you say is your favorite pet?

[@hawk8966]

Thank you so much your videos are awesome very informative, I've been working on my 18 by 18 by 24. Bioactive crested gecko setup,.no breeding for me I just want a buddy. Question what kind of water you use to spray the enclosure ? Thanks.

[@tmreptile]

Thank you very much! That means a lot! I believe the best option is purified, but I usually use tap. You basically just want to avoid chlorine. I believe purified won’t leave any water marks on your tank so that might be the best overall

[@randomperson1934]

I just use water conditioner on tap water lmao, I already have it for my fish

[@leviantler8702]

Thankfully my crestie doesn’t like actual fruit that I prepare for her as a treat. The only thing she enjoys in fruit form are bananas-which I’m allergic to. She’s an old school lady who just wants her Pangea and crickets and occasional mealworms. Not waxworms-she doesn’t like them.

[@tmreptile]

It’s surprising that she doesn’t like wax worms! Mine go crazy for them

[@leviantler8702]

@@tmreptile From what I've heard, that's normally the case and sends them into a frenzy. I'm gonna try again someday though just in case she tries again

[@tmreptile]

@@leviantler8702 Sounds good!

[@olthousem02]

Thanks so Very Much for this video ♥️

[@tmreptile]

No problem! I’m glad you liked it!

[@littleLifeMoment]

Hey can someone plz confirm what their diet is like theres so much i read and watch they all vary!! Havent gotten one yet but want to be sure what and when and how often to feed for a juvenile 5-6 months old is what im looking into

[@tmreptile]

I use pangea crested gecko diet! I alternate between flavors (usually mixing 2 at a time)

[@littleLifeMoment]

Ok! Only feed once a day, doubled?

[@tmreptile]

@@littleLifeMoment Yup, once a day for babies and juveniles and every other day for adults is what I do

[@chrisstuck9078]

really appreciate this video, became a crested gecko owner kind of abruptly and having to cram a bunch of research in this was one of the most informative sources ive watched/read so far so good job man. Got my sub!

[@tmreptile]

Thank you for that! I really appreciate it!!

[@chrisstuck9078]

@@tmreptile no problem! What calcium and vitamin powder do you use to dust the live insects with that you feed them?

[@tmreptile]

@@chrisstuck9078 I currently use Rep-cal herptivite and calcium without d3 and then I also have repti calcium with d3

[@ChrittyMedia]

@@tmreptile awesome! thanks again.

[@tmreptile]

@@ChrittyMedia no problem!