7 Lies You Have Been Told About Crested Geckos Part 3

[@artsyaura1748]

I agree that your crested gecko cant feel "affection" but they do have trust and they can have a bond

[@amandastakeonit7402]

I came to say something similar. They don't feel affection but they feel safe ( I do not hold my geckos when I feed them), they love to be pet, I know because they move into the petting and stay still for it. I do one or two finger petting.

[@nikolaigrady2062]

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[@elizabethgrey6040]

I really like this because I have difficulty trusting people and feeling safe around them. So when I can have that kind of connection with an animal, it may not be the same as love but it’s similar ❤️

[@EliR6]

This is the same thing with dogs they don’t feel affection but they trust and have a bond just no one accepts it

[@ashroyalandhope4835]

I Agree

[@marcgould8922]

Great video good information watched all 3 now any all of the videos . Thats a great crest on your own head lol 😆

[@PoisedSilverWolf]

I thought the same thing when watching that video. As some one with influence it is so important to explore and explain the context of what happens in the natural world, not just point something out and oversimplify it. Its like saying since seagulls walk into the ocean at low tide they should be kept in a fish tank. If that video had just been talking about the experiences of wild geckos it would have been fine, but it was careless to imply that geckos are good at such high temps, I am glad you clear that up Brian!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Im glad I wasn't the only one to notice it!

[@-8_8-]

I agree with 1. Completely. Mine habitually jump back to me if I let anyone else handle them. However, it's a long leap to love. Could be he knows my smell, and knows it's safe. Could be he knows I feed him. Could be a lot of things. They even sometimes seem to want to come out, but that doesn't mean he wants me. Maybe he saw a fly, or knows the routine. Not enough data to jump on the love train.

[@qa377]

Same. My boy has a habit of staring at me through the door because he knows I’ll let him out to explore my house plants (lizard-safe, but more arid climate plants than in his bioactive). They experience the world differently than we do, but they seem to share the same curiosity that other reptiles have, which is very enjoyable to watch and encourage.

[@subhub637]

in my mind that is love for animals, trusting you and picking you over others is what i consider love for them. i don’t expect more😂😂

[@naudiaangelica6925]

I live in Oregon. Very few people have A.C. In the summer, I often put a sandwich bag full of water on the substrate, and the geckos frequently hang out on or under them. I only have a few, and they have a few fans just for them. But the sandwich bag, and sometimes putting them in a closet with fans facing out to keep the air circulating works well for them!

[@amcgeckos]

Thank you Brian for making these videos because they are very educational and very informative!!! Very much appreciate you sharing these with us.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you for watching!

[@RN-on4yn]

I had a conversation with the KZbinr you mentioned about his video. I feel he should have made the point about micro climates and what a Crested Gecko would do in the wild when temperatures get into the low 90s. Pre Covid I talked to him regularly and drank many a beer with him after Herp Society meetings. Controversy drives views and interactions.

[@shawnhardman9607]

I'm glad I found your channel. I had a trio of cresties years ago and the care has certainly evolved. I fed mine baby food and probably kept them too warm. They did thrive until the time I moved and my uncle brought them to my new place. I left them outside on the patio while I ran to the store thinking they would be okay in the shade until I got back. It was about 90 here in Texas and when I got back they were dead and I was devastated. Now about a week ago I got another trio in a new setup and have updated how I care for them based on all the new info out there. I definitely appreciate your videos like this to help me make sure I'm giving them the best care possible.

[@handcraftedspecimen4998]

Bro what’d you do with your hair? 🤣 love the vids man keep up the good work 🤙🏻

[@AltitudeExotics]

It got really long and messy. I told my wife I was tired of looking like a homeless person, I didn't care what she did as long as it got cut. This is what she picked lol

[@WR3ND]

The crested wave hawk. :D

[@BeckyWilson1970]

@@AltitudeExotics lol

[@sarajseiberthesavannahdarter]

I'm researching as much as I can right now as I've decided to get a crested gecko. Your videos have helped me so much. Ordered all my stuff for my enclosure and setting it up this week, in a month or so I'll be ready to get first reptile, the gorgeous crested gecko. Thanks so much. Just subscribed!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you, and congratulations!

[@kevinpoe8137]

I remember when I got my first crested gecko back in 2009, the pet store owner, who’s actually pretty cool guy, said that they couldn’t go without water for more than 8 hours Unfortunately, that gecko has passed away, due to user error, mainly because I was 9, and 2009 feels like it ages ago 😂. I’m now 20 and I have a 3yr old male I got for Christmas back in 2017 as hatching

[@fullonsociopath]

Your first point is one of the big reasons I got out of reptiles. It just suddenly hit me one day. They tolerate you. That's it. So now I keep tarantulas. No temptation to hold them, and they are still fun to watch.

[@whitneypanda]

I watch videos on 2x speed most of the time and watching people handle geckos always looks so hectic and stressful 😂

[@Kimmaline]

I do the same thing, and there are a couple creators that sound well and truly drunk to me now at normal speed.

[@yodaddi2607]

These are making me feel more relaxed. When I got one everyone acted like they were the most fragile lizard ever. And while humidity and temp is important they are pretty durable little creatures

[@palacsinta6622]

Great video, thank you for the advice!

[@subhub637]

I turn on netflix and “watch a movie” with him by letting him jump around and explore for a bit. After i see him getting annoyed i put him away, normally only lasts 10-15 mins because i’m scared to stress him out

[@sloansteel1705]

Love your videos really good info! Thank you for sharing and clearing some of these things up. I've heard about 90% of the rumors you are addressing and it can get really confusing for someone like me who is just starting out keeping these little dragons lol Much appreciated.

[@triciaopheikens3866]

Thank you for the info about cresties I have enjoyed your content. Great info about their care.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you so much

[@sammansfield21]

So glad I found this channel...gecko info i actually trust

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you!

[@sammansfield21]

@@AltitudeExotics cant seem to find you on Facebook though....id like confirmation about my cresties. I was sold them as unsexed as they were only 10 weeks old they're about 4 months ish now....I think they're both girls but I need to know for sure

[@AltitudeExotics]

Facebook.com/aegeckos

[@MastemaJack]

I work in a grocery store in the produce department. One day I'm stocking some grapes from California. I just finish a case whe I noticed something in there. It was a Western Blue bellied lizard. It was about an inch and a half. Sadly it only lived for another month. It traveled from California to Ontario Canada

[@richarddainty6865]

I so wish you delivered to the UK. Great videos, great advice and great reviews More more more more more

[@sammansfield21]

My 2 babies climb out and up my arm when im doing spot maintenance. Takes me ages to get them back in the enclosure

[@deborahvarney4706]

I am new to your channel and already trust your knowledge from any others. I enjoy your videos and am watching past ones. I just ordered a crested gecko and will always take your advise first !!!!

[@cherrybomb3033]

After letting my crestie acclimate for 2 weeks to her new home I started handling her in the evening for 15-20 mins when I get her fresh food and water. Two nights a week I will tong feed her a calcium dusted cricket, which she gladly gulps up the second I put it in front of her face (I also will let a cricket go in her cage because she enjoys hunting the cricket at night when it's dark). Now she is very used to this routine and expects it. Instead of running to scurry and hide when I go to get her out of her cage she now gladly climbs onto my hand when I put it in front of her. I know she doesn't do this because she loves me, but rather because she's used to this routine and knows that she may get a cricket afterwards (I only feed her crickets twice a week, but I handle her every evening so she don't always get a cricket afterwards.

[@chibiferret]

I’m researching before getting my first crested gecko and your videos have been so helpful. Question: you mentioned pointing a fan on the tank to help cool it. Where would you point it: at the tank glass in general, down from the top vents? Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@TheJStale]

Any way for a part 4? :)

[@infishingwetrust3810]

I cohab a crested with a whites tree frog in a vivarium. Large water bowl with a water fall kits to it constantly over flowing it. About 4 gallons worth of water in the viv with adding half gallon plus every week with plant consumption and evaporation. Have no issues. They don’t bother each other. Even watch them hunt crickets next to each other at times. I make them hunt for their food but keep a steady supply in the viv . Gecko still has his gecko food in 2 locations as well plus trying to start a dubia colony in the enclosure. They do good. A standing bowl of water I can see issues but proper set up they do fine. No aggression towards each other. Crested still has its tail. Both are active animals. No feeding issues. No signs is stress from either animal. Whites active croaks regularly as he always did and roams. Crested active hunting roaming the enclosure. No signs of being territorial between the two either. They are in a 18x18x36 tall paludarium exoterra tank stays at 80-81 degrees during the day around 75 at night. 40-50% humidity during the day spikes at night of 70-80%.

[@chrisfrench1290]

This is a terrible idea...

[@infishingwetrust3810]

@@chrisfrench1290 not an idea it’s what I got and it works completely fine.

[@infishingwetrust3810]

@@chrisfrench1290 this guy also says the guy who studied them in their natural habitat is wrong. I have had cohab tanks my whole life with only one that I had an issue with and was a certain box turtle that would eat the toads it was housed with and I have had other box turtles completely fine with them. Even found a box turtle stuck in a concrete tank filled full of frogs. The frogs could even get out On an old farm. Was about 5 foot down and seemed what fell in it lived in it for the most part. Can’t judge on things you don’t have experience in and are told what to do.

[@Derpypig444]

tegus and monitor lizards are very smart

[@bobbiwallace662]

this vid was so helpful i have been freckling out bout temps its been very hot so house got warm was looking for cooler places to move my baby im so new to this

[@sarahblancher3817]

You always have excellent content and I always learn something! I have been told MANY times that females with FTS shouldn't breed because of egg binding, so it is good to know that isn't true! You are awesome, thanks for everything you do!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you!

[@songjohn]

Can't stop looking at those Mohawk..

[@CoralMan24]

Do you have any videos on how you ship? be a great video to see how you like to prepare your gecko and pack it and so on :)

[@angellea9061]

I just recently discovered your channel, I love your videos so far! I'm starting to get into breeding, ooking for a low/mid end female gecko to pair with my male harlequin. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg because I am just starting out and the customer base I'll have is the lower/mid class that wont be able to buy 300 dollar babies from me haha. Ive had nothing but bad experiences talking to my local breeders about a female, and about breeding in general. It really feels like most are just doing it for the money, rather than for the love of the animals and providing health animals to people. :( Although I don't want to be a high end breeder, I aspire to put as much love and passion into it as you do. You're fantastic to learn from!

[@langenandanimals]

I can't wait to get a crested gecko one day.

[@GodGunsGills]

If you have an enclosure properly set up, I can gift you one!

[@langenandanimals]

@@GodGunsGills that is too kind!

[@GodGunsGills]

@@langenandanimals it's a flame with the fuzzy trait.

[@wubzeez7319]

@@GodGunsGills are you a breeder? I’m looking for a pet crested gecko for under 80$

[@naudiaangelica6925]

I love your advice and energy! I am thinking about breeding my geckos. Is it true that if they are laying slugs, it's ok to breed them, or is it a combination of age and weight like with some reptiles?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Its more a combination of age and weight. The females should be 45 grams and 2 years old.

[@ramonlarson6806]

Yeah I usually let my house get to 84-85 before I turn on the AC in the summer especially in Cali this year it went up to 110 multiple days

[@missgail0281]

Great video as always! Never knew bout some of the lies but have heard of that first one and I see it in FB groups a lot and I just wanna laugh. Got a question for you,what do you use as a substrate for your adults? I plan to be switching all my adults to Jungle Mix and hoping its safe for all them. Thanks!

[@AltitudeExotics]

I use newspaper myself, though the jingle mix is a great option.

[@missgail0281]

@@AltitudeExotics Alright thank you! Just don’t want anyone to have impaction issues and I want the tanks to look nicer than they did when I used paper towel. Maybe in my tubs I’ll use newspaper.

[@Derpypig444]

i love the vids s o much your so close to 10k

[@caitlinjunta8375]

Do you think they need to have bio active enclosures?

[@I_am_BiG_Al]

I dont have a gecko but how do you know its doesn't like it unless you ask it?

[@myeighty-nine7813]

I'm glad you started doing videos more often and recently! One thing I think is another myth is that a crested gecko will always drop their tails, I don't think this is true especially based off yours and the way you handle their tails. Mine has hers still and there is always commotion in my bedroom and apartment

[@AltitudeExotics]

I included this one in my very first 7 myths video!

[@eloyacosta180]

Hey brian ..is repti bark or plantation soil for substrate for crested geckos after they been doing good on paper towels? ..and this is for hatchlings. Juveniles and adults ..thanks

[@thaprojektkidd]

So weird I was watching your old videos on this yesterday 🤞😂

[@TheyCallMeAni34]

SAME! Then the next day a new one comes out.. I thought spooky season was over

[@AltitudeExotics]

😅🤣

[@HopelessDuck]

love your hair! :)

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thanks!

[@Deus888]

Is putting a bootle of frozen water next to the terrarium a good idea to cool it down?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes, that does tend to help

[@adamnagy4544]

many reptiles and even fishes are able to change their sex based on the conditions (like all male salmon was killed and there is no male, some female will change their sex). This is the reason why some reptile species egg hatching sex ration can change due to temperature (is a condition also).

[@rrrrrr-ry3cn]

My house in isreal got to 95f in the summer, my room was 92, and the moist hide was about 81, but the gecko was out and the temp gun shown 88/89 when I messuered

[@oogway9895]

Crested geckos look like their only braincells made for jumping is bouncing around their brain

[@Battshimself]

Just got my first crested gecko yesterday!

[@subhub637]

how is he/she doing!!

[@Battshimself]

@@subhub637 He is doing great! The only thing I have a problem with is his eating... I'm sure he is eating because he is fat.. but I can barely tell. I make 3 or 4 scoop of powered food. So it makes a lot and he eats a little.. other than that he is awesome.

[@subhub637]

@@Battshimself My sister got a 4-5 month old one and i was scared he wasn’t eating, so i put some of the mixed up powder/water on the end of a straw and he starts licking it off. I do that until he seems full and turns away from the food just to make sure he eats (: I’m glad to hear he’s doing well!

[@Elithial]

I heard ypu shouldn’t handle your crestie for two long because your body heat will overheat the gecko, is that true?

[@bobbiwallace662]

sence it is 2 grams been told to keep it in a shoe box container is that right

[@stevevazquez9520]

Hey I keep my pangea in a big clear container because the gag seals always break and people on Facebook are saying that light takes out all the nutrition is that true?

[@AltitudeExotics]

It is true, sort of. Light will break down some of the nutritional content though this takes a long time. As long as you're not storing it for 8+months it will be fine. Just setting the container on a dark shelf or in a pantry would also have the same effect as the black bags.

[@stevevazquez9520]

Thanks for clearing that up for me I only have two geckos so I will start to start them in the pantry

[@chillz7233]

For the first time i think I disagree with you. When I open the doors my cresty sees me recognises me and consciously comes towards me and jumps on me.

[@-8_8-]

Yeah that gecko that he found on that 90° day was certainly not the obese gecko that I own. And there's really not much chance of a strong cross breeze through my vivarium. I kind of think that the KZbinr who posted that video did not intend to set that as a precedent but the problem is the viewer. Here's the thing: he's right to question our practices. We should all question our practices. People kept fish for how long now? And they live longer now than they did 30 years ago because knowledge grows. Learning about their habitat is part of that. We just need to recognize there are places we do better than nature. At our best, we are far more consistent than nature.

[@ginochavez4009]

Love the hair

[@pamross7358]

Plus put a cold towel on them it helps cool them iv tryed it it lowers their humidity witch sucks

[@noahstorgaard2317]

How much would you recommend handling a crested gecko daily?

[@AltitudeExotics]

I usually say 10-15 min tops every other day is usually a good amount for them.

[@noahstorgaard2317]

@@AltitudeExotics thanks alot ☺️

[@cindyjeepgirl1981]

Where is the harm when a owner states their Crested Gecko loves them? If you're concerned about the creature being over handled, I can assure you, they will let their human know. I will say my cresties love me weather you like it or not ... Love Love Love Love Love

[@rachelkunz611]

As always, beautiful Gecko's and awesome information!!! By far my favorite channel 😍💓🦎👍

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you!

[@jujuperrault4762]

I was once told that crested geckos needed a heat lamp, a heat mat and a Uv/Led light ☹️😳 I knew it wasn’t true but I still think about the people that listened to the person 😳 like did the geckos get fried.?!

[@paolocosmo6310]

Hey Brian, I always try to give my reptiles calcium supplements in the form of calcium citrate or calcium gluconate--calcium carbonate is an antacid and you need acid n your stomach to absorb calcium. Do you have any experience with this? Thanks!

[@AltitudeExotics]

I can't honestly say I do no. Ill have to do some research on this, thanks!

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video

[@camillec.1530]

Hello, thanks for that helpfull vidéo ! Is that true that females can lay eggs by parthogenesis ?

[@benjaminwu2221]

Is your hair okay

[@captainyarrr7855]

I have a weirdly social geko then, almost beardie level and I don’t think we give them enough credit. Sure it’s humanization to think they feel but some individuals are more curious and they all do have their own personality. From a breeder stance I’m sure it’s just breed lizards and sell, make sure their healthy blaaa. But there’s nothing wrong with thinking they can show affection or maybe they do like the dorky little lizards they are.

[@RoxUrSoxRen]

My gecko does love me 😭

[@Battshimself]

why am I having such a hard time finding green / olive cresked geckos? I have seen a few in video but they dont seems to be popular or available.. Any clue why? I not need spots or anything extra ..I just love bright green or greenish yellow reptiles.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Its because true green crested geckos don't exist. A few can have a very slightly greenish brown tint to them under certain light, though calling them green in person is a stretch. Most photos you see of apparently green crested geckos are just poor lighting/bad white balance in the photos.

[@bajajay9818]

I saw a video on another channel saying that crested geckos and gargoyle geckos can cross breed is this really true?

[@seanmathias7569]

Got 2 crested geckos about 4 months ago and they are thriving, my girlfriend decided to get 2 more today! Lol

[@weirdrider6501]

Personally on the thumbnail that crested geko looked realy pretty

[@anthonyruth5606]

I believe that but bearded dragons and other bigger lizards I think they do enjoy being handled I could be wrong but my bearded dragon likes be scratched

[@bayleaf666]

I JUST CAN'T EVEN BELIEVE PEOPLE COHAB DIFFERENT SPECIES 💀💀 I just wish people would use their heads. I have a few questions! I was thinking of using 2% chlorhexedine for tank cleaning, but If I remember correctly it can leave mineral stains. What do you use for cleaning and for mineral stains? Also, how do you keep humidity regulated in the winter? I find it difficult to keep the room warm, and keep the humidity up. Thanks! :)

[@AltitudeExotics]

I use antibacterial dish soap for cleaning. It can be a challenge to keep the humidity up in the winter. Keeping a humid hide in the geckos cage can be a big help for this!

[@anthonyruth5606]

Yay I learned my lesson my power line got hit by a tree and my house got 56 and I got my generater and put my ceramic heater and it killed my gecko

[@wubzeez7319]

I thought certain lizards like iguanas and monitors, and even other reptiles like crocodilians could feel affection and create a bond with their owners, is this right or wrong?

[@billyjeanhehe4801]

Can someone please help me bring my gecko tank down i have tried so many thing and it’s still at 80 I have a fan on and have put ice on top of his tank ( the ice was in a bag) but it wont go down

[@capnspicy5565]

Alarmist... I'm only making this comment because you act like believing that an animal loves you is a negative thing, I know from experience that even a tolerant crested will bite when it's had enough of over handling, I don't believe my animals love me, but seriously, what is it that bugs you when people do?

[@michellewaterman3293]

I want to set up a terrarium close to a ceiling fan. Ya or nay?

[@GodGunsGills]

Hey brother! Are you talking about me taking the Crested Gecko to the mall? 🤣🤣🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYi4gnturrt0aLc You'd be surprised how tamed my girl Kyoshi is! She's a totally different Crested!

[@bonniebunny6997]

I disagree with the not being able to temperature sex cresties. I have a friend that's been testing this and has found you can. Hatching out more females than males at lower temps

[@eas9911]

Can you go over females laying eggs without a male. Does it happen, how often? Thanks!

[@kaylynnrasche9357]

as someone with a 6 year old female alone never with a male her whole life. she does lay egg, she lays clutches of two. and she lays them between once every few months to once a year. its relatively common for her to be carrying eggs.

[@jowright1056]

This worries me too. Should we worry about them laying constantly?

[@frankdughtank8327]

Beside the hair jokes I made this was an excellent video

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you! 😆

[@alexkarasoulos]

I would like to counteract the argument for keeping geckos with frogs. I've been keeping and breeding extremely rare salamanders, frogs, toads, etc. for years now so I know a thing or two. Most frogs lose that toxicity in captivity, also there are many frog species in New Caledonia. There are MANY species of frogs that could be safe to cohab though 99% of the frogs in the hobby wouldn't work and I wouldn't cohab unless you have at least one year of experience with amphibians and geckos. The issue is that frogs that appreciate higher humidity typically need more heat and the species that can live in cooler climates typically like drier climates, also you need a much bigger enclosure, I'd custom build a 3 foot cube tank (minimum) to cohab. And at that point, it would be more fun (in my opinion) to have a community of brown anoles, green anoles, cuban tree frogs, long-tailed grass lizards, gray's tree frogs, red eye tree frogs, etc. The bottom line is that it can be done but mostly likely shouldn't be done.

[@kishathomas3228]

Can a crested gecko main diet just be insects?

[@chrisfrench1290]

Not recommended. Insects alone won’t give them all the nutrients they need since they do eat a decent amount of fruit in the wild. Most cgd has a bunch of added nutrients and vitamins

[@ReginaFilangy]

I didn’t think people could get anymore ignorant than keep animal in cohabitation but also not with the same species is wild

[@babsdewinter3979]

brain and what about moss frogs and crested geckos co habing

[@chasewills4936]

Can they eat mashed fruit like bananas

[@Bizcuits26]

Why make 3 parts instead of one video called “21 lies you’ve been told about crested geckos”?

[@gibsonblacksg]

If you’re talking about Dav, his video mentions 79 at night and 80 degrees during the day so that is a straw-man arguement. If not Dav then who are you talking about?

[@samuelbenjamin2640]

how many geckos do you have?!

[@gareergt6303]

tell number 2 to petsmart

[@Aestheticplantgrl2012]

i handle mine twice a day

[@terryh9684]

😵 you trying to say crested geckos don’t like marvel films 🙄 wish the guy who sold it me had said I would got fish to sit and cuddle with 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bwb623]

Heat will kill a reptile faster than the cold

[@harleygenei9087]

How is your day?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Not to bad at all!

[@miguelantunaespinosa3055]

part 55

[@loyalassistancedogs1328]

Wish one of these you tubes would help ever say offer help

[@frankdughtank8327]

Nice Hair 😆

[@mangacomics1601]

What's up with your hair? did you lose a bet?

[@AltitudeExotics]

It had gotten really long and crazy. I told my wife I was tired of looking like a homeless guy, she could do whatever she wanted to it, as long as it got cut. This is what she picked :)

[@jdstacks]

Why dont you just say Dav Kaufman give that man his credit for the things he’s dont that are positive

[@v4mp_825]

I want to get a pair of some sexed crested geckos for under $120 but I’m having some trouble finding some

[@AltitudeExotics]

A pair for under $120 would be very very difficult to find.