Everything You Need To Know About Crested Geckos- Heating

[@sharksmate]

I just bought a crested for my 8 year old daughter, and you've been very informative. Thanks so much for videos!

[@dilbertgurns6730]

Risky game you’re playing there

[@jferguson3930]

8 years old might be a bit young to have a reptile. Especially if you’re the one doing the research and not your daughter. I work at a pet store and everyday I see adults buying crickets/ reptile things and I ask them what reptile they have and half the time the response is something along the lines of “my daughters gecko, do you want it? She doesn’t take care of it anymore” well yea cause you got your 8 year old a lizard. What did you think would happen

[@sharksmate]

It's a family pet and I do a majority of the care for the animal. It's well taken care of thanks to videos like this and research I've done. I appreciate your concern though.

[@beebhabie]

Hello 2 years into the future and I hope your daughter’s gecko is doing well :)

[@sharksmate]

@@beebhabie Hey! Yeah Clover is doing really well and both my daughters love him a lot. Hope everything is going well on your side 😃

[@thefishingpyro1984]

good thing i got a thermostat or else my crested gecko will turn into a crusted gecko!!😂

[@ethangallagher6910]

😂

[@Ambina2]

CRUSTED Lmao

[@danasmith7515]

this was one of the best informative videos on youtube for geckos that ive seen!! some people talk to much and off subject and its so irritating!! this was GREAT!! =) i watched the whole video without skipping through it!!

[@mikeayers8951]

I have been using that very same temperature controller for a few years and i love it! Affordable and holds within about 1-1.5 degrees.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thanks for chiming in! Glad to hear its good in the long term.

[@fibbintiggins2858]

Red lights are trash. Your geckos can still see the light, please don't use them during the night.

[@j.t.3378]

I know this video is old. But going on vacation for 4 days. If my emmitent light bulb is 40 watts and is on all day, how do we keep the humidity at a perfect temperature. Will it not dry out the tank. I also have a uvb light. I'm constantly spraying down the tank. If I'm not home for those days. Any suggestions. My substrate is coconut husk with sphagmoss mixed in. What's the correct humidity for the crested gecko.

[@Ashleythemando]

As someone who lives in Texas I never have trouble keeping my heat!! Ha.

[@noot369]

I hope you fared well last month :(

[@francesdumaliang6132]

Very well thought out, thank you.☺️

[@kaenany8675]

OH MY GOODNESS- THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! ive been using a heat light for a month ish since its starting to get cold. I got one of those cheap plastic clamp fixtures but now im definitely going to buy the ceramic one

[@josephg8818]

Brian , how low do you go with the humidity for a dry out period and for how long ?

[@lazyrobotlabs]

I use a wifi thermometer that also has a cooling circuit, and attached to that circuit is a super cheap fan I got on amazon which is essentially a speed controller and a 120MM computer case fan. Heating circuit is to a pad on the back of the tank, and then the day bulb is on a timer. Whole system keeps itself in a pocket temp of about 4 degrees + or - 76, and I get an alert if it drops below the threshold temp I set of 67 so if Im out of town I can send someone to investigate.

[@lazyrobotlabs]

To note: I live in Minnesota and he is next to a window, so I had concerns about him dropping temp on really cold nights

[@rachelkunz611]

So glad I watched this video!!! Thank you for sharing and educating! I appreciate it so much 😊

[@quinnblacklivesmatter]

Very interesting and informative. Thankfully it doesn't get too cold here that the house changes much.

[@sharksmate]

One thing I had a question about that has been difficult to get answers on is that my family has a new juvenile crested gecko. We have a 12x12x18 tank with mesh top. It has been in the low 50s here and house cools down to 62 at night. We're using a uv heating bulb on top and temp inside shows low 60s (although we have only cheap stick on thermo/humidity meter with dials) and I notice humidity drops really fast with lamp on. Is 40% humidity or lower in the morning when I wake up too low? I'm asking mainly because I haven't noticed the gecko being active hardly at all and haven't seen much poop on the paper towels. We've only had the gecko for 3 days and I'm committed to raising an awesome gecko. Any advice would be huge. Thanks a million.

[@ItzDohm]

How’s the gecko

[@adamsgeckos7165]

Did you made a video about lighting, I can't found it and very confused about conflicting information. Would appreciate video about that.

[@timothyriley6691]

Thanks for the Informative Video ! 👍🏻

[@subhub637]

the dome at 12:01, do you need a hanger for it? or can you put it directly on top of the tank mesh

[@AllMightsSister]

You actually don't need heating lamps or UVB. Idk why he's saying you do.

[@subhub637]

@@AllMightsSister it actually depends where u live i think, I decided to get one because my room at room temp is 70 and normally 65-68 in the winter

[@walnutgynneenderson4043]

Alright! Keep going and reach 10k subs!

[@izzy4513]

Hi! I know this isn't relevant to the current topic although it was very helpful. But I was wondering if you could keep a baby Crested Gecko in a 18×18×18×18×24 terrarium and just have that for the entirety of its life? I might be getting a baby crestie soon and I'd like to know if that'd be alright or if I should go with something smaller. I also live in Canada, and winter/fall is really cold here so which one would you recommend? The Ceramic heat emitter seemed like it'd be pretty efficient.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes you can! Many people will tell you a cage that size is to big for a baby and they won't be able to find their food, though this is completely false. Yes, the ceramic heaters hooked up to a thermostat are one of the best options!

[@AllMightsSister]

@@AltitudeExotics actually, its true, unless you use the diets. If the cage is too big and you're feeding insects, they might not be able to find it.

[@AllMightsSister]

And no, you don't need heat lamps. Or UVB. Look it up.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thats a moot point, CGD is required. If you're only feeding insects the gecko won't be getting a proper healthy diet regardless.

[@TylerSpite]

12:06 I wish someone would Caress me like that.

[@AltitudeExotics]

🤣

[@TylerSpite]

@@AltitudeExotics side note. What’s the minimum temp a crested geckos area should get to during the night time? New owner and wanna give my pal it’s best life.

[@AltitudeExotics]

70-72 is ideal though temps in the low 60s are still safe

[@TylerSpite]

@@AltitudeExotics ok. I’ve been keeping I ur around 71, lowest it’s gotten is 67

[@fishanonymous3458]

Great video! I have a question for the temperature controller. I connect my heat lamp to the controller and the whole thing to an outlet right ?

[@mattk6431]

Yes. That is what you would do

[@AltitudeExotics]

That is correct!

[@yodaddi2607]

Hey Brian, what do you keep your humidity at? I can currently keep the humidity in my 2 tanks at around 60-65% humidity throughout the day with the ceiling fan on. If the fan is off it’s steady 70-75% humidity. Is 60-65% humidity an okay range to keep them at throughout the entire day until I spray at night? Really stressing about them bc they are still young

[@thomaswohlmuth7363]

Isn‘t infrared light bad for them Brian?

[@StevePTFOx49]

What options are there for lighting. I plan to use a heat lamp and bulb, such as you have shown, but what is a good option for lighting, can I use natural light that comes into my room, I have black out curtains when needed.

[@teeslapmixed9692]

Thankyou man, all the info I needed

[@Reginas_Timepieces]

Deep heat projector is the future. Nothing else provides the same amount of infrared a, b and c. Those other heating elements only heat the scales.

[@j.t.3378]

If you do a above heater, where do you attach the heater control probe. Do you put the probe closer to the heating source

[@jumpyspiderlady8454]

Thanks for the good info!

[@filipo5976]

Always excited for your videos! I use the infra gun à lot! Please make one on breeding 🙏 I m referring everyone to your channel

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you so much :)

[@ericsproat1724]

You do know that a temp gun measures surface temps & not ambient air temp which is what you should be reading & a red IR bulb is not suitable as it has been proved that gecko's/reptiles can see that light spectrum, it can also damage their eyes, same goes for blue night bulbs. Would you like a light on when you are trying to sleep, think not. Use a CHE or DHP 24/7 which don't give out light.

[@filipo5976]

@@ericsproat1724 you are right on that point I use it to measure certain areas ! Heating in my case isn't a problem as I have a dedicated room with regulated heat and humidity.

[@mattcampbell5941]

Excellent video thanks

[@chrisknott6651]

I see you recommended the exo terra daylight heat bulb the is kind of blue. I have the one that came with my thrive set up. Is the thrive bulb not good because of the blue? I have people telling me blue bleaches crested gecko eyes, or is that another myth?

[@jasperouwens463]

When i want to use a ceramic Heat emittent on a 18x18x24 which wattage do i need

[@ordinarybread]

If my house sits at 22-24C during the day and only falls to 20C at night, should I even worry with heating my cresties? I have day bulbs in minidomes on dimming stats on them, heating half their vivs to 24-25C and cool end is 21C but their tank is ambient anyway without heat at room temp

[@hobin_rude]

Perfect temperatures. No extra heating needed. 24 is their sweet spot but they tolerate 16-33 without any discomfort. Anything higher than 25 is related to increased metabolic cost which is proportional to the ambient temperature. This will make them more active, but may affect their longevity in the long run. Remember that in nature they get a period of rest in the winter. It isn't dormancy but their metabolism slows down significantly over that time.

[@subhub637]

Do you recommend using a light throughout the day? 🙂

[@AllMightsSister]

No you don't need UVB. Its optional, but cresties do not need them at all.

[@subhub637]

@@AllMightsSister Thank you so much for the informational replies!!

[@fireman8995]

Uvb can be used but know the food ( Pangea, rapashie are the best) have uvb supplements in them so that means you could use them but only for a short while. You can however used a plant growth light or a regular led bar light throughout the day. It helps then tall day form night as they are a crepuscular gecko meaning more active during the Dawn and dusk. Also do not use red light with a gecko the can see the red light and it will mess up their day/night cycle.

[@subhub637]

@@fireman8995 My vet recommended me switching to low output uvb light for 4-6 hours a day and calcium with no D3 (: Also i use pangea, i have all the flavors! so great information thank you!!

[@fireman8995]

@@subhub637 That's great to hear and your welcome.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I really wanna get a crested. I don't know if I'll ever be able to afford it though. Also, I wonder about temperature. We keep our thermo set on 67` Fahrenheit. Too cold, or no? 🤷

[@hobin_rude]

Absolutely enough! Temperature often drops below 60 in their natural habitat during winter on southern hemisphere. Occasional snowfall has been reported in New Caledonia as well. Remember that climate graphs report temperatures of the coastal areas. Deeper inland, where cresties live is usually 5 degrees cooler. I absolutely discourage using any additional heat source for them.

[@barbantioslash1]

What about when you have a baby rack or a bunch of exo terras in a rack? Would heat tape be better? Central heater ? Oil heat radiator ?

[@AltitudeExotics]

For a room with a larger number i think its easier to heat the whole room. Oil heaters hooked up to an extra thermostat for safety is a good idea.

[@barbantioslash1]

@@AltitudeExotics oh ok that’s what I was thinking too. Thanks I’ll try that out Brian!!

[@QuarterZipBro]

c'mon b, bring it strong.

[@LifeOfCrestedGecko]

amzing vid

[@princeodarkness1]

Wait I read that color lights can harm reptile eyes

[@Cold_Blooded_Gems_]

Hey , I see this video is a little older , I’m having issues with temps now in the summer , I live in an older house , I have plaster walls and the insulation is pretty crappy , we have in window A/c’S , yet I’m still having trouble keeping my enclosures under 80! My geckos seem to be fine . They eat drink and do everything I know to be normal, any ideas ? Or better yet tell be 80 is fine for summer months …. I checked temps for New Caledonia and , 80 degrees is pretty common ….. why is the industry forcing 75 down our throats ? Hey I understand you have a lot going on , but I’d you can help me out I sure would appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@AltitudeExotics]

The main difference between 80 in your house and 80 NC is in the wild the geckos are free to burrow into the soil, find a moist pocket in a tree or otherwise seek out a cooler spot in the forest. In a cage they have no where to go and little ability to self regulate their temp.

[@Cold_Blooded_Gems_]

@@AltitudeExotics 👌🏻 makes sense.Hey thanks for taking the time to respond.

[@hobin_rude]

Climate graphs for New Caledonia are based on data from the weather station at Noumea Airport which is on the coast. Deeper inland, up in the hills it is usually 5 degrees cooler. According to science, 77 is their most preferred body temperature. Range of voluntarily tolerated temperatures is 61-92. Source: Ramirez et al 2020

[@russlockard2699]

Just bought a crested Gecko for my daughter. My house temp is 72 degrees. We put a small heat pad on the side of his tank, but the tank has a screen top. Is this a waste of time? Should I get a glass top?

[@bile897]

Don’t need a glass top, but you could get a heat lamp and raise and lower it to get the desired temperature. This is what I’ll be doing in the winter. I’m using the mini halogen bulb 25w day blue.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I only need to heat a tank about 4 degrees. I wonder what I would need for that

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Looks like a heat pad would do it

[@galiciamendoza3433]

I have a room heater is that okay as well? It helps keep their temperature at 75°

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yep! Thats what I use personally to keep my hatchling room a few degrees warmer than the breeders. I would recommend running it on a thermostat like the one in the video to be safe however

[@galiciamendoza3433]

@@AltitudeExotics it has a regulator that keeps it a certain temperature, it shuts off by itself :))

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video how do you heat your rack system

[@AltitudeExotics]

I temperature control the room as a whole rather than the cages individual.

[@commercialelectrician133]

My wife and I are looking to get into the hobby and we are only asking questions because we want to get a rack system just asking for help starting up

[@jitteoak3389]

Can you tell me what temp and humidity you keep you crested geckos at plzzzzzz

[@AltitudeExotics]

I keep my at 74-78f and around 60% humidity (that goes up and down throughout the day)

[@jitteoak3389]

I sent you a message on Instagram could you please take a look and help me out? New gecko owner and a little freaked out by the heating and humidity aspect

[@AltitudeExotics]

Hey sorry, my messages are slammed with the sale update today. Ill get back to you as soon as I can!

[@jitteoak3389]

@@AltitudeExoticsok thanks so much

[@killrblue]

I just use a henter in my room so the whole room stats between 20-25C°

[@AllMightsSister]

Crested geckos don't need heating lamps or UVB. Why are you saying they do?

[@isabel-be4vy]

cause it’s best they have them.. and people live in cold places you know. my house stays under 17 degrees Celsius so i’d need heating. you don’t need uvb but it can benefit them a lot.

[@TheyCallMeAni34]

Holy crap I thought because of your name i thought you were located in colorado, do you sell crested geckos to any local pet stores?

[@AltitudeExotics]

I don't anymore, no.

[@vtecbanger3180]

Why can’t I buy anything from your website?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Because I'm sold out at the moment 🙃

[@vtecbanger3180]

@@AltitudeExotics thanks for the reply. I’m a long time hobbyist and I enjoy your stories.

[@AltitudeExotics]

I really appreciate it!

[@andoydoy1783]

Jesus Loves all of you guys

[@zacsdiyreptiles7146]

Cant a heat rock be set to thermostat?

[@AltitudeExotics]

In theory, but that would require taping the thermostats temperature probe directly to the heat rock. It would be a clumsy setup that would likely not have an accurate reading and if the animal knocked the probe off the heat rock would run full blast anyways, defeating the purpose.

[@itsbadger4735]

I hear thermostats don’t work that well they aren’t so reliable

[@thelastsamari7923]

Heat rocks are horrible for any reptile

[@the_animal_ark]

Some information in this video is incorrect and out of date! Please do more research than this video Red light is a no And use a thermostat to control any heat! Unlike a thermometer which just read the temp thermostat truly control the temp by turning off power or limiting power to the heat element

[@DSK_Reptiles]

You do not want or need a basking spot for a crested gecko especially using those basking bulbs you are showing that’s way to much intense heat for a crested, heat pad is the safe heat source for crested geckos but absolutely not a basking heat emitting bulb

[@cryptokid4037]

I think it wouldn’t be too hot because it’s a snowstorm where he is

[@AltitudeExotics]

A basking low wattage basking bulb is both fine and helpful. It mainly heats one spot on the cage which allows the geckos to move in and out of the warmth to regulate their own body temperature.

[@RN-on4yn]

You realize this guy does this for a living. He knows what he is doing

[@ericsproat1724]

@@RN-on4yn You do know that a temp gun measures surface temps & not ambient air temp which is what you should be reading & a red IR bulb is not suitable as it has been proved that gecko's/reptiles can see that light spectrum, it can also damage their eyes, same goes for blue night bulbs. Would you like a light on when you are trying to sleep, think not. Use a CHE or DHP 24/7 which don't give out light.