Breeding the Electric Blue Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi)

In this video I get into the details of breeding the beautiful and endangered Electric blue gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi).
I don’t talk much about general care in this one. For all the details on caring for this species check out my other video on them:
• Electric Blue Gecko Ca...
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[@Akhatchntails]

Man, I really, really like these it’s a plus that blue is my favorite color but also that they are endangered kind of makes them appealing to me to breed makes it feel like I’m doing something good for the hobby!! 🤔

[@TheOfficialRybot]

I think you have inspired me to want to breed these beautiful little creatures. I'm 24, single & away from home and always have had a passion for reptiles since I was a kid but never have had the money or houseing to take care of them. I work hard and in my spare time want to really do something I'm passionate about and love. Geckos & Reptiles being one of them. I hope to pick up a pair from you after I get my enclourse all setup for them. Thank you so much for your knowledge and wisdom!! You're daughter is going the Steve Irwin of Geckos 💚

[@hyperFOCUSactivated]

I have gotten in touch with the authorities in Germany today for a keeping/breeding non-commercial license! Wish me luck!

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

best of luck!

[@PunchingCacti]

Amazing video! The fact that you are an educator really shows because the way you explain things slowly and in simple terms really makes everything easy to retain.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you so much!!

[@drew1427]

These geckos are Beautiful im glad youre helping breed a good captive population keep up the awesome work man!

[@nataliesreptiles]

Gorgeous geckos. Would be awesome if I could get a pair or 2 some day.

[@Stwinky]

"I like lizards". Wise words Logan, couldn't have said it better 😆

[@juliegavin3447]

Thank you so much for a great video! We will be picking up our pair soon and this video and the care video are invaluable to us!

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. :)

[@longshotchameleons2428]

Gotta love the next gen of living art 😂 so cute man. Congrats Frank!

[@racheldell7334]

What beautiful geckos! But I must say, your daughter was my favorite part of this video. She is so precious 😍

[@dome_tv7242]

Very nice Video I will breed them but in Switzerland here is the same like in the West rare Animals, rare breeders but much people that they want...i will get 1.2 Tomorrow

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Best of luck!

[@LanceKirkman]

Thank you Frank!

[@arazlam4754]

Seriously great video, packed full of super useful info! Can't wait to see the tiliqua videos aswell 😁

[@philipashley1517]

Just found your channel,,brilliant info,,👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@JMCichlids]

Great video! Can’t wait to see more!!

[@williamewart1751]

Hey Frank great vid! Have you ever kept breeding williamsi in trios successfully?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Yes

[@alainacoffee3977]

Do we have any idea how long they live?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Easily ten years.

[@thereptiledude2108]

Hi Frank, I know this video is a bit old now, but can you keep all the babies together, or is it better to house them alone or in smaller groups? I have a 7 month old female from Josh’s Frogs and I am waiting to find a male or another baby to raise up. Can’t wait to try breeding them!

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Yes you can raise similar sized babies together. I raise the babies in groups of 2-6.

[@Coldtohandle]

Hello I want to breed yellow headed day gekos is that similar to this ? If not could someone help please

[@MatthewMowery]

Have you noticed any difference in using clear egg tubes?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I haven't used clear ones although I know other people do.

[@jungojungo8625]

What size is the babies enclosure, planning to make one?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I raise them in approximately 12x12x12 terrariums.

[@jungojungo8625]

What size is the babies enclosure you have?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

8x16x8 approximately

[@waverindarkness3385]

Is it possible to power feed geckos like some breeders do with snakes?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

The basic principle of the more often you feed the faster they grow is true for pretty much all reptiles I think.

[@urielmagana5148]

What tank size is recommended for a baby.???

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

12"x12"x12"

[@progenx1200]

When will you have availability?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

January 2022 :)

[@progenx1200]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you for the reply! Do you have any updates?

[@adammann42]

@@progenx1200 His stuff usually sells out the day they're posted. I know he posted a bunch for sale Jan 1 and sold out within hours. Best to subscribe to his email.

[@torIIgo]

I love these videos of yours, dude. How you explain things in a simplistic way truly helps me understand. I'm considering owing this species strongly as I admire the coloring, especially on the males. I've done my homework for nearly a year and have finally obtained a couple small mini vertical exo terra cages. All my plants and lights are set up nicely, but I first intend to start off with just a single captive bred male. No breeding atm. Would I ever intend to breed someday? Yes. And with that, I do have an important question to ask- Do you remove males and females from each other after the breeding season to give the girls a chance to recover and regain what they've lost? I once heard of someone's females breeding themselves to death, and that's something that I wanna avoid in the future. Just curious.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you so much! I don't separate the pairs ever. They live together year round.

[@torIIgo]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Really? So, other than multiple hiding spots, you never rest your females at all from becoming exhausted from the males' further advances?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

@@torIIgo they don't become "exhausted". Males and females live on the same tree in the wild year round. I have female williamsi at least ten years old and still breeding and in excellent health.

[@torIIgo]

@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thanks for the reply, and that is interesting. And, when I really think about it, makes a lot of sense. This really does help me in future decisions when I can finally have my own little geckos. I find that it never hurts to be too concerned with any pet, especially one's as tiny as these guys. I just had to be sure and ask someone with much more experience so that I won't make any mistakes.

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

@@torIIgo Happy to share my experience. :)

[@adammann42]

Would love to learn more about how you raise so many babies. With them producing so rapidly, I can't imagine they're raised in individual enclosures... or are they? Or do you raise them communally until you sell them?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I raise them as clutchmates (2 together). When I’m overloaded i will raise communally by bloodline. I do have over a hundred small enclosures for baby geckos and chameleons though!

[@adammann42]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Wow, incredible dedication. And so many UVB bulbs, haha. Much appreciated and keep up the quality work and videos.

[@donna7243]

Do you have blue beauty anoles available or will you soon?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Not soon. Hopefully this summer and fall

[@victoriawu9782]

😍😍😍

[@jarrettblakemore4676]

Do you sell? And if not I love your videos you should hook me up with a breed pair I raised other geckos to make sure I could I wanna step to the next level

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

Thank you and I do! Check out my availability here: www.livingartbyfrankpayne.com/product-page/lygodactylus-williamsi

[@jarrettblakemore4676]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne awesome thank you I will be buying soon

[@hartlinekennels1841]

Do you possibly have a breeding pair you would sell or know where I can possibly buy a breeding pair of these ?

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

I usually don’t sell my breeders. I do sell unsexed juveniles all the time though.

[@hartlinekennels1841]

@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne how do I purchase some of them ? Iam really wanting to try to get a pair

[@LivingArtbyFrankPayne]

@@hartlinekennels1841 I sell them on my website when I have them available. I should have more ready in June. livingartbyfrankpayne.com