Chinese Cave Geckos- Babies Hatching and Care Tips!

[@Corvus408]

The reasoning on why you shouldn't feed too large of an insect to a reptile was something I had NO idea about!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Me too! I’m surprised they can swallow an insect that is too big

[@pamspray5254]

@@riverAmazonNZ Their jaws are built differently from ours. They have more bones that take part in the actual articulation of the jaw than we do. Mammals moved a few of those jaw bones into the ear canal to hear better, actually! I was learning about this today in a Mammalogy class. It's roughly the same function-wise, but I suspect that they have a bit more leeway in how big of a thing they can swallow as a result. (A hand moves to grab better than chopsticks, to give a sort of reference for what I'm imagining.) As long as it fits in their esophagus, that's food. Snakes are unique in being specifically adapted to take large meals, but even they can get themselves into trouble with eyes bigger than their stomachs! Just to be clear- this is mostly speculation on my end on if their jaws have anything to do with it at all. Cool to think about though and now I'm curious. I'll have to ask my professor about this sometime.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

@@pamspray5254 interesting! I guess I meant if it fits down their esophagus you’d think it would be okay

[@spiderwebb7944]

Yeah my daughters beardie got paralyzed. I think the cricket grew in its tank after it was purchased and brought home. Didn't slow Sparks down at all😅🦎

[@jcfreak2007]

Same!

[@alexw.7097]

I love Chinese Cave Geckos bc they're just like: "Leopard Geckos but make them Emo" 😂🖤

[@alexw.7097]

(And I appreciate the cooler temperatures as someone who's always hot and currently has to keep my reptiles in my bedroom!)

[@gsdlife09]

New entry for the series " God create things"😊

[@jettwuzhere]

"It's not just a phase, Mom!"

[@Lex-rc2xj]

I guess all they need is some some hair over one of there eyes

[@jennifergmuca7669]

😂

[@sunburst3476]

LMAOOOO the lil geckos are so jumpy, naming them after escape artists would be hilarious 😂😂😂

[@evolynrayne]

And prisoners who successfully broke out of prison lol 😂

[@yourtypicalshadowlurker]

I was shocked to see the title because I was like “since when did they start breeding geckos” lol. That’s crazy that the parents came with a bonus.

[@doradjdhr8171]

Not just a bonus, a whole bunch of clutches of them 😂

[@AztecCroc]

They also bred a different species of gecko a couple times.

[@raisedfromash]

14:07 wow you can tell how experienced Emily is with crazy babies by now- holding a lid, recording in the other hand, and STILL managed to catch that gecko MID-AIR, even caught the catch on video!! that was incredible

[@Monkeyness-qu1oz]

Yeah for real

[@trishs5870]

Hi 2:20

[@tuvelat7302]

Emily trying to wrangle tiny hordes is one of my favorite Snake Discovery genres.

[@SW-zt5mw]

This was the funniest video in a while. Emily now has had an experience similar to that of keeping toddlers under control 😂

[@samvanderkooy7314]

So great! Also, loved the info on the new species. :D

[@Annie_Annie__]

Except that toddlers can often say “no!” And they use that word at every opportunity. Lol.

[@Trix_starz]

@@Annie_Annie__and geckos just stare

[@littlemissgiggles165]

@@Annie_Annie__ Toddlers also climb and throw themselves around (and kick) but they can give some lovely cuddles.

[@Kay-ki7qs]

😂😂😂

[@CircleThinker]

15:23 "Oh you're just as crazy as the others" had me cracking up! They're so wriggly!

[@LordoftheThings327]

I love how even now I'll learn things I never knew about reptiles from y'all- the lack of spinal disks and the potential ramifications of oversized food for lizards was something I never even considered

[@Aemirys]

The Gekco journal entries were an absolute hoot! I love this character development..... they are little chaos goblins! I love them!

[@agirldownunder9299]

The disappointment in Emily's voice at the first eggs not hatched yet followed by immediate excitement at the next lot that ed noticed hatched😂

[@pearlkt]

I as usual was watching old videos waiting for this. Snake discovery is just fantastic , a vision from a kitchen to a snake house

[@chloebones]

the way snake discovery is always the first thing i check when i get on yt lol

[@AprilMiller5312]

Same

[@trishs5870]

Hi❤😂🎉😊 1:40

[@laartje24]

7:48 Dear editor, if Emily is explaining something, could you please put the info in the top left corner instead of the bottom left? Because the captions are in the bottom left overlapping the video, so anyone who uses/depends on those, now has to turn them off and fidget with the video, just to be able to read the explanation.

[@AprilMiller5312]

Agreed. I'm hard of hearing and watch everything with captions. Or put it in the middle of the screen... just not the bottom

[@SilverWolf_-cj4qn]

I believe you can move CC around!

[@desertdragonworksaz]

I raise leopard geckos, and I LOVE this time of year! Baby gecks are the best. They are so dramatic and screamy!

[@minillaz]

I have a Chinese Cave Gecko, and he is just the best!! It's so funny seeing them all crazy as babies, cause he is the chillest gecko I own!

[@khills]

Are they difficult to take care of, in your opinion? I’ve been considering getting back into the reptile ownership space for a while, but this is the first species where I’ve sat up and said “oh, hello!” in a while…

[@pyrpyr5Wolf]

@@khills I think Clints Reptiles us tdid a video on them and I know Wickens Wicked Reptiles has been shouting aboutt how amazing they are for a while so I'd check out their videos too! (I only have a chameleon gecko so can't speak for Chinese cave geckos but I believe they are fairly easy - sort of like any New Caledonian species).

[@minillaz]

@@khills they're actually very easy to take care of! At least my guy is. I have 5 geckos (crested, gargoyle, mossy leaf tail, leopard, and Chinese cave) and out of all of them he's the chillest and very low maintenance. I've had him for about 2 years now, and I rarely see him. He just hangs out in his cave all day sleeping. Sometimes I catch him out late at night climbing around his enclosure. He's pretty picky with his food tho. He only likes fast moving insects, so crickets are all that he'll eat and sadly we can't get dubia roaches in Canada. Sometimes I can get him to eat a mealworm if I move it around with tweezers for him lol. He's also super chill with being handled, and just lays on my hands. I also have him in a bioactive enclosure, and that's made it even easier to care for him. So overall I'd definitely recommend getting one!!

[@khills]

@@minillaz Thank you for such a thorough reply; really appreciate it! I’m a night owl, and it sounds like the species might live on a schedule compatible. 😉

[@koicaine1230]

I love this time of year ❤ I've made little reptile Happytats in my yard to attract lizards and snakes for pest control in the garden and there are baby Anoles everywhere right now and I saw our first Garter snake the other night!

[@Annie_Annie__]

I found some mini wood bird houses at Joann for 75¢, so I painted one and put it in the planter where my Mediterranean house gecko friends live. The house geckos are two that I found at different times in my house, so I put them in that planter on my patio where they’re relatively safe. I’m pretty sure one is male and one is female so I’m hoping there’s still time in the year to get baby Mediterranean house geckos. These guys are so cute! When I water the plants (gently) one of them hides, and the other runs in circles around the plants as fast as he can. It’s like rain makes him happy, so he dances in it, lol. If I could keep them as genuine pets, I would. They’re so cool.

[@koicaine1230]

@@Annie_Annie__ That is so adorable 😍

[@kuceracm]

Might as well keep a couple of breeding size females with a male. I think very soon, Chinese cave geckos are going to explode in popularity like crested geckos have because of how relatively beginner friendly they are. Plus they are beautiful geckos!

[@medusianAllure]

I love that they have them. We need more captive breeders so there will be less demand for them wild caught. Mine is named WeiWuXian. ❤

[@catfrog1975]

These squiggly little lizards were just the pick me up I needed to get through this evening's chores! Congrats on all the bonus babies 😁

[@sleepypup]

I'm sorry you had to do it by yourself but I loved the chaos 😂😂😂 The "omg there's more" at the end got me

[@thesilliestsylveon]

I love the geckos, they remind me of the pokemon umbreon.

[@aedoria]

It's so neat that they prefer to be at room temperature. It's pretty good timing since colleges and universities are back in session - lots of dorms have rules against small appliances that generate heat, so it's nice that these guys don't require any dedicated heat source! (and if you're not allowed to have pets in your dorm, as a result it might be easier to hide the enclosure when the RAs come around for inspections but shhh i won't tell 😋)

[@hieitaichou]

It's almost like a magic box, you open it and new baby geckos show up!

[@tannernanner6581]

I've been planning and prepping for a bioactive build for a Chinese cave gecko or two! This makes me incredibly excited to start it and house one!

[@karliechardi2229]

That gecko is BEAUTIFUL!!!❤

[@Echo_Isles]

Perfect timing! Clint just did a cave gecko video a month ago and called them one of the best pet reptiles you can get.

[@FreedomAnderson]

His series is called “___ ,the best pet Reptile?” He says everything is the best.

[@khills]

Huh, that’s interesting! I missed the video, so I’ll go check it out.

[@Echo_Isles]

@@FreedomAnderson The title of the videos Clint makes about pets is a question. His answer is frequently a qualified yes, but often it's a resounding "NO", such as his videos on dragon snakes, chameleons, hedgehogs, most turtles, or vipers. It's uncommon for him to say X species is definitely one of the best pets you could possibly have. By saying this about cave geckos he's rating them up there with his top recommendations like corn snakes, hognose snakes, and emerald tree skinks.

[@zythe69akaru]

Our leopard gecko passed away last week, so I'm just healed enough to be able to enjoy these little babies 💖 what cuties, my gosh

[@commissargeko4029]

😢

[@hi_tech_reptilez]

Cave Geckos are awesome! The various versions all are beautiful and fascinating little geckos for sure. Once I have some room I'd love to have a pair or something for sure, adorable babies!

[@RebekkaRN1962]

These new Chinese Cave Geckos are just adorable 😍

[@squallsheart69]

The 6 bebehs at tue end was like trying to herd cats! This species is sooooo pretty!

[@mirawind9126]

Thank you Emily for your explanation about meal size. It was simultaneously horrifying and sensible.

[@mausmail6907]

Super sweet, the Chinese Cave Geckos - and YES, hognose babys ALWAYS fit in EVERY video! :D

[@PweetyS0ullll]

More eggs(snakes or geckos or smth)=More babies=More cuteness=cuteness over lode

[@Somebodyrandom765]

i agree with this mathin

[@CosmicCritter]

I knew it wasn't good to feed them too big of feeders but I didn't know the paralyzing issue, that's great information to know! Thank you so much for educating folks!

[@Mels_Memories13]

They’re so cheeky jumping out, how cute they too. Aww 🥰

[@ChaseCaruth]

When I first saw the geckos I thought it was just going to be a normal gecko They are so cute with the white stripes on them Snake Discovery has the best animals😊😊 5:45

[@Definitely_Elle]

for anyone who might be interested: zefrank just posted a new true facts video about how snakes move that is very awesome (it does have some adult language, though)

[@mariefrancke6868]

Oh gosh, that is a gecko that has been on my wishlist for years. But they are not easy to get here.

[@Taki_tiger11]

Ik

[@samvanderkooy7314]

The chaos at the end was wonderful. XD

[@sunnywang5701]

3:41 I like the yellow and white stripes

[@VictoriaWalker8]

They are GORGEOUS!!! Such a pretty pattern and colors.

[@nicholas87541]

Chinese Cave geckos.. awesome!!! So many of them with the fact that they lay in pairs. Wow!

[@hunnybee_]

they’re so STINKIN CUTE!!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@alexw.7097]

OOH! I'm so excited, I love these little guys and would love to have one someday! And Snake Discovery is one of my favorite places to start on researching any particular reptiles 💚🖤

[@Phoenix-ff6lj]

Gecko says "i am speed!"

[@christinaR2009]

I would love a part 2 for the rest of the geckos

[@JuanDiaz-pm6sl]

I love how cute they are such beautiful gifts

[@scotthorniblow6928]

I've never been this early to a video, Keep up the great work Ed and Emily I love it.

[@cheecoala]

You posted this at the very most perfect time.

[@Taki_tiger11]

Fr

[@Justin_Sy]

Omg saw the title and got excited, watching now. Love ya Emily and Ed

[@danbachner4105]

They are absolutely gorgeous!

[@annetheelf8174]

What awesome looking babies!

[@PHN-2024]

Congrats on the Bonus Shop Inventory.

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

Wow!!! This is so cool. Fave time of the year...BABIES!!!!

[@Cxorso]

mlem at 3:42

[@blazenash87]

I love all of the egg hatching videos. I spend my evenings binge watching your channel

[@ZeldaPine]

In my recommended for this video is Clint's Reptiles video Cave Gecko: The Best Pet Lizard? Well done, youtube recommendations, this is how you *should* function

[@R4B13SZDOQQ]

SO PRETTY this channel is the reason for my spark in interest in reptiles

[@blazenash87]

Those are so freaking cool looking. Their colors are so crazy to me

[@LittleKraftyBits-Tiffany]

Haha...I've never seen gecko's like these little guys. They SO cute and WOW Super quick!!! Love them...🦎

[@alicewilloughby4318]

I never heard of Chinese Cave Geckos before, but I really like them now!

[@margarethughlett9428]

Such a back to the future vibe.

[@Beepony]

bro these gecko babies look like if umbreon was a lizard

[@TheKat1078]

THE GECKOS R SOOO CUTE!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@aanimavilis1492]

I love them so much! They're the prettiest geckos to my opinion

[@86fifty]

Just soooo many! Amazing that they were incubating just fine in the store set-up! That's the wonderful thing about room-temp species I guess!

[@yourQweenbea]

I love leopard geckos so much. The way they walk is so cute!

[@RheverendJ]

This channel is my home shopping network. I’m now entirely convinced I need a Chinese cave gecko

[@RobertIsthebest.]

I love how Chinese cave gecko eggs look like those small chocolate egg candy things

[@biophilia5945]

I just got my first pair a few weeks ago! They weren’t particularly socialized so they’re still a little skittish but they’re so fun! I love coming in late at night and seeing them up at the top of the background or occasionally hanging from the top 🤣🤦‍♀️

[@thenoellew]

I've never heard of chinese cave geckos before, they're super cool! I think it would be really fun to make a cave enclosure for those cool little dudes. Also, that conda het lavender hognose baby is so pretty - the rings on her spots really stand out.

[@Brenda-lg4dl]

Absolutely fabulous information thank you they are adorable 😊

[@madamsloth]

They are so cute. Never heard of them before. Adorable video ❤

[@kesomon]

If you keep the solo hoggie you should name it gecko for being a guest in the gecko vid lol

[@cmsully1]

Never heard of this species... now I'm really interested!

[@morphicnature]

cave geckos! my favorite geckos :)

[@Hollydolly-wz6rd]

Yay!!! Been looking forward to this!!!😊

[@Animallove-pd4mk]

Same 😊😊😊

[@bogwife7942]

I also stop being able to move when I eat too much. lizards are so relatable

[@rebeccawicks5111]

Love the egg-cracking title card! I really enjoyed this video. I have a gargoyle gecko and while I know the right size insect to feed her, I had NO idea that she could become paralyzed if she got one that was too big, so thanks for that! Sneaking education into hatching videos hahaha.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

They are quick little guys!! Very pretty. 🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎

[@BritneyMc0206]

Some say that to this day, Emily & Ed are still finding more Chinese Cave Geckos~

[@snowwwwhite]

baby hatching season is fantastic!

[@Real-Litl-Skitl]

I can't wait for those King snakes!

[@MikeLimberg]

Ooo more babies they are so cute!❤

[@BlackWolf_3223]

They are so SMOL

[@PamLinebaugh42]

This is absolutely hilarious I absolutely love how those cave geckos look like

[@PotatoLover-ty9xt]

Wow, so cute! And as always a testament to the great care you provide to all your animals that they keep reproducing xD

[@chloemae5618]

When you counted six and then suddenly had only five *VERY* squiggly babies, I think my heart stopped 😂 so glad you found the sixth 😅

[@Preppy.Rose1989]

One minute gang ❤ And I love you guys so much ❤😊

[@Taki_tiger11]

Here

[@amandastakeonit7402]

It's SO crazy to think they could come from those tiny eggs!

[@Alex-Sews]

I love all the snake videos but may I beg for more gecko content?! I love these lil dudes!

[@cece3506]

I've been watching your videos for 2 years now, and I want to see how tiny is doing

[@w.m.8126]

I learned two things today: Chinese Cave Geckos are adorable and feeding too large of insects is actually terrifying

[@Agitated_Biscuit]

Same

[@brandonferretti9907]

Hi Emily! Hi Ed! I have a question about eastern milk snakes. Are they good starters? Grew up around them in the Poconos (Pennsylvania). Looking to get into snakes in a couple years hopefully. Would love to know! Thanks so much! Love you guys! Btw my favorite reptile is Sharon! Can we get more content from her? Maybe a go pro safely mounted to her shell?

[@blazenash87]

I am getting so interested in getting my son and i some geckos or a bearded dragon. After watching you and Brian's channel, i am no longer afraid of snakes and im so super interested in getting us one... I still don't like spiders though lol

[@roxiegs348]

8:37 Inter ver tee brull. I love the pronunciation of that word. Haha.

[@carolgrotheer8102]

Wow, that was fascinating learning what happens if you feed them insects that are too large. I knew how to size them, but didn't know they could become paralyzed. They are soooo cute. I want to learn more about their husbandry. I might have to add a new member to the family....

[@FurballHacker]

Awh what a happy surprise!! Such cuties!!

[@gemstonethehybrid]

I’ve loved you guys for years. I’ve been hearing a lot of criticism of your breeding center and how you use racks you supply them with a lot of enrichment and it’s still a lot of space considering they will be most likely cycled out into the zoo and also the fact you do a cutting personally I think you guys are doing an amazing job, but I’m just confused I don’t think there’s anything wrong with racks as long as it’s a good size for the snake for a video on my channel was going to talk about snakes and the proper way to care for them. I thought you guys would be a great example but the more I read into it it’s just I feel like these are just people who are mad that you guys are successful, but I don’t know. Love your videos! I hope to visit one day