Crested Gecko, The Best Pet Reptile?

Clint talks specifically about the crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), weighing the merits of these WONDERFUL little creatures so you can decide if they are the right pet for you.
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Repashy Crested Gecko Diet:
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Pangea Fruit Mix For Crested Geckos:
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Clarks Gecko Diet (Repashy and Pangea as well):
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0:20 Crested Geckos get an overall score of 4.0 out of 5.
0:30 Score criteria: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, Upfront Costs.
0:47 Handleability: How well does a Crested Gecko do with handling?
2:48 Care: What is involved with caring for Crested Geckos?
4:15 Hardiness: How hardy are Crested Geckos?
5:38 Availability: How easy is it to obtain Crested Gecko?
6:30 Upfront Costs: How much does it cost to get setup with a Crested Gecko?
7:44 Conclusion: Crested Geckos are great and deserve an overall score of 4.0.
8:28 WONDERFUL!
8:31 JUMP CUT! (literally)
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Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you're lover or a hater of reptiles, you can't help but get excited with Clint!
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You guys are so RAD!

[@complaintsofanenglishman9723]

This was a really good video man! I thoroughly enjoyed the way you spoke about the geckos with a mixture of love and appreciation towards the animals while staying really informative. I you want some feedback, honestly there is nothing i can say to put hate on your videos they are bloody good the camera is a beautiful must, the script (if there is one) is great! the audio is fantastic basically the entire thing is of a higher quality of most other reptile channels that i have found no disrespect to other channels at all. For the love of God you better keep putting the out takes at the end as they are a nice little touch. Keep up the good work!

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Complaints of an English man, wow! That was some awesome and encouraging feedback! Thank you so much. We will!

[@complaintsofanenglishman9723]

No problem buddy!

[@tickets23]

Complaints of an English man couldn't agree more! Love the information and passion you give with your videos

[@daulpenino5542]

Complaints of an English man only issue is every video is titled “best lizard”. Really drives me mad lol

[@heydan77]

Complaints of an English man That could not be better said👏👏

[@CommanderWiggins]

"As for availability, we're giving these guys a 4 out of 5." *Majestic gecko flop*

[@ClintsReptiles]

They excel at that!

[@noahfarrell3447]

lol yea

[@brennencanfield4856]

I would have ordered them online if I could not find a breeder or adopt one.

[@apteryx496]

lol yeah

[@itzbreanna1153]

It's at 5:40 You're welcome lol

[@jedh3721]

I work at a Petsmart and when I first started working in the petcare department, our Crested Gecko jumped on my hand and ran up my arm to the top of my head. ever since then I fell in love.

[@brenleighbaggett9479]

Im a petsmart employee as well

[@dommm3431]

Jesus loves u all. Jesus died on the cross and three days later He rose. and so when you put your trust that He died for your sins, you will be saved, put your full faith into Him, not your works

[@mattfarrell8975]

@@dommm3431lmao

[@chairboss360]

​@@dommm3431brother, I appreciate the message, but things like this don't reach people.

[@Explosive-Badass]

@@dommm3431and you had to put this on a gecko vid?

[@deusregnat]

Also, they squeak and it's ADORABLE! Some don't use their voices, but others are "outspoken" enough to discuss important gecko issues on KZbin.

[@AKbar-xf6ge]

deusregnat by your comment I assume you have one , can you compare their bite to another animal ?

[@brookdavis994]

@@AKbar-xf6ge Just saw this comment, I used to work at an exotic themed petshop so i have been bitten by 100+ reptiles, including Iguanas, dragons, geckos and other large reptiles, honestly a crested gecko bite feels like getting a pair of tweezers and lightly pinching yourself, its nothing, they very rarely bite and half the time you don't even notice that they've bitten you! getting bitten by a fish is worse. Hope it helped!

[@AKbar-xf6ge]

Brook Davis aye this id Helpful, I try and work with a few schools and often use reptiles as animal ambassadors, If something happens with a bite knowing it wont bring harm is really good

[@brookdavis994]

@@AKbar-xf6ge If you have a happy one it will never bite, its only the angry ones that bite, and its very rare to get an angry one XD and if you're working with children you wont be giving them angry ones anyway so you'll be fine! I used to do snake handling for young children usually aged 2-14 and i usually used the same snake every time because it was trustworthy! Just make sure to always handle them for a minute or so before giving it to a child just to see its mood as they can change due to travel and such ^^

[@AKbar-xf6ge]

Brook Davis aye the Kids will love a Lizard, and it is something I practice, pre handling is quite important, Thanks friend

[@dontmindme4885]

“Right.... here!” **points to the wrong corner**

[@justsomeone3695]

F

[@onlineidiot9086]

He was pointing to his right lol

[@kodasgaming1953]

Yeah

[@llSuperSnivyll]

Now there is no right or wrong corner.

[@wadeslovick2815]

This guy always makes me smile.

[@deedeemegadoodoo6291]

Wade Slovick same

[@crocogile2352]

Yeah

[@pawsnotclaws2772]

Ikr I love watching him

[@oliverwestwood1062]

Me to he is awesome

[@braiden.jarr1813]

Dats a small buck ya got there

[@oliverdonoghue1124]

why the hell does this guy not have 100k yet, he is so good

[@ClintsReptiles]

That would make us very happy! And thank you for the compliment! If you have any ideas, we would love to hear them :)

[@fruitsquad9612]

This is the future you have 41k now

[@carschmn]

He’s a guy and a bit of a nerd. I imagine most reptile owners are men and flock to the few female run channels.

[@mayaboermans3534]

DonovanMitchellIstheROTY I totally Agree!

[@battlebear437]

DonovanMitchellIstheGOAT and he’s there!!!

[@elijahp9424]

Crazy gecko jumps, clint catches it somehow with one hand.Then continues to talk as if nothing happened. 😂

[@lietz13]

The gecko falling keeps reminding me of the Futurama episode where Fry is buying Leela a christmas gift at the only store still open, a pet shop. He could buy a $500 parrot or a swarm of 500 lizards for $1/each. Girls like swarms of lizards, right?

[@TrueBeelzebub]

Yes

[@mmmmmhhmm2851]

Yes, absolutely

[@PinkPenPlays]

That is me.

[@fishcareforbeginners9781]

Y e s

[@mordecaismopstick]

Of course

[@StarsXXXXXX]

I LOVE the fact that you add times in your description for the different categories, it makes it super easy for people who want to return to the video again to find something! Another great video, I am so excited for the next one :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you for the excellent feedback. We will try to keep that up on future videos!

[@zanzerxax6329]

Same

[@bamboli9]

I agree, I wish everyone did this! I subbed to Clint for that and the reptiles. :3

[@tiannavivianroberts3847]

1:27 "if you like one that's a nut job then this ones for you" That's too funny 😂😂😂

[@MooseWillard]

2:45 Handleability 2:52 Care 4:19 Hardiness 5:42 Availability 6:33 Upfront Cost

[@moth4799]

thnx

[@petahgriff7196]

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[@moth4799]

@@petahgriff7196 is this video cringe

[@petahgriff7196]

@@moth4799 no

[@moth4799]

@@petahgriff7196 good

[@maxcovfefe]

I'm not even a lizard person (dog person here), but I cannot get enough of these videos! I never had a lizard, don't particularly want a lizard, but damn, these videos are fun!!

[@LisaSpangenberg]

You look like David Tennant.

[@ClintsReptiles]

+HamsterLuv7777, I'm his celebrity doppelganger ;)

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Ha ha, you just need to spike your hair up in the front!

[@ArtisticlyAlexis]

You must be very popular at every con ever!

[@carschmn]

Lol the geckos do need to be moisturized

[@aalymontenegro1984]

Oh. It's when you bleed "uncontrollably" the lack of platelets result in difficulty clotting so the blood just keeps coming.

[@ClintsReptiles]

You got it! Awesome work :)

[@shylalofe9461]

I could never have a jumpy gecko my anxiety would go out the roof.💀

[@fairymaiden.666]

Depends on the gecko 😊 some are very calm

[@armedmage]

Crested geckos are SO adorable, I love their big eyes and sticky feets. The only reason I don't have them is because I have cats and I'm terrified of them becoming cat snacks if they got loose.

[@nightinggale6470]

I have six cats and two reptiles. As long as the enclosure is properly secured and the cats are kept out of the room it should be fine.

[@Michael-es4dt]

i have a cat and a crested gecko and he's never got loose, as long as you remember to lock their enclosure up and keep your eyes on them while you're handling them they'll be fine

[@podoplanin]

I love how excited and passionate you are in all of your videos! It is so much fun to watch them. You can really see he loves what he does and that shows me every time why I study Biology myself! If you're not gonna be big here then something is really wrong.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! That kind of encouragement really helps. It is hard launching a KZbin channel. What are you studying in Biology?

[@podoplanin]

My major is Conservation Genomics combined with Molecular Biology (more general) and my minor is Advanced Neurobiology. I'm already doing my master's degree and I really love it so far! Did you just went for Zoology? Would be really interesting to know.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Very cool! My undergraduate majors were in Zoology and Biological Science. My MS was in Biology studying Evolutionary Ecology. I'll be done with my PhD by this time next year in Biology studying Biology Education.

[@podoplanin]

It's always fascinating to see how much you can vary in the broad range of Biology. I Didn't even know there is such thing as getting a PhD in Biology Education, but it seems to fit you very well, good luck with it!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! The PhD will just be in Biology, but my research is on how to teach Biology. I think it is a good fit for me as well. I love what I do.

[@EzGainz9877]

they look like Elton John

[@ClintsReptiles]

Coincidence? I think not!

[@rowan3285]

This man is the bob Ross of reptiles

[@AllMightsSister]

8:33 that was some real ninja reflexes bruh

[@pickledips1380]

I love when the lil man did a jog in the beginning after jumping

[@nick92028]

Dude, your reflexes are amazing! Catching those little guys right out of the air!

[@funnyguy8859]

Dude, you must be every kid’s favorite teacher.

[@all_the_stars_in_the_skies]

I'm researching like hell for getting one of these geckos. I had one as a young teen and my father didn't research care for him, rough-handled him, and generally just followed whatever the petstore said (he was a rescue we got from a breeder but we got his enclosure and food from a pet store) and I was too young to know any better. I loved him so much and I want to make sure when I do purchase one again I know how to take care of it properly so it lives a long and happy life

[@dakotaalexander9292]

I just got my crested gecko today. I am so thrilled. Reptiles are my favorite animal s

[@toshirokigai]

This video made me obsessed with reptiles and convinced me to buy two baby cresties. Best decision ever. Thanks clint

[@nightinggale6470]

Make sure they’re housed separately!

[@toshirokigai]

@@nightinggale6470 they are 2 females who grew up together and will be separated when fully grown

[@dbz676]

@@toshirokigai do they show you love or make any sound?

[@toshirokigai]

@@nightinggale6470 of course, my dad had them together but I when I got them from him o separated them

[@nightinggale6470]

@@dbz676 reptiles don’t show love. Crested geckos can chirp sometimes but usually don’t make sounds.

[@pump09]

Hi! I literally just got one today, and it’s a baby!

[@muddw3871]

This is for all geckos, but I love how whenever they want to latch onto something, they sorta reach their little hands out. It's adorable

[@_ZeroQueen_]

Silly KZbin figured I wouldn't want to see this because I'm female but I did. It was informative and fun. I didn't know cresties came in so many morphs.

[@nassifsamuel55]

I got mine after someone died, first year I got him, super jumpy, but now shes super chill and seems to enjoys getting handled

[@Ford_prefect_42]

This video was randomly recommended to me and i love it. I had a crestie in college until 2019. He was the sweetest baby

[@greenrat5760]

Hi Clint. You are the main reason I am getting my crested gecko on the 30th of August. This video is brilliant and made me really want one. If it is a male I will be naming it Clint. Thank you!

[@aaronking499]

I love you and snake discovery you are so helpful I got a Cresty because of you keep up the good work :)

[@doom16539]

I know what a crested gecko is I have a crested gecko I’m just watching this because I love Clint’s content

[@nickgregg6252]

I have a crested gecko sitting on my hand right now and he is jumping like a madman

[@Skittenmeow]

I've only recently discovered your channel and loving every video! I'll make an effort to comment on everything to move your channel up the KZbin algorithm. It took way too long to suggest you to me, I feel like I missed out!

[@natesgeckos9772]

I bought 3 crested geckos today

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Nates Geckos, wow, three in one day! That is a big day.

[@natesgeckos9772]

+Clint's Reptiles Yeah it was a big day almost bought a fourth lol

[@mshah3049]

Nates Geckos lucky lol

[@alexthemoviemanoutofmymind7897]

Did yo momma get angry dawg?

[@maddiesmenagerie8853]

Robyn Murphy-Erickson how do you know that?

[@taylora2208]

never been interested in crested before, but im setting up a tank today and starting my search for one to get my son for a surprise pet. JUST BECAUSE OF THIS GUYS PERSONALITY

[@tahlas1]

Thank you for making these! So informative and enjoyable to watch

[@dwhite9169]

Another great video! I've been looking forward to you uploading again. Keep it up 😊

[@ClintsReptiles]

+D White, thank you! We shall!

[@wolfbeam3915]

I love the 'Best Pet Reptile?' series and seeing so many cuties! Personally, I'd appreciate knowing the probable lifespan as part of the details given. Could that be added in future videos?

[@dabbyjc5151]

Clint u honestly make me so happy with your videos🦎💚

[@greenlizardballs]

the stance at 3:45 is utterly adorable good lord

[@wolf_dogxp8904]

I love your videos already I'm excited to see future content! Keep up the good work!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! We will do our best.

[@mayaboermans3534]

7:54 So cute!!!!!!!!! I’m in love with that Gecko🦎

[@scurglistens]

Honestly, I love the little frog butts on tailless cresties!!

[@stupidmonkey3866]

Your honest enthusiasm and easy to understand knowledge keeps me coming back. Great video and awesome little cohosts.

[@janedeaux7385]

Love your videos, they're super informative and helpful, and you are clearly so enthusiastic and caring about these reptiles. Keep on doing what you're doing dude :)

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Swamp Gas, thank you so much! That makes my day :)

[@hahano2675]

You have so much passion and personality in your videos. You inspire me so much 😀

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! That comment really made my day! I do love creatures. We'd love more feedback in the future :)

[@carolwerner4009]

Great info on the crested gecko for a newbie. Gave me all I needed to know

[@jaredfluegel5884]

Great video! Love the enthusiasm, and great info

[@victoriabinder2189]

Love this video, please keep making more!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you! We definitely will!

[@mshah3049]

Victoria Binder I agree I love these crested gecko videos you should make a crested gecko care guide!!!! This is also your highest viewed video Gr8 Job!!!

[@patriciabrown4205]

Clint's Reptiles can you make an anole video

[@Itsyeboi7233]

I just got my first crested cecko yesterday and he is a little brown baby about 1.5in and his name is Goliath. :D

[@oleblue73]

We've had our Crestie for about 5 years and she's been such a fun and easy pet. I hope Goliath is doing well.

[@julescoda1374]

thank you for these videos!!! im thinking of adopting a reptile myself and the way you present them is very concise and entertaining!! :D

[@Zinnshady]

I’ve had my Lucio for about 5 years, chillest pet I’ve ever owned.

[@tylermiller5955]

Another Amazing video guys, you have so much potential!

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Tyler Miller, thank you so much!

[@kidfishing1018]

Great Quality video I can tell you put a lot of effort into it. P.S beautiful crested geckoes!

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Kid Fishing 101, thank you so much! We've put in a lot of effort, but comments like this motivate is to keep em coming!

[@kennedygranger3719]

im getting a crested gecko in january and im so excited!

[@braelynasada5832]

Your videos are so helpful! I’ve been wanting a gecko but was having trouble figuring out which would best suit me and my lifestyle and I figured it out thanks to you!

[@s.kimber4535]

Crested Geckos are really what sparked my interests in Lizards. I went to a pet expo expecting to pick one up and ended up buying this beautiful "Blizzard" Leopard Gecko, now i'm really trying to decide if I want to get a Crestie as well. Although from watching your videos you have me sort of hooked on Jeweled Lacertas

[@Hellohimynameishatsunemiku]

Nice vids, I see this channel going places

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Kim Dinh, thank you! We're really excited for how things have started. We sure have some great fans already.

[@alaineneuburger2830]

The happiness in this video is overwhelming and I might cry

[@imrobie5758]

Love the bloopers! Awesome info 💛🧡🤍🤎

[@alexcarlson4115]

You deserve a lot more subs than you have I love you so much

[@ClintsReptiles]

Thank you so much! Little by little we are getting there. We wouldn't mind a little help though :)

[@gregsmegkregtv1459]

Can't wait to see the crested gecko enclosure video!! Your videos are amazing and I was wondering what size tank a crested gecko/gargoyle gecko needs at minimum 😊

[@ClintsReptiles]

If you ask most breeders, they will say that a vertically oriented 10 gallon (like the exo terra or zoomed 12x12x18) is sufficient for a crested gecko. Bigger is, undeniably, better. Many people who keep just a few prefer a 20 gallon high tank as a minimum size. If I were you I wouldn't ask "what is the least I can provide", but "what is the most I can provide". More to come on this when our video is released :)

[@gregsmegkregtv1459]

Clint's Reptiles I'm confused, you said people who keep just a few prefer a 20 gallon. Does that mean people keep a few in a 20 gallon? And what size do you recommend for 1 adult? And thanks, also sorry for all the questions I get confused easily 😂

[@ClintsReptiles]

Good question. I mean they keep one gecko per 20 gallon. That can be hard to do if you have, say, 200 crested geckos. But if you have 6 it is not unreasonable. I would only recommend housing them together when breeding.

[@marilynteichman3060]

You're like having a live care sheet. Thank you so much for your very informative video!

[@kylesinger3290]

This was a great video!! Thank you!! Fun to watch.

[@PB-im4pk]

You should do a video on leachianus geckos. Love your videos!

[@ClintsReptiles]

Deal! Did you see our newest top 5 list?

[@timvaneck9240]

Could you possibly upload more as really like the content you post

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Tim Van Eck, we will! We're new at this, but getting better as we go :)

[@NiceRice74]

The way this man talks about reptiles with so much enthusiasm just brings me joy. Loves these videos man. Keep it up.

[@kathleendado4230]

Great video here as always. Thank you!!!

[@doodlebird4368]

I luv geckos I am currently saving up for 1

[@elliottjones9781]

Great video, do leopard gecko next!!!

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Elliott Jones, it will definitely be soon!

[@cortneyp.1564]

I love your videos! I enjoy that you are just indepth enough to really peak my interest but you bring it down to an easy to understand level. Both of which I enjoy because it expands my knowledge without belittling or overwhelming me.

[@Elizabeth-wx9ux]

Love your videos! Keep up the awesome job!

[@hinarichan7504]

My crestie is so boring she sleeps most of the time, but when she is awake she's so quirky and silly that it makes the wait worth it.

[@ClintsReptiles]

That is the hard thing about nocturnal animals.

[@AKbar-xf6ge]

Hey friend, i have a question, How bad are their bites, like compared to another animal ?

[@crabulonbestgirl9130]

@@AKbar-xf6ge they don't usually bite people, but they might if they mistake you for food. Also, they have no teeth, so probably not bad

[@AKbar-xf6ge]

Crabulon27 aye thanks, Friend

[@mshah3049]

Can you make another Crested Gecko vid

[@ClintsReptiles]

Can and will!

[@KillerofGods]

Great videos, I always enjoy watching your videos!

[@aintno1betta]

love the outtakes at the end! see their real personality!

[@azush1055]

I love your videos

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Doge Nation, thank you so much! We love having you as a fan :)

[@jacobs.9696]

Where is room temperature 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit? Keep in mind this is coming from someone in the Phoenix-metro of Arizona.

[@bizzzzzzle]

Jacob S. Any place that has AC.... even more likely in Arizona

[@littlecrawley1991]

Finally getting one. Thanks for the info Clint!

[@deannafassett4816]

Love this video. I just got my first Crested gecko, they are awesome and easy to care for compaired to other breeds of reptiles. Thanks for the video

[@Michael-es4dt]

"65-75 degrees" _screams in British_

[@mariahhealey2594]

LOVE crested geckos. I think in some ways they're actually a better starter reptile than bearded dragons - just sold a friend of mine on them who was looking for a cute reptile that wouldn't freak his wife out haha.

[@ClintsReptiles]

In many ways! Sounds like you recommended the perfect reptile for him!

[@apcinematography5628]

First video I’ve seen, just subbed! Keep up the good work man super informative

[@henrythebugguy8503]

Thank you for making this video. After watching some of your videos about crested geckos, I got a crested gecko a little less than a year ago (named Treeko after a Pokémon) and he is doing very well and I love him. It is awesome to see a great reptile lover like you. :)

[@Nosensev57]

my crested gecko didnt drop his tail for 1 year. he escaped once. my cat attacked him and he dropped his tail.

[@oleksandra6213]

How did he escape?

[@josiasneves9190]

The gargoyle gecko is the same thing of the crested gecko?

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Josias Neves Jardim Borba, they are not the same, but two very closely related geckos with similar care requirements.

[@josiasneves9190]

which one do you recommend?

[@ClintsReptiles]

+Josias Neves Jardim Borba, whichever one you like more. Both make fantastic pets for all the same reasons.

[@josiasneves9190]

Thanks I think I'll get the gargoyle gecko, keep making your videos they are really good

[@grantstrain4378]

Josias Neves Jardim Borba no they are not just closely related

[@susie9010]

Thank you! My daughter wants a crested gecko and we came here to learn more about them… this was very helpful! Thank you!!! 🦎

[@MrWildside87]

Great video as always. Very informative and fun to watch. Helped me with my skinks, beardie and now possibly either a crested or leopard gecko! Thanks!

[@applepie6923]

I'm trying to convience my parents to let me be a crested gecko

[@franciscolopezserrano8203]

apple pie hahaha to be?

[@raeflagg8763]

apple pie I finally just convinced my parents to let me get one at age 21 😂😂😂 I’m going to an expo next month so I’m rewatching a ton of care videos to make 100% sure I have everything prepped and ready for when my little guy comes home 😊😊😊

[@Jeshroom97]

You mean Buy right?

[@MewDevs]

me to

[@fairymaiden.666]

I jusg bought mine without there promision and they just had to deal with it lol

[@aalymontenegro1984]

Hemophilia is the fear of blood is it not? (Was that the homework? To answer that question in the comments???)

[@ClintsReptiles]

That was the homework. You're half way there! Hemo refers to blood, but the fear of blood would be hemophobia, not hemophilia.

[@starscreamapologist3003]

Aaly Montenegro hemophilia is when your blood doesn’t clot. So if you cut yourself, it won’t stop bleeding.

[@Cajunkaty]

I’m 76 and think you have great educational videos. Before buying a reptile watch this channel.

[@ScarletCandlelight]

Can't wait to see the other Crested Gecko videos

[@harry2508_]

I got a crested gecko today named Slash, Watching this video gave me knowledge on how to care for him and i am very thankful that you made this video, have a good quarantine Clint 😀

[@jordanvawter5278]

I really want one of these and I've been doing a lot of research on them and other pets and such,so thank you this is really help full for when I get one

[@robertkavanaugh1899]

Always my favorite videos

[@Rachel-eh8xj]

i have a lil jumper as my first. Love him so much