Crested Gecko Breeding! How to collect and incubate eggs!

[@melissaehlers4785]

It would be so cool to take a photo of the eggs each day and do a time lapse! Thank you for the info - always good stuff.

[@RN-on4yn]

Apparently I have been to worried about treating the eggs gently. Great video! So glad you are back on KZbin

[@emileedenman8298]

My girl laid her first clutch last night!! Super excited, thanks for the info!

[@AltitudeExotics]

That is awesome! Thank you!

[@libanvalladares8028]

Do you have holes in the deli cup? Or do you open the lid every now and then ?

[@angiemcknight3828]

Did your question ever get andwered? Holes or no holes?

[@libanvalladares8028]

@@angiemcknight3828 nope it’s been a year now and no answer lol!!!!

[@Serpenzeye]

@@libanvalladares8028 I think he answered somebody else with the same question. He didn’t make holes. I think he said they can dry out faster. He also lives in a drier climate, so maybe if you are somewhere humid

[@jaimearroyo6671]

Thanks Brian, new in the hobbie, you videos are the best

[@seanecus33]

Found out that my gecko is a female and I’m really looking forward to breeding!! I’m going to buy a male and hopefully start selling some babies! Never realized how easy breeding geckos was. Really exited to start this journey!

[@jaiden4427]

how’s it going?

[@seanecus33]

@@jaiden4427 I actually purchased a breeding pair but I tried to breed pretty late within breeding season and my male was into it but not my female. Tried a few times, still nothing. I hope we have some luck in the spring!

[@jaiden4427]

@@seanecus33 i’m looking to start in february - can’t wait!! do you use an incubator, or do you just make one and store it in the closet?

[@seanecus33]

@@jaiden4427 I actually haven’t started breeding yet. I have my geckos ready and paired them up but my female wasn’t interested. Waiting for spring time since it is late as it is novbet

[@jaiden4427]

@@seanecus33 sorry, i should’ve been more clear! what i meant was, do you plan on using a professional incubator, or just making one and storing the eggs in a dark and quiet place? :)

[@SupremeGecko]

Nice video Brian. Good info.

[@atxgeckos2430]

Thanks Brian for the video... My first year breeding all my geckos👌

[@AltitudeExotics]

Good luck!

[@whitesnek2559]

Thanks for all the info. This is our first year breeding crested geckos!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Good luck!

[@jacksonsarachnids]

I know this was years ago, but I find your video VERY helpful. If I have my females in a bioactive enclosure, will they still use the lay box rather than anywhere else in the enclosure?

[@wyattslonecker6265]

They are currently out of stock of the incubator you recommended like everywhere. I found some that aren’t as good. Which would you recommend? The zoo med reptibator or the exo terra Precision Incubator Pro.

[@notCakes]

Thanks for coming back to KZbin man, do you have any other social media besides Facebook? Love your content hoping to buy one of your awesome geckos this year

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you so much! We are also on Instagram @aegeckos

[@anthonyfudger8220]

@@AltitudeExotics Hi good to see you back can you tell me the Size of terrarium you need to keep one adult crested gecko in online so many opinions

[@danielwi2001]

@@anthonyfudger8220 watch his fantastic videos, man! 😁

[@stina9659]

I would love to hear your thoughts about the different temperament from a crested Gecko to a Gargoyle or other New Kaledonien Geckos...

[@AltitudeExotics]

That's a good idea, thanks!

[@biancalarsen]

Gosh this video is so great to the point not too long thank you very much I learned a lot and very helpful to know that I can put the eggs in a way smaller container that the current shoebox I am using! Do both of the hatching substrates you mentioned have the color change!?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes! The pangea and repashy brands both change color.

[@songjohn]

I've hatched some cresties and was curious about few things that caught my attention. I once hatched two clutchmate cresties at pretty high temperature(about 28degree celcius) and they came out both as a harlequin+pretty strong dalmatian. The parents had few dalmatian spots as well, but the offsprings showed much more than the parents. After then, it became winter and I hatched 4 more cresties at low temperature(about 23C, same parents), and they showed much less dalmatian spots so far. So my question#1 is, does dalmatian trait show off more at higher hatching temperature? And question #2 is, do clutchmates have very similar traits? My first two clutchmates both came out as harlequin+dalmation, then next was both harlequins, then last was both pinstripe harlequins. All the clutchmates had similar traits except their base color, which was usually different.

[@himarsssssss]

Hi, do you have to put holes in the deli cup when incubating or no need? Will wait for your reply thank you so much. I learn a lot of new information from your videos even if I had done my research.

[@AltitudeExotics]

No need for holes, I kept them sealed to keep the moisture in

[@himarsssssss]

Thank you so much for your fast reply! Stay safe and healthy and more power to Altitude Exotics!

[@royalwarlords4426]

Do you need to put holes in the deli container or just seal it and keep the substrate moist

[@shanoevo3548]

Love your videos! So informative!! 👏 Thank you! 😁

[@CroKodiL21]

Good video! You make great content don't hesitate to do more thank you 🙏

[@chacealvernaz7818]

I’m diggin the shirt👍🏻

[@AltitudeExotics]

🤘

[@LyubomirIvanov16]

I'm really glad you are back! I love your videos! About that incubation cool incubation temperature which should lead to bigger crests and larger heads. Have you noticed that in your colony specifically from parents that are lacking structure? Do the hatchlings with cooler incubation temperature develop greater structure than the parents in that case?

[@Jagger1275]

Do I need a lay box if I have bioactive with dirt on bottom already? Also did you put holes in the deli cup ?

[@ALittleWildflower]

Do I put holes in the incubation bead tub or the deli cups?

[@austinniren6527]

WOW! My female is laying a LOT of eggs right now and i dont have too much fancy equipment. i made a tupperware of sand and sphagnum moss for the moisture and im keeping them somewhere a little below room temp. i hope its ok!

[@FreedomAnderson]

How are they now?

[@austinniren6527]

@@FreedomAnderson They are doing amazing! i have managed to get 7 babies and have sold one to a friend. I do use repashy super hatch and bought a nice incubator as well. Ive got the dalmation harlequin morph in around 5 and the pinstripe phantom in 2!

[@rebekahk3854]

Thanks for clarifying “handling” instructions. Question: Does the egg color, calcification, etc. change color over the incubation period? The eggs started very white and still are but there seems to be a slight hue to them. Not sure if it’s a gecko baby inside or not. No mold. Should I candle them now that I know we can gently handle them?

[@AltitudeExotics]

They can change slightly over time. Some will take on a tan or even pinkish color. As long as they are firm and not moldy, they are very likely fertile.

[@rebekahk3854]

Altitude Exotics Thank you!🙏🤞🤞

[@doloresdilks1912]

Hi I'm just getting into breeding crested geckos . The container for the eggs do they need holes in the top

[@opscrazy3662]

Thanks for the tips

[@ANinjasMom]

Great video

[@angelopadla9365]

Hey man quick question my gecko just layed a few eggs and I’m curious I’m doing this without a incubator do you need to put holes on the top of the container for air circulation or no?

[@AltitudeExotics]

I do not put air holes in my containers so. Just pop it open once a week for a couple seconds to get fresh air in!

[@angelopadla9365]

Altitude Exotics thank you!

[@carlsei3396]

Do you drill holes into the deli cups or leave it as is?

[@gecko-guy362]

The coolest spot in my house is probably about 73°

[@pewpewcat7679]

39°, well you can always use it for soda then if you decide not to breed anymore... Or beer

[@carlakellie6674]

Thank you

[@josephg8818]

Question, does temperature fluctuation matter ? If my goal is say 72 , but one night it's 68 then later 72 , or is a constant temp better ?

[@MidWesti]

when not incubating eggs, can i use this incubator as a beer fridge?

[@cynle569]

Would you have the same recommendations for gargs?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes!

[@amadeusnicolosi504]

I have 1 female in her nest & I'm not sure if she's laying her eggs if she does what should I do next

[@Whitetankexotics]

Do you put ventilation holes in the bead box?

[@austindevejian4044]

Subarus and reptiles 👍🏻

[@sassyshort149]

my male and female crestie was doin the deed on 12-25-20 when should i expect egg? super new to this as i was told i had 2 females and i found 4 eggs in their all live vivarium

[@JedPuffer]

Can u reuse your super hatch over long periods of time

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes! You can boil it to clean it

[@JedPuffer]

@@AltitudeExotics i read that if u reuse your vermiculite it can create mold on your eggs. is this true

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes, vermiculite is best to be used only once

[@banirapainappuru]

wow!!!! Did not know that it didn't matter about marking or handling gently, well don't I feel dumb for coddling my eggs lmaoo

[@MegaEliza1978]

This is probably a stupid question but, if there are no holes in the deli cup and the babies hatch when you're not home will they suffocate?

[@AltitudeExotics]

It would take them a very long time, there is plenty of air in the cup for them

[@GenZTrumper]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@ljcorner7393]

I got a question me attitude exotics when I see the subtrate get a little light in color can I just pick up my crested gecko eggs and mist with out killing my baby’s because I want to be a breeder

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes you can!

[@freakshow8930]

Altitude Exotics if I leave them on floor 72-74 degrees year round do I need a incubator?? Also, holes in deli cup??

[@AltitudeExotics]

Nope, no incubator is necessary and I would not do air holes.

[@fefedouglas5]

How many eggs can you put in the contanier

[@deniseswankswank3457]

I watched this video a while ago after i moved and had a harder time hatching gecko eggs at room temperature. I kept losing eggs. I bought the incubator and substrate recommended in this video and i mixed it up just like was said, no standing water and my eggs just keep molding fast now. So im still losing eggs just a different way. Any recommendations?

[@AltitudeExotics]

It sounds like your eggs aren't fertile

[@kelceejohnson1136]

What about coconut husk?

[@julissaherrera189]

What's the bag name?

[@freakshow8930]

I have to know if keeping them in my house on the floor (where my temperatures usually 72•-75• year round) in deli cup w/Pangea Hatch clay is okay? Or should I go ahead & purchase the Incubator??

[@Apegabe]

Save your money the deli cups work perfect. Or whatever other container as long as the eggs do not get DRY. That’s the issue people have... Room temp is the best temp. 72-77

[@freakshow8930]

Gabriel Castillo thanx🤙

[@Just.another.Molly.]

what website do you use to ship cresties

[@kenziwolf4360]

can u use sphagnum moss?

[@loyalassistancedogs1328]

Hi really need some help we had male female really young at time and we did not know had eggs until we sort tank out, she be close to have other 2 soon, do really need take eggs out or can leave them get when born, we lost first 2 babies they so small, we had still born and 1 born today can't use back legs, do let go or will might have chance live very weak, but mostly want know doing anything wrong or just what happen first time eggs, we just found out that can check their caluim and her was low could this be why, it so sad never ment breed them like this just happen, on about putting in own enclosure untill she bigger, as from day one reason never taken apart, as they live happy together xx

[@firstnamelastname844]

My crested gecko just layed eggs! She's never had contact with a male but i saw a cheerio sized circle in one of the eggs, upon candling. Could it possibly be fertile?

[@AltitudeExotics]

It is possible!

[@bazzz1467]

Do u need to turn crested gecko eggs and add more humidity if it drys out whilst in incubator?

[@AltitudeExotics]

They do need to be kept humid. They do not need to be turned though turning won't hurt them.

[@JunFeril]

What size should their breeding tank be?

[@tylerniday8935]

Do you drive an STI or subaru? I am a subaru master tech. But i would rather have your job. thanks for the videos!

[@AltitudeExotics]

I do have an STI, Hyper Blue Edition. Its in the video I will have up on Christmas eve actually!

[@meeismother]

is there any special way to pick your pair?

[@ktsvlogs1352]

Do they not need to breath once they’re born

[@FreedomAnderson]

They are removed after they hatch.

[@lainawilliams5961]

How can you do this without an incubator? Can I put the deli cup on my air vent?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Crested gecko eggs incubate at room temp, so you can just set the deli cup on a shelf in the coolest room of your house!

[@sherine321]

If your using a incubator what temp should I put them on?

[@AltitudeExotics]

72 is perfect

[@sherine321]

@@AltitudeExotics thanks

[@sherine321]

@@AltitudeExotics 72 degrees

[@sherine321]

@@AltitudeExotics ???

[@AltitudeExotics]

Correct!

[@ljcorner7393]

Does it matter when she lays or the main importance is the birth day of my crested gecko

[@AltitudeExotics]

Most people track the day the geckos hatch.

[@ljcorner7393]

But if you marked it down will you know the hatch day and the way you breed created geckos is the same way as leopard geckos and ball pythons and bearded dragon or no

[@tbnrfrog4724]

is a nighttime drop in temperatures okay for eggs?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes it is

[@tbnrfrog4724]

@@AltitudeExotics thanks for the reply :) how low can they go before it becomes an issue?

[@AltitudeExotics]

@@tbnrfrog4724 mid 60s would be the lowest, 68 is ideal

[@tbnrfrog4724]

@@AltitudeExotics thank you

[@Squatchstead]

I've heard nothing but bad reviews about the exo terra incubator can anyone confirm long-term use?

[@goldpieceleo]

If I want to breed crested geckos how many pairs should I start with?

[@AltitudeExotics]

I would start with 2 pairs your first season. :)

[@goldpieceleo]

Altitude Exotics oh really. Thank you. Do you have to put holes on the deli cup container where you put your eggs in when you incubate? Don't worry I wont breed crested geckos immediately until I have enough knowledge.

[@rylanseager9169]

@@goldpieceleo no holes

[@EberhardtTheReindeer]

Are gargoyle eggs as durable as crested gecko eggs?

[@AltitudeExotics]

They are!

[@ziko1642]

Hey! Can you hatch eggs in the parent's terrarium?

[@hannahd4398]

I didn’t even know my geckos were even at the age to lay eggs until I see a baby running around and a little egg in the corner

[@hannahd4398]

But yeah mine did

[@jadenbotha1596]

Can i buy geckos from you i heard you said you ship them

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes! Everything I have available is always up to date at www.altitudeexotics.com

[@seanburley1151]

What if your temps are closer to 65 room temp, too cold?

[@AltitudeExotics]

You can always add an external heat source. I'll be doing a video soon about heating for crested geckos

[@jowright1056]

Do l need to worry about how often my lone female crested lays eggs? She lays all summer, 3or4 at a time and every 3or4 weeks. I worry 🙄

[@Fallingleaves25]

Definitely make sure to add supplements if needed to maintain her health, my leopard does that some summers and does okay (she’s around 8-9 years old) as long as she gets extra calories and supplements, some just seem to lay all the time. Good to monitor for signs she’s egg bound just in case.

[@gfunk62]

glad to hear that the eggs are not as delicate as I've heard.

[@915chucoman]

Question, I have heard higher temperature for hatching eggs produces males and lower temperatures produce females is there any truth to that?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thats true for many reptile species, but it not true for crested geckos, no.

[@ljcorner7393]

Yeah altitude exotics aka Brian I got a question I got this young male Creasted gecko and female that are about to be 1 years one this June because I got both of them on my birthday which is the 11th but my male crusty every since we found out their gender my boy Tony tried to mate with my female twice and every since he almost got a latch on her his never eat crickets 🦗 like how he use two and his very skinny and I think his stressing for not getting any but I don’t can you help me out I would really appreciate it because every time tried to ask tikisGeckos a question of Crested Geckos they never answer but you so thank you if it wasn’t for I wouldn’t learn how to breed so I can’t wait to!!😆😆👍🏻👍🏻

[@AltitudeExotics]

So you bred your male and female together and even since the male.has not eaten crickets?

[@ljcorner7393]

No I haven’t bread them yet but I want to but ever since he almost got an hold on her he’s been eating less and he lost a ton of weight but before he got sexually mature he was always skinny so I think he’s stressing because he hasn’t got you know what with my female so what do I do

[@springquin33]

My geckoes laid 2eggs And I don’t have an incubator

[@izzyhulsey2465]

As the video said, you dont need one. A cooler spot in your house is fine

[@pbandj2232]

I am thinking to get a crested gecko 🦎

[@AltitudeExotics]

DOOOO IIITTTTT!!

[@Navagenetics]

fun fact, you don’t need any of that stuff ‼️

[@gwendantonacci8919]

you talk quickly, missed the name of the substrate you recommended. can't blow the video up to see it either

[@dosilecreations6229]

that incubator is junk ive had temp spikes with mine very disappionting