Giant gecko unboxing rhacodactylus

This is me unboxing five new geckos.

[@psychronic8327]

is it me or do geckos and lizards in general just look constantly as if they've seen some shit

[@eman8209]

PSYCHRONIC haha yeah they do

[@Sheriff-fe2km]

PSYCHRONIC Fuck yeah. Especially Crested geckos. They look like they are constantly seeing the 9/11 attacks over and over again.

[@tfesteli3023]

Sheriff 3000 yoooo chill lmao

[@Swagops101]

Sheriff 3000 THEY REMEMBER NAM AND THE NAPALM STRIKES

[@andreayoull]

Yeah yeah we honestly do

[@owenhkeys]

Disappointed: I thought a giant gecko was doing the unboxing

[@malvisl5392]

Haha, ikr!

[@Nazareth69420]

ha just noticed that

[@a.h.5296]

😂😂👍

[@vdentjr]

hahahaha!!

[@camvanhuynhthi2372]

+

[@jmhherpetology]

Those of you who think the shipping process is cruel, you may be correct, you may not. I do hope, though, that you realize that pet stores also receive their animals this way. I am not sure how you secured the animals in your collections but I guarantee that at some point those animals, or their predecessors, were shipped in like fashion. If we are going to discriminate, let's be consistent. That is only fair.

[@fiagj2]

Not only pet store animals, but animals raised for food, chickens, pigs, cattle, etc., baby chicks sold at the feed store, zoo animals, lab animals, rescue/pound animals (some are shipped/transported out of state or imported from other countries) etc. are all shipped/transported. You're right that people upset about this need to be upset about all of the above as well. At least most pet reptiles shipped through the mail only have a 24 hour max journey, since they're usually shipped using the fastest shipping method.

[@CGP_Films92]

I can attest to that; I work for a pet store, and we recieve our reptiles in an identical way in an identical box as the one in the video on a weekly basis. However, our animals usually aren't anywhere near as big as these geckos are, so space really isn't an issue. You've just got to hope they don't stress out too much during transit.

[@olivercleeve-bright7303]

I personally don't like the way they transport the animals I prefer to buy them from someone who breeds reptiles

[@MoreSnakes]

jmhherpetology THOSE FUCKERS SHOULD BE TOLD TO SHIP IN BIGGER PACKAGES OR PEOPLE WILL STOP BUYING

[@boing3925]

+Pauly P No. You do _not_ want the geckos to be shipped in bigger containers. The less space there is, the less risk of injury.

[@The4TuneKookie]

For all you complaining about buying reptiles offline, It's overnight shipping, if it's a good seller they'll pack a heat pack or cool pack depending on the weather in your area. The package is priority and marked with live animal so the carrier is extremely cautious. It's not as bad as you're trying to make it sound and don't complain about how they ship them until you yourself have had a bad experience because I guarantee the good reptile retailers will take every precaution to make sure your animal arrives healthy because lots of returns or DOAs don't look good and ruin your reputation as a seller

[@Ryan-kr2yo]

Thank you for stepping or whatever. Yeah people need to stop freaking out! I just got my water dragon today and I love Smuag

[@boing3925]

Yes, thanks for educating everyone who freaks out the minute they see an unboxing of reptiles or something. I've seen a lot of reptile unboxing videos, and they all had at least one complaint about the comfort and safety of these animals.

[@TheDutchMasterStacker]

Wow. Didnt know u can buy them offline..

[@thatonegamer6877]

Any website suggestions?

[@OffTheWall-vo3gx]

nice new reptiles.. you'll be saving on car insurance.

[@jamjamkellijam8536]

Lol

[@crystalcdavis9381]

Stephanie'sWorld123 the GEICO commercial lol

[@gennykoala2113]

Stephanie'sWorld123 he got a gecko. Geico's mascot is a gecko 😂

[@WastedBruh18650]

But he’s a giant Day gecko

[@flazlame3562]

@@stephanienicole1301 Geico car insurance...the gecko mascot talks about car insurance

[@meadowfrance]

Way too many dislikes on this. This was a great unboxing video and the geckos look fantastic. I bet all those leachies cost an arm and a leg! 😮

[@bridgithill9145]

ramonypony some people don't like how he was spinning them at the beginning though

[@thebeardedalchemist]

ramonypony probably because you shouldn't keep any animals like that in a aquarium. They should be outside in the wild where they belong!!!

[@meadowfrance]

The Pagan Cresties were thought to be extinct in the wild until 1994 when they were rediscovered and some were and brought into captivity- they do very well in captivity and breed readily. The status of the wild ones is now vulnerable. It would be great if all animals could live in their wild habitats without fear of being wiped off the face of the earth but unfortunately we don't live in a world like that.

[@jaydenl.johnson365]

Erandur 82 thats fucking crazy you say that because you are a fucking idiot

[@_mangcherrysda_6317]

thealchemist 82 um, they are actually breed to be pets. I don't see anyone talking about dogs and cats that way. Why? Because they were breed as pets!

[@jmhherpetology]

It is also worth noting that you approach these situations from the perspective of a mammal, and more so, as a human. It is against our nature to avoid our anthropomorphisms, but we must try to overcome this. As a mammal, endothermic and highly metabolically active, we find tight spaces to be discomforting. Reptiles find solace and refuge in such places, best exhibited by the fact that most species inhabit tight spaces in their native habitats. These animals are much more comfortable and secure than you might think.

[@crazymusicgrlcheesecake]

+Nieve Andrea I was like, “wheres the holes??” I was scared they’ll be dead.

[@thisguy3267]

+Nieve Andrea Do you know how ventilation works? Either you are a five year old, and middle school student who is a dumbass, or a failed and stupid adult. No matter which one you are, you clearly know nothing. Even a small hole is good enough, they only need that much to breathe. Reptiles are smaller, they need less air.

[@cullenc4183]

+This guy i dont know if you are blind or not but there are clearly holes in all of the containers

[@thisguy3267]

Was that directed at me or at Nieve Andrea?

[@rayron12345]

+jmhherpetology this is a great argument! I was just starting to see that the shipping process is cruel and whoever you get them from probably got it shipped to them. this makes me feel a little bit better about it! as a human you are right we are like that and reptiles find comfort in that. you are smart

[@jmhherpetology]

Just a note to address some comments - these animals live in tree holes in the wild (New Caledonia) as adults. As juveniles and hatchlings the most common place to find them is underneath loose tree bark that is still attached to trees. They, like all reptiles, feel most comfortable and safe when in tight places. Many people have complained that I didn't immediately put them in their cages upon opening the box - had I done so they would have rushed as fast as they could to find the smallest, darkest, tightest space in the cage to hide - that's where they prefer to be in the wild and also where they prefer to be in captivity. I cannot understand why people feel like putting them in small containers is so cruel. Putting them in a large enclosure with no tight spaces would be cruel and stressful. The most common place that I find the animals in their cages is actually in-between the back glass of the terrarium and the cork background (their back is pressed flat against the glass and their belly flat against the corkboard). "How do we know what they prefer?" We can measure stress levels in organisms by measuring the levels of certain chemicals in the blood at a given time (i.e. corticosterone). This is a common procedure in ecological physiology. My dissertation is partially concerned with stress responses in lizards. We call that - science. ;)

[@abridgegoesbothways]

+jmhherpetology Yes! Thank you!

[@thekweewee]

+jmhherpetology It's funny how people suddenly become 'experts' on the internet, judging things they know nothing based on their own pre-established prejudices. Well done for educating the ignorant, even if it only reaches the few

[@cooelio]

+jmhherpetology How do they have enough oxygen to breath?

[@thekweewee]

Adi Rosenthal 1. They come from a climate that is oxygen deficient. 2. Air holes in the fucking box.

[@cooelio]

+Hostile Princess your name just about says it all. You really are hostile. It was a simple question as I was curious and didn't spot the holes (bar the box with holes on the top) have a nice day.

[@ricadoskangsoonmilos9362]

My T-Rex coming next week.

[@pluransart1795]

what will you feed it ? goats or humans ?

[@ricadoskangsoonmilos9362]

+Vacso Kagazzle Laloobay Hoophorn Wacago Seiliu I'll feed giant geckos

[@MrBondy123]

+Vacso Kagazzle Laloobay Hoophorn Wacago Seiliu Liberals, mainly.

[@IvantheFuriousMCAndMore]

Ong Kang Soon Nice, but I prefer my Albertosaurus.

[@justquityoutube]

Vacso Kagazzle Laloobay Hoophorn Wacago Seiliu pizza and burritos

[@GameorX1122]

for all the people saying this guy doesnt respect animals is completely untrue, anybody who goes out of their way to actually buy an animal are the type of people who LOVE animals, they are the complete opposite from the people who treat animals like objects, and regarding the shipping, there is no other way to buy an animal, even at an animal store, they arrived in boxes, unless you want to go out and catch a wild animal but that is illegal.

[@shaquanantoine6678]

and some feeding is expensive

[@JeremyTSchultz]

Yup I work at Petco and all of our reptiles come in through fedex in boxes and containers just like this

[@Metaphix]

+KodackOfficial the male was in wayyyy to small of a container though, if you are going to ship them, at least give them enough room to completely stretch out....

[@emberdt7998]

+SchultziePlays Petco is shitty. aand Petsmart. Iv'e seen the undercover videos. It's disgusting

[@JeremyTSchultz]

+Ember Payne The Petco I work at we take complete care of the animals. I don't know about other petcos or petsmarts but at my store we make sure every animal is healthy and happy. And when someone gets an animal we make calls to them after 2 weeks to make sure the animal is happy and fine.

[@MochaMilk595]

So...How much have you saved on car insurance since purchasing this?

[@taunted11]

Who actually copies a top comment to hope to get attention

[@MochaMilk595]

+taunted11 It wasn't even at the top, at the time I posted this. Am I supposed to check every last comment to see which one I might accidentally copy? Seriously, I wouldn't copy a comment, if anything, that just means we think alike. You're the one seeking attention if you have to call someone out for innocently copying a comment by mistake. :/

[@nafi71om]

+ajosdojadj-q2j rlz That's the oppostie of sensitive.

[@tylerkuhn3674]

+ajosdojadj-q2j rlz sensitive and speaking their mind 😂 that's funny

[@Mariofredx]

Bruh there wasn’t even a giant day gecko there

[@FuzzyWuzzyAnipals]

That little female gargoyle has the most adorable face.

[@Kayjcraig]

People stop freaking out about how they shipped them!!! They look fine and are alive they don't ship them for long either they ship them over night!!! They know what to do to keep these animals safe they wouldn't do any thing to harm them!!

[@HowardSterling]

*Geico. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance.*

[@dinariddleify]

Lol

[@landipah]

☺

[@titostacos114]

but its not a day gecko

[@101shadowdragon]

I'm so sorry for you getting all of this shit talk, damn...

[@angelucox]

101shadowdragon fucking furry piece of shit

[@Killerxrated]

@@angelucox Fuckwad

[@biscuitpocket9019]

I have no life , I was watching Shane Dawson. How did I get here

[@miatv387]

omg same

[@flaquito6296]

+Geckoel gtfo

[@alfredojimenez8478]

+Geckoel gtfo

[@damarahbryant3807]

"I love the gargs" lol

[@Cakin]

It was likely unpleasant in the hot Mississippi summer weather, but I found a small green anole that had been somehow trapped in my recycling can for at least 2 or more days. I noticed it move once I opened the lid and immediately took it out and laid it next to the hose bib. I saw it about 15 minutes later and it had already made a small transition from a sickly brown color to a light green. I'm sure its not the most pleasant experience, but with overnight shipping the threat to these animals' well being is probably pretty low. There was also a honeybee at the bottom of the recycling can in that same visit that appeared to be dead at the bottom. I dumped it out on the ground after removing the lizard and the bee actually buzzed around and then flew off to my surprise. It is only the proper human feeling to want to help animals avoid discomfort or torture, and the people in the comments who think the shipping is inhumane are not bad for it...just perhaps a bit misguided. Lovely geckos, JMH. Great video.

[@elliot8087]

The colour is how it attracts it's heat the darker the colour the hotter it needs to be

[@zombei_kid]

Anole actually change colors! Its a camouflaging thing! He was probably brown to match the trashcan as best as he could. He wasn't sick, just hiding. Although I'm sure he's happy you helped him out of there. When they're in their green color they have lovely blue markings next to their eyes. I love it.

[@elliot8087]

+Zombei Kid nope if it's cold they will turn brown to absorb more heat has nothing to do with camouflage

[@meRguitarLUVR]

I used to want to buy reptiles but I don't want them shipped to me. Regardless of the space issue, I know how "FRAGILE" and "PERISHABLE" packages are actually handled. My mom worked for shipping services and she always told me the "fragile" packages were thrown around like everything else. So many things can happen to packages and I've had MANY lost in the mail (probably 4 or 5 and I'm only 20 so I haven't been ordering things online for long) so it's too much of a gamble for me to ship a life.

[@Cactaceae33]

Little guys are cute, I feel sorry for them being trapped up in the tubs like that.

[@brandonshea1632]

It's okay. Most reptiles love being in tight spaces, just like me! I think they got shook up a little from shipment though.

[@MegaGordyboy]

in the uk sending animals like this is a criminal offence,guy sent a tortoise through the same process and was reported and jailed.so he should.

[@OfficialMuffiin]

no its not? i order my tarantulas from the UK all the time and have never had any problems.

[@jrenee1040]

From what I'm reading it wasn't because of the way he shipped them (packaging and whatnot) but because he shipped them with a courier that does not transport animals. And because they don't do animals he labeled it fragile, but of course no mention of live animals. The US is different, you can ship amphians, reptiles, fish and similar critters without much of a problem. And no one responsible will ship an animal if it take longer than a couple days to reach you. Most sellers will require overnight shipping. As far as how everything was packaged in the video, it seems pretty standard and appropriate. I have seen fish packed into a single little bag and squeeze into a small box without any insulation or anything, not even sure it was labeled live fish. And that's pretty unacceptable to everyone.

[@q50ss]

Yes, it is messed up how tightly packed they are in there. But I don't think people realize that they are only in there for a day. It's usually ALWAYS over night shipping.

[@TheJohnnyboii]

Its actually safer that way, they have less chance to get injured in trans

[@rach-lm2zz]

Alexandria Marie they are used to tight places it makes them comfortable. A big space would most likely cause them to tress more.

[@_mangcherrysda_6317]

Alexandria Marie it is also safer so they don't bounce around as much during the process

[@rumors1931]

They like being in tight spaces it makes them feel safer

[@thesupremedream199]

"So yeah, there's like five different geckos in here" *starts spinning the box*

[@wynterpanther728]

I feel like most people don't know that ALL reptile shipping is ONE DAY. They are in the box/container for MAYBE 30 hours at the MOST. All reptiles LOVE little places. My 16in Sulcata tortoise will push his way behind my back when new people are around or attempt to squeeze himself into the corner of his home.

[@chelseapeterson35]

its not a surprise when the titles tells you

[@chromemaniak3837]

it's not a surprise as all the video was made in 2012

[@spookykid5829]

They all look in great condition hope they all did great

[@kindsayboden1542]

oh my word!! that's so freaking adorable. I love lizards. especially this one.

[@jessicaroberts2282]

They're all absolutely beautiful. I feel sorry for them being sent by mail though. I feel like they need lots of kisses and hugs

[@loganshomo2947]

XD the one that craped in its holding cell is probally begging for fresh air.

[@FuncraftVideos]

they are so cool

[@Error-lt6zr]

i just love it how he u packs the big ones with the most space in their containor and leaves the small cramped lizards for last

[@kyuubinokitsune4270]

Do not imagine how I envy you! 😂 I love the Leachies!

[@BigConnorsCovers]

"a surprise to anyone watching this" says in what's in the box in the title and before opening the box

[@tomiekapper3427]

Is this video taken in a school? Are you a teacher? That's awesome

[@ashleymariellegarcia1546]

awwww! they're so adorable!

[@jovibarclay3173]

I love your videos I'm definitely looking forward to getting one of these for myself

[@nothingnap]

FINALLY, A NICE COMMENT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@christiandijkers5424]

Why do you spin the box so much...

[@sard8963]

For you to complain

[@theminebiz]

I feel so bad for them there so crammed in their

[@BMGeckos]

Sweet! Hope you have some great success with these amazing animals!

[@xoimilk8600]

They're so beautiful!!

[@Danigamer1231]

WHAT ARE THOOOOOOOOOSE types of geckos? Crested?

[@Swaelei]

U has no likes

[@Danigamer1231]

ll ADJ ll I'm sorry for mi existence LOL Jk

[@tyrannokoenigsegg8868]

+ChillyFroztGamer you shouldve said "AM SRY FUR MAI ESISTENS"

[@Danigamer1231]

TyrannoKoenigsegg gettoknowme1st I know xD

[@tesssnorv]

+ll ADJ ll actually they have 5 likes so...

[@murdocniccals2987]

Who puts them In A box and waits to open them they must be scared as hell

[@bennettgraff7883]

Not to be a jerk but their not sentient, as people we have a tendency to act as if all other animals are, again not that I like how their shipped either I just felt that that point of view had to be spoken

[@murdocniccals2987]

Bennett Graff Please Dont Correct Me I Have An Iguana, Green Anole tranchula snake birds 2 cats lepord geckos guina pigs and a tokay gecko...So I Think I Would Know....

[@kittemple8494]

Brandon Brown well said ;-) beat me to it in fact

[@hitmewithmusic18]

you ma'am are fucking stupid

[@CourageToGroww]

Hydromaestro That isnt a girl is a bronie, KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!

[@Josh-so6nj]

coming from a guy who works at FedEx here is the thing. Our shipping process has evolved over time but in general its pretty much bee the same since the 80s. If there is an issue with how your product is packed its ultimately up to the one who delivered them to pack them appropriately. We ship millions of packages a day. Cant guarantee 100% of them will make them to there destinations unscathed. That's what insurance is for.

[@rachelkunz611]

Really beautiful Gecko's!

[@robotbanana4261]

I want to be a part time lizard breeder and full time veterinarian.

[@pluransart1795]

well, get busy preparing for the vet exams

[@robotbanana4261]

Or just seventh grade.Vacso Kagazzle Laloobay Hoophorn Wacago Seiliu

[@thetinyscientist9487]

come on. if you take care of the animals you buy than having a pet isn't bad..

[@CelesteHall_author]

Gorgeous geckos!

[@libbyolinger256]

They are so cute! Remind me of my Jackson chameleons!

[@emmaquiviger3497]

How the hell do they breathe??!!

[@zaydbrewer4187]

the plastic cup has holes on it and cardboard is not air tight and is actually very breathable

[@t7emonic792]

They also dont need quite as much oxygen as mammals

[@Garbagejuicewaterfall]

Air

[@sariffofficial]

it is not a surprise if you name the video "Giant gecko" and in the description you write five new geckos!!!

[@keithweise9412]

K

[@TheGanjaman619]

the leachianus is the largest species of gecko in the world so even if they are just juvenile the title is still accurate

[@Tazzr336]

Very exciting. :) I love Rhacodactylus, I'm waiting on a baby chahoua right now. :D Lovely geckos you got.

[@nowhereman5760]

Great video! , gotta love the gargs! I'm more of a snake man myself (carpets / diamonds) but I absolutely adore rhacs , also another fave gecko is the boss of all geckos the tokay! 😎

[@portafella6632]

i want all these lizards to walk on my face please

[@samjoe1364]

Umm what??

[@MELISSAO2592]

UHH???

[@Sugar_Glider_Paradise]

Yessss

[@kacieglass6575]

That box had no holes.. How did they breath...

[@tommyperez414]

at the top

[@kusoka4451]

Kacie Glass they use magic

[@lizzyc9949]

Boxes aren't air tight

[@xtoxickissesx2138]

Their all so beautiful, I do wish the boxes were just a little bigger though, they looked a little bit squished!

[@stateofdisorder1]

Beautiful, never seen these breeds before. I live in Florida where we just get the little house geckos lol. Got bit by a big one once, was a friends. Don't remember what kind it was but it was blue and red dotted.

[@blacksaiyantrevor]

Tokay geckos. Not the friendliest of geckos.

[@loganeberhart835]

that is so fricken cruel

[@potato2797]

Not really.

[@pedrosalamanca6801]

It’s not cruel, they live and sleep in spaces that are half the size of that

[@petco]

Great new family!

[@bahreptiles1788]

Can you check 9 it my channel pet Co I'm just starting off and I need help

[@dragonsteven128]

Fuck you petco

[@Thecrazedbro]

dragonsteven128 They abuse the animals

[@Thecrazedbro]

go fuck yourselves, you fucken pack them in a box thats fucking dark and they dont have much air.

[@dominickelly3881]

I've heard that you guys at petco abuse your animals.

[@hellocloverkitty]

They are so cute!!! I hope they get a lot of attention and love

[@thirdygwapo5543]

here in the Philippines we believe when a big gecko crawl on your skin and stay there for a long time you will never get it from your skin 😅

[@destinydelgado7113]

I don't know anything about geckos but don't they need air to breathe

[@Gentleman_Jim]

if u look carefully u can see holes on the lid or on the sides of their containers

[@destinydelgado7113]

+Jamdalf I saw it in the video I thought that would be it it's just the box itself didn't have any holes.

[@emilyleah8095]

+Destiny Delgado smaller animals need a significantly smaller amount of air to breathe

[@destinydelgado7113]

+Emily LRD I didn't know that, got a little worried but thank u

[@blairmeier4776]

+Destiny Delgado (opens box) *Geckos gasp for air* "They locked us in here no air!"

[@SDeww]

i worked at the post office sorting center you guys got no idea how these boxes get tossed and thrown around this i snot a good way to ship living animals, pretend i stuff you in a box with room to move now imagine people throwing that box from point a to point b lots of times, then throwing it into a airplain then into a van,, god..these animals get a beating for sure. iam against this just because i know how the process works, and you can say ye but this is how the shops get them too,,maybe..maybe not.,, but it is sure as hell the way you get them isnt it!!! ...

[@usedtogiveadamnbutnevergav1960]

+S Dew If I'm not wrong, I think (or they actually should DO), they make a section for animals, and they make sure workers use it with care. again, im not 1000000% sure.

[@SpiritHawk7]

Those are some massive geckos. I had no clue they grew so big. The adult ones I see around my house are the size of about a green anole lizard. I think they're Mediterranean Geckos. (I live in NE Florida).

[@NeonPossum]

Gorgeous specimens! I can't wait till the day I am able to get more geckos (just got 3 leos right now).

[@selenastephenson5705]

How do these stay alive OMG

[@JackLaffeyOfficial]

thee shiped over night

[@ethanramos220]

they can go a couple days without food. like snakes. slow digestion

[@stargeckos2050]

reptiles in general do not need a lot of oxygen as mammals do, although they can't live it, since its been scientifically tested they are OK to ship as long as it's no more than 24 hrs

[@foxdude34]

they have holes punched in the sides of the containers not the lids

[@reptilespantoso]

They're NOT PETS. They're NOT COLLECTIBLES. They're NOT TOYS to ship all over the world. So sad. :-(

[@blacknigga38]

There not pets?

[@aquatheorypena5608]

Lol! If it wasn't for captivity most of these reptiles would be extinct or rare

[@boing3925]

Well, most people who have them take very good care of them. Some people even give one gecko a bigger-spaced tank for it to live in. And if you don't want them to be shipped, then a lot of people won't be able to own any of these geckos, because they are all exotic species.

[@boing3925]

***** I agree that animals need the best care their owners can give them, but who says they're not being taken care of?

[@lizardinadress]

They're so adorable omg

[@laureltree9390]

I'd love to get a lizard of my own, they are so beautiful and interesting to me. I love how your able to name the species by looking at them.

[@laureltree9390]

How much do they usually sell for? How much do you spend on them yearly?

[@user-ld6is4ni3d]

@@laureltree9390 uhhhhhh it depends on the gecko I suggest u do some research before buying them

[@ivootje88]

why can peolple send animals via mail smh

[@simplyaries127]

ivootje88 they are only in there for at most 8 hours to a day

[@harrisbrothers4984]

Are you in a classroom??

[@st3v33100]

Those are cool animals dude :) Very cool!!

[@KarenDian1]

They are beautiful! :-)

[@lilibea71]

aww poor things

[@griffinmackenzie]

Why

[@boing3925]

EXACTLY my point! _why_ "poor things"!?

[@lilibea71]

because im a reptile lover ._.

[@boing3925]

Yeah, but that means you would feel happy for these geckos. The less space there is in the cointainer they're shipped in, the less risk of injury.

[@lilibea71]

oh well your right

[@lilghostqueen7409]

I'm not a reptile expert or anywhere near close to but I have to say, the way they were packaged seems very unhealthy and unsafe.. especially the one that came on its side. I hope they didn't get sick soon after or anything. ):

[@ayin_2267]

lil ghost queen If you watch other reptile unboxings, they either come in the small plastic containers (like the one in the video and many others) or in a sack, depending on the reptile. This way of shipping is actually pretty normal and most pet stores and people who order them online receive their reptile this way. Also larger containers stress them out more and geckoes like small, dark places.

[@jmhherpetology]

Leave it to the experts, then.

[@lilghostqueen7409]

jmhherpetology not sure why you're being so sassy in response?

[@redactedredacted5955]

jmhherpetology sure, be a conceited ass instead of addressing the problem.

[@lilghostqueen7409]

matty owen thank you

[@shaunritter4130]

I'm not going to say shipping reptiles through FedEx, UPS, etc is wrong or right. I work at a pet store in my town and that's how we get our reptiles, fish, amphibians, and pets of that nature. I see it as just as long as someone is buying them, and giving them a good home it's fine. I myself only buy from breeders that are local, just so I can transport them myself and they are only in a container for an hour max just during the transport. But I know a lot of people aren't as lucky as I am to have many breeders nearby and they don't want a pet store animal so they have to go through the internet. Anyways, done with my rant. Very beautiful geckos also. (:

[@theoryg]

I never order big lizards or other big ticket pets or look for them but its a type of thrill to share in ones deliveries. Some of those $500 pets you can get are really awesome to share with someone else-

[@sniplax4079]

I Hate How All Of These Reptile Collectors Just act like the ANIMALS Are Just Objects.

[@Markk4785]

It seems to me like you are more concerned about showing off your 'order' than caring and respecting these animals. Most of them look uncomfortable and scared. Put them back in their natural habitat for goodness sake.

[@rhysyoungGamingRhys]

It's illegal to do that when there in captivity because they rely on you for food and smaller package less risk of injury

[@Markk4785]

+foxclown for doing what exactly?

[@Markk4785]

+foxclown Your laws need to be changed then since putting them back to where they belong is better than sticking them in a cramped plastic container

[@Markk4785]

+foxclown he's clearly happy with putting them in the mail which involves putting them in an enclosed space for some time. Just brings a bad taste to my mouth seeing animals being treated like objects/property.

[@Markk4785]

foxclown While it may be technically his property, the guy has a choice as to whether he 'treats' it as such or not. I think where there is a choice people should take the more respectful and kind option.

[@axorozzas]

I would love to get a leachie at some point in the future though.I have experience with some simple herps, but would you recommend keeping Gargs first for experience?

[@faithbye4859]

Lol 😂😂 6:58 SHE WANTED TO FLY LOL ha ha ha

[@lpskitfit]

At the beginning. You. Kept. Spinning. THE BOX! There are animals in there bro. They could get dizzy or sick.

[@docmobster618]

LPSkitfit I was yelling at the screen haha

[@lpskitfit]

doc mobster same

[@robloxman0716]

LPSkitfit Idc if this was 1 month ago but you were being really over dramatic

[@willemmooy1228]

LPSkitfit get the fuck out of here you fucking 5 year old you dont know jack shit about reptiles

[@Musti._]

Willem Mooy i know ur mom

[@OriginalFaceless]

Is it only me who refuses to buy geckos to be shipped. They always look awful in the tiny boxes being thrown about and crapping on themselves.

[@minecrafttwins8155]

I agree.... They were so crammed in the containers...

[@asecretninja]

I hate that also. I work in a pet store and they try to fit as many in one box as possible.

[@Jackwrhavice]

I find this argument invalid. At Petstores animals are just looked over. "maintained" if you will. When you buy a reptile from a breeder these animals are kept up with. looked after. Not shipped if sick, or with parasites. So what, they are in a small shipping container for all of 12 hours or less. They are given to someone with the love for the pet. I'm not saying you're a bad person because you don't want them shipped. But, you don't pay $50 for your animals to be thrown about.

[@johnanderson7604]

You are aware that this is EXACTLY the same way your local petstores get the vast majority of reptiles, amphibians, and fish? Not to mention the fact that most geckos and snakes will intentionally SEEK OUT a small space e.g. a hollow rock or log to hide / sleep in and the darker and tighter the better. It make them feel more secure and comfortable. remember this is about what makes THEM more comfortable, not you. As for care, Jack is right about that too, the majority of breeders will , and do, take FAR better care of these animals than some huge petstores that lack the knowledge and dedication to caring specifically 1 area of specific reptiles, amphibians.

[@CGP_Films92]

John Anderson Again, another over generalization about pet stores. I work at a pet store and I can guarantee we do our best to take care of our animals on a daily basis. WE DON'T NEGLECT THEM. Is it as good of a job as a breeder can do? I don't know, but I promise you that every person I've worked with has been eager to learn new information about these animals at every opportunity possible, myself included. Whether or not you feel like the setups in pet stores are adequate enough is your own personal opinion, but we are held to high standards everyday on the job.

[@NeonPossum]

Reptiles usually feel safer in small spaces. Plus this would have been next day delivery and such, it causes the least stress to the animals rather than a large container where they might slide around.

[@colepower22]

He breeds these geckos so you and your friends and family can have one somebodies got to do it. It's not all for the money though. He loves these animals and wants to share them with the world this guy is a hero.

[@roxyreptile6631]

How could u mail living creaturs

[@jmhherpetology]

I've never mailed any creaturs...just creatures.

[@puppyresidue]

Temperature control (styrofoam and such) and overnight shipping.

[@redskins1523]

Adia Rose how could you not?

[@rhyflux5076]

redskins1523

[@xenom-minecraft5453]

The human mail challenge, we do it to our selves

[@ItsFrenzy26]

Don't know why I'm watching these video's now because people annoy me just keeping them captive.. Don't rush to get them out, then when you got one in your hand and it tries to move you shove it back in it's prison .. How about sell you 'animals' and lock yourself in a cubbard for a couple of days ''This is my 400th gecko, and when I'm not un-boxing them I'm putting them in a box on a shelf to live out their life'' ''I love gecko's''

[@ItsFrenzy26]

Same to you

[@alexandriamorris4596]

Yeah I don't know why you're watching it either. A bit idiotic don't you think? Are you vegan? because if not you have no room to speak or complain. If you are not vegan the animals you have on your dinner plate and put in your body are treated much worse. Pigs are kept in tiny crates the same size ratio of containers the geckos came in after being forcibly impregnated. For months at a time. Chickens live in crowded warehouses ravaged by filth and disease, genetically modified to be so heavy their legs break underneath them. Male calves are useless to the dairy industry so they're ripped away from their moms before they even drop to the ground after birth. Then they're sent elsewhere where they are held by a 1-2 foot rope for the rest of their short lives. Cows are impregnated over and over to produce milk then when their milk production drops and they are useless for making money (maybe 3-5 years) they are hung up and have their throats slit. Have you ever bought a puppy or a pet from anywhere besides a shelter? Then you're part of the problem too and you are ADVOCATING exactly what you're disgusted by and complaining about. Yeah it is hard to see someone treating animals like objects. but Maybe you should be more worried about farm animals that people eat every day than someone on KZbin who is clearly treating their reptiles with significantly more care. If you are vegan, good for you but there are more important things to worry about buddy. I was vegan for 2 years but since I'm not anymore I'm not going to sit on a high horse and judge someone.

[@meeec3030]

oni wolf fr tho HAHAH

[@SupremeGecko]

Great video. Good shipment, packaging was perfect. Containers could have been a tad bit larger but they really do not need a lot of room in shipment. Hope all animals are doing well and growing up nicely.

[@SurgeTheDrink]

She is a beautiful gecko, I never knew about these geckos... I am interested in getting some.

[@carolinepetta8883]

Is it just me, or does shipping animals in puny little plastic containers with NO air holes in dark boxes seem a little..oh I don't know... Fucked up!?

[@LittleNeesh]

There are air holes..

[@mckenziehasenflue810]

the one was side ways in the box and so squished... i felt so bad

[@robin_robin]

Absolutely!!

[@notemiIy]

The containers had air holes but the box didn't I think

[@lettucechild9499]

they like small spaces

[@Brittsgotit]

These animals are terrified and this is absolutely disgusting. And for the person in the video to say we should take the perspective from a human point of view and not of a mammal is a complete caveman. What a load of shit. I have geckos and I couldn't imagine receiving them this way. They're animals not trophies.

[@LEGGOMYEGGOS2]

+Britney Rangel no one is collecting them as trophies he ordered himself new pets. your geckos were shipped this way to wherever you got them.

[@Noone-bq5uu]

give it up

[@bellathebitch4550]

Where'd you get your geckos? The petstore?

[@MisBlackMutilation]

if you got it from a pet stores they mostly get them from mills=bad lol js that's where most pet stores get there animals

[@kurbera]

+Britney Rangel They are shipped overnight so they only stay in the packaging for a couple of hours. They are not trapped in there for days, not even close to 1 day. Yes, it seems rather crude, but I've seen many of these types of videos and I haven't seen one where the reptile was hurt in any way. So.. to act like a complete ignorant twat and peg someone as a "caveman" for receiving his reptiles in this way (like many, many reptile collectors, breeders, owners do), sounds like someone's bra size is bigger than their IQ.

[@StarFoxLXIV]

compared to most other lizards their eyes are gorgeous and the large toes are amazing

[@alexadeath5672]

I actually thought this was a joke. Think about it, unboxing geckos... I thought he just put some geckos in a box XD

[@gaspervladi8568]

I do not want to say that i hate you or anything your a nice guy to take care of those living creatures, but poeple dont we have to agree that animals are something thats starting to burn away, the more things people tame snd starts "owning" as a pet makes it sound like these animsls lives are for nothing... How would it feel for you if you baby got sold when it just hatched, how would it feel for you if someone took your loved family from you, please mske this stop these are living creatures and where born to live and adapt to the nature that we destroy for inclosiers for these animals why not just let them be, it makes me sad that i might be the only one thinking of this and that it took over 6 billions of years to create this but only about 2000 years to destroy all of it. Guys im not any animal guy, i do eat meat i do have 3 dogs and i do pla csgo with some pros but that does not make me not want to say that these animals has a soul, another pets life id another soul lost //devvan^

[@jmhherpetology]

I appreciate you not hating me.

[@gaspervladi8568]

+jmhherpetology good, infact i adore you :) (in a friendly way ofc)

[@ChibiYumSweet]

I see your point, but it's not as if these animals were taken directly from their habitat. Nor is it as if they are particularly endangered or native to the area in which it is presumable that jmherpetology lives. I think it's fine to have these sorts of animals as pets, seeing as they're bred in captivity and are raised to be pets.

[@brendadavis4923]

For the most part, taking reptiles from their families isn't actually bad since there are quite a few species that are cannibals. But the thing is, people will always want to own things. Isn't exactly right, byt true, and I don't think it's stopping any time soon. The best we can do is take pressure off of wild populations by captive breeding. The more captively bred animals that we have, the less people will import, and it leaves the eco system in tact. Think about it. If someone produces captive animals with cool color and patterns (morphs), no one feels the need to take them out of the wild. Many reptiles, though, seem to do fine in captivity. You're comparing them too much to humans. Not saying they're dumb, but they don't think like we do. They live the majority of their lives alone, aside from when they hatch. They have everything they need, and most of them do fine.

[@twelfthsundew8263]

so true

[@BlackQueenMagic]

Why isn't shipping live animals illegal? This is so wrong and disrespectful. How tf do they even breathe in there

[@BlackQueenMagic]

+Vaginadarling Satan I'm talking about an enclosed box dumb Bitch

[@BefDaWizard]

Because its overnight shipping and most companies are sure to ship when the animals are able to be shipped overnight

[@angelabird8481]

The box isn't airtight

[@usedtogiveadamnbutnevergav1960]

+JazzieLuvzYa If shipping live animals were illegal, how would pet stores get their animals/geckos/reptiles? I do see your point tho, lmao how do they breath xD

[@dominicfrankefontinha9018]

+Bef DaWizard i don't want to be offensive but you guys believe everything someone says just so that you all buy animals in too small boxes sent from everywhere!

[@sm9767]

Depends on type and size of the animal. Believe me, the animals in this video were perfectly fine and in no danger of lack of O2

[@Anonymous-il9xr]

I just feel bad for the ones with longer tails,but you still shouldn't consider that being uncomfortable,just think,there spines are made differently,so it wouldn't neccecarily hurt or get stiff. And, they ship overnight, so they're not in there long. I wouldn't compare myself to a gecko either because your not one, and you have no idea what they feel. Overall shipping them does not cause harm, but they may be a little stressed.

[@ca8vivian16]

These geckos are adorable

[@titugekko4111]

this is beautiful gecko😊

[@lauracullen3895]

Sealed in snap top plastic food containers, packed inside a box, all openings closed, no air holes, all flaps sealed with plastic package sealing tape! These poor Geck's must absolutely be magic, immortal, or very fortunate because I can't believe they aren't suffering from oxygen deprivation or just dead, dead, dead. How long can living reps live in such an environment?

[@SurgeTheDrink]

Also, when you didn't let the male out I could hear it "GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!!!!" lol