Handling Your Crested Gecko (New Owners Watch This)

[@justjaimie]

I am in the process of gathering information and trying to learn as much as I can before I get my first crested gecko, and I really appreciate videos like this.

[@TikisGeckos]

Thanks for watching Jamie :)

[@egsyoutube8249]

Same

[@madelynprice3302]

Same

[@clpzii4984]

I got mine yesterday

[@1er1s]

Yeah same I’m saving up for one and I’m so excited!

[@animallover1495]

my opinion is this guy is the best gecko keeper / breeder there is in America he cares about his clients and he cares about the people that he outreaches to great job and keep up the great work PS if anybody is interested in a crested gecko I would definitely 100% recommend this person

[@TikisGeckos]

Thank you so much! :*

[@someguy7708]

I saw you at Repticon on Saturday and didn’t know what to say! Your geckos are crazy and I ended up buying male and female crested geckos.

[@TikisGeckos]

always come up and say hi!

[@someguy7708]

TikisGeckos I also saw that you are going to the reptile FIRExpo. I will defiantly say hi then!

[@markm5899]

I tried the hand walking technique tonight and it worked! I kept calm like you said and extended one hand after the other, and he cautiously climbed up each hand. Thank you very much for these helpful tips!

[@MrDayday112]

Thanks for this. I've had a baby crested for 3 weeks and held it twice so I could put him/her in the critter keeper and clean the tank. It's so fast and jumpy and just wants to run away so I'm looking forward to it being more tame and bigger to make it easier and less stressful for both of us.

[@TikisGeckos]

Im glad this video helped! good luck!

[@melonstage5790]

Omg is having the same exact thing! Mine is already 4 months old and I’ve only had him for 1.... but god he’s so jumpy. Has yours been doing okay with the holding routine?

[@tashavladimiroff1874]

MrDayDay112 same

[@Macattack2006]

Same when I first tried to pick up my juvenile it jumped on top of its terrarium

[@elizathropp4524]

I have a juvenile and I’ve been practicing just letting him hand walk inside his terrarium so he can jump somewhere else if he decides to without getting hurt.

[@victoriascotthome9448]

I ended up with one that, even as a baby, seems to have absolutely zero fear. This guy just wants to constantly be exploring everything, and the weirder the texture, the better.

[@Viatoreptil]

Gecko whisperer

[@TikisGeckos]

hehe yes

[@caitlinnn1142]

You have such beautiful geckos! I’m getting into the crested geckos, I’m still researching them and the care. I want to know as much as Possible about them before getting one. But when I feel comfortable enough to finally get one, I’m definitely getting one or two from you! Such beauties! ❤️

[@TikisGeckos]

Thank you Caitlin! Im happy to hear people like you are getting into cresteds :)

[@caitlinnn1142]

Crested geckos are one of my favorites, second place on my list would definitely have to be the crocodile skinks! :) I’ve actually thought about opening a small reptile rescue in my home since I recently bought a bigger house and have PLENTY of room to do so!

[@AdonisMediaProductions]

that orange one looks amazing, they;r real beauties but that one in particular wow! I am really considering getting one of these .

[@sageexotics1589]

My little garg is absolutely awesome with handling, she’s so calm. Trying to actually pick her up is a pain. She run-jumps so fast, but once I get her to crawl on my hand she’s perfectly calm. Weird.

[@TikisGeckos]

Yep I got a couple like that too

[@Carter-um4gb]

Hey man, big fan of your animals and glad you keep sharing knowledge for the community.

[@TikisGeckos]

Thank you brother!

[@The-one-and-only-Fruitcake]

Thank you!! I got my first crestie yesterday and I’m trying to learn how to hold him while he’s getting used to his tank, so i can start holding him as soon as he’s comfortable

[@adz6043]

Getting a cresty for my birthday and I’m really excited! They’re so precious- I have a leopard gecko so I feel like the diversity will be crazy since leopard geckos are more slow and they don’t jump, at least not in my personal experience. I’m very excited and already have a name picked out haha.

[@rubyrobinson8029]

addxson I have a Leo and I’m getting a crestie next month!

[@chloealdrich3902]

Your geckos are so pretty

[@TikisGeckos]

Thank you!

[@jasonwhite8441]

Chloe Aldrich i got a dalmatian and i think it’s also harlequin

[@tashavladimiroff1874]

My hatchling is still in major freak out mode anytime I hold him. Thanks for this.

[@brennakeene3988]

I'm trying to work my mom up into letting me get a crested gecko. Your videos definitely make a big impact. Thank you.

[@irritatedcitrus6367]

“You’re not gonna want to pull the tail” *yanks tail* I’m jk I know he didn’t actually pull it.

[@chloealdrich3902]

You are such a good inspiration to everyone that has geckos. you taught me everything about crested geckos and now I am a expert thanks to you

[@victoriae3522]

Thank goodness about some like being on the floor. My gecko Copper dosent really hide in the tree tops but usually climbs around on the floor. I have a 20 gallon on its side and he usually never goes up really high, he likes to stay low and sit in his hide.

[@dragoracamp6445]

this is seriously the best handling video ive seen. thanks man

[@flippingpenguin9049]

They're beautiful creatures and I'm thinking about getting one!

[@melonstage5790]

Omg thank god I found your video. I haven’t found anyone to give me such amazing tips! I have a very lively 4 month old crestie and I’m having a hard time making sure I’m being good to him. I’ve been afraid to hold him in fear that he’ll get too stressed out!

[@moanimations3132]

I just got a four month old one yesterday I tried to hold him this morning but he didn’t like it I’m glad I found this video

[@morganhansen9324]

that might be the chillest crestie i've ever seen lol he's so calm!

[@ktvvitch8323]

My crested gecko has already jumped out of his enclosure a couple times to the point where I’m terrified of trying to hold him. He’s only about 4-5months old and I want him to feel comfortable with me.

[@sodapap4128]

Oh my gosh, they are all so beautiful! ♥

[@shawna5156]

I can’t remember if he told y’all this but for new owners.... you can feel it when they are about to jump lol. They also are a bit wobbly when they first drop their tail.... they’ll learn though lol

[@snipsnorpsmorble]

Literally adding this video to my Crested Gecko Care playlist!!

[@mefi1895]

This was helpful. I am thinking of getting on and have been hesitant about the jumping around so this was helpful.

[@derekparker1715]

this helped me alot, me and my baby crested gecko were watching this together

[@PyroGhost913]

My crested gecko dropped her tail when she heard a loud noise. She used to jump from the side of the tank and catch one of her branches with her tail.

[@tanniehammiegaming1775]

I just got surprised by one today... And I’m researching lots of tips :3

[@jellyboo5954]

Me: holding my (crested) gecko Echo (my gecko): is that a phone must have “yeet”

[@forgottenwinds4440]

My leachie is the same way.

[@ggsttdn91]

yea one time my gecko unlocked my ipad (he jumped, and my thump pushed the fingerprint button)

[@denniscatuara-howley890]

Great video love your guys videos! I got a male crested gecko used to be real good at handling until I put Hollow core barks in there now every time you open up the tank he hides in there and you can't get them out

[@TikisGeckos]

Yeah they feel like making our job harder sometimes lol

[@joshawagillis4874]

Good vis great tips man love your stuff in up here in Canada and just started with gargoyle geckos I got a normal striped female and was just looking at buying a yellow stripe male to raise up for a breeder

[@TikisGeckos]

Thank you mate. Good luck with the gargoyles

[@heathersalvatore9886]

I found it very helpful. I have a re homed male, and your info makes sense!

[@Hardwhite716]

Thanks for this vid I bought a gecko 🦎 he was so skittish the exotic store told me they called him floor so now because of this vid Masha Bu is now normal 🙏🏻

[@mirandac2011]

I want a Crestie so bad! When i do it absolutely will adopt or go through tiki

[@carolgrotheer8102]

Thank you. This was extremely helpful.

[@KarmicEwe]

The geckos are so cute!

[@wheezyvettech8781]

In what manner do you recommend taking them out of the enclosure to be handled when they are still skittish? The rest of the advice is wonderful, but my biggest challenge is taking my sub-adult male out.

[@mar-oy1sn]

How can I feed my baby (and also very scared) crested gecko. She is too scared to be handled so I can’t feed her. What should I do???? There’s food in the tank too.

[@shevonnetaylor2666]

Just got my first Crested Gecko for my Birthday.

[@midevalexponents2sqr]

Three times a week? Mine try's to come out every time he see's me walk by. Always trying to get my attention. Though I've had him 2+ years now.

[@TikisGeckos]

Like I said in the video, all geckos are different! some geckos tolerate handling better

[@fairywings8061]

that’s so cute. my geckos just hide from me

[@tvcatalog]

bro i tried holding mine after like half a year (whoops i was scared he would bite me) and he would try to get away from me *sigh* i just gave up after like 2 weeks cause we weren’t making any progress

[@brookelovsu]

I got my little crestie yesterday and she’s already comfortable with me. She loves to relax in the leaves, though.

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

@@tvcatalog my crestie bites but it did not hurt, I'm more worried that it startles me It makes my hands shake, startling her making the cycle loop til I drop her. I did drop her once.

[@silverboiiii4205]

i made a mistake of trying to interact with my gecko like, 2 days after getting him (mostly because he looked really chill and didn't seem to mind my presence, sleeping in the open space and looking more curious than scared about noises) but it was too fast, he's much more cautious about me now and hides more. We'll work our way out, but yeah, the rule of one week without interactions is quite important

[@idipped2521]

Give him some time, eventually he’ll love to see you

[@silverboiiii4205]

@@idipped2521 thank you! he actually did, i think. when he wants some attention he climbes on the wall and waits for me to open his enclosure to get out. not sure if it's about me exactly, but he seems to like going out and is not scared of me anymore

[@animalslibraryyt7198]

This is a very good tutorial i will defo sent this to all my friends and tell them to sub x

[@Ab-wv7ez]

“Do not yank on their tail” *continues to mess with its tail*

[@saturnlol6025]

do not

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

I know right, that made me cringe

[@zadenevans8387]

My leopard gecko thought he was a crestie he used to jump everywhere as a baby

[@elontusk8018]

Zaden Evans pretty much all geckos jump around

[@mvp_health-n-beauty]

Heyheyhey, great video 👍🏻 as you know love my girl 💃🏽

[@luckiszn9757]

Thanks this will help a lot, and I’ll rather take word from a breeder who’s gecko still have their tail for obvious reasons.🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@SkullsAndSugar]

No breeder has geckos that ALL have their tails. Some drop them more easily than others. If your gecko still has its tail, it's a mix of good care and luck. Some people take amazing care of their geckos and they still drop their tails.

[@KingTimmy136]

Im sure its good excersize for the crested gecko to.😊 im thinking about getting one..

[@cherylotto9760]

What gene combo is the crested gecko in this video? It's gorgeous

[@miriandias8547]

I am going to order a gecko from you really soon! When I order my reptiles I try to learn as much as I can about the owners, and I can tell that you really love your gecks! However I have a question, how can I ask you for a male crested gecko on your website?

[@bestarsonist2100]

Mirian Dias i don’t think u’ll be able to kno the gender til they get older (if ur asking for a baby one)

[@chelseadecarlo2062]

So cute getting one I think very soon

[@prestonswope2240]

How long have you had your gecko? It still has it tail so I was wondering if you are either very careful about it or you just got it (which I doubt)

[@Avery-121]

What do you do when your gecko HATES and I means runs around its tank to be held or touched… do I sell mine.?

[@arizonaranger1]

Nice to know my crestie won’t do a backflip

[@charleskrepp4568]

Thinking of getting a crested or gargoyle gecko which any suggestions to which is better (only have had 1 other reptile before). Also could a screen cage hold enough humidity for a crested or gargoyle gecko

[@Keeferd]

Very excellent tutorial video!

[@blackbeard6663]

Just got one 3 months ago. Would allow you to handle it no problem. Now all of a sudden when I go to get it out of his enclosure. He starts making a cackling sound shakes his head real quick and shakes his tail. Or at times he'll do that then take off in his cage.

[@moniquestaples1758]

I've done my research for a year now just really gaining knowledge. I want to purchase my first crested gecko...how can I find a beautiful buddy?

[@LaughOLott]

Do you need to wash your hands before and after handling cause of salmonella?

[@super1321]

You should atleast before so you don’t give it germs/sicknesses

[@fibbintiggins2858]

Yes wash your hands after handling them, getting salmonella is a risk.

[@that_cmedian_08yeet23]

I just got 2 hachlings this was helpful thanks

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

Do they get aggressive during mating? Does it pass as they get older? Would you suggest male or female for first time owner? I’m nervous about the male getting aggressive and the female with being egg bound etc. please help I’m doing as much research as possible but so much info I’m not sure what’s real or not thank you!!!

[@bayleeleganchuk120]

About a year ago I got my very first cresty, And she’s like 14ish months now, I used to be so comfortable with holding her. But now I have this fear. Like I’m always too nervous to pick her up so I don’t anymore, today she jumped out of her tank while I was spraying it down. She ran and jumped off the table and fell to the floor. I was scared to pick her up because I was scared of her running more or biting me. What do I do?:(

[@petercrain382]

I’m getting a Dalmatian morph soon and I’d like to know if there’s any tips I should know beforehand.

[@jeremyhauck]

They way this guy handles his geckos stresses me out. I can only imagine how that gecko is feeling. I can't say I recommend this as a good video on how to handle crested geckos.

[@Vicky-hv5et]

thank you so much i got mine today and i havent do ne anything other that put food on her/his rock

[@madyeddleman7132]

Thank you this helped so much!

[@blanchybaby]

Would you recommend a crested or a leopard for a beginner? I’ve had exotics before but never geckos.

[@zsketral]

I got a baby crested gecko as my first and to be how best they aren’t hard to handle (atleast mine)

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

My first gecko was a crestie. I mean, she was my only gecko though.?

[@brenleighbaggett9479]

My leos like to climb me like a tree lol

[@chelsiejenks9028]

I just received a crested gecko from a friend everything was included is he going to slow down his eating bc it’s new environment outside of his terrarium or will it remain the same?

[@jj8998]

Thanks man! I just got a baby girl yesterday.

[@immortalhamster1645]

It thought my gecko was just hyper chill, but it turns out she’s pregnant, so I don’t know what’s gonna happen after she lays eggs

[@skrtisut]

Hey!! The only thing im not sure of is how do i get them out of the terrarium without making them anxious?

[@Kasaaz]

The background music really reminding me of Xenoblade Chronicles X. It was bugging for a while that I couldn't remember what it was, so I thought I'd leave a comment for anyone else who is like, "Wait... what does that remind me of?!"

[@robertzomb]

how long should you wait before handling a baby crestie? i got mine a couple days ago and i don’t know how long i should let him get adjusted before attempting to handle him.

[@lucykamperonline7221]

I'm ok with handling him, the problem is picking him up! He is so fast and jumps off me back into the viv even if I do get him. I've watched videos on the best way to pick them up, but he is so fast! I've had him about 3 months and he is 2.

[@TikisGeckos]

Yeah I hear you! In a couple clips I show how i pick them up. I put my hand in front and touch them from behind. That usually gets them to climb onto my hand and from there you hand walk. Might need to be quicker for a fast one though

[@BarbaraWilson-gs2cs]

Just got my Crested Gecko today. I named it Taffee. It is a juvenile.

[@nuclearvlogs2022]

I know you have a website but do you have an actual facility to buy geckos?

[@bowie5668]

I can’t pick mine up, whenever I reach to grab him or let Him walk onto my hand he always runs away. Any tips?

[@askdhmtherobloxian2934]

Slower and more calm

[@joeyouds6234]

Go in slow and scoop him as he has to get used to it mine hated handling so I just scooped him up hand walked him until he calmed down and then put him back make sure your doing this where they can’t run far or into small spaces mine didn’t run just encase

[@zsketral]

Look it up if he still does!

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

Approach him slowly, make sure your hand is clean, with unscented soap, make sure all soap has been rinsed off. Let him get used to you and give him time. Gently prop your hand under him, while having a hand close to him, this might want to make him climb higher. I know this in a year ago but hopefully you still don't have this problem

[@yedrielnegron9862]

@@Icantchangemyhandlehelp this is gonna be helpful, I’ve had my crestie for a month but still doesn’t want to go on my hand (just showing it for 5 seconds will make her walk slowly away from my hand)

[@Dododudes300]

Thanks - really helpful

[@kianajones1999]

my female crestie likes to crawl at my face and I always thought that she just hated me... and can you do a video on crestie sounds and their meanings, cause sometimes my crestie chirps in her enclosure and I don’t know if she’s in distress or wants me to hold her, I just don’t know.. THANKS !! Nice Video !!

[@Buggy-ei1sv]

When my geckos name is actually tiki tho

[@EliteLawless]

I got an almost 2 year old crested gecko two days ago and she’s very active at night and has pooped twice. Is she ready to handle or should I still wait a week for her to get used to the new enclosure?

[@MsGloaming]

Hey you guys, I hope someone might be able to help. My gecko is very easy to handle: He´s calm, likes to jump sometimes and does not run at all, he just likes to get up to the highest place just as explained here. BUT the issue is getting him out. He does not come onto my hand voluntarily, he scoots away from me if I get too close. Jjust as soon as I get him out he seems fine. What is that about? So: Shold I get him out to get him used to me? Even though it meens scooping him up despite his flight reflex? Thanks!

[@hiitsbryx9874]

I’m having the same issue with mine, he does great once he’s out but grabbing him can be difficult. Did you find a solution to this?

[@MsGloaming]

Hi! No, I did not. We actually decided to not take him out anymore because we did not want to stress him every time. There was no progress after six weeeks, so we decided on giving him time to adjust to us just from us cleaning hin terrarium, feeding him, spraying his tank and so on. He also pooped on us almost every time we got him out and thogh I know it can be just ja movement/temperature thing, I cannot rule out the possibility that this also was stress related. @@hiitsbryx9874

[@hiitsbryx9874]

@@MsGloaming Thanks for the reply! My gecko used to do the same and pooped every time we got him out but after weekly handling he hasn't done it in months which is a good sign, slow and steady is the best solution I think

[@MsGloaming]

That sounds like he is getting used to it! After all, I think they are quite intelligent. We will work with our crestie, but very, very slowly. My first goal is for him to move when we are in the room. He is mostly frozen when we are there, but recently he has dared to move a foot or two :D So, progress! @@hiitsbryx9874

[@Charles-nu4si]

I have an eye crested gecko, is that the same?

[@harries-angel_8495]

i’ve been researching/wanting a crestie for like 2 years! my mom at first wanted one but one day she changed her mind and now i’m not allowed one. 😞

[@jylanbarlow1268]

I just got a phantom pinstripe baby and I’m very pleased

[@JJ_The_Gamer689]

I have a baby that isn’t eating, we are trying different foods but she is being very reluctant. We just got here and I really need advice

[@nigel-9901]

Thx for this video it was really usefull

[@carmen0623]

What does it mean when my gecko is gasping and shaking his head when I am feeding him. (He acts just fine with I play with him. I have him for 3 weeks and he is 25 days old. )

[@riskursnapped9353]

Don’t force feed him big portions :S

[@thentust]

My crested gecko is very aggressive, every time I try to feed or be near around him with my hand. He would just lunge and bite and make eheheheheheh sound. Is there anyway to let him be more tame or should I try to give him a mate hope that can reduce his hormone maybe?

[@iamaburntpieceofbreadhi6509]

I might get one tomorrow can’t wait 😊

[@CriticalGaming2021]

I AM A BURNT PIECE OF BREAD Hi How is your gecko?

[@cablewittebanenoway]

My crested gecko trusts me now

[@mybodycountis6980]

I just got 2 and are handling them frequently👍🏻

[@nsxs8807]

I am gonna get a crested gecko and I this helped soooooo much

[@cablewittebanenoway]

I’m not making his tail come off poor fella

[@JK-yu6zq]

So I just bought a male who is around 30grams and you can tell he wasn't handled at all. As soon as you touch him he starts running. What is the best way for me to get him to allow me to at least touch him and not freak out?

[@CryptidGrimm]

sweet,mine was bought from you, she gets confused that tips of fingers are bugs so she bites at them . is this normal?

[@kristengausselin5208]

DrawingDinoPro yep. Sooner or later she will learn that your fingers dont taste as good as real bugs

[@TikisGeckos]

haha yeah sometimes juveniles are so eager to eat bugs they will try and bite you. I call this the cricket crazy stage. They get over it don't worry

[@CryptidGrimm]

oh okay mine has been in this stage for a few months how long does this last?

[@Icantchangemyhandlehelp]

Oh hello there

[@1mommaof2plus1]

I was hoping you would show how to actually pick them up…I have a 4 m old juvenile and only got it yesterday…slightly afraid to hurt him.