My FIRST Gecko Hatchlings! (Setting Up Juvenile Gold Dust Day Geckos)

I finally had success with my breeding pair of P. laticauda! In this video, I introduce two new hatchlings and set them (and two more eggs) up in 16oz deli cups. Hoping for plenty more babies in the future!
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[@mexcanfun4300]

Lots of geckos in my house, they hang around the lights to eat bugs. They make a very loud call too. All natural, I don't interfere with them at all.

[@kasonfurnas4180]

Your videos are awesome! You continually impress me with your vocabulary, knowledge, and passion for reptiles! Keep up the good work!!

[@saddan0227]

Those babys are sooo cute! And another great video, keep up the good work!

[@rocksparadox]

5:00 That is VERY GOOD (and important) advice for anyone thinking of breeding geckos/lizards.

[@MisterBlondie]

Congrats on 17K subs! You are a very smart guy for someone your age! Keep it coming can't wait to see those little guys hatch and grow!

[@batfamily6550]

oh my gosh, AfroHerpKeeper! this is so cool! I am new to the channel and subcribed 2 minutes in the video! thx for your entertainment!

[@lanewells5330]

Great video loved I'm getting some day geckos soon so it was beneficial to know how to set up baby environments

[@kimmieedoll639]

Omg , i want one now :( it was so cute and tiny !!

[@reptilehunterd2168]

I got a giant day gecko. Giant, but cute

[@emmaleakrasts6809]

sameeee

[@mightyelf9396]

One thing that made me not get them was that you can’t hold them very often

[@MegaGrair]

The video I've been waiting for, very nice. Want one of these now too :p

[@torIIgo]

LOVE THIS IDEA!! I recently got my first pair of Williamsi and my female laid her first egg. Unfortunately, it's glued to underneath the lip of the enclosures' cover, so I'm waiting for some egg tubes that I ordered to come in soon. But anyway, you have awesome content, dude. And you've helped me in finding an inexpensive yet effective way of keeping hatchlings for the time being. Keep up the good work!

[@Mikethekingboss]

I love them there so cute good job keeping them healthy keep up the good work

[@katelynncalley6935]

They are so cute! I love your videos! Keep making them!

[@GalwayCritters]

Congrats! They look awesome! :D

[@itzterry3366]

I've been watching you for 3 years and it's been very good ever since

[@MouersCL]

Absolutely interested in buying one of these adorable babies!

[@tommyjordan707]

Just subscribed love your chanel those baby Geckos are sooooooo cuuute!!!!

[@graymohag5406]

love your videos dude subscribed for sure

[@expytoll9105]

Congrats on the hatchlings

[@MiniZooTube]

awesome little geckos! your lucky your adult day geckos are not as egg hungry as ours :)

[@apolloa6422]

i have a snake but i love geckos... theyre so cute! keep up the good work!

[@liquoricemold4353]

Love your intro and outgrow by the way

[@Professorkomodo]

this was such an awesome video

[@schleichandhamsterlover6492]

they are so adorable! I found out today that my biology class is getting a chameleon

[@0hnutty455]

cool

[@rhythmf.4460]

Hope you made sure they're keeping it properly

[@KerryMakesNightcores]

I thought you had 220k subs and I just realised it's not and I'm genuinely shook. You deserve 220k 😂😂

[@elliot8087]

Adorable

[@Mikethekingboss]

Geckoel i know right so adorable

[@omarket9172]

You are awesome bro ! Keep up the good work ! :D You are my life model !

[@flamecaster3821]

it totally agree, same here. really want a gecko!!

[@davejackson4590]

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[@patriciagately1336]

Awake I like ur comment but I can't stay serious with that profile pic. Sendhelplease

[@0hnutty455]

hydr. (you're name keeps autocorrecting) what wrong with his pfp? lmao

[@zacsullivan2262]

Really enjoy your vids keep it up 👍

[@sampollard8322]

Cool video! The tank at the beginning is a standard 2.5 gallon by the looks of it

[@bongratunrthdoxtrsh5324]

sam pollard 2 gallon? that's less than five inches;

[@alicespets7533]

They're so cute!!!

[@happygeckos5196]

wow Nice Awesome Reptiles

[@gta5gaming274]

Okay thankyou im getting 3 of them soon

[@blakemcdaniel4564]

They are awesome, I really want one

[@itzterry3366]

Nice video I hope you get some more interesting stuff in the future

[@jacobgillispie1175]

I have some mourning geckos and I’m not sure if they are eating or not any recommendations ? Been giving them exo Tera crested gecko dies

[@katlynbrooke1]

They're so tiny and cute!

[@matthewborucki7482]

I love geckos because of watching your videos

[@herperhero4293]

I really like your videos and I really like the intro

[@mehalla451]

I have a question, the water you use for the spraying of the reptiles and living areas is it distilled or tap? I'd really like to know. I'm interested in learning more about them. I also wanted to get a pet but not sure if i want a furry creature or a scaley one lol.

[@MultiPearlJammer]

Have any recommendations on how to get some CGD off a flighty neon day hatchling? Lol I figured he would be fine with it in there but yeah.. he fell in. He's fine other than I feel bad for him trying to rub it off his chest and tummy. Just sprayed his enclosure down best I could and hoping he rubs it off himself 🤷 oy.

[@jessevanveen3855]

adorable

[@xxhexxesxxxxjibrilthefluge7613]

Tiny pearls of life

[@flyguy9092]

Could you make a full care guide video? Its very difficult to find consistent information on forums and websites.

[@patricebeebe6179]

what tank is that and where did you get it

[@chaneyyopp4551]

I love ur vids and ur reptiles

[@jordanlayfield8975]

I cannot find fruit flys anywhere I can only find crickets that are too large for my baby geko to eat. I have powder food for him to eat is there any other foods you can recommend?

[@LisaSmith-ke4ko]

Your videos are the best😍😍😍😍😍😍!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reecemiller9315]

they are beautiful baby's

[@suhailsohi3597]

love your vids

[@highsocietycharcuterie9438]

Omg! Now i how to set up my cage.

[@tonyfenix6432]

This is cool

[@rictus7222]

very nice

[@ianscharaga6639]

Found two gecko eggs by our AC on carpeted floor in bedroom..I hear its not good to move them . Should I just leave them there? do you have any links / suggestions?

[@austinburton9247]

Those guys are so tiny! Awesome species.

[@minxiimayhem6781]

I understand this is an old video but I was wondering if you could answer a question for me, I can't find an answer anywhere... at what week of incubation do you see movement when candling? Mine have been moving alot (given to me for free at a pet store) and I'm wondering how old these eggs might be due to the fact that the person who gave them to me with the purchase of my female wasn't even aware there was eggs and just wanted them gone..

[@jakem.3109]

Great Video! Can u post a costed gecko care video plz

[@lilb1ff]

I suggest putting tiny air holes in the cups so the geckos can get oxygen

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

They're pre-punched, don't worry! Probably should've mentioned that

[@lilb1ff]

AfroHerpkeeper oh okay =-)

[@alexandercevallos7516]

AfroHerpkeeper hey I have some questions about my turtle tank

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Alexander, sure, what's up?

[@angelachau1888]

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[@lizards4life245]

Nice video

[@underthetrees4780]

Ok, so I had surprise baby geckos hatch in the enclosure and I have a baby I can't extract because the enclosure is a mature and elaborate bioactive setup. Any advice on how to get him out safely?

[@bazaldua21]

If you're ever in Houston for an event please let me know! Would Be awesome to meet you!

[@yonathanlazar3545]

How did u get them to not be scared of you? I have my own giant day gecko which I got about 3 months ago and he is so scared of me. I can't even put my hand in the terrarium without him running away.... Do you have any tips for a new gecko owner like me?

[@stinkbugs8131]

dude these are so cute i have a beardie and hes so cute also i love reptiles

[@meitang1438]

you're a cool dude

[@blakegregg1258]

Their so cute

[@jjamesgames6573]

So with this type of gecko I know they aren’t supposed to be held but can you make a video on cleaning the cage? I’m getting one and don’t you have to clean the cage?

[@vicenzovargo]

Cool

[@melissafernandez3670]

How much do you charge for the babies? And do you or can you mail them out?

[@ornithowlogist]

i own two crested geckos, but i’ve wanted to branch out with something a bit different with day geckos. it’s so difficult to find gold dust day gecko resources on youtube

[@mars8224]

what kind of gecko is the one you first grabbed and the small black one as well ?

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

All the ones in this video are the same species - gold dust day geckos. They may look different colors because their skin can lighten/darken depending on their mood and environmental conditions

[@aliciavomitsunicorns1815]

My baby red ear sliders are not quite used to the concept of glass

[@marcusr3700]

Hey AfroHerpKeeper, I was curious if you know if the care for Williamsi Lygodactylus is roughly the same? Thanks for any help!

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Yeah, I believe their care is almost the exact same - the babies are absolutely tiny though, so they need lots of attention in the first few weeks.

[@marcusr3700]

AfroHerpkeeper thanks so much for the fast reply! It helps!

[@brentlandreth5938]

@afroherdkeeper you should make a top five begging reptiles

[@jakelavalle6475]

Do you currently have or plan on breeding anymore good dust day geckos?

[@yovinceeeee]

Bro I like the intro keep up the good work And how much is it for one of those house geckos

[@troyjames5977]

Hey Daniel how's it going? I'm a little late on this topic buy I'm currently trying to breed my own gold dust day gecko's, can you go further into detail about the breeding set up these guys need

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

They're super simple to breed. I'll get around to a video on it eventually but if you have a Facebook you should join the groups "Phelsuma Phanatics" and "Day Geckos"

[@nickpies9825]

could you please do a care guide about these guys?

[@bugginonthewall]

Awesome! Newbie question, do Day geckos make good starter geckos? (Well not starter, i'm prepared for any tank upkeep etc)

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

This species as well as giant day geckos can be pretty hardy and have fairly simple care - about the same as a crested gecko + a need for UVB light. I'd say they make pretty good starters, but they aren't good for handling and can be very fast

[@ahmedalali9054]

thumb for scale!

[@jungojungo8625]

Do you got some for sale?

[@alanmejia4669]

Were do they sell this type of gecko i want to care for one plz make more vids on it

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I've got two breeding pairs and five or six hatchlings right now, so I imagine you'll see more in the future! I'd recommend looking for local reptile expos or browsing the classifieds at kingsnake.com if you live in the states and want to try getting this species. Just remember that day geckos are display animals, and you can never do too much research!

[@matthewtaylor72]

what would you feed a lizard like them so small

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

These ones get flightless fruit flies and Pangea crested gecko diet

[@happygeckos5196]

Wut Do You Not Put The Eggs in To A Incubator ?

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Not this species, no. These eggs do fine at room temp (between 70 and 80).

[@seaweedhoe]

I love them

[@kendavis8694]

I love this channel

[@itsadirtyk3287]

Same

[@haidynhoward9393]

Coalminer 523 ssaammee I love animals & reptile and amphibian but🕷NO

[@bobbybuck8564]

What temperature should the egg and the Gecko be

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

This species does fine around room temp - 70-80 degrees

[@mail40]

I am a total newb to breeding reptiles. And I was wondering if I needed to incubate my eggs. Or just leave them with the female.

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

What species are you breeding? With day geckos, it's advisable to remove them before they hatch, as the parents will often eat hatchlings

[@hayhay8347]

Why would the babies not be able to stay in the larger tank? What is the purpose for moving them to those tiny cups, other than space saving??

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Adults will cannibalize the young! The cups are a good size to ensure the smallest babies manage to catch their prey, but babies can also be housed in a communal tank with others of the same size. They have to be separated once they reach maturity, or the males will become territorial.

[@hayhay8347]

I get that, but I guess I don't understand why the babies couldn't stay in that 1 gallon from the start of the video? The adults are in a different tank, correct? The babies are so cute!!!

[@dog_lover2490]

afroherpkeeper where do u get those the 1 gallon tanks

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I got mine secondhand but I've seen them for sale at Petsmart

[@dog_lover2490]

okay thanks

[@fernandoaries9817]

💚💚💚🦎

[@crashtest7890]

quick question regarding gargoyle geckos- can they live without crickets? Also what do you think is the best feeder for them? Thanks!!

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

To my knowledge, gargoyle care is identical to crested gecko care - I think the primary diet should be a mixture like Pangea crested gecko diet.

[@crashtest7890]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@esmeraldacampos4313]

hey afoherpkeeper I want a gecko I can handle and looks cool but I don't want to spend to much do you have any good choices

[@cyberbited5599]

Esmeralda Campos a crested gecko or lepard gecko is what I suggest i have some myself and they are very tame and friendly

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I agree with Gabriel - if you're really trying to be cost-effective, cresties are less expensive to house and feed, but can be a bit jumpier. Both have their pros and cons!

[@lazypops3117]

Hi. Is this species normally captive bred, or wild caught? Were your adults wild?

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

You can usually find both WC and CB individuals... This species is actually an invasive species in a few places, including the Hawaiian Islands, and they breed very readily. I purchased mine from an expo, so I'm not entirely certain of their origins. Wherever they're from, they do very well in captivity and they're definitely lessening the impact on wild populations by producing new CB babies.

[@samjoe1364]

For adult gold dust day gecko what should the cage size be

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

A 12x12x18" ExoTerra or similar enclosure works great for either one adult or a pair

[@samjoe1364]

AfroHerpkeeper could I do breeding in a 12 12 18

[@gta5gaming274]

What do you need for heat

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I keep mine at room temperature, because my room is a constant 75-80 degrees - however, lots of keepers supply a low wattage heat lamp using a blue day or red night bulb

[@SayLessdademon]

I would love to buy one

[@gavinconley4050]

How much money should it be to get the bearded dragon and tank etc in all

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

The initial cost could be anywhere from $50 to $200, depending on where you get everything from... You'll also need to regularly buy food and replace lights and substrate!

[@gavinconley4050]

AfroHerpkeeper luckily my brothers girlfriends aunt is giving me everything for free! Included the beardie

[@jacksonsfishing9901]

I subscribed

[@ChuckHorneTheLizardRoom]

Great video as always! That one-handed filming while working is awkward - ever consider getting a tripod?

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I have two, just wanted to try something new. Filmed this on a phone and don't have a phone stand for the tripod, so I'll probably look into one of those

[@genesisdeleon2445]

You should post more about gold dust gecko

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

I'm getting mine back asap - I'll post about em eventually

[@dominickcastro7482]

I have a gold dust day gecko and she seems to have pail bulges on her lower neck. Should I be worried ???

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Those sound perfectly normal - adults (and especially females) tend to develop jowls/cheeks when they're well-fed. To my knowledge they store extra calcium to be used in egg production

[@dominickcastro7482]

AfroHerpkeeper awsome thank you so much !!!

[@beanbenito]

I’m keeping three females in a 12x24 exo terra is that ok ?

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Sounds great! So long as they don't quarrel too much and you provide hiding places, that works.