My Geckos Won’t Stop Cloning Themselves…

One year ago, I started with just 3 mourning geckos but now, I have over 40. In this video, I will reveal how they cloned themselves so quickly...
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[@TheDrPlants]

Just to be clear, this is a temporary home for the baby geckos. I want to carefully monitor their health until they get a little bigger!

[@nancygonzalez4352]

Can u get a frog for your ecosystem? edit: white’s tree frogs are easy to have. I have one. Or you could do a fire bellied toad.

[@anareaforakinglikeme3029]

Get a frog

[@ironbanana2253]

Froigloiogleoijeg

[@Midnight-Sky]

Get a frog

[@Midnight-Sky]

Get a frog

[@404_zephyrus_error_5]

This makes me inexplicably happy. They're all just roaming around with each other chilling and having some good vibes.

[@artsncraftswithtucker6119]

It’s beautiful

[@ngsm908]

Yes. Happy sisterhood.

[@christopherbarber274]

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[@karansanikommu5763]

bro who said gay bruh nahh lesbian

[@alberain]

Communist

[@novusseclorum9058]

Imagine if you had this guy as your Biology Teacher in school...

[@Theguywhoasked994]

"Begun, the clone wars has"

[@MV-vv7sg]

Your content has been super high quality and interesting from the first ever post. It blows me away how you’ve since improved apon that! The quality of shots and editing, attention to detail, and perfect arc to the story. It’s a blessing when each time you post. (Edit: Glad I can be a voice for others who wish to appreciate this art too!)

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you! I always strive to make each video better than the last

[@Emfinity]

I came here to write this☝🏼

[@onefamilys]

🥰🥰🥰

[@gojimeteor7986]

Thank you for stealing my speech 👍👍👍

[@elhallowen9081]

Is he gonna upgrade the jungle

[@GimbalosMorkinar]

Geckos will inherit the earth.

[@emsauce75]

*roaches

[@williamemeleus693]

The lizard lords will triumph

[@patrickharriss]

They already do in my country 😆

[@Boomrainbownuke9608]

its tail time

[@dotdotdotdotdotdotdottod]

and they dont need a man to do it

[@candicequinnell8991]

These videos never get old

[@MeltingDogsIsFun]

It is so cool that you can make your gecko's tank actually THUNDERSTORM- I kept replaying that part because it looked so realistic- I love it so much-

[@_dboy_]

Man, your camera work with these tiny creatures is insane. Love seeing your builds and the ecosystems you create. Looking forward to whatever comes next!

[@TheDrPlants]

More to come!

[@Isaiahbigham-jt1yj]

You are so right tho

[@Isaiahbigham-jt1yj]

You are so right

[@guilhermehessel7312]

​@@Isaiahbigham-jt1yjyou can edit a KZbin comment, no need to redo it

[@sarahkahre6670]

I am someone who gets super squeamish over bugs but oh boy, I could watch your videos all day! You put so much care into the ecosystems you create and it’s obvious that the creatures you house are important to you, not just a hobby or experiment. Keep up the good work! Can’t wait to see your future projects!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!!

[@3to4characters]

Fr, this idea has made me love animals and really makes me feel connected to them

[@vanshpratap4566]

@@3to4characters same

[@Scrappy41503]

​@TheDrPlants this was so COOL

[@Somebodyumightknow]

When the geckos were licking the”gecko smothie” it sound so satisfying

[@IFroking_Hatethis]

4:08 blud bought the legendary bumbble wasp skin 💀

[@Camra_strider]

Lol

[@pondju]

“babe wake up, dr plants just uploaded!”

[@stoichiometryc8462]

fr, I'm about to go "hear ye hear ye"

[@cin3859]

Wtf, I swore last time I checked you had like 2k subs. This channel grew so fast! And well deserved too, these videos are so damn high quality

[@karansharma2738]

fr he deserves it. the editing , quality and the effort are so so so good

[@sunriseshell]

Just like the geckos!

[@Gamergirl-172]

Same! I remember when his 1 year vid came out

[@H_h637]

5:46 pov its 2 am right now

[@astraldelirium4122]

"Your clones are impressive, you must be very pleased."

[@MissleT0E]

Very professionally done. Editing is 🔥 plus seeing all these critters in the habitats you’ve built and explaining all the work you did is informative 💯

[@TheDrPlants]

I appreciate it! I strive to improve with every upload

[@Lumiander]

I am literally addicted to watching all your videos, they are so good lol

[@KOTO-cod]

yea same

[@pondju]

same! i probably watch them all at least every week haha

[@TheGamingShark33]

This dude makes life unforced, battles against other animals unforced and makes it fair for every animal unlike some animal ytbers who put tarantulas and snakes in the same tank just to fight this dude wants them to be happy and living together You’re a fucking legend and I can’t wait for more of your projects

[@Chelsea-vt3ib]

You can’t call him a dude his preferred pronouns might be female. Also they have to stop calling their Gekos females cause they may prefer being called male.

[@TheGamingShark33]

@@Chelsea-vt3ib bro do u really think I care that much abt pronounces I literally don’t give a damn (Unless u tell me them bro)

[@Chelsea-vt3ib]

@@TheGamingShark33 what if ur a homophobe if u say his pronouns wrong????? Aren’t u worried??? What if he’s a she and trans 🏳️‍⚧️

[@TheGamingShark33]

@@Chelsea-vt3ib idgaf about that at all if he didn’t tell me his pronouns I keep referring him to “HE/HIM” got it miss u need to know pronounce

[@sleepyjo9340]

@@Chelsea-vt3ib it's a he/him you transphobs

[@paulybeefs8588]

"The crabs may mistake the baby geckos for an easy meal" Sounds like your ecosystem may not require all that maintenance.

[@JackieOwl94]

That is a sign your geckos are SUPER happy. You should be proud

[@gabrielaguilar3208]

I love watching the tiny geckos hunt the fruit flies in slo mo. It’s like a National Geographic Channel but in an enclosure. Keep up the good work.

[@frailvoid5844]

A lot of national geographics videos are actually shot in large enclosures that attempt to emulate the natural environment, they often don't say it outright in their documentaries but that's the case with a lot of nature documentaries

[@poppamic]

@@frailvoid5844 never new that. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@invernomuto00]

"Mmmh... This place needs more Gekos" -The Geko.

[@ten-tonnetongue]

Your house must be BEAUTIFUL with all these tanks.

[@salamigecko736]

Its insane how cinematic you can make such a small area! Very cool!

[@DarkDragon_Midnight]

Those geckos are insanely adorable --Mayhaps you could raise an army of them-- I've got a little friend of my own with me right now, she's a brown anole I found outside, she's sitting on my arm :)

[@katem3961]

I am so happy to see how popular your channel has become, you totally deserve your continuing success. Keep it up 💗 from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you so much!!

[@GoatedGoose1]

Ayy ur in the Western Australian as well, wassup.

[@Dreadlocks916]

4:29 where did that millipede go lol

[@angelaburto2618]

He went to the Backrooms

[@charmainesmith5623]

You can tell there looked after. If they were not looked after they would not lay eggs. Your just being an amazing gecko carer

[@ihssank9898]

I'm sad everytime a video comes to an end :( I'm always so invested in the lives of all those creatures you care for ! Loooved this video !

[@katelijnhovestad8382]

It makes me happy to see that you view them as individual animals and not as pests, like some other people would :)

[@imoffendedthatyouareoffended]

when i lived in texas id find them all over my trailer. i lived in the middle of nowhere in palestine. they were my favorite to see around. they eat bugs and stick to the walls. idk how anyone could see them and think they are pests.

[@ronstoppable1133]

Perhaps they forgot to tell you the crucial instructions; "Don't get them wet" and definitely "Don't feed them after midnight" 😉😁

[@nitrogenfume9762]

I started with a pair of mourning geckos in a 15gal vivarium about three years ago. For the first 2.5 years, the babies never survived more than a month. However, since adding some dense-coverage plants, I've had at least one juvenile get too big for the adults to cannibalize. In my experience, then, the geckos control their own population per conditions in the enclosure.

[@nickslens]

Your channel is one of the very few that I have notifications turned on for. These are beautiful. The cinematography and colors alone are gorgeous. Excellent work. Can't wait to see more.

[@ziggybender9125]

Fun fact, on the island of Kauai day geckos were multiplying out of control and were a pest to homeowners as there excrement would build up everywhere and was very hard to remove once dried. By chance the Madagascar gecko got introduced through a shipment to a nursery or something but years later they established themselves, now both geckos live on the island but day geckos can't multiply as fast and don't get to dominate the high regions of homes anymore as the larger Madagascar geckos run that turf.

[@Shsudejdufuruf]

When the millipede rolled into a ball it was so cute

[@human_isomer]

I can't imagine how long it took to get all this very fine close-ups, but it was absolutely worth it ^^

[@dauntlessmare1521]

They’re very cute! And I’m glad to see them happy in their new home 😊 it’s also super neat to see them clone themselves 😮 this is my first time seeing something like that! Also I hope you’re doing well! Have fun and rest plenty!

[@yeetiluslayeet2080]

I’ve been here since 30k subs and it’s actually crazy how much you’ve grown. Keep up the good work bro, 1 mil is just around the corner!

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol, shock to see as well , almost 1 mil soon , but he deserve it , quality content , can see he put a lot effort and well scape too

[@fezii9043]

You have EXCELLENT foley skills, really just production in general. What a talented creator!

[@halffulldrinks]

happy to see how much you are growing Dr. I fell into a paludarium youtube hole a while back but this is one of the channels I still consistently look forward to for new videos. Fantastic projects and love to hear your genuine passion for your animals.

[@swaggashow]

Your vids truly bring me joy! So happy I stumbled upon your page. With so much tough content out there it’s nice to see such a genuine page. Keep it up!

[@TheDrPlants]

I'm so glad!

[@kittycat_official7]

"The geckos can run,jump and even walk on water." My brain:Gecko=Jesus

[@jdsoteldo]

I got the chills when you said “I created a storm” like damn you like a god

[@hellwizard99]

your tanks are really beautiful. the geckos look right at home in them. id also love more information about the plants you choose and why!

[@chanterelle483]

OMG the geckos are so tiny! It didn't really sink in until I saw them crunch down the fruitflies and saw that they have one fly for multiple bites. And is it just me or are their tongues basically translucent? They are such a fascinating animals, thanks for the footage of them using their suction cup feet and moving on the water surface. Just awesome! If they keep breeding on this rate, you could start a bussiness selling them (only to good homes of course).

[@warrior8017]

I love how you have insects for every problem Like an army of skilled labourers

[@Explorerkidz007]

SON:DAD HOW WAS I BORN DAD: IN A EXPERIMENT

[@luisr3248]

Feels like I waited ten years for this update I’m so excited

[@svbakakris323]

This footage is incredible ! Thank you.

[@TheDrPlants]

I try!

[@kayleecutter8020]

I’ve got a house full of geckos but not really by choice. They hide behind paintings during the day. Next time you want to catch them I recommend a little air con.

[@NicholasCary-lz2rb]

amazing editing love the habitat its just so life like and when i think your done adding animals you add even more which makes it really cool 10/10 you should also do more 100 days but just amazing to see everything😁💯

[@moexiadiscar6442]

Maaan your content is pretty sweet! I hope you don’t tire yourself out from making these videos, I would really like to watch more of them in the long run🦎🦀 thank you for providing quality programming!

[@TheDrPlants]

I try!!

[@toothless-grizzly7907]

Can’t lie. These videos are well executed and satisfying to watch. The close up view, sound effects and narration make it great to watch, especially when you’re in bed

[@finn5182]

The in bed part says it all 😂

[@kinishmaelrisosmalinao7795]

This is the small world version of Nat Geo. The scene is just ❤️

[@kingkunta3294]

Another brilliant video, keep up the amazing work

[@PlecsExotics3]

What a beautiful vivarium! Great work! I love the vivarium, so much life in it.

[@cj_west]

Your videos are amazing. It's so fascinating to see you grow so quickly. Keep it up dude!!!

[@thedarkemissary]

Life finds a way. The movies tried to tell you.

[@SamuelfisherSC]

Finally, a 2 AM challenge that isn't crappy clickbait, catching geckos.

[@carlorielmendez6505]

If you're also a scorpion keeper, certain species are also notorious for being quick cloners as well. Parthenogenesis is just as fun (and stressful with enclosure prep as well) as regular mating of higher animals.

[@o1ken_ez]

You know, you could use this as a reproduction facility for the geckoes, keep like 1 or 2 female geckoes in there with a male and monitor them as they lay eggs and stuff, when the eggs hatch, let the geckoes develop and then use them for whatever purpose required, or just put the eggs in there and do the above-mentioned stuff, would be a cool way to use it 👍

[@kikiblue7169]

why would he need a male when they reproduce asexually? this isn't weird for lizards, several species do it. Some species no longer have males at all, only females.

[@pixazelz]

There isnt any males they are Mourning geckos

[@sociodragon2742]

No males lol he goes over that in the video. It’s an all female species

[@borrylandy-be1kh]

I was smiling when they were drinking the gecko smoothie.

[@michaelcarlton1484]

With partial and full cloning happening, you have to wonder how far back some genes must go.

[@GothicPoet]

You are good at narrating and editing videos. 👍❤️ They are beautiful gecko's. I am glad you are taking good care of them. It's a big responsibility. I too use to have lots of pets, reptiles and birds as well as farm animals. My mom and I kept spiders too. We loved them. My family are farmers and ranchers. I was taught how to live off the land and be a native American as well as a British Scottish. My father is native American and African and my mother was Asian and Scottish British. I am proud of my mixed cultures. Animals have been a big part of my life because I was raised in a mixed cultured family. Also, we have the same gecko's in the wild in my area. They sometimes come inside and I have to rescue them and release them somewhere safe. They are very quick and eat bugs. I catch bugs and cut them up, make them into a mooch to feed to the geckos before I release them on a tree in the front of my apartment. It's a perfect spot for them. I love how tiny they are but they are capable of surviving in the wild. ☺️❤️ There's been several gecko's that didn't want to leave me but I setup a trail of bug goo and they weren't aware I left. I don't want to take wildlife out of the wild. I can find a gecko breeder if I want to have them as pets. I will keep rescuing them as long as I am capable. 👍 I respect the earth and what it provides. ❤️ We only have one Earth and one lifetime.

[@Emfinity]

I clicked so fast! Thanks for the amazing content! Your camera shots and editing are cinematic and extremely entertaining. From the beginning your content has been top notch and you continue to improve! Incredible job well done.🙌🏽 Can't wait for more!

[@TheDrPlants]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrFunnyXD]

insects and reptiles trip me about, but these videos help me see them in a new light

[@alm5851]

wow wtf?? just shows how good you took care of them!

[@TheNerogarden]

The quality of your videos is just amazing. I can't wait to see more!

[@damollieobdormisco]

Geckos are so cool, and I love the detail you put into both your terrariums and your videos!

[@TheDrPlants]

I try!

[@elizabethzeanchock3218]

I love that you are so caring for your animal friends, I love that you made sure that the baby geckos are safe and big enough to you bigger rainforest terrarium!

[@ZOYATz]

Bro this is like the 3 Velociraptor of Jurassic park 😂

[@n0ah.s_]

bro i love your channel sm its jus so sick how much you know about these animals and the enclosures you make for em, im so hyped for the future vids

[@mushroom_lady4real]

These geckos are so fascinating! What a beautiful animal! I can't wait to see what's next!!!

[@oscarguevaraf778]

This man is just recreating Hollow Knight whole story over and over and over again

[@gabe7109]

Despite having somewhat of an adverse reaction to insects, I find myself fascinated with your channel, the content is quite impressive.

[@bob6927]

You should make a huge ecosystem tank with predators plants and prey

[@-Raylight]

Nature is so beautiful. I love your videos, makes me happy when I see the ecosystem getting bigger and bigger!

[@RochelleHasTooManyHobbies]

I understand, little gekkos. Dating is a hard game, there are definitely days where I'd rather just pop out a clone and call it a day. At least then I'd know exactly what to expect out of the little nugget!

[@werwolfnate]

Oh, that feeling when you just accidently have a grey goo scenario arise in your pet tank.

[@Lusterid]

10 year laters: There is now 100 geckos

[@johannaericsonvaras5600]

Just found this channel and I am soooooo inspired to create something like this myself! Need to do a bit of reading first and this has really been very interesting and useful content! Thank you so much! 👍😀

[@posiedon3142]

This is my absolute favorite channel!I love every episode you make :)

[@jessiewithani]

their tongues look like lil stretchy pods of jelly i love it they're too cute

[@LexiJoFarms]

WOW. This is the fastest I've ever seen a channel grow. My gosh. I was here from your second video and now you're almost at a million subs. Congrats! Did you come from a different channel? Your filming and editing is great to.

[@TheDrPlants]

Wow thank you! This is my first channel!

[@facundopereztaboada5067]

Not only is the content excellent and unique, but the video quality is also amazing!

[@grgtlvgrgtlv3409]

I'm a simple man, Geckos makes me happy

[@joenut5328]

You should make some sort of ecosystem with little caves in the background that whatever animal can chill and crawl in. I think it would look cool, but it’s fine if you don’t want to

[@DaIminico]

i really wish i could do this kind of stuff. . . this is absolutely amazing!!

[@yvetterivera3039]

I don’t see why you can’t. You can do anything you put your mind to. I think you should.

[@detective2221]

@@yvetterivera3039 u dont know what he dealing with

[@clan520k6]

what I’m assuming to be an easy way to keep the original jungle ecosystem without too many geckos but not have them diminish slowly is if you leave one or two eggs out of however many gecko eggs are laid every time the geckos repopulate and move the other eggs before they hatch to this new ecosystem

[@Sagittarian2728]

Just like Ian Malcom eloquently says, “Life finds a way”

[@colin4124]

Your channel is literally NatGeo! It’s probably one of the best nature shows I’ve seen!

[@banaanman0227]

Another masterpiece, WOW. It crazy how much talent you have!

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you!

[@MiroTheDreamer]

The creator of this channel is gifted. No other explanation for this greatness.

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

FYI, if you move an egg or egg clutch, make sure to always have them the same way, no flipping them.

[@FloridaPoolGuy]

This is sooo cool! Great camera work and video production. Well done!

[@triple_check]

I just wanna say, your videos are mind blowing and seeing that you can do all this cool stuff with nature is so amazing! I really like your content and I will stay subscribed for a long time! keep up the amazing work you really inspire me :)

[@TheDrPlants]

Thank you so much!

[@chevellearthur8873]

Your videos are awesome, very interesting, and I would love to make my own pauldarium some day using your tutorial. Keep up the good work!

[@TheDrPlants]

I appreciate it!

[@some-1-2]

bro, this is the first video i seen and it is so gud. U make the life of animals so realistic! U make great lore. keep up the gud work

[@rottenrobloxian]

I see a bearded dragon. I am staying tuned.