Pink Tongue Skinks AREN'T Picky Eaters... We're Just Feeding Them Wrong

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Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko

Күн бұрын

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@DarkestFinale
@DarkestFinale Жыл бұрын
What a nightmare! I'm so glad the shop put you in touch with the breeder. Hopefully they'll speak to the shop too to make sure that any future pink tongues get fed correctly in their care. It's horrid when you believe you're doing everything right and the animal's still failing to thrive ❤ Glad Rex is on the up now.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't think they'll be working with the shop again 🙈 thank you! :)
@moomoomoo9413
@moomoomoo9413 Жыл бұрын
Trust me there won’t be any future pink tongue skinks from me to that shop. I told them how to keep them and they flat ignored my advice.
@Mothobius
@Mothobius 2 ай бұрын
@@moomoomoo9413 probably thought they knew more than you because they were "reptile experts"
@willowweed3696
@willowweed3696 Жыл бұрын
I totally recommend peters banded skinks if you want another enjoyable skink species. They're my absolute favorite
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah there are so many wonderful skinks. I saw a zebra one the other day, looked like a chonky sausage, very cute :)
@davidbeckett1565
@davidbeckett1565 Жыл бұрын
I don't have a pink tongued skink and will probably never have one, but that was fascinating. I am so pleased you have found the solution to Rex's issues and have the platform to share the sound advice you have based on the first-hand experience you have because of what you have seen and done - it will be extremely valuable to a large number of reptiles and their owners. If you have a decent setup for the giant African land snails you are breeding for to eat, I would love to see a video on what it's like to keep them and what sort of habitat they require to thrive as pets rather than as food!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thank you :D Yes I'm going to be doing a video on them. I think the setup needs some work because I wasn't expecting to get bigger snails, just babies which I thought I was going to feed off relatively quickly, so I'm in need of setup tips. I'm sure I'll get a few once I upload the video :)
@davidbeckett1565
@davidbeckett1565 Жыл бұрын
​@@leopardgeckotalk I only heard of them because of your video and think they are fascinating because of their size, so would be interested in what you can do with your passion, knowledge, and creativity
@luwildy
@luwildy Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh when you said how big his siblings are!!! I would be mortified too! You got this though!!! You are amazing with lizards 💚💚💚
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thank you :) yeah his biggest sibling weighed in the other day at 39g. He's got a long way to go, but we'll get there, we're just a little bit behind.
@luwildy
@luwildy Жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk he's in good hands 💚
@ingeniouspixie
@ingeniouspixie Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic news!! 🎉 And so interesting because those are all the ways "they" tell you to use when you "do your research" aren't they? Another plus for getting animals from a reputable breeder!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@gingerlygingerlee3023
@gingerlygingerlee3023 Жыл бұрын
I look forward to seeing the continued improvement. That's so exciting. You didn't keep doing the same thing hoping for improvement, you kept going until you got answers. That's what counts. Again, can't wait for the update. Thank you for the video and update. 👍🏻
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks :D Yeah I just knew something wasn't right, and no matter who i asked I couldn't get a straight answer, so I just had to find the original source, the breeder, and I'm soooo glad I did :D
@1701Bec
@1701Bec Жыл бұрын
I can hear how excited and happy you are!. Im really glad Rex is doing great!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks :) Yeah I'm so relieved. He's now officially double the weight he was 2 weeks ago wooo.
@spookycute81
@spookycute81 Жыл бұрын
So glad you figured everything out, and he's doing better now :) He's so adorable!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@tagmopruannsilver8267
@tagmopruannsilver8267 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious to see how your snail breeding project works! If love to set one up for my PTS someday. Also, I'm a little salty about the online advice screwing you over. Almost enough to not provide advice. :P Kidding. I'm so glad you've found something that Rex really likes. My PTS has been thriving on literally the exact brand of Apple Snails you showed in your video, but I got him older than Rex. (From a shop that also fed crickets, i hated that!)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Omg really? 😅 I wonder if it's a baby thing. I found those apple snails super tough to cut, let alone rex to get through, so he'd only eat the tiniest bits 🙈 Yeah PTS do not care for crickets, do they? 😂
@willowweed3696
@willowweed3696 Жыл бұрын
I get snails from a local aquarium stores and get a handful of extra snails that they always have in abundance and freeze them.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Ah that's awesome :) Good to know :)
@carbon3d
@carbon3d Жыл бұрын
Rex is the Cutes! Keep care of him, Rebecca! Bubba (my leo says hello)
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@mischiefmaker1000
@mischiefmaker1000 6 ай бұрын
I'm glad I found this video, as I'm researching these skinks at the moment and had read the same thing about feeding Apple snail meat from Asian markets. I'd noticed these are cooked and thought that might affect the nutritional value and taste so it's good to know that hunch was right. Glad little Rex is doing better 🙂
@lidewijcroes1795
@lidewijcroes1795 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for passing it on! When I got my leopard gecko he was around 3/4 months and so small, I realised later the size of probably a 3 week old or something. I’m not sure why that was, but anyway now he’s 2.5 and he’s huge. So Rex probably just has some catching up to do and it’ll be totally fine!
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Aww, yeah I guess they all grow at their own pace :)
@tracietownsend7880
@tracietownsend7880 7 ай бұрын
I live in Australia and I have a pink tongue and 3 blue tongue's and all of mine love dog food and boiled eggs, raw eggs mixed into the chicken and Turkey dog food and scrambled eggs.
@luwildy
@luwildy Жыл бұрын
I know you're breeding the giant Africa land snails for food but since you'll have the parents a while I would love to see some content on them they can be really cool pets
@dookcurruff9047
@dookcurruff9047 Жыл бұрын
Why cool, theyre just big thats all
@JupiterJamie
@JupiterJamie Жыл бұрын
All snails are cool, these are just extra large COOL
@christheghostwriter
@christheghostwriter Жыл бұрын
Those snails are currently wreaking havoc in Florida
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yes, I am making a video on them because they're super cute and interesting 😊😊
@luwildy
@luwildy Жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk yay! I'm so excited!
@PeppersnGlowworms
@PeppersnGlowworms Жыл бұрын
Good news! GALs are great feeders! Get some garlic for getting rid of those human grade snail meat, I suppose... I always went for fresh or self-frozen snails and slugs for my glowworms. Even those caned snails for reptiles seem to be precooked...
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Nice! :) Yeah it raw snails seem to be a winner.
@calicocriterisopod
@calicocriterisopod Жыл бұрын
Keep on making more about this new little guy, I love him so much already. :)))
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
thanks! will do :D
@Footy-4-u
@Footy-4-u Жыл бұрын
Hi, am a big fan! For a couple months! Your advice is amazing for my gecko.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks so much!
@indoirl
@indoirl Жыл бұрын
I was having difficulty getting my young pink tongue eating… thank you for this
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
I hope this helps and they start eating soon, he hasn't stopped since i've offered him the live snails.
@speckledjim_
@speckledjim_ Жыл бұрын
Happy youve got it sorted, must have been stressful
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thank you :) yes its such a relief.
@speckledjim_
@speckledjim_ Жыл бұрын
@leopardgeckotalk Now that he's growing steadily I'd be so interested in seeing his weights on a little graph
@catgoboom
@catgoboom Жыл бұрын
As mine got older she started growing much more rapidly, they do not seem to show a lot of growth until they're about 5-6 months and then they kind of pick up the pace. If you feed any fruit or veg you will probably find there's a point where Rex loses interest and just wants protein, that's when mine exploded. Females also take closer to two years to reach their full size vs males, who are usually done growing by the year mark, so if you're confused about how small yours is after a year it's probably because she's a girl. My girl is a year & change, 15" & weighs 71g, I think she was a whole 7g at 4 months
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that's good to know, thank you :). Yeah Rex must be around the 5-6 month age now. Won't touch omnigold, or anything that isn't a snail 🙈 but starting to grow now :)
@moomoomoo9413
@moomoomoo9413 Жыл бұрын
None of the babies I kept (10) are anywhere near 7g after 4 months they are much much bigger.
@catgoboom
@catgoboom Жыл бұрын
@moomoomoo9413 mine was estimated to be 4 mo when I got her. She was approx 3" total & weighed in under 10g but it's possible my scale wasn't registering her right or the breeder got her age wrong
@sumerburton
@sumerburton Жыл бұрын
Hi, could you do a reacting to leopard gecko enclosures I recently got a leopard gecko and want to see your thoughts xx
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a few upcoming videos planned, but I will hopefully do one in october or november. Just make sure you follow me on Instagram (@leopardgeckoyoutube) as that's where I usually post about it.
@sumerburton
@sumerburton Жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk ok thank you very much!
@marciacoco9549
@marciacoco9549 Жыл бұрын
Aww so cute I’m so glad you found the remedy for his weight ‼️ wonder when his tongue will turn pink ?
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Ikr, that will be the big milestone when that tongue turns pink. Though it is pretty epic at the moment being blue 😂
@marciacoco9549
@marciacoco9549 Жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk you have make sure you put a video out when it turns pink ‼️ The blue is cool also . I know there are blue tongue skinks. Wonder what the differences is.
@jasonharrison9282
@jasonharrison9282 5 ай бұрын
OMG I am laughing! I Live where these animals exist in the wild, and breed them too. There are very few snails here! Insects are their diet. I personally feed Good quality wet dog food mixed with insectivore mix and Calcium/Vitamin powder. Babies are 14" in 12 months, but not overfed.
@dacisky
@dacisky Жыл бұрын
I don't have a pts,but I really think someone needs to do for them what you have done for leos and cresties. This is really interesting.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be sooo helpful, there's just not enough info out there on these guys.
@klmaracle3062
@klmaracle3062 Жыл бұрын
I have to second nutmeggs question, can you feed aquatic snails? Even a small aquarium would produce a huge number 😊
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah probably, see I have nerite snails so they only ever lay eggs but never hatch haha, but I am finding success with the giant african land snails.
@gregwilliams853
@gregwilliams853 Жыл бұрын
Problem here in the USA is African giant snails are banned
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
You can always try other species :) this is just the type that there are tons of here that need feeding off
@IkeAboutReptiles
@IkeAboutReptiles Жыл бұрын
Are Pink Tonuge skinks worth the amout of money to get them and there setup?
@jj32094
@jj32094 Жыл бұрын
Safer staying away from insects or snails from garden
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah when I think of snails in the garden I think of lung worm (as I have dogs), and all the other things they can carry, so I'm sticking to captive bred :)
@syd4787
@syd4787 Жыл бұрын
awww Rex is soooo cute!! I love blue tongue skinks and I think now I might be just as obsessed with pink tongues! Does anyone know the difference between blue tongues and pink tongues? Is it just their tongue ?? Bc I know blue tongue skinks apparently love cat food
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah so BTS tend to be more potato-like 😂 they're round and robust, where as pink tongues can get to 15-18" long but tend to be more slender. BTS will eat quite a variety of food, but PTS tend to mainly eat snails and slugs, they also love to climb and have slightly longer legs. I would avoid cat or dog food though as they tend to lead to fatty liver disease, though I know a lot of people use it, it's just not a food designed for skinks and it's not the healthiest. :)
@moomoomoo9413
@moomoomoo9413 Жыл бұрын
One thing I never feed any of my animals is cat and dog food. I try and match their natural diet as much as I can
@jordynhasnosocialbattery3897
@jordynhasnosocialbattery3897 Жыл бұрын
Hi! So I’ve had my leopard gecko for 8 years, and he’s never had a “bad” setup, he has a 30 gallon exo terra terrarium and lots of places to climb, multiple hides, etc. The one thing i’ve been wanting to change is his heating. I’ve used a heat mat since I got him but recently saw your video on heating options and have been seeing more and more about how a deep heat projector is extremely beneficial- notably that it makes them more energetic. He never really explores his tank, which i’d like to see him do. I’d be 100% up for buying a DHP, but everyone i’ve seen use them has wooden vivarium. Do you know if there is any way to use one compatibly with the exo terra, since it has a top mesh lid? Thank you!
@sneekyalexa2657
@sneekyalexa2657 Жыл бұрын
a 30 gallon is a bit small for a leo, as the suggested minimum is a 36x18x18. For the DHP, you put the bulb into a heat dome/lamp, and you place the dome/lamp on top of the screen. Make sure to plug it into a thermostat, which will allow you to set the temperature to 88-92 for the hot spot. Hopefully these changes will help him be more comfortable and more active! best of luck to your and your geck.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Yeah you can get a 'clamp lamp' or a dome, which you screw them in and pop them on top the mesh. Just make sure you use a dimming stat with them :)
@-louise-163
@-louise-163 Жыл бұрын
i have got a question i have a 4 month old leo gecko and evrytime i handle her she comes to the door and i get her out and she always wants to walk around my room and shes pretty quick and it scares me she could get lost / stuck somewhere does anyone have any tips please she is my first ever reptile so i think im a bit more skittish when holding her i try to be confident not to scare her but im just worried she will get lost if she waddles away and i cant get her
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
I would keep her close to you rather than putting her on the floor, even my leos, as tame as they are, will run off if on the floor. I think because it's a new open space they feel a bit vulnerable.
@-louise-163
@-louise-163 Жыл бұрын
@@leopardgeckotalk ok thankyou
@gregwilliams853
@gregwilliams853 Жыл бұрын
Yuck, have to eat escargot through life😹😹😹🦎🦎🦎
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
haha
@taijiwhale
@taijiwhale 11 ай бұрын
Or…. Catfood?
@LukeMcGuireoides
@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын
My poor crestie has barely grown at all since I got him back in Jan. It turned a year on July 22 and it's probably only 9 or 10 grams atm. I haven't been able to feed it live food but once. I'm gonna get something for it soon, crickets or super worms or something. I got some crickets once and was able to dump some in the viv three times before they all died. I don't really have a decent way to keep them unfortunately. It's been eating more pangea. I think I wasn't giving it enough, even though it wouldn't eat all I was giving. It would eat in only one spot basically, so once I made the food deeper, it would eat further down into it, whereas I was just covering the surface of the dish initially. Now I pretty much fill up the cap. Glad your skink troubles appear to be solved.
@leopardgeckotalk
@leopardgeckotalk Жыл бұрын
Ooo try the breeding and growing diet by pangea, or the fig and insect one, they're high in protein, the geckos seem to like them and they should help your gecko grow. I wouldn't leave any crickets in the viv though.
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