Product Review: Zoo Med VS Exo Terra Crested Gecko Kits!

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[@tomatopesto1813]

I have the Exo-Terra cage, and EVERY SINGLE MORNING i find my gecko nestled in between 2 leaves like a cute little sandwich.

[@aidenkraeger900]

this would be the citest thing ever

[@hazelnutbread3015]

Bruh no one asked

[@wh1sp0]

Sandwich boiiiiiiii = SO CUTE!

[@SunShine-sm1oh]

@@hazelnutbread3015 what was the point of your comment

[@mistake4209]

@@SunShine-sm1oh What was the point of this reply i just made

[@bowie5668]

I got an exo terra today and it’s absolutely the best enclosure for beginners, I recommend only using it until your crestie is a juvenile and upgrading to at least a 20 gallon.

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Bowie I vote for zoo med!, I like the single door for the viewing ,

[@fossilsoup6570]

THANK YOU!!! A lot of what he was saying about those enclosures being fine for an adult was driving me crazy!!! He was also saying that you don’t need to mist them!

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Isabelle George , ya there’s a lot of other channels that I’d take advice from, just bc they don’t NEED something doesn’t mean we shouldn’t provide them with certain things , they don’t necessarily need a uvb bulb but I provide my Crestie with one ... and I mist 2 times Daily 👌🏼👍🏼

[@emmathomson2584]

@@fossilsoup6570 and using just tap water for them! Poor things! If I don't drink chlorinated tap water, neither will my geckos lol Does he think rain water is chlorinated when it falls from the sky in New Caledonia??

[@fossilsoup6570]

Anthony Same here!

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you for sharing, all good information! Not using mine for geckos, but wanted to see some details about the Exo Terra system. well done and a thumbs UP.

[@mank377]

I have the large exo terra kit. As a beginner I can say it’s amazing and easy to set up and my gecko seems to love it too.

[@PYROTOAD]

I personally use repti safe a ton, I’ve seen and had issues with not using water conditioner.

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

It probably depends on your tap water quality

[@tkschrome487]

I think the water conditioner recommendation they give is because some areas the tap water isn’t good enough to drink. My friends tap is clean enough to shower and wash clothes in and brush your teeth but he has to fill jugs with water provided by the town out of a tube in the side of the road that constantly runs fresh spring water. The pets art I got my gecko at says u should use spring water for misting and for water bowls

[@mypetsandme9473]

I filter tap water 👍🏻

[@lepirokantai9943]

I like how casually he threw as the boxes on the floor

[@Ducksrule130]

Some people can't use their tap water due to their location, so they need the water conditioner.

[@doomiedee]

theres ways around this. if you live in an area that you need conditioner you can fill a bucket with water and let it sit for a few days then when you need it. you have good clean water. i do this with my fish tanks and reptiles waters and never had a problem or had to buy conditioner

[@lordchanka5408]

+Pan Sixty Six I use bottled water distilled

[@33BeardedDragon]

I'm glad i live in Washington we have some pretty good clean water 💦

[@33BeardedDragon]

Pan Sixty Six if that's what you believe okay

[@thehutch4823]

Pan Sixty Six distilled water actually isn't that good for you, the human body needs minerals naturally found in water

[@efris6599]

I would choose exo terra

[@crowharryc1648]

Same

[@charliewilkinson4878]

you havent sprayed cages for 8 yeaers?? That is extremely worrying. i spray my geckos enclosure at least once a day!!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Spraying is only necessary for humidity. We control the humidity in our entire facility rather than each individual cage.

[@noahrosales7088]

They still like it wet

[@serotoninu958]

what she said(NotInThatWay)

[@pewpewcat7679]

I'm pretty sure a breeder of many years that hasn't lost any geckos due to loss of humidity knows what he's doing. We need to spray because we don't have controlled systems but for a large scale breeder that may be (and in this case is) different

[@PYROTOAD]

Crazy thing is my female indeed did lay 20 clutches 😂

[@ScarfaceGuy101]

Okay and I shit out diamonds every day

[@PYROTOAD]

ScarfaceGuy101 woah buddy

[@gc8568]

I don’t know much about Gecko Breeding, but don’t they lay like 2 eggs once a month, and their hatching dates are spread out?

[@pewpewcat7679]

If that's true, I'd be a bit (a lot) concerned about her wellbeing and checking her constantly to make sure her calcium levels are ok and she's doing good and I'd probably give her the next 2 seasons off, but that's me, not a breeder, just someone that has an opinion and reads a lot and watches videos from guys like brian. I may be off but I find that excessive. If true.

[@ScarfaceGuy101]

PewPewCat the gecko would certainly be dead if that was at all possible essentially in order for that to happen the date of fertilization and laying would have to be perfect each and every time which simply isn’t the case plus like you mentioned the health of the animal alone all that laying would certainly drain her of a lot and more than just calcium precious energy protein all of it it would starve and deplete the animal

[@ami_sunshine]

I have not seen tanks that cheap. 😂 Did I miss something? I bought my 18x18x24 Exo Terra tank off amazon for $129. But that’s also because I didn’t want all that extra crap that the kits give you. Cause a lot of it is useless and I wanted to get my own specific things and such.

[@zeusrulez]

These are 12x12x18 so you can find the terrarium cheaper

[@pewpewcat7679]

129 for an 18x18x24 seems like a good price. I feel like all the ones I saw were at least 150 or more. Never bought one because I'm going a different route but they were pricey. It's still overall a small tank compared to others

[@marytwinflamessoulfamunite7102]

Josh's Frogs has some really good prices on there Tanks

[@Danimalsfan]

I got mine at a con with the stuff in it for $75 (it was the zoomed kit)

[@VulgarVelociraptor]

PewPewCat I’m desperately trying to find a 18x18x24 for that price or a 18x18x36 but literally everything is so jacked up in price right now.

[@mypetsandme9473]

Great honest review Brain . While that exo terra size your showing is good ! . The size up ( small tall ) 18+18+24 inch is the one I have trouble with. The reinforcement bar is dangerous as it has sharpe edges . My gecko Smudge bashed her nose nasty on one end of the edge jumping from her bridge to her high up hide and now she has a nasty scare . I got a cool melt gun and neatly stuck foam along the “whole length”of the bar just to be sure . Best wishes for this years babies 😊

[@slay9793]

Honestly I recommend using paper towels if buying as a hatchling or if you’re getting it from a pet store the paper towels are to monitor their pooping and peeing

[@dustinfisher29]

.... I had a bad conscience that my exoterra cube would be too small in the long run but mine is double the size. Question: Did you ever try water cress as a terrarium plant?

[@Michael-es4dt]

I think if you're buying a crested gecko viv you should already know how to care for it.

[@TheGolem105]

Great quality and information! I am getting a crested gecko in two weeks and your videos have helped a lot. Keep it up!

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you for watching!

[@amandadickinson688]

Altitude Exotics can I house a hatchling inside the Exoterra cage??

[@TheGolem105]

Rainbow Loom Factory it's best to keep a hatchling in a medium/ large sized critter keeper. The specific exo terra tank on the video is way to big for a hatchling.

[@cody___1700]

Rainbow Loom Factory I wouldn't

[@awesomedrawings3571]

Cody Lathrop thanks! I am rainbow loom factory but on my other account.😀 And I got my Crested gecko now and I have a juvenile and she is doing just find.

[@reeserodriguez4876]

The fact that my goldfish died because we cleaned out a time when we put water conditioner in it makes me scared to not put water conditioner in my qu

[@isabellamerrigan8074]

Goldfish NEED the water conditioner did you 1 leave him in a bag to acclimate to the water temp 2 use enough water for the amount of drops you use 3 use enough drops per gallons of water 4 how many goldfish do you have/have more than one kind separate breeds of goldfish cannot be housed together because of their high ammonia levels and a few other things like your fish could have just been set up to die but goldfish 1000% need the water conditioner so I know that’s not why it died

[@beepboop1930]

How do you keep humidity up without spraying though? Does the water bowl alone suffice? 🤔

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Tiger Lily we use a humidifier to keep the entire facility humid.

[@beepboop1930]

Altitude Exotics Ah well, that's why you don't need to mist. It's really essential if you don't have that.

[@poophead1839]

Try putting bubble wrap and foil on the top with a lamp if you use one and it should keep the humity up and plus It's really cheap

[@tomaszj.9608]

Altitude Exotics hi there, I just switched my crested gecko from a generic smaller tank with a paper towel as substrate to an Exo Terra 12x12x18 tank (not the crested gecko specific) in which I added a jungle mix substrate (supposedly safe for geckos). The new tank has all new decorations in it and, while it is really nice, our gecko seems really stressed (darker color) and cannot be handled at the moment. He goes crazy as soon as you open the door and runs everywhere. He seems really distraught! I’m thinking that all this change really affected him. He is still eating though, so that’s a plus. Have you encountered such behavior yourself?

[@DeadeyeDgen]

I was looking at cages and I have been told to get a 18 x 18 x 24 instead of 12 x 12 x 18 I have one crested gecko what do you recommend

[@jenny-im8xp]

if your gecko is a juvenile then i would recommend a 12 x 12 x 18. But if your crestie is an adult i would recommend 18 x 18 x 24 or up.

[@pumpkinthecrestie6420]

Bigger is better but a 12x12x18 will work for one crested gecko

[@hannahthefallenangel788]

Get a 18x18x24 you can get just a regular 20 gallon and put its upward and get a front opening door from I heart geckos

[@traceygale71]

Hi I'm getting a gargoyle gecko in a few months, do they need a heat lamp and thermometer and uv lamp like bearded dragon

[@AltitudeExotics]

+tracey gale their care is basically identical to a crested geckos :)

[@traceygale71]

Altitude Exotics do they need a heat lamp though, I’ve had a bearded dragon. Do I need uv lighting ect Thanks

[@AltitudeExotics]

+tracey gale they do not require uv lighting, but it doesn't hurt either. They like a temperature between 70 and 78 degrees.

[@traceygale71]

Altitude Exotics I’ve enjoyed looking at your set up and advice on zoo med verses exp terra but I’d be great full if you could tell me the lighting required ect

[@AltitudeExotics]

+tracey gale basically they just need enough light for a day/night cycle. They do not require any special lighting.

[@doomiedee]

i have the exo terra kit one problem i had was my substarte started to get mold from the hide adn had to replace my eco earth several times before i decided to chuck it and unscrewed the plant and stuck it down in the substarte

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I watched another of your video about the magnetic food . I agree about the suction cups not being great . What about instead of suction cups glueing a magnet to plastic hooks ? I wish they came with a light . I am still trying to learn about the geckos . I like the gargoyle gecko looks more than the crested .I am disabled and thinking of adding one to my bedroom where I spend most of my time . I have 3 red ear slider turtles that are 14 years old 2 girls 1 boy . I got them when they were the size of a quarter as a gift .Anything with a suction cup they love to pull up,lol. I wish the terrariums didn’t cost so much . I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them . Thank you for making them ! Merry Christmas !

[@thatone7852]

only thing i gotta say is even if they drink standing water its not fitting there natural behavour so in the wild they tend to only dring droplets from plant leaves also they should be getting humidity which is why ppl usually spray to get the humidity up.

[@owenc2314]

Wait you haven't sprayed your cresties cage for eight years??

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yep, we use water dishes for drinking and control the humidity in the rooms overall rather than each individual cage.

[@owenc2314]

@@AltitudeExotics ooooooooooo that's cool👍

[@pewpewcat7679]

What is your personal opinion on putting 2 females in a 55 gallon converted aquarium? Just curious. It's 48Lx12Dx21H. Most people will freak out at the thought, but if putting two females of the same size in there at the same time, providing multiple hides and food/water spots and many many plants (well, also hides...) because it's bioactive, I feel like that shouldn't be an issue. What do you think?

[@AltitudeExotics]

I think there no problem, as long as they are monitored and an emergency backup cage is ready in case any issues arise. (This can be as simple as a basic plastic tub setuo)

[@pewpewcat7679]

@@AltitudeExotics gotcha, that was my plan (well, having a divider ready for the big tank). They are both still small and it is tbd if they are even both females. The more I think about it though I feel like I'll just divide it to begin with and call it done.

[@RavenRaven]

Could i use an 18x18x24 exo terra for breeding2 geckos?

[@fionashepley478]

aVirgin 1. They can only be housed together for a very short period of time. Once they’re done breeding they must be separated. 2. I don’t recommend breeding. It shortens the lifespan of the female and she could get eggbound, which can require expensive surgery or even kill her. Crested geckos are already overbred as it is.

[@RavenRaven]

Any reptile can get eggbound, and so what if they are commonly bred? So what if they can't be housed together for ages btw?

[@StephenChaidezJr]

they can be housed together year round on the other hand if the female is stressed i would suggest to remove the male for a while

[@MaikaClarke]

The Exoterra website offers a "free gecko" with their kit on their website. I wonder what you think of this situation and how they source those animals.

[@LoLo-vh2hn]

What do you think about the 40 gallon thrive tank for a ball pythons

[@scarlettsasha]

You deserve wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more subscribers

[@samanthaxoxo5933]

You forgot to mention the hide in the exo terra is also a food and water bowl ! So neat. I love it !

[@ReptiHero]

I got two exo terra terrarium's, but I like zoomed. Whats your favorite?

[@destinydelgado8042]

Hi, I’m late but I am interested in getting a red eyed tree frog. Would this terrarium be recommenced? i’ve don’t quite a bit of research and it looks like it’d be a good fit.

[@leilawilliams2479]

Isn't it bad to not spray the geckos cage because of humidity? And shouldn't you just use YOUR drinking water?

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Seaturtle126 : we keep the entire facility humid so spraying cages isn't necessary. Humid hides will also work for this.

[@penelocent]

I have a Leo and I am thinking about getting a crestie so thanks for the helpfull video!

[@hannahclassen8358]

Would it be okay if I put the hygrometer and the thermometer on the inside of the door? So when I open the enclosure to feed or mist down my crested gecko I can easily read them? Or will I get unreliable Information?

[@Dinjur]

Excuse me? Since when did a ExoTerra enclosure cost 90$?

[@lanalesh7837]

RealMetalGaming Right! I was looking at the same one today and it was $150

[@larnajones5079]

@@lanalesh7837 I think the one shown in the video is a 12×12×18, I have an 18×18×24 and it was more expensive! :)

[@mikesreptilelair5387]

I have a zoom at one What came with different stuff and the exo Tara one Does it come with that anymore

[@MonicaWallace-r5t]

Is zoo med buffered?

[@natec7925]

would water from a normal bottled water be better then tap water ?

[@chrisaburto95]

LordNate C yes, it should work just fine

[@thebushcrafter486]

yes its made for drinking so it should be ok

[@-8_8-]

Should be fine. Bottled water often has low amounts of added mineral to adjust flavor. Might be the only thing to consider. I use filtered well water for soil and plant roots which is probably not as good as bottled due to iron content. I mist with distilled so I don't have to clean the glass as much because of lack of mineral.

[@stefxn1074]

I think even an adult should have a bigger tank. Those ones are pretty good for juveniles

[@king-cuttle]

Me to I think an adult should have an 18x18x24

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

@@king-cuttle I’m about to move mine into that size as well 18 18 24 exo terra ...is there a lot more room for yours to climb and move around?

[@shantel9379]

The cage size he shows is ok for them but they will thrive in the next size up.

[@MrsDancersweetie]

I have a question, I got the Zoo Med terrarium as a hand-me-down terrarium from a friend. All of the goodies on the inside were already used and gone. I've been using the terrarium to house a garden snail. I am very interested in getting a crested gecko. Is it safe to use the Zoo Med, or do I need to buy an Exo Terra? I'm very worried about contamination and appropriate size.

[@BEEASHTARDS]

if you dnt spray your geckos how do you keep the humidity? its suppose to go to 80 at night and drop down to 50 during the day? so how do you keep humidity irght?

[@-8_8-]

who is it? 50 during the day? Why? Isn't it always high humidity in New Caledonia?

[@internetoutlet6618]

If I was to get one crested gecko and ended up wanting a breeding pair would I get a 18x18x24? I just want to know because I don't want two terrariums when I get another eventually. I don't want to spend more money than needed (18x18x24 is like $120)

[@AltitudeExotics]

+MyndBender an 18x18x24 would be perfect for a breeding pair. However it would still be best to have two terrariums I'm case they need to be separated

[@internetoutlet6618]

Altitude Exotics thank you very much I'll probably get only one gecko In a 18x18 and later on get a 12x12 for my other if need be

[@mojipatterson3514]

Can you boil the water and then put the boiled water in the fridge? Would that be safe

[@cinnasticks288]

That would kill bacteria and parasites, but wouldn't remove any chemicals like fluoride or hard metals. I use filtered water from my fridge filter!

[@katieknight7021]

filtered water from a fridge works better.

[@-8_8-]

Not free of chemicals added for human consumption, but free of microorganisms, for better or worse. Filtered water from the fridge is good, but too cold for your room temperature cold blooded animal. Allow to near room temp before adding, or add to tank after light is on for the day, allowing it to rise to temp before your gecko wakes up.

Awesome review. I am picking up some Crested Geckos at an expo soon, and I enjoyed this review coming from someone with so much actual experience. Thanks! 👍

[@Cause023]

so a 12x12x18 is good enough for an adult crested gecko? I thought I read somewhere that 18x18x24 is the perfect size

[@coralpolyp6265]

Bigger is always better! I would definitely invest in a 18x18x24 or something larger

[@reedvanveen2555]

Get a Zilla vertical tropical kit comes with all this stuff, a dome an light bulb, and other stuff with a deal from petco. 60 bucks

[@sansonkrylow1997]

my female has the exo terra 18x18x24 and its fine for one. going to buy the 18x18x36 for my male :) they kinda new here....

[@null2470]

I've had both and the ZooMed was the winner in my mind, due to its single panel door not obstructing front views and arguably holding in humidity better. Both latches and hinges are about the same, which is "ok" but nothing remarkable. The ZooMed could accommodate a small padlock where at the time the ExoTerra did not, but I think the Exo's are pad lockable now as well.

[@33BeardedDragon]

I've been watching you're videos and it has helped me so much! I'm getting my crested gecko on Thursday!!

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Seattlefox thank you for watching! Good luck with your gecko!

[@33BeardedDragon]

Thank you!

[@alwynrhenz2ndacc310]

It has been 3 years hoa is your gecko doing?

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Zoomed wins right off with the single panel front. I have rare plants, I don’t want some seam in the front

[@zedax1206]

There are more issues with the Zoomed ones tho.. due to the door being to heavy and quickly starts to not fit quite right. So you will need to lift that door up for closing it.

[@charliewilkinson4878]

you idiot with your 'rare plants' they both have the same amount of seam

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

My zoomed latch broke and won’t open anymore is there anyway of fixing it or do I need a hole new tank? Luckily it broke when it closed

[@PrinceJes]

I have a Zoo Med enclosure it's definitely a keeper, only problem is trying to open the lid on top. I'm afraid of breaking the thing.

[@bizzzzzzle]

I’ve had 2 in that cage no problem, also Oreo morph is a thing. Sorry you didn’t know.

[@felster]

Thanks for the info man! My husband wants a gecko, and its great to have such an indepth review from an expert that even a beginner ( me ) can understand

[@michaelfabregas3496]

nice video I have a question I have Exo Terra 36x18x24 How many geckos can i keep in this enclosure? Also is safe for me to keep 1 male juvenile 20 Gram and 2 female juvenile 22/25 Gram in the same enclosure

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Michael Fabregas I would definitely keep males and females separate cages. You could do 2-3 females in that cage, but it would be important to watch them closely for bullying. Not all females will get along, look for things like bite marks on the tails, legs and head. Also keep an eye to make sure they are all eating. Sometimes bullying isn't physical, but one gecko will refuse to let another eat.

[@michaelfabregas3496]

thanks

[@katiejarosinski]

i know you said styrofoam is bad but what about cardboard or those egg crates that seem to always come with the crickets from pet stores? should they just be kept in an empty cage with just their food?

[@AltitudeExotics]

As long as the crickets have enough food available, they won't eat the cardboard. When their food runs out, crickets will eat pretty much anything.

[@TimelessHomelife]

My glass door came not assembled to the cage and idk how to put it on

[@bizzzzzzle]

What about for multiples? Where to find larger?

[@oliviarose4208]

20 gal long turned upward

[@tomstreeten9130]

No u defiantly have to spray your tank with water my crested gecko loves to drink water of leaves he thinks it’s like rain from heaven

[@realfrog9721]

I live in michigan and my house is kept at like 67 year round, should I get a heat lamp?

[@seanecus33]

Overall. fantastic reveiw! I am buying a crested gecko next month, and I was actually between these two tanks. I thank you for this reveiw because I wasnt sure what exactly came with each kit. I will probably go with the exo terra. Great decoration piece and a fantastic tank. I have two bearded dragons who have a suction cup plant inside that they dont use, so it saves me more money to buy those plants. All I will have to do is add a few more climbing pieces and I will be good to go! Thank you!

[@connor_0775]

would you recommend holding your gecko when you first get it or should you wait a few weeks

[@AltitudeExotics]

I would recommend waiting a few weeks to let it settle in first.

[@connor_0775]

Altitude Exotics thanks

[@Seppe653]

Hi, I have a question. What is your opinion on feeding mealworms to crested gecko's? Really like your video's, very informative!

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Seppe Bresseleers meal worms get a bad reputation sometimes. The who myth about them eating their way out of a lizards stomach is just a myth. Many larger breeders feed meal worms because it is more cost effective. Nutritionally however, crickets or roaches are better options.

[@Seppe653]

Altitude Exotics Okay, thanks for the reply!

[@TimelessHomelife]

How heavy is that cage? Not very? Somewhat heavy?

[@AltitudeExotics]

Not very heavy

[@imnotagamer22]

Honestly IMO I think exo terra is just for the brand, looks good but serves almost the same amount of service as thrive. They’re cool to have a room full of them or if you own your own shop

[@LoLo-vh2hn]

Which is best though thrive? Or zoo med or exo in your opinion??

[@katd2983]

Not a fan of zoomed my gecko hates the food just pooped in it I only bought it as a last resort because I ran out of pangea. Also got the 40 breeder zoo med for my bearded dragon and the top was cracking and breaking within a year or so. Their light bulbs also don't work as well as exo terras except the strip uvb which i like.

[@emmathomson2584]

Okay people, look up what your local city or towns water supply is, and confirm that way wether you need to treat your water supply. Tap water can be treated with a multitude of different chemicals (chlorine, chloramine, flouride, sodium silicate, etc.) depending on where you are located. The only chemical you are removing when you let your water sit overnight is chlorine. CHLORAMINE is different and does not evaporate. Do your own research and find out if your specific water source is safe. The harder your water source is, the more mineral deposit stains will be left on your glass. If your reptiles are receiving the proper vitamins and nutrients, they do not require calcium in their water source and could actually contribute to overcalcification in your reptile. The chlorine levels in my city in Canada are so high. I don't drink the tap water so I'm sure as hell not giving it to my reptiles. Safest bet is to find a local water store that sells distilled or reverse osmosis water. You can refill your own containers and it's about 20cents/litre (cheaper than reptisafe or bottled water).

[@thebushcrafter486]

im using cypress mulch. even though my crestie is never on the ground should i be worried?

[@jaskarankhurana1647]

no

[@charlottebourke469]

can you use the Exo Terra set up for a leopard gecko

[@lex2306]

charlotte Bourke Generally you can use it for one but it’s definitely not even close to the best option, leopard geckos prefer more ground space (there are exoterras that are wide instead of tall like this one!) while crested geckos prefer being up off the ground which is why it has lots of height.. :)

[@hannahthefallenangel788]

No

[@traceygale71]

Hi will I see my gargoyle gecko in the day time, I want to be able to handle him for short periods. Do they make good pets if you hardly ever see them ?

[@evanwagner1525]

What's the recommended temp for a crested gecko

[@AltitudeExotics]

65-75 degrees with 70-72 being ideal

[@evanwagner1525]

@@AltitudeExotics ok thx

[@tanishazoa138]

He was also known as Hawk from wwf tag team legion of doom.

[@northface9]

In "10 things your gecko wants you to buy them" number 7 was a pressure sprayer. But then here you say you don't spray. How do you maintain humidity?

[@AltitudeExotics]

+SummitAquatics I have around 3000 geckos, so it is much easier to keep the entire facility humid rather than each cage. For most people however, it's makes more sense to spray a few cages than keep their whole house humid :)

[@_god_6321]

I like the exo terra more

[@albertohernandez4244]

the_communist_potato 38 because it’s cheaper the only thing I like on the zoomed is the background

[@makaronicheese1723]

What about well water? My water is really harsh it has a lot of minerals

[@erikschauer5080]

that’s a no no. use distilled

[@reesespieces8125]

Use spring water over distilled. Spring water has some beneficial minerals in it.

[@jackmalcolm6932]

I have done reasearch for about 1 year now abput cresties but the one thimg i dont know is how do ya work and buy a haeater i live in a cold contry

[@benshaw3891]

Jack Malcolm Buy a heat mat, plug it into a thermostat (set to the appropriate temperature), attach it to the tank. Job done.

[@marandamarquez6218]

i had a quick question a 12x12x18 should be fine for an adult crested gecko

[@ami_sunshine]

maranda marquez Yes, 12x12x18 is fine for housing one crested gecko!

[@paige8947]

Will this tank also work for a leopard gecko???

[@ember108]

Paige Tyson No way! A leopard gecko lives in the desert, not in the jungle!

[@ami_sunshine]

No! Leopard geckos need LENGTH!! Not height. :) As they are ground dwelling creatures. Go for a long 20gal. That’s what I have my leo in and it is the perfect size for her.

[@renzolichauco4441]

NO FRIGGIN WAY!!

[@lanalesh7837]

Both companies make a leopard gecko kit

[@Sacrificed4]

you can but epoxide resin on the background, so the cricket can not eat the background

[@AltitudeExotics]

Good tip!

[@kflow1379]

If they're the same price I'm getting the Zoo Med, the stick is better than that jungle thing. Just needs some leaves

[@desserwesser5835]

Very helpful video

[@tommycurson-smith1736]

Do crested geckos need crickets? A lot of people say they don't

[@AltitudeExotics]

They don't NEED them, but they are very benifical.

[@sparta7660]

Tommy Curson-Smith , no they don’t. Make sure you feed your gecko “ crested gecko diet “. You can feed them crickets once in while as treats. Make sure you dust them with calcium also gut load them too.

[@-8_8-]

They need bugs. They either need bugs in their diet or they need dusted (and preferably gut loaded) crickets. I use a flavor of Pangea that comes with black fly larvae and so is a complete diet. I also occasionally feed crickets. In the past I have had success with other feeders as well, but remember that the geckos throat is MUCH smaller than his mouth. If you choose to feed a vegetarian diet and supplement with feeders, know that these crickets still need to be dusted even though there is calcium in the feed. I feed dry pangea to the crickets and use a soaping wet paper towel(we are talking maybe 12 small). After a day, they've eaten and can be dusted and fed to the gecko that evening. I use a feeding box(plastic shoebox) makes it easy on the hunter, and no chance for impaction. Read up on impaction.

[@sparta7660]

dixiesecularskeptic, no they don’t NEED bugs. Crested Gecko can live a healthy life without feeding them crickets. They don’t need to eat any bugs at all. I’m not against feeding them bugs, like you said make sure you dust them and hit load them. Crested gecko diet is all they need.

[@-8_8-]

Sparta 76 My understanding is that if you are feeding a complete diet that has bugs you do not need to supplement with feeder insects. Otherwise you do. In the wild there's not always over ripe fruit, so what would they be eating? Even in the early days it was baby food and feeder insects. Crested Geckos are not herbivores, right? If you have evidence to the contrary please provide a link, I'd like to see the data.

[@starbyray7828]

I have the exact same Exo-Terra :-) so glad to see I chose correctly. I didn't use the analogs I bought a digital that does temp and humidity. I also did not use the artificial hide (nice as it is) I have cork bark, live plants planted in the ecoearth substrate and live clean-up crew consisting of Dendrobaena worms, tropical woodlice and springtails all sourced from Swell Reptiles. All I need now is a Gecko. Interested that you do not need to use the water conditioner (I had bought some separately). Off to watch your video on food choices :-)

[@annad.t6063]

I'm interested in what lightning you use considering you use live plants?

[@itsmee6970]

I absolutely love the video but you need to mist your tank, not for the geckos to drink, the humidity in the tank should not be less than 50% they need it for shedding and stuff

[@AltitudeExotics]

We control the humidity in the facility as a whole rather than by misting each tank individually.

[@charliewilkinson4878]

@@AltitudeExotics why didnt you say that in the vid now alot of people new to the hobby will not mist their tank

[@AltitudeExotics]

Misting tanks is not strictly necessary. They do need humidity however this can be achieved in many ways. Some people live on areas with naturally high humidity. Room humidifiers or humid Hides are also effective options.

[@itsmee6970]

Charlie Wilkinson true

[@starvedfrogs1111]

Which one should I get?? I need help!!

[@reptilemadness9787]

PepperoniPablo I keep my gecko in the exo terra I would definitely recommend that over the zoo med

[@96d96]

Could I put a baby crestie in a nano exo terra

[@AltitudeExotics]

Yes you could!

[@96d96]

@@AltitudeExotics oh thanks and how long would you say I could keep one in the nano

[@jaricas8578]

my tap water has water softener in it, is that still safe for geckos? Or should I purify it before I use it?

[@-8_8-]

Anyone seen a digital hygrometer that can be caliberated? I had a cheap digital. After a few months it started saying my humidity was low even right after it misted. The analog can be caliberated, but takes a long time for readings to change. The digital we are supposed to just trust, even though no one has reliable electronics in their lives, and mine clearly was wrong(and was way off per testing). Any thoughts on products here, even zoo quality if necessary?

[@deadleegamer8654]

Great information but I disagree with not using the water treatment. You may not need it where you live, but where I live the water has a level of minerals in it. Cats and dogs get UTIs off of the water here.

[@nitroketchup9898]

Then what if you want to give them crickets then why would you chuck it 😡

[@exitcy]

My BIGGEST question Is 12x12x18 good for a adult Crestie

[@AltitudeExotics]

It sure is!

[@exitcy]

Thanks

[@robingagan6288]

I had one for my green tree frog...got it from Amazon. I felt it was too small and got him an 18x18x24

[@exitcy]

Ok

[@brown_gurl]

Summer Hale what about a 12x12x30??

[@daytonvernon2440]

how much do the kits coast

[@hazoish7670]

dayton vernon I think 110$ for the zoo med and 90 for the exo terra Not sure so I won't replay

[@sumnerbob2254]

Alex Le why would u even reply to this idiot

[@natashadhamavasi3819]

1. You have to mist the cage to keep the humidity up, and crested geckos rather drink water off of the leaves and walls. Misting is essential. 2. You need the calcium and reptivite to dust you insects. They don’t need insects, but it’s really good for them 3. You have to condition the water because the chlorine and other stuff can be toxic to your geckos. Just because you didn’t have any bad experience with your geckos, never means that it won’t happen. Rather be safe than sorry

[@amandadickinson688]

Hi can you do a full care crested gecko video with the Exoterra cage. I am getting a crested gecko in a few days. Setting cage up tommorow. Do you have a certain type of food that you recomend?? Like what flovor do you recommend for the Pangea. BTW I did all my research. In just collecting more facts for a happier gecko.

[@amandadickinson688]

I ment "I'm just" and not "in just"

[@emmashelton2166]

The stick the zoomed one comes with now is so tiny and thing

[@nicksreps8362]

Zoo med raises/breed/ and takes care of their own crested geckos. They study them hands on. Believe me, they know what they’re talking about

[@jackmichaels67]

how do you keep your humidity up with out misting

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Jack Michaels we use humidifiers to keep the entire facility humid rather than each cage.

[@saraharceo3754]

Jack Michaels I have a crested gecko and I had trouble keeping it humid as well bc there's a lot of ventilation at the top. I found that it you put bubble wrap on the top it keeps humidity in the terrarium☺️