Shutting Down My Reptile Business Sostic Reptiles

Today we're going over why I am closing down my crested gecko breeding business that I started in 2017. We also go over what's coming next and what the future holds for this channel.
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[@Sostic]

A couple things I forgot to mention: #1. I have a live auction happening right now with 10 very nice baby red crested geckos that ends tonight. You can find that here: www.morphmarket.com/us/c/reptiles/lizards/crested-geckos/2283955 #2. I will continue to monitor my Sostic Reptiles Instagram and Facebook messages for the time being until all the remaining geckos are sold. #3. I can't stress it enough but I am greatly appreciative of all your support whether you're a new listener or old. Gecko breeding and my journey here on KZbin has been a lot of fun and such a great learning experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is on the fence about jumping in. I wish you all well on your journey. Much Love - Sam

[@TikisGeckos]

Sad to see you go man!

[@Midn1ghtDew]

It's a huge loss for us as a community to lose you as a whole alongside your wealth of knowledge and passion. I've watched your channel since just before we purchased our boy for our daughter (nearly 4 years?!). You've been such a huge help and inspiration. I've loved all of your photos and videos. I've found that you've not only helped me understand our crested gecko better but the costs and trends across the years. I'm totally OCD when it comes down to preparation... bit of a geek in that respect!😂 Seeing your charts and spreadsheets, It's always been clear that you put a lot of time and effort into explaining things down to the finest of details. But you need to do what's right for you, period. Thank you so much for all that you did for the community, it really was inspiring! As cheesy as it sounds, I wish you all the luck in whatever you choose to do next. On a completely different note... 24?! Oh my goodness! Not that age has anything to do with it, but I didn't realise how young you are!? I found once I hit mid-late 20's, mentally, your personality is sort of set? It doesn't really change, ergo I always assume that people are/tend to be around the same age?! But, Ouch! 24?! 😂 ... You are clearly incredibly talented, and have no doubt you will succeed in your next venture 😊. I'll stop waffling now 😅...

[@Sostic]

Thank you 😅 I'm glad you have enjoyed all the charts and spreadsheets, those are some of my favorite videos to make haha

[@Midn1ghtDew]

You can tell 😂 (in a good way! Haha 😂😂), they were very informative and helpful. Like others have said, If I lived in America I would have ordered from you. My daughter caught me window shopping on your website earlier 😅.

[@questtherebelgaming]

This one hit hard, i've been watching your videos for a while and you're a big inspiration for me and my love for crested geckos. I wish you so much success in your future endeavors and i still hope to meet you one day out here in the reptile world. You have a great head on your shoulders and you know what you want out of life so im sure you will make it happen. Much love fam

[@Sostic]

Thank you ❤

[@questtherebelgaming]

@@Sostic Ofcourse dude, you showed me the way of the red crestie and i'll always be thankful for you showcasing their beauty 💯

[@ANinjasMom]

Wishing you well in your future endeavours. You just keep doing you.

[@LegacyRetics]

Follow your dreams man. I've always said grind hard in your 20s, set yourself up to have what you want in your 30s, retire in your 40s and do whatever you want after. Good luck on your future dreams! Your videos are great and btw the clothing line is great quality!

[@Sostic]

100% agree, and thank you!

[@dakotahblueexotics2]

Just got this video recommended to me. Sad to see a fellow gecko business close down. Wish you the best man!

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@1010echo1010]

WOW. After doing 7 years business, you are still only 24. You are still so young, having so many opportunities. In a word, best wish for you.

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@Lunar.Man.]

I have been waiting for the next video for weeks and just now i saw this pop up i was so sad.I have never actually purchased a gecko but if i was in america i definitely would have.This was Amazing and thank you @Sostic 😢❤🦎

[@HistoRich2022]

You are my favorite gecko youtube creator! Good luck with your future endeavors!

[@Sostic]

Thank you! 🤝

[@frankdughtank8327]

It was an Amazing Journey! Thank you for being such an amazing person and inspiring others!

[@Sostic]

Thanks Frank I appreciate that!

[@saralou123]

You have to do what you feel like you need to do. I’ll for sure miss your videos. I power watched all of them on this channel and it’s been fun. As a new crestie owner, I’ve learned a lot from you and others such as Supreme Gecko. I wish you nothing but the best!

[@mypetsandme9473]

Wish you all the very best 👍🏻

[@Rambosgeckos]

You got this brother. You'll do great no matter what you do. Keep your head up

[@Sostic]

Thank you I appreciate that 🙏

[@robustreptiles9010]

Im always sad to see staples in the hobby go but always happy to see people do what they love! Good luck with everytjimg you do!

[@Spotted_lily_exotics]

So sad to hear this, but you have to do what you need to do. Best of luck with your new journey!

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@michaelhall3294]

Sam, just wanted to say thanks for all the great content you’ve put out. Always been my favorite gecko channel. Wish you nothing but the best!

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@Hardwhite716]

This was the 1st channel that popped up on my feed when I looked up gecko’s sad ur done wish you the best and much success

[@Sostic]

Thank you

[@ginochavez983]

Well Sostic I’ve been a fan for many years and still am. You made me pull the trigger on buying my first crested gecko. You’ve always given us great insight in your quality made videos. You are extremely underrated and talented. You have helped me with questions and have given me advice and I can’t thank you enough. I truly hope you succeed even more in life and and accomplish even more of your dreams and goals. You have made a huge impact in the reptile world and have left your stamp. You are a great human being and wish all the luck in the world. God Bless you.

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@brodybreaksbmws]

Will you be keeping the instagram up or is there any other social media we can follow to stay connected with you? longtime sub and hate to see you go but were all on our own path, you got this man!

[@Sostic]

Thank you! I will be keeping the Instagram up, if I decide to make something new I will post about it here before I go

[@Rascal7701]

Wish you well!

[@baconcita]

so sad to hear that :( all your geckos are so amazing and cute!

[@Sostic]

Thank you!

[@LivingArtGeckos]

Oh No!!! You are one of my favorites!

[@livingartreef]

I sold off all of my 5 reef tanks and business to get into this hobby because of you, and I respect you for making this decision good luck.

[@Sostic]

That had to be tough! Thank you!

[@Nakkida]

I suspected this would happen when I saw your collection go up on MM. Big shame! I'll miss your gecko videos, but I hope the best for you and your future. Really funny thing but I've also worked in the promotional products industry and I breed geckos and do gaming on youtube/twitch as well. Even more interesting is that I know at least one other person with the same story!

[@Sostic]

What are the chances of that! 😂

[@tinabratland4027]

This is such sad news, I’ll miss this channel.

[@12spaghettistrands]

8:55 what genetics does that gecko have? I've never seen one like it, looks like a calico cat

[@stina9659]

It makes sense that some people might hit the pause button as a breeding facility at the moment, unfortunately the market is over filled with low end, random dal spot random mixed morphs now, especially because "everyone" new in the hobby apparently want to keep a male and female together right away no matter what, and it does not make it easier for the high quality breeders. But you can always come back to it, in 5-10 years where the new hobbyist flue, hopefully have slow down the random mixed morphs breeding. I dont camouflage my opinion anymore, because I have simply seen this way to much, its no longer cute

[@user-mv5xf4wb7o]

Hey man head up

[@endmymisery3623]

7:20 GeckO sub here, would love to see an announcement if you make another channel.

[@Sostic]

I will for sure, I'm a little shocked there's anyone here from those days to be honest! But thank you!

[@Scorpiogrrly916]

Waiting for the ball to drop, what morph ball pythons will you be breeding now? 😅

[@Sostic]

Haha no more living creatures for me

[@Sarah_RDG]

Looks like there's nothing on your site, have they all sold or do you still have any left?

[@Sostic]

The last 3 are on MM auctions

[@Rascal7701]

You did it the right way. Cash first

[@jdssurf]

what's the one at 15:50

[@carolynd1679]

Good!! Don't let the door hit you on your a$$

[@Sostic]

Please watch my latest video, you could take some tips from it ✍️

[@rdnkenki]

😢❤

[@peytonkirgan8502]

Air you selling your channel?

[@ClaudiaMartinez-no4sw]

A lot of the KZbin crested gecko breeders are posting less and less

[@mastogecko]

GG

[@davebetts900]

That's a shame, I thought you had some of the nicest crested geckos I'd have brought off you if you'd lived in the UK

[@jdstacks]

60k subscribers and stopped wow

[@JiggaSchlatt]

U ended it like Walter White wit no loose ends🤌thank u for the free entertainment/education🙏🏼 Did u end up selling ur leachie too?

[@Sostic]

I did some years ago 😥

[@Cold_Blooded_Gems_]

I wish you nothing but the best Sam , you’re gonna do great with whatever it is you decide to pursue… it’s been an absolute pleasure 🫡

[@Sostic]

Thank you 😊