Stop Doing This! Top 5 Crested Gecko Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

today we take a look at the top 5 crested gecko mistakes and how to avoid them. crested geckos are the most popular pets and unfortunately are the most common reptile i see new gecko keepers make mistakes on. so i wanted to take today and talk about those crested gecko mistakes and how you can avoid them!
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0:00-0:30 Intro
0:30-4:21 To Big Of An Enclosure
4:21-6:04 To Much Food
6:04-9:06 The Wrong Breeder
9:06-10:36 Not Enough Research
10:36-12:29 Not Doing Health Checks
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[@Mothobius]

I know this might be a bit late but if the babies are stressed out from too much space, how do they live in the wild?

[@alexonsurez345]

They have plenty of places to hide. If you give them a lot of hides, a big space isn’t a problem

[@Mothobius]

@@alexonsurez345 Thats what Im saying

[@blcktlp9715]

I think that the thought behind the enclosure being too big for a baby is: if you give it a huge enclosure with nothing in it the gecko it's gonna be stressed and more than likely it's going to not eat properly, but if you give it a huge enclosure full of stuff the gecko is gonna be fine but you're gonna lose it inside and you won't be able to regularly check if it's growing properly and if it has any health problem. We're trying to keep every single baby alive because we care about our pets, but we need to remember that in the wild the majority of a clutch is going to die before it reaches adulthood.

[@Mothobius]

@@blcktlp9715 that's the truth. Animals aren't stressed from space in the wild. The more space the better. Just no empty space. The only issue is unlike the wild most terrarium lack abundant insect populations , so if your animal gets lost in the enclosure or it's very small it may struggle to find the few minute number of insects fed to it

[@reggie7956]

As he points out- big with lots of places to hide is great for babies….but it won’t let the human interact with it much. Cages are for pets….humans want to interact with pets….that is not a concern in the wild.

[@yvetteholmes5351]

I love your content! Thanks for making this video it helped a lot! I’ve never owned a created gecko before

[@mypetsandme9473]

I’ve done a few mistakes. This is fabulous information 👏🏻 will pass this video on to someone I know who will be getting a crested gecko soon

[@themistyrainforest]

Great content. The new editing looks awesome.

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Appreciate it!

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

Thumbnail was great, nice music and editing was on point!

[@nicksregalreptiles]

Facts keep pumping out awesome content man!

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Appreciate it!

[@Muteyoshi260]

Love this video, I love seeing how everyone cares for their reptiles differentl. Some people will tell you to use a dish for feedin. Some will just use a bottle cap. It’s all what you wanna do and what works!!

[@RoseCityReptilesTX]

This was a great video!

[@benjamindeez]

I just got my crested gecko a few days ago, and I've been doing my best to make sure he gets comfy. I didn't really think of health checkups too much, but now that you said it-- once I start handling him, I'll make sure to check up on him a lot!

[@Mango_the_gecko]

Name??😁

[@benjamindeez]

@@Mango_the_gecko Paul James McCartney Peterson :)

[@ginamccurry7280]

Thank you for all of the great information. Still trying to get our 9 month old crested gecko used to his new home. He's eating (but not much). He's also jumping around like crazy and seems to be trying to escape every time we open the cage. He seems like enjoy being handled but doesn't ever want to go back in. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@brazenhussy3016]

Have you created a health checkup list for crested geckos? Im only a keeper with no intention of breeding however im scoured through google, discord, forums in search of a thorough list of things to check for in crested geckos could you please make a video on this for keepers not just breeders.

[@BillieRC]

Good advice :)

[@sleepysundew9544]

My biggest rule of thumb is giving them hella space to explore with multiple textures and temps to allow them control over what space they need, it’s helped sm with attitude, sassy geckos, and eating habits. They’re completely bio active without plants but fakes bc they attack or destroy real plants ;-; but I added beetles for mealworms 24/7 they hunt besides being hand fed in case they fail, and organisms to eat dead beetles and poo it’s worked nicely for a cheap but sustainable solution. You manage the beetle populations ofc if it gets too wild, I have a bearded dragon to sacrifice them to lol invent solutions because there is always another option. Hope the tips help love the vid

[@Justice..-jp7hp]

At what weight do you recommend transferring from a “shoe box” to a bigger enclosure?

[@jamiehagen5553]

Love this video

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

Thanks!

[@SuperBike_VloneSoldier]

Would love to see some quince monitor content even if it’s just feedings or husbandry content

[@Batsxwitches]

You might not know the answer for this, but in regards to smaller enclosures for lil ones, does that translate to tree frogs as well? I have a juvenile and it’s housed in a 30 gal but I have had concerns about whether or not it can find its food or not..

[@Stephsgeckos]

This will be my second year breeding crested geckos and whenever I don't know something about them I will ask someone or if they just have a question for the animal they already own and I'm not 100% sure I give them names of breeders that know more than me. Doing this I've made a lot of good friends with other breeders so I try to tell people about them as well.

[@user-gm3kg9ie9d]

How long does the premade food at 5:24 last in the fridge? I never considered how convenient that would be.

[@chrisstuck9078]

My Cresent Gekko i got today is not a baby hes more of a juvenile probably close to an adult but not quite there. I have a 18x18x24 tank. Do i need to go get a smaller enclosure? My budget is tight after buying the gekko, tank, all the stuff to go inside. So just curious.

[@Gojivr234]

I got a fully grown gecko like bought him fully grown is that fine or sould i have got a baby? Also he was from a reptile expo from a guy who seemed like he knew alout because i have been researching these cute creatures for months so yeah did i make the right choice

[@nadiyalewis3538]

I’ve been trying to get my created gecko to eat roaches but he won’t all he will eat is mill worms he’s about 11 months old. I’ve tried taking the head off the roaches to see if that gets his attention but but nothing works I’ve tried him on crickets as well idk what to do any idea on what I should do?

[@waterbottle82730]

1245 really helped thank you

[@dinogamergaming]

You should do an update on your quince monitors!

[@michaeloconnor4123]

Recently bought two crested gekos one male and one female both same size under a year old was wondering is it unsafe to keep them together store I bought from had them in the same tank

[@caracheyenne8839]

If they’re old enough to know the gender, unless you want to breed or possibly have the male become aggressive towards the female (and make her lose her tail) - separate them. Even if you want to breed, the female needs to finish maturing before the male forces breeding on her

[@dominickhuynh1574]

Hey I was wondering if you knew what black dots on my crested geckos stomach means

[@jonathanEames1]

How would that work with the shoe box?

[@shelbybaker934]

How long before you move them into the bugger tank?

[@Imkingkinster13]

I’m quite late to this but are they good geckos as a starter one

[@thewalkingrob8840]

Iv been thinking about becoming an ethical / professional gecko breeder for months now. Need to find the geckos I really want though.

[@promisebevis259]

at 1:27, where did you get that enclosure background i need it😍

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

I believe it came with the enclosure

[@Stephsgeckos]

It comes with the exo terra enclosures.

[@skepglizzy8473]

How can I get ahold of you bro? I’m looking to purchase me a crested or a gargoyle.

[@gerbisiwfo2809]

im gonna put my future crestie in a plastic ''container'' with air holes in top and veltilation nets on the sides, when its big enough im gonna put it in the big glass terrarium :) im gonna make sure it has tons of tons of things to hide in so it feels safe

[@Dimension_jumper_]

I have a big enclosure idk his age bc the pet store never told us but he knows where his food is and I always know where he is he’s as long about one and half phones long (iPhone 11)

[@planetpokemon1490]

Hello, I’m planning to get a crested gecko so I am learning as much as possible first. I am having trouble finding a decently priced, perfectly sized terrarium for a crested gecko and was wondering if you could recommend one? Money really is not my biggest concern and the zen habitat seems like a very good choice, I am just not sure if it’s worth it. Thank you for your time.

[@phoenixbros7840]

Is a 12x12x18 good for my juvenile

[@tony86082]

good for adult too

[@matthiasschmidt4792]

I got my one year old crestie in his adult terrarium is that ok

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Yes. Really, for most crested geckos a large home is fine IF you have lots of cover for them. Hides on the ground and at various heights, branches leaves and vines, lots and lots of draping leafy coverage...yep it's not fun to clean, but this is about them, not us.

[@SherryLynnMadcat]

Waste of food and, not quite the same as too big an enclosure for a baby but I tend to make new little things for their enclosures so they end up not knowing what will be there next. I had to stop that. The cresties looked like they were waiting for the next addition to their enclosure so they could go buy mini-gecko-uzis to pop me off.

[@LuckyStone888]

I completely disagree, unused "crested gecko" diet can be reused. It makes great food for roaches, super worms, and Isopods. Well, that's really no disagreeing, it's just finding a way to dispose of it. I disagree "Crested Gecko diet" is a stupid name, my Crested geckos barely eat it, but my Gargoyle geckos eat it up right away. That's not disagreeing either, since you didn't name it and Pangea renamed it to just "Gecko Diet". I don't have an argument this time, but next time you wait. Seriously though your videos are dramatically improving and I can't put my finger on why they are better, but they really are.

[@jonathanEames1]

Do they need light or heat?

[@xxSimplyStellaxx]

hey! crested geckos don’t necessarily need either? light is more for display, but if you chose to use one make sure it doesn’t emit too much heat!! they are nocturnal, so if you are going to use one make sure to only turn it on when they are awake and let them rest. heating lamps depend on where you live, if it is colder then maybe you need one but if it’s warmer try to stay away from it. crested geckos need to stay in about high 60s - higher 70s to be happy and healthy :) hope it helps!!

[@Karnage105th]

ive had my baby crested gecko in a 18 x 18 x 24 exoterra since birth, it's been a couple months now, it eats steadily, seems to be health and growing steadily. should i really change course? animal seems perfectly health/happy..

[@xoangie.]

i wouldn’t change it now that it’s comfortable in an environment already.

[@WorstPlug]

🦎

[@WorstPlug]

Follow back on tic tok? Have a question bout breeding lmao

[@SharkPog690]

I’m pretty sure you meant 6 years 7:16

[@johngrimm3931]

Do you wash a freshly bought crested gecko enclosure from petsmart

[@slitheryserpents]

💜💚🥰🥰🥰💚💜

[@Dakotahblueexotics]

🐢

[@epicnoob6149]

Shoe box throw then somewhere and pay more

[@splitrockfence]

BIMP SOOOOON

[@integral_fir4]

Bro i hate it when people say "ohh you cant put them in a big cage when they are that young" Look at them in the wild 💀💀💀

[@Inverts4Introverts]

Not a chance in hell would i pay 450 for a dalmation just because you had more experience then the next guy. Sorry. A healthy gecko is a healthy gecko.

[@troydorame890]

Wow just saying you know the earth is much larger than that They are not born into a tiny little enclosure, just saying. Yes, I am.😮