Crested Gecko | Fastest Baby Growth! 3 Important Tips

"Help, my baby crested gecko is small. What can I do?"
We answer this question with 3 simple, yet super important tips to help you.
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[@novaava]

Thanks for this. I adopted my first crestie at the end of October and was shocked to discover my 6 gram baby was almost a year old. He's putting on weight, but I'm always looking for more ways to encourage his growth. I've been giving him mini dubias, but after seeing this I think I'll switch to a larger size.

[@SupremeGecko]

My pleasure. Sorry for the experience. Please keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions.

[@alexq9936]

Thank you so much for the amazing information. So helpful and professional!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you very much Alex. Glad this helped.

[@robertdavidmorris8883]

Good concise information information Wally. Thank You!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks. I try real hard not to make these videos 1 hour in length (would be easy to do :)

[@dragett34]

Great advice, thanks for sharing!

[@SupremeGecko]

Absolutely! Lot's of info... maybe not too exciting/fun but I do hope it helps crestie keepers.

[@lizrasper1213]

Great video Wally! Super helpful about the feeder insects with babies, I know that I always tend to lean towards the conservative side when it comes to insect size with the little ones. This was really helpful thank you!

[@SupremeGecko]

I wanted to add the actual feeding as it was a really good reference. Big bugs is good. :)

[@craigsampson5325]

Ive checked a couple of channels ,and yours is by far the most informative when it comes to Crested Geckos, thanks Wally ,greetings from South Africa.

[@SupremeGecko]

Oh man! Thank you very much.

[@beccabeach8093]

This comment section is so friendly, thank you Wally!!

[@SupremeGecko]

It's not me- it's the community. We are truly blessed having such great viewers.

[@scalez_4_dayz677]

Great informative video Wally!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you very much.

[@jdamelines]

great advice Wally!! A few months back I decided to move a few female cresteds that seemed “stuck” in the weight scale from a room in the house that stays cooler 68-75 to the animal room that stays 80 all year round and I have noticed the metabolism speeding up and their growth just getting better and better. I’m mostly doing this for those females that I want to get to breeding weight for the spring as for babies I do personally prefer a slower growth rate to ensure a healthy development!!

[@SupremeGecko]

Excellent! This is so great to hear buddy.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Wally for another outstanding video. This one will really help me.

[@SupremeGecko]

I hope so. Sometimes I overlook the things I've just been naturally doing for years and forget that these are all pieces in the puzzle that some people might be missing.

[@frankdughtank8327]

@@SupremeGecko You Really Help People in the community with these kinds of videos

[@WisdomCalls]

Thanks for telling me about the heat. I noticed my adult females like a heat mat on the wall. But never thought about it for the babies.

[@SupremeGecko]

My pleasure

[@eas9911]

Great info!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks Betty

[@mr.j6567]

great video. lots of good info. thank you for sharing

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks my friend for coming over and watching.

[@mr.j6567]

Happy to my friend

[@frankdughtank8327]

Really Good Video I Absolutely Love Crested Geckos With All My Heart ❤️

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you FDT. Thanks for all your support.

[@frankdughtank8327]

@@SupremeGecko No Problem

[@captfantastic]

Great tip on making sure your feeder critters are fed the best nutritional supplements...

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you much Ken. Feeding the feeders is major important!

[@JohanExoticGlobal]

Great tips! Love your videos!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you very much! Thanks for checking us out.

[@JohanExoticGlobal]

@@SupremeGecko You're very welcome! :)

[@Kiefe99]

Once again you and the leopard gecko channel have given me the best info yet very few people ever say to use heat for cresties but the lively `ness from a non heated gecko and a heated gecko are 2 different things .I use a arcadia deep heat penetration heat light for deep tissue penetration and geckos growing like a weed . good info 2 thumbs up .

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the wonderful comments and great confirmation of this info. Hope others watch and take some of these tips to heart. Thanks again, Wally

[@DEAexotics]

wow this video was packed with great information motion this is why I love your channel yo educate so much I can't wait to add crested geckos to my collection again ..

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you so much Andrew for all your great comments and support.

[@DEAexotics]

@@SupremeGecko I left another comment hope you answer the question my friend

[@DEAexotics]

@@SupremeGecko you are welcome sir.i do have one question how do you feel about feeding crested gecko diet dry with out adding water. I saw a few breeders do this and they say it prevents it from going bad and the geckos lick up what they want to eat ?

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great information

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you! And thanks for all the support.

[@heathermurray5023]

thanx so much for this video. really helped me alot. was starting to worry about me cresties growth. knew he was eating as he still alive and very active. will deffo feed him more live food

[@SupremeGecko]

More live food! More live food! More live food! :) Thanks for watching Heather.

[@smithd2001]

thank u, for uploading!

[@frankdughtank8327]

Yes Wallys Uploads are a treat

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks

[@pecktec]

I have a heat question. I’m setting up a bio active vision cage with the light mounted on the inside. It ramps up and down to simulate daylight and grow plants. At the peek of the day an inch or so from the light it get to about 82. Now 5 inches down it’s my like 79 and on the ground it’s 75. So because they move around for the best temperature this is ok right? I have been reducing the output of the light periodically and rechecking. But I wondered if I’m over thinking it.

[@SupremeGecko]

It does seem like you've taken a lot of time researching this. Good for you. Yes, as long as you have temperature gradient that are within the animal's requirements, and they can self regulate, the will do great. Make sure though your high temps are not too high.

[@RN-on4yn]

Great video Warmer temps and lots of food Feed Black Soldier Fly Larvae at least once week helps too My babies have only 1 night per week without food

[@SupremeGecko]

Oh! BSF! I forgot to mention them! Nice.

[@cyanatic7472]

great info thanks man

[@SupremeGecko]

You bet

[@cyanatic7472]

@@SupremeGecko yessir also i have an issue, my crested gecko wont eat on its own its about 2 months old so i have to handfeed it. Any way i could get him to eat on its own?

[@SupremeGecko]

@@cyanatic7472 Can you take a look at this video. There may be a couple points that help.

[@josabby474]

I used to cohab female cresties and Leos or a male with one or two females. I stopped doing that a few years ago and they’re all healthier as a result.

[@SupremeGecko]

That's great to hear! Congratulations.

[@ljnoahtv2505]

Thank u! Breeding season for us. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@SupremeGecko]

Cool! BEST of luck. Please keep me posted.

[@joshuaratayczak4847]

Thank you on giving insect feeder tips. Now I'll try give them mealworms or dubias any other feeders besides those two because I'm try grow my colonies.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks Joshua! Really any feeders they will eat! Silkworms, the right sized crickets, wax worms in low quantity, etc.

[@tyicbranch2734]

Before i got a crested gecko i did a lot of research and this video definitely helped i got a baby created gecko about 5 months ago its 6 months old now and its just over 7 grams in and my baby created gecko loves the watermelon pangea

[@SupremeGecko]

Hi Sammy. I am glad this helped. Thank you for your nice comment.

[@tyicbranch2734]

Hi buddy I left a message a while back its been a year and my crested gecko is only 16 grams and I fed it the water melon pangea it likes that one and I feed it crickets twice a week and I make shore the temperature is all ways about 74 degrees to 78 tops and I missed the viverum twice a day and I have this thing that turns water in fog just in case it gets to warm and I have 30x30x60 exo tera viverum but I've did a lot of research in this last year and learned new things of having a crested gecko but I'm shore it was because of the cold weather before that stopped it's growth a bit but I'm not shore what's I'm doing wrong my crested gecko is extremely active and its eating well most days I joined a group on Facebook and some ones crested gecko is 16 grams at 2 years old

[@vanhodges4263]

I really enjoy seeing the babies eat!

[@frankdughtank8327]

Same here

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks. That's the fun part :)

[@SupremeGecko]

All the cleaning, moving, planning, cleaning all for 10 seconds of fun :)

[@frankdughtank8327]

Yes

[@SupremeGecko]

Were you first?!?

[@frankdughtank8327]

@@SupremeGecko Yup

[@katehamilton6422]

Great video. Those babies are so cute.

[@frankdughtank8327]

I know I just wanna keep them all just so Cute

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you Kate. I think so too.

[@SupremeGecko]

👍

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I think I've just been convinced to spring for a 25W ceramic heat emitter and a fixture. It's stays around 68° in my room. I sure didn't want to. I've spent over 700 on the bioactive enclosure alone, and I didn't splurge at all.

[@SupremeGecko]

$700??? WOW! It you get a decide to get one, make sure you put it on a thermostate.

[@bruhbruhbruhbruh8396]

great video, I recently got a (somewhat) baby (around 2 month old) crested gecko, and I was wondering if you had any recommendations for heating, the gecko is in a plastic terrarium, so I was apprehensive about using any sort of small heating pad, even with a thermostat, and I was similarly apprehensive in regards to ceramic heaters, any advice?

[@SupremeGecko]

If your temperatures are in the mid 60s to high 70s, you are fine without heat. If cooler than that, place a low wattage incadescent light on top.

[@yeneferdirubio1106]

thank you for the video mr do you know what race of gecko is the smallest that i and put in the diet the dried insects? thank you

[@SupremeGecko]

My apologies, I am not sure I understand your question.

[@backwoodsdragons2927]

Thank you for the video I will do that if i evey get a baby

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks for watching. And, as always, let me know if you ever have questions.

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Mealworms yay!!! My favorite tip! :D

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you Frank!

[@lizzyliz123]

for the heat cord, do you use a thermostat? also, how often do u feed insects? everyday? every other day?

[@SupremeGecko]

Depending on the heat cord, sometimes yes.

[@lizrasper1213]

omg! Its Poppyseed!! I think thats the gecko you let me name Wally!!

[@SupremeGecko]

It was!!!! And I wanted to shout you out. And I forgot to!!!!! I'm a dork! I forget the important things in every video. AND, I flippin' called him pumpkinseed!?!? Whaaat? I tell ya!

[@lizrasper1213]

@@SupremeGecko hahaha I noticed that, it was funny how you corrected yourself in the caption haha I LOLed. Good quality content right there.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@lizrasper1213 so..... when I see things like this in my videos, subconsciously all I can think us 'dumb@$$'. I get so wrapped up in the technical and the details to make sure everything's covered. Then part of my brain just goes off to watch the Flintstones

[@DEAexotics]

can you do a video on what to look for as far as head crest and is there a way to tell what the head crest will look like when it gets older

[@SupremeGecko]

I'll add this but I am probably the worst as it is way low on my wish list for cresties.

[@DEAexotics]

@@SupremeGecko thank you

[@briannanoss2019]

Hello, I just started getting crested geckos I have one in a glass tank and I was told no heat because the glass could potentially blow up from getting to hot? What’s the best thing I could do for heat, the heat in there only ranges from 70-75 but most of the time 70. My others are in 6 quarts and one in a 25 quart. Loved the video 😊

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the kind words. 70-75 is ok for babies. If you want additional growth, put the enclosure higher (1-2 degree increase) or next to a lamp.

[@royalroaches4867]

I think you forgot to mention genetics....we have adult Geckos that are just smaller then others from different breeders. We also recently had twins pop out of one egg....the behemoth that popped out of that 2nd egg is today still twice as big as the twins. All three tanks are right next to each other, all three eat the same food at the same schedule, and all three came from the same parents. Bubba looks like one of the twins while the other looks different from the parents. A genetically large gecko will create more large geckos....I would like to see more breeding for large animals....100 gram examples for instance with big structure rather than obese. I've seen some big one's from a single breeder at Tinley not too long ago. Thanks for making the videos! Happy Holidays

[@SupremeGecko]

I just saw this comment! I am so sorry for the delay. I try to comment within 1 day. Not sure why YT did not notify me on this one. Sorry. Great point on the genetics. Right on. I did not think of genetics. Thanks.

[@CDExotics]

Nice video, do you keep all your geckos on bare bottom?

[@SupremeGecko]

No, not all. Crested and leopard geckos yes. Others, no.

[@trentonreptiles2468]

Hey Wally, I was wondering if all of your heating equipment raises your electricity bill a lot? Thanks in advance!

[@SupremeGecko]

I does a bit- I try to minimize the impact a love by running LEDs where I can. My flex watt and heat cable are low wattage though too.

[@cris1133ca]

What morph is the little dark gecko? I love the colors

[@SupremeGecko]

What trait? Probably a red.

[@innerpeaceforall]

Hello! Can you give us advice please? Our second couple of crested , all babies are born healthy and end up dying after 3-4 weeks. The other couple has healthy babies but this one we don’t know what else to do to help them.. any ideas??

[@SupremeGecko]

Sorry to hear. I would love to help you with this! Since there are many questions I would need to ask, please head over to the page below and set up a 10 minute Event (consultation). I am SURE we can help save your babies! www.buymeacoffee.com/SupremeGecko/extras

[@eas9911]

Hey Wally: how many mealworms would you give a 5 month old crestie in one feeding?

[@SupremeGecko]

Excellent question! I would give 4 or 5. Again, with the bare bottom enclosures we use, a few will be eaten now, and a few later.

[@rustywest1562]

Great Video! If my credit is already small for it's age will making these changes help it to grow to full size, or will it always be stunted?

[@rustywest1562]

Crestie not credit

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the kind words. It really depends on age. If it is a young crested gecko and you catch it in time, it will catch up. Thanks for the question.

[@SupremeGecko]

:)

[@victoriablack1541]

I have a baby crested gecko, I'm wondering what size it shpuld be until I move him into his big tank. He's not a hatchling but not an adult either

[@SupremeGecko]

Really depends on the size of the enclosure it is in now and the size of the enclosure you will be moving it to.

[@KizzoGoezAmok]

What lamp can you recommend for heater where you can adjust the heat? :D

[@SupremeGecko]

One option is a low-wattage incandescent bulb.

[@zer0coolninja887]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks

[@shirleyleaton8450]

Thank you wow I just got a crested gecko. I thought it needed het. And food egt. So thank you again. Great contents. Peace Love and Respects !!!!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the wonderful comment. Good luck with your crestie.

[@Coconut.Sunset]

Hey Wally! Do I need a heater for my future baby crested gecko if my room is the recommended temperature? Also, can a baby/juvenile live in a 20 gallon tall terrarium? I know that’s the perfect size for an adult, but I was wondering if it would get stressed in a to big of space. Thank a lot!

[@SupremeGecko]

Hi CoconutSunset. Thanks for watching. If your room is between 68 and 78, you are golden! No heater needed. I usually move our cresties to larger enclosures when they are around 4-5 months of age. Before then, it's just easier to manage them in smaller enclosures.

[@Coconut.Sunset]

@@SupremeGecko alright thank you so much!

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Coconut.Sunset my pleasure

[@LokiDevil666]

I weigh about every two weeks how much of a gain would you consider good growth rate?

[@SupremeGecko]

We've been breeding for about 20 years and no longer weigh our geckos. Watching them every day has allowed me to get a feel for expectations. Also, they will gain weight differently, and sometimes sporadically during the early months.

[@basementpets5327]

My leopard geckos lived together for a while but after a while, one was being bullied and the other was eating most the food

[@SupremeGecko]

Yes. And sometimes it's not physical signs of bullying other than weight/size differences. :(

[@basementpets5327]

@@SupremeGecko ya it resulted in me getting another enclosure and having one gecko that is much more skinny

[@ANinjasMom]

If they're pooping, they're eating. Great bug advice

[@SupremeGecko]

:) I feel like I'm now famous for this saying

[@sulena8823]

Question for you. My baby crested does eat unless I feed it.. and I'm worried it won't grow up well

[@SupremeGecko]

Do you mean it "doesn't eat" unless you had feed it? I have a video that talks about this. If you stop, it will be fine.

[@Gabeflores00]

With heat what would you recommend for people that lives where it is 71 on a cool day? Without any additional heat it is in the mid 70’s

[@SupremeGecko]

It really depends on the number of enclosures you are maintaining. If several, heat/flex watt tape is the best, or heat cable. If only one or two, consider a heat mat. BUT, use a thermostat with both please.

[@richardsanchez5444]

Have you heard of or tried zillas gecko gold?

[@SupremeGecko]

I've certainly heard of it. I have not used it though.

[@carashea4207]

does the food need to be on the ground or hanging on side of the tank ?

[@SupremeGecko]

Well, in nature, they find it. So, in captivity, my thought is that from a health standpoint it does not matter. From a keeper's ease of feeding and an enrichment point of view, it might be better on the side. But again, I think this is a very minor point.

[@jeandepainter2657]

i have a question, i got 2 baby cresties 2 years ago and they live together since day one (please dont shoot me for this) , i literaly just discovered a baby in their enclosure and took it out, you say females lay 2 eggs at once but i didnt even see 1 egg in there , its a big bioactive enclosure so do i need to tear it down to find the second one or just wait till i see it ? i am not a breeder and i know that 2 adults shouldnt live together but they do so well so for now i am gonna keep it that way.. i do think its really cool to see they made a baby possible two.

[@SupremeGecko]

Jean, why in the world would I call you out on this!!! This channel is a non-judgemental place where I try to help people as much as I possibly can. The two grew up together, and are of course a male and female. You have babies (baby). That is so cool!!!! How exciting. It's a tough call whether you should do a big search for the second one. I hate to say it like this but there is a strong possibility the other little one is no longer there. If it were me, yes I would search. Let me know what you decide.

[@dr.dickheadjohnson]

All good tips but I heard mealworms for babies can cause constipation and compaction is that true?

[@SupremeGecko]

Never had that problem. Ever

[@zacsdiyreptiles7146]

Yes I love the no crickets and use mealworms, so much misinformation out there.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks

[@kiramathers3381]

Does it matter if they are smaller when you get them? I'm getting mine at 6 months and she/he is 4-5g

[@SupremeGecko]

Hi Kira. What do you mean does it matter? If you enjoy your gecko, no it does not matter.

[@eas9911]

Hey Wally: Sorry for so many questions. But you say to keep them at 75-80. Is that all night too. I thought they needed a temp drop?

[@SupremeGecko]

NEVER apologize for questions. That's actually why I do these videos. And.... this is a great question. I always realize I forget something AFTER the video is done :( I keep the heat on for 25-30% of the enclosure all night long. Adults can benefit from temp. drops. Babies love to be warmer all the time.... plus, in the other 75% of the enclosure, temps to drop down as my facility is in the basement and it drops down a few degrees at night.

[@frankdughtank8327]

@@SupremeGecko Beat me to it Wally

[@silasdeceglie6393]

Hey. I just saw you posted a video on the 12 supreme days of Christmas, but it says that it’s a private video. What does that mean?

[@SupremeGecko]

Can you try again. Some people are able to pull up the giveaway page and some are not :(

[@silasdeceglie6393]

I was too anxious😂😂, it popped up 2 minutes after I sent this text. Haha

[@olthousem02]

Could you give a baby a large enclosure?

[@SupremeGecko]

Certainly... as long as there are no gaps that will allow them to get out.

[@M.Visionz]

How long do you feed them mealworms before you go back to crested gecko diet?

[@SupremeGecko]

I believe this is in the video. I feed them mealworms WHILE feeding them CGD

[@oliviadumas7675]

My crested gecko does not eat food inside his tank.he has to be hand fed... How can I fix this? I want him to be able to eat on his own but he won't.

[@SupremeGecko]

I actually have a video that might help this- Check out one called "Your gecko won't eat live foods- I call BS" or something like that. Lots of good tips that will help your gecko.

[@KatieDeGo]

First, great hat! Second, I rescued a crestie from a reptile show. So Kermie (the gecko) is probably 7 mos old and I cannot get him to eat pangea very well. We've tried 4 types, then Hikari crested gecko food. I change food out daily. (Not type, just fresh) He will eat crickets and dubia though. 72-78 degree gradient and 40-85% humidity change throughout day/night. What am I doing wrong

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you! Love the hat. Congratulations on your new crested gecko. #1- It's not terrible that it will not eat the diet. Make sure you dust your insects!!! #2 If you want Kermie to eat the prepared foods, stop feeding insects for a week or two. Keep adding the fresh food every other day. #3 Dust your insects with the diet so the gecko associates the smell with something good to eat. #4 Try enticing Kermie to eat the diet with just a drop of honey in the mix. Keep me posted!

[@KatieDeGo]

@SupremeGecko those are fabulous ideas! I absolutely will try those. Thanks so much! I will check back in a couple of weeks with an update 🥰

[@SupremeGecko]

@@KatieDeGo My pleasure and please do.

[@ilyyy19]

how many insects do you feed them? two? one? three? i feed mine twice every week, but don't know whats a good amount so I usually give them one cricket.

[@SupremeGecko]

It really depends. Smaller insects more, larger insects less. I like to feed 3-5 mealworms at one time when feeding babies. 7-10 for juveniles. When feeding juvies or adults, I feed about 4-5 adult crickets at a time.

[@ilyyy19]

@@SupremeGecko mine are around 9 months old. I was told not to feed them mealworms because they're too fat and cause fatty liver disease so I've been giving them 1 cricket twice a week.

[@victan0911]

its ok to leave the food (pangea gecko diet ) in the enclosure 48 hour ??? in the video you mention monday give the food and wednesday refill , its that ok ?? the food wont spoil in 2 days???

[@SupremeGecko]

Absolutely. Leave the food in for 48 hours. Yes, after 48 hours, 'replace' the food. If the food molds, there is too much moisture constantly in the enclosure. Let me know if you have other questions about this. I would love to help.

[@victan0911]

@@SupremeGecko thanks for your reply,

[@SupremeGecko]

@@victan0911 anytime. Thanks for the question

[@JC-sc9rx]

Hey Wally! I was just wondering can I see your credentials for giving advice on crested gecko husbandry? Thanks! Or scientific proof backing your advice?

[@SupremeGecko]

What do you mean credentials?

[@heathersalas5901]

Do you replace one of the meals with the mealworms, or just give them the regular food and the meal worms on opposite days?

[@SupremeGecko]

I give them the mealworms as an addition to my feeding schedule. Great question.

[@heathersalas5901]

@@SupremeGecko thank you! I’m trying to make sure I do this correctly when I get one.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@heathersalas5901 Absolutely. Great job with the questions and research. Any time you have questions, please let me know.

[@shantelwalker1824]

Which is better for baby crested geckos, distilled water or bottled water?

[@SupremeGecko]

It doesn't matter to much in my opinion as long as you are feeding the right diets and using supplements when you feed insects.

[@mortalslayer82]

I'm Here

[@SupremeGecko]

Perfect!!!

[@11chago11]

Can you feed them butter worms?

[@SupremeGecko]

I really don't see why not. I don't as we have so many and for us, it really doesn't add a lot of benefits.

[@wojtekmaj3200]

How many hours per day do you use heating cable? 24/7 or 12h

[@SupremeGecko]

27/7 (side note- is this Tom?)

[@wojtekmaj3200]

@@SupremeGecko thanks for reply. No I'm just your viewer from Poland. Great videos.

[@rosemariebennett8294]

Heres a little tip to see if theyre healthy, if they eat thyre shed then there most likely healthy, its a good way to tell, and i have a question, my gecko is 9 to 11 months old and he doesnt eat crickets is that normal for him to not eat crickets yet, and i have 1more question, whats the best food to feed your crested gecko i feed mine pangea i dont know what the best food is. Please respond ill keep in touch.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the tip. The issue with crickets is addressed in the video. The best food to feed cresteds is also addressed in the video. You might have missed these points.

[@budgetwithcam]

I just got my crested on Sunday, hes 4 months old currently has repashy in his enclosure. Not sure if he's eating it, I gave about a small baby spoon full in a small bottle cap. Have you ever given dried mealworms to cresteds? I know they're not as good as live but was curious. I do have dried mealworms on hand, trying to find a way to use them up. I also have pangea with insects coming in the mail since its not locally available where I live.

[@spencerfenno1531]

I give dried mealworms to one of my breeding females. She refuses to eat bugs that move. But I mostly give her the pangia that has the insects in it. What I would recommend is Dubia roaches as a starter. But very small babies

[@budgetwithcam]

@@spencerfenno1531 from my knowledge dubias are illegal to breed and sell where I live. Ill try dried and see what he does.

[@SupremeGecko]

Mealworms are GREAT for crested geckos. There is a lot of bad information out there on all kinds of items like this. I did a video on feeding crested geckos insects last year. It should help. Not a fan of dried feeder insects of any kind.

[@SupremeGecko]

" She refuses to eat bugs that move." I respectfully disagree with this. If she is hungry, she will eat the correct insects. I did a video on this last year that might be helpful.

[@SupremeGecko]

Keep me posted on the dried insects- still feel a gut loaded insect is FAR better. And yes, cresteds WILL eat mealworms.

[@anikulalance2469]

Ok one question I just rescued a crested gecko from Kijiji they said he is two years old he is 7 in Long but Only 27.7 grams

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the question. Who/what is Kijiji? And what is the question?

[@anikulalance2469]

@@SupremeGecko kijji is a site where people sell stuff my question is is a 2 year old gecko being only 27 grams under weight ? he wont eat crickets mealworms or horned worm I still put them in tho I have tryed feeding in a feeding tub but still nothing he is also missing one toe and each of his feet could that have something to do with it? This is my first reptile ever he was not being taken care off right with is why I bought him his tank is 18×18×24 day temp is 23.8°c with humidity around 60% night time temp is about 21.6°c with a humidity of around 90% what am I doing wrong he also has 3 kinds of repashy witch is what they said he was eating but I have also order every kind of pangea since most people say they eat it better what else can I do for this little guy? In the past 3 day he has gone from 27.7 grams to 27.o grams he is also housed alone

[@SupremeGecko]

@@anikulalance2469 I have a video on getting crickets to eat insects. Take a look at that at there are some major points that will help.

[@jwslippman]

Suggestions for finding a suitable female for our male Crestie?

[@SupremeGecko]

Tip 1- work with what you love to work with (color morph, etc). Tip 2- Check out Morph Market.

[@frankdughtank8327]

@@SupremeGecko Morph Market is Excellent 👌

[@alsparks5599]

I have two crested geckos that both weight 20 grams but one is significantly larger than the other. The larger is female and the other is male. Could you explain why this would happen?

[@SupremeGecko]

Are they in the same enclosure? Sooooo many variables. The more info you provide the better job I can do to help.

[@alsparks5599]

@@SupremeGecko no they are in separate enclosures. The larger one I just purchased and I really don’t know all the details of care or husbandry. You breeders do an amazing job and this video speaks to that. Most of the time I’m shooting in the dark.

[@alsparks5599]

@@SupremeGecko you mentioned a heat cord. Do you have a recommendation in relation to product?

[@SupremeGecko]

@@alsparks5599 Just need more details to help. Message me on FB if you wish.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@alsparks5599 I'll be doing a video on thin soon.

[@JC-sc9rx]

Did anybody in the community ever think about how stupid it is that it's okay to put little geckos in 10 gallon containers but it's better to put adults with their food right in front of them. Yes a little baby gecko can find its food in a 10 gallon container but an adult needs help finding its food so we just put it in a bearbottom container patented LLC

[@SupremeGecko]

Unfortunately, I'm not understanding what you are saying. Could you let me know specifically the concern you are having so I can either clarify or help you?

[@user-ct7gi1yt8k]

Are crickets bad for crested geckos?

[@SupremeGecko]

Not at all

[@user-ct7gi1yt8k]

@@SupremeGecko thank you for your reply sir!

[@brackencloud]

I won gift 8

[@SupremeGecko]

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[@jonslog1558]

How do I keep the milworms alive

[@SupremeGecko]

I have a couple videos on the channel on mealworms.

[@JC-sc9rx]

Meal worms exoskeleton hard to digest. Waxworms better

[@SupremeGecko]

Can you please let me know where, scientifically you've obtained your information?

[@JC-sc9rx]

@@SupremeGecko I don't take homework from randos on the internet.

[@JC-sc9rx]

@@SupremeGecko I really want you to hear what I'm not saying right now. Like listen for all the words I would say if KZbin didn't have a filter. Thank you. Goodbye

[@JC-sc9rx]

@@SupremeGecko feed them crickets as big as their head and meal worms ...thats your advice?? I'm sorry I don't get other people to potentially cause injury to animals just so I can make a KZbin video

[@JC-sc9rx]

@@SupremeGecko I'm getting ready for bed. I can scientifically prove it yes. Give me some time but geckos stomachs are very small and they are creatures that occasionally suffer from impaction so their diet should be monitored as such

[@JC-sc9rx]

Yo why do all these people on your channel think they need a heat gradient for cresteds..telling them that up in top of the enclosure it's ok to be 82 degrees...they like room temp and like to be high up in enclosure often as they are arboreal. Do you need me to back that they are arboreal with scientific proof too? Quit editing your comments so that you look like I'm overreacting to all the terrible advice your giving. 82 degrees is pretty hot for a crested gecko.

[@SupremeGecko]

You seem to be upset at something. How can I help?

[@JC-sc9rx]

@@SupremeGecko I'm upset because you method seems to be raise the temp and gorge them on food. A very Tyson's chicken approach to raising a gecko...why does it have to grow fast anyway? You know what causes reptiles to grow right? An oxygen rich environment. Not jacking the heat or stuffing them with food. An oxygen rich environment and proper amounts of food with good nutrients. Small amounts of uvb to help maintain strong bones and with natural calcium conversion.