The 10 BIGGEST Misconceptions about Crested Geckos

Today I am counting down my picks for the top 10 BIGGEST Misconceptions about Crested Geckos. Let me know what you think some common misconceptions about Crested Geckos are in the comments below.
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[@ilTHfeaa]

I was so confused when the video started and they were showing a chameleon

[@AlexaBellaMuerte]

Hahaha yes

[@vickigrubb790]

Melody so was i

[@CaneBreaks]

sameeee

[@liamsaquatics4779]

It’s the intro

[@coleayers790]

It’s just his intro all the time

[@denniswald1798]

I can tell you don’t care about individual geckos themselves, that’s the problem about collectors, they don’t believe they have emotions or feelings. You just think they are objects and only care about the patterns or morphs. I had a crested gecko for a long time and when I would put his fruit mush in his enclosure he would turn it down but when I would put it on my finger he would come right down, and eat from my finger. They have feelings. They remember faces. And they can remember words, even if they don’t know what the word means. You just treat them like collectibles.

[@Borussofunny]

I think it is possible that crested geckos don't have much in the way of feelings in the wild, but when we interact with them they start to pick up on emotions if they are in an enriched environment where they can think beyond avoiding predators. I wonder if we kind of humanize them just by interacting with them.

[@mrs.mekiaellemouyers1973]

Right!? Every living thing has a personality, EVEN PLANTS!!!!! How can we know if organisms have feelings and emotions. Answer: everything does!!! It doesn't matter what type of species it is. But we can never actually TRULY know what they feel until we step in their ..................well in this case microscopic hairs 😂😂.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Just, no. Their brains do not have the capacity for emotion. That doesn't mean they can't feel pain, or be stressed - they are not robots. All living creatures have a central nervous system and with that comes the ability to feel and react to their environments. They can associate their care giver with positive or negative experiences. But that is it. Stop anthropomorphising them and respect them for what they are.

[@brammer666]

Reptiles in general lack that part of the brain. It's a scientific fact. People however like to anthropomorphize their animals.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

@Dr Fopolopus bit of a cheek calling yourself 'Doctor' anything, as science has clearly bypassed you. Your beardie associates you with food and other treats. Doesn't mean she loves you. But you keep anthropomorphising, makes no odds to me. But don't call me 'kid', I'd wager I'm old enough to be your parent. Try condescending to someone else, pal.

[@sophiamarrero1740]

Did you ask these geckos if they like or dislike this stuff?

[@AlexAlexandru-hu8qd]

Yes of coures

[@kyle386]

Sophia Marrero yeah dis dude is dumb

[@kyle386]

My gecko runs to me

[@TheCharleseye]

@@kyle386 You're the one who feeds it.

[@Michael-es4dt]

@@TheCharleseye _"here comes the food man."_

[@TheCharleseye]

"People always think that crested geckos live way up in the trees and that they need these vertically oriented enclosures with branches to simulate that...but really, they live anywhere from ground level to about six feet up. That's it." Um...I don't know of anyone who builds a 30 foot tall enclosure for a crestie. Vertical enclosures typically go up 2-3 feet...and have a floor. In what way is that simulating a forest canopy and _not_ the typical area where cresties live?

[@marissak766]

I caught my 6 month old crested gecko drinking from his water dish the other day, so they will drink standing water for sure.

[@wellmadebread7878]

Marissa Karto same

[@RipHillda]

Mine does it aswell

[@jwilson9846]

same here! the first night i got her. i took some pictures of it lol

[@itstokyo2595]

Same

[@justanotherguyontheinterne7889]

My gecko drinks standing water but not often he usually drinks the mist

[@UltraTwinAndBFF]

Lmao I somehow haven't heard of half of these misconceptions.

[@AlexaBellaMuerte]

same

[@duncanlanclos8340]

Why is he so far from the camera

[@ArtisticlyAlexis]

I don't think my cresties love me like a dog does, but I do have some that like to come out to hang. They enjoy climbing, jumping, and exploring when I take them out and hate going back in their vivarium. To say that they only like their vivarium and come out just for our sake isn't true.

[@brianmurphy6862]

Great video, but I have to disagree that they are "not smart". And "don't like being handled". I was able to teach one of mine his name (he glances over every time I say his name) and he loves coming out. Sometimes he will step up onto my hand if i put it in his cage and I've had a few times where he doesn't wanna go back in. Yes , people overreact them but they are really not as non intelligent as you are making them sound

[@zanevankosky4053]

Brian Murphy that is what I believe as well. I think he is completely right with saying they want to eat, not get eaten, and reproduce. But I think that there is more to that. That's how us human were before we toned it out and I feel as though the geckos can feel more especially the longer they own.

[@dr.krieger1104]

Zane Van Kosky basicly that's the principle behind every animal and human. Survive, eat and f***.

[@sirenssorrowsolemn]

Some reptiles can learn to love, I have a Leo and as soon as I put my hand in he climbs on and licks me 😂

[@shariluther7371]

I agree reptiles think too

[@sifeburger4093]

I agree

[@gangsta31cmc]

Sorry bud 9-10 are spot on your misconception is that they don't like you. Ive had a crested gecko for 10 years and if i open the tank he will come find me where ever i am and come right my shoulder and sit there

[@flowercrownwolf6638]

Christopher Ciotkosz 👏👏👏

[@saffieyates7068]

He's only going on ur shoulder to get up to a higher place because that's where crested geckos feel safest. Has nothing to do with the actual person.

[@capybaracos]

@@saffieyates7068 umm Christopher is right I have a crested gecko and when I open the tank, she jumps to my shoulder

[@saffieyates7068]

Uni Crested Gecko Vlogs did u not read my comment. Crested geckos feel safer the higher up they are. He’s just trying to higher up. The gecko knows you won’t eat him and so uses u to get up higher. He tolerates you. Just because u don’t like the fact that they aren’t sociable like puppies doesn’t mean it’s not true. I don’t like it either, but it’s still true.

[@brandonwallace2497]

@@saffieyates7068 oh yeah, well my crested gecko jumps on my shoulder to hang out and im a midget

[@montykeates]

no offence to your expert opinion but when did a crested gecko tell you that it doesn't like you and that crested geckos don't​ even like anyone at all?

[@cheezeboy7811]

think your a tiny lizard and thair is a giant hairless monkey holding you

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

When did a crested gecko tell you that it loved you?

[@saintanthonygoodchild1288]

Misconception #11: "There are only 3 things geckos intelligently process (or however you claimed it): don't be eaten by predator, where's the next meal and drink, and 'so your place or mine?'" Once again, this is simply FALSE. This is an old view which stems from the old perspectives for rules of ethology for observation from in-the-field biologists of yore and with like-minded scientists, whom all did not (and still do not) believe in personifying animals. When describing animal behavior in your notes, never would you ever attach an emotion in we associate with human behavior to an animal. For instance if you were studying a family of macaques, you wouldn't note that one day you witnessed the family's dominating male commit infanticide because he was "angry and upset" that a female member's baby was not his. Nor would you be able to write something like "the saddened, distraught mother of the infant remained off to the side crying and grieving over her loss for two days." Fortunately for all species (the few we have left anyway), views have changed in which more modern and definitely more mindful scientists in the field, are not so stringent in the use of such describing terms. Jane Goodall is known for pushing back against the usage of emotions which began in her early years of chimpanzee studies and in her autobiography she expressed that chimps "demonstrate a range of emotions, use touch to comfort one another,..." and although chimps and reptiles are clearly different and the argument of how much so would be infinitesimal, David Attenborough is yet on record as describing many species of reptiles as "more caring and seemingly compassionate than that of their warm blooded counterparts" in his documentary "Life in Cold Blood," referenced while on the caiman mother and young segment. So you going to tell these two icons that this is simply not true? I dare you! You see, individuals whom remain so rigidly stern in their beliefs about anything are potentially dangerous to the field in which they hold such views. A good biologist or scientist knows that the fields of biology and science have to re-write the books and findings from time to time and that new discoveries which change and/or disprove old theories or common knowledge happens all the time. Just like the very species they study, the fields would not be able to evolve and we will never understand how things really work in the universe if we hold fast to such a dangerously narrow view. Perhaps ask yourself what is it that is so important to you about combatting arguments from the multitude as you describe of individual pet owners who insist the animals have feelings or desires other than what you describe? A good rule to govern anyone one of us is one in which you realize that if three or more people (and certainly groups of people) are telling you the same thing, then maybe it's time you stopped arguing because it's time to take a look at it. As an expert who is successful in being around many, many geckos and knowing the ins and outs of the trade (well done by the way, my hat is certainly off to you), when was the last time you spent actual, quality time with just one personal, special gecko of yours, or perhaps, reflected on the very first one you ever owned? I'm asking this because the industry we are so attached to sometimes causes us to be detached if you catch my drift. Nonetheless I agree with your other misconceptions and we do need to hear it straight from time to time so thank you, again, well done.

[@jasonwhite8441]

i’m convinced after reading a few sentences you didn’t need to write a whole essay

[@saintanthonygoodchild1288]

@@jasonwhite8441 Duly noted, with thanks!

[@beau1281]

Bro you took a lot of time on that

[@deskra1930]

They are arboreal, they spend MOST of the time in the trees, not on the ground

[@extremegreptiles8263]

That "cuddling" between geckos may not be just because they find that spot comfortable it might also be one gecko trying to set its dominance over the other gecko even between females.

[@tehhron]

Extreme G Reptiles afraid not. They aren't cuddling but they are tolerating each other to share a good spot. A bullied submissive gecko will be seen sitting out in the open, in an unusual and less than ideal spot. Because they were bullied out of the better spot. I see this false notion repeated all the time.

[@duck.7417]

@@tehhron Oh, finally someone gave me some relief with something that actually makes sense!!

[@ashleyfox4231]

#4 is absolutely not true. I've had my crestie for two years, and got her as a hatchling, so she's been around me essentially her whole life. When I open her cage she will jump to my hand and stare at am and wiggle her tail until I pet her head with my finger. When someone new and unfamiliar holds her, even if her home tank is right next to her, she will either stare at me or try to jump to me. Reptiles aren't stupid. If you treat them with affection, they will like you in return.

[@EliInk]

Wow the denial is strong in this one. It's called a feeding response and familiarity.

[@ryancannone2698]

It only jumps to you because it associates you with food. I have a gecko and I am perfectly fine with that fact.

[@MoreChannelNoise]

I have to say I have had fish that recognize me and come to the front and also move to the back of the tank when a stranger looks in!

[@davidkerridge3889]

Anthropomorphism.... Read about it😉

[@lawka2699]

Raptor training works the exact same way. It really comes down to visibility and understanding for the reptile itself. They certainly do have their own personalities. Almost all pet species we humans keep seem to have an oddball that enjoys contact where they normally wouldn't.

[@avery1235]

I know you are stating many facts that you find true, but I don't agree that they don't want to be around the owner especially if you/their owner is handling them quite often and if it becomes similar. If that is normal for them they may find it regular, enjoyable, and in some cases soothing. When someone strange or unfamiliar is holding my gecko it immediately looks or jumps to me. My gecko does love me.

[@pastense7980]

I think this guys full of it on some of these.. I've seen them in the wild and they definitely like to be up high. He doesn't care about the individuals. It sounds like hes talking about some possessions and not an animal.

[@0walleye0]

Some folks are more logic based than feelings based. That is a good thing. You ALWAYS need someone around who can make decisions and assessments based on reality and logic only, not allowing their feelings to get mixed into it. They're extremely valuable members of society, however rare.

[@jasonwhite8441]

Walleye exactly

[@OddSocksQueen]

I've never seen my crestie drinking standing water but I've also never seen him licking water after I've misted too. The shop I bought him from told me to feed him 2-3 crickets every time I replace his Pangea/repashy and I've seen him literally stalking them and he goes to the floor of his cage to hunt them because he knows that's where they hide. He doesn't particularly like being handled either but that's my fault, I've not spent enough time taming him. Most of these misconceptions in this video are addressed in a lot of the care sheets I've read and they debunk them tbh. The knowledge is getting better.

[@sr6061]

I have seen my crestie drink standing water and lick the wall. My geckos come out of hiding when they see me. One of them who has ptsd will calm down when I talk to him and looks at me.

[@gavincarroll2553]

phychiachrist: Lonely? me:no phychiachrist: hungry? me:yes phychiachrist: oh your a reptile me:hmmm maybe

[@thomasmooy19]

Thanks for clearing some stuff up my crested gecko drinks standing water and sleeps on ground level under a leaf.

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Thomas Mooy thanks for watching

[@ziggythegecko1447]

Lol every night my crested gecko goes to his water bowl and drinks it. Sometimes he bathes in it lol

[@runningawayfromreality6094]

Very informative! Thanks :)

[@semvanderniet7484]

Great video! Good information, you answered many questions of me!😄

[@AltitudeExotics]

+SemSpeeltSoms thanks for watching!

[@ModernFossilOuttakes2004]

I think a lot of these points are more for specific individuals. From what I observed my geckos enjoy certain things and pose intelligence in situations. I do have 2 geckos houses together and they are always together (like I cannot split them even when handling)

[@aprilarlidge2807]

We just got a crested gecko yesturday and I have binge watched all your videos today. Such good info. Thank you!

[@johnknight4793]

Look at all the people in the comments mad because they know their geckos don't really love them now😂

[@patriciagately1336]

John Knight bro, their geckos don't love them. These people are mill. They don't care about any shit that happens to their animals. They give out fake facts. They care only about money.

[@mrs.mekiaellemouyers1973]

I just saw my pet chupacabra salivate when it read your comment............I asked him if you "sound" delicious..........he nodded and he's on his way.

[@Lalaloopstylover828]

John Knight deadass they’re children 💀

[@sylwiaryzak646]

John Knight it is so sad but is Ok I Love my gecko.

[@emilyspiggiesl3438]

I am getting one after Christmas and for Christmas I am going to get all its stuff as Christmas presents. So exited. I love geckos 🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎

[@cheezeboy7811]

But remember kids THEY WILL NEVER LOVE YOU.

[@bankswars4655]

Finally a video that actually answers all the questions you need to know about getting a crested gecko.thankyou

[@Thebeetlemangr]

Geckos basically megnetize themselves to any surface they are on.

[@daniellekrchov8648]

I turned mute on and then I said "wow that's much better"

[@amandastakeonit7402]

hahahaha

[@minisunshine]

Thank you for this! You've got some great information. I usually can't sit through a 20 minute video of someone just talking... but you're entertaining! You said things that needed to be said, no sugar coating, but you weren't super harsh. Thank you again!!

[@beckyjones6200]

MiniSunshine - Katie Wow I didn't even realize it was 20 minutes till read your comment

[@idkidk5863]

I love your videos! Keep it up 😁

[@kimbrett1859]

I thought their main diet was fruit as studies have shown that they mainly eat insects when fruit isn’t as available or when breeding. There has been research on wild crested geckos that seems to suggest fruit makes 3/4 for their diet and insect are more an enrichment and opportunistic meal making 1/4 of their diet. Also it’s not friction it’s electromagnetic attraction (static).

[@briancool7557]

Thanks from a future crestie keeper.

[@annac7590]

I just started watching your channel and its so helpful 😭

[@thcrw7391]

Are you a herpetologist that studied in new caledonia ?

[@AshLilyNeko]

lmao are you?

[@Durr8800]

i highly doubt he did but he still knows his shit

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

Are you a professional breeder that has owned these animals for years and observed them?

[@lmbarak]

My 3 cresties drink from standing water, like to hang out under their coconut huts or in a toilet paper tube and don't want anything to do with live crickets - they're fine with their powdered food. One of them makes little peeping noises when I get him out of his tank. He's the most "laid-back" of the three; he is chill when I handle him and he "likes" sitting on things that are warm (my laptop, my hand, etc.). Cresties are awesome!

[@izzzysss6358]

IMAO I laughed and he was like “they don’t like you” idk why but I think that’s funny af, but that is so true for me lol

[@amybaugh]

great video!! Will share!!

[@kelseyn5508]

I wouldn't go as far to say cresteds crave companionship however I always find my females sleeping together in the same log every single morning, even when I have groups of 3 - 4 females with multiple hides they all continue to hide together in different spots but always together. This has been seen over the +10 years (not only by myself but by several other large Canadian breeders who even state that geckos are much calmer when housed in groups of 5 when being raised, I have never tested that theory and usually raise in pairs with great social success) I've been raising / breeding them, that being said I have also seen aggression from a specific female only directed towards another specific female. I personally do believe there is some social interaction that helps with the geckos temperament, not sure if I would go as far as to say that they are social. Just some observations for crested enthusiasts :)

[@mykenziebug1]

Kelsey niessen what size cage do you have for that many geckos?? I'm looking to get another girl

[@kelseyn5508]

I have multiple terrariums but for my females that I do house together for just two females I keep them in a exo terra 24"tx18"dx18"w but for 3-4 I keep them in a exo terra 36"wx18"dx24"t

[@newdawn1968]

I think it's a temperature thing they will stay in the same hide quite often I noticed that when our temps in their room was 87 degrees sometimes pushing 94/95 and I turned off their heaters oh but mine are Leos but I'm sure it may be a very similar situation but of course Leos heat from the bottom ( their bellies ) ;-) later that day they were all together in 1 hide I have 5 in one enclosure I'm either going to build a bigger one or keep the one their in, idk yet but their in I think it's close to a 40 long I've never actually measured it lol but I have to feed them 2 at a time so I know that they are eating a good amount of food per gecko because it gets to confusing trying to watch them all because I have 2 little ones that will snatch a bigger majority of the crickets before a cpl of my bigger ones get to eat even 3 or 4 lol sorry went off subject but anywho I decided to turn their heater bk on and now their in different places but for some reason I never see more than 1 in the moist hide therefore I think I've proven to at least myself that it is not that they want to snuggle it's because they want warmth ;-) ♥♥ all of my geckos have totally different personalities my first Leo named lahlah still don't like to be held and I've worked with her everyday or every other day for over 2 yrs but I get her out for a few minutes calm her and put her back and 1 out of the 4 that I bought together a few months ago wants out daily but after about an hour leah is ready to go bk in sometimes I have to get her bk out a little later, spoiled little girl lol another adult miss Goldie she's kinda skiddish too but however she has a regrown tail so it's hard telling what she's been through but I only keep her out for about 15 minutes I usually wait until she settles down before I put her bk a good way to train her to be calm for the most part and the 4th one is my little ginger named Freckles she is still very small and is an aggressive little eater and I call her my little raptor she's a speedy. little thing when it comes to catching her food lol but she's ok with coming out sometimes last is my sweet little Blanka the other little girl lol she and freckles are the only ones that you don't see sharing the hide with the others they both like the tube but Blanka is starting to enjoy coming out she likes to curl up in my hand most of the time and so does freckles but they are only about 3 inches long lol blanka is totally patternless all soft pink and she's called my little reptile yeah it's one of those situations as to where you would have to see them to understand but in all honesty they are getting familiar with my smell my voice and the fact that im feeding them not eating them but however I think they are very happy being left in their enclosure they would much rather be in then out for the most part sorry so long I get to into my conversations sometimes lol I could talk about reptiles all day long ♥♥♥ pssst I also have a 8 week old beardie that I just got on the 4th of July and she won't fall asleep in her house ( enclosure ) she has to be beside me covered up or on my chest way my hand on her or she'll pace all night until I get her out as soon as I get her out and put her against my chest she's out like a light once I get up make her all snug and comfy in her own bed she's right back up sooo I get her bk out make her comfy on this soft nitted hat cover her with a black silk blanky aka bandana give it about an hour then I have to pick up the whole little nest and lay her in her house she's out lights out and then im out until about 7am and she will sleep snug until I turn her lights on and even then she will stay asleep until she hears me talking she sleeps anywhere between 8 and 12 hrs wakes up basks for a couple hrs until she ready to come out and get breakfast then bk to basking another hour or so until she's ready for a nap she will want me to snuggle her for a nap and then it's play eat bath play until bedtime about 1030 PM same routine everyday ;-) ♥♥♥

[@Blacksmith__]

My crestie basically never leaves the tallest branch in his enclosure and never goes down to the ground, I'm a little dubious about them not particularly enjoying vertical spaces

[@realMarshallMueller]

Another fantastic video, Brian.

[@AltitudeExotics]

Thank you!

[@romanroundtree7968]

Very straightforward info nice knowledge about reptiles

[@carlakellie6674]

Thanks for the info

[@Airgirl881]

Why does my gecko always wanna come out the cage and when he looks at me he runs towards me lol

[@Fish1027fished]

great video! ☺

[@AltitudeExotics]

+rainbow456 thank you!

[@HummingLantern27]

Pretty sure friction has nothing to do with them sticking to walls aside from how every animal uses friction to move. They use London Dispersion Forces I believe (Van Der Waals).

[@qpeluso]

I think the right word is grip

[@alij1876]

wildwestherp s Been learning about London forces in chemistry and they talked about cresties as an example! Was really interesting :)

[@robhayes6915]

Well said people really need to know their animals. Not to get the wrong idea especially with the aspect of attention and love they are not a handbag dog 😂

[@catherine35885]

I am trying to learn a lot about crested geckos before I buy one. Thank you for your video very educational! First time watching! Question is it better to start with an adult crested gecko or a baby crested gecko for a first time owner?

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Catherine Sanchez thank you for watching. I would say it is better to start with an adult, through a younger one would be just fine as long as it is not a very small hatchling.

[@BffKLAM]

Catherine Sanchez I bought mine and it was a very small hatchling and he's barely grown!! What should I do?😩

[@Droidzey]

you should feed it crickets from time to time it will help him grow

[@hilaryrecker2013]

Geckool darn I hate crickets

[@katelyn4419]

Catherine Sanchez adult would probably be best, since the babies need a smaller cage and then need a size up when they are juveniles.

[@Aaron-ng3vs]

Obviously they aren't doing so hot when you dont know how to take care of them

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

LOL HES A LITERAL BREEDER AND all his geckos are GREAT and clearly not stressed

[@gyphinix1658]

Hey, you need to get with the times bro. Animal behavior science is delving deeper and deeper into the animal psyche everyday. You cannot say with absolute certainty that gecko's don't enjoy our company, or the company of others. However, you could perform an extensive experiment to determine if, given the choice, these geckos will seek out each others company or avoid them. Or, seek out the company of a handler or avoid them. Then, and only then, after study and deliberation, could you say something like that with absolute certainty. Otherwise, it's just your opinion against theirs.

[@jilliancrawford7577]

Honestly #6 was a relief to hear. My crestie was constantly a pain to hand feed when he was a baby (I was told to hand feed them forever or to at least hand feed until they learn to eat until he eats on his own). At this point, I specifically gutload his insects with what he needs and weekly have him drink a pipette full of calcium water to be extra sure he gets what he needs.

[@Niky272]

One thing to note is that hand feeding your gecko can make them grow used to you faster - if they associate you with "the giant tree that gives me food", they will be less flighty. That's why I hand feed treats to my geckos - they know that the big scary ape brings waxworms and it's worth the risk. :D

[@norajohansen472]

Sorry to be nitpicking, just thought i'd point out that the definition of polymorphism is not traits that don't follow mendelian genetics. It's the occurence of two or more morphs/alternate phenotypes in a population of a species, in this case referring to colors and patterns. As crested geckos display a large variety of colors and a few different patterns in the wild calling them polymorphic seems accurate. Colloquially it seems people use the term because there are a lot of genes in play, and a lot of variation in each morph, so they're not as easily defined as say ball python morphs.

[@Dudesofdestruction]

Once I Seen a chameleon so déshydrated that he went straight to the water bowl and drink right in it...

[@mangokraken]

this helped a lot! i havent seen my gecko eat at all but hes very active, i suppose he sneaks a meal while im away

[@Goyxrd3]

I got my crested gecko last week and love him so much

[@izzzysss6358]

Subie Bruh I got mine 3 days ago she is around 3-4 months old and is so cute! Her name is sprite and she is yellow

[@megwinslow1819]

Geckos aren't human. Now try explaining that about horses to horse people. Great video but... How can you sit so close to the wall?

[@theawkwardartist12]

I have a crested gecko and he certainly DOES NOT want any company whatsoever. I introduced him to one of my other geckos to see if they would get along at all and my crestie bit his nose. So, no they do not want any other geckos with them.

[@goofysgobstopper]

Can anyone help me ? I'm setting up a bio active terrarium for a creasted gecko do I need both springtails and isopods or can I just have the one

[@benjamintheobalds9187]

Am I the only one that thinks that his reason to not hand feeding is a bit harsh. Surely they don’t just think about food, water, reproduction and survival

[@user-ks2pu8te7i]

All night last night my crestie, Gizmo, was bouncing off the cage walls! I kept hearing thuds and finally checked it out to see him on the wall.

[@jaharis.1690]

I like how you don’t say something Is wrong or right.

[@pigeon4579]

There’s a lot of people hating on you my dude and although I don’t agree with everything you’ve said, still a good and interesting video :)

[@Raszagil]

Totally agree, especially with water dishes. All my geckos drink from their dishes, full stop. I got into a ferocious argument with a woman who was telling folks that cresties don't need water dishes. So frustrating.

[@joehilton6951]

Just a point to add on to the food, their main diet in the wild isn’t insects. They go through stages in the wild based on seasons. In certain months they will eat insects more than fruit and vice versa, this is evident by their poop. Also, baby food is acceptable to feed but only as a treat once in a while

[@acorinne787]

Question! I just recently got a baby crested gecko and I live in a basement. My room can get cool (not unbearable but definitely below 70). During the night I use a heater so the room stays about 75 but during the day while I'm gone my heater is off (fire hazard). Should I buy a heating floor pad for my created to keep her tank at a steady temp. Ps. During the day I leave a vitamin d light on but it's going through the glass so I'm not sure how much heat she actually gets from that.

[@AltitudeExotics]

+Allie Vruggink i wouldn't be concerned if I were you. Cresties do well in cooler temps. It's heat that's dangerous for them.

[@acorinne787]

Altitude Exotics thank you!!

[@laurentcasier9080]

thank you for this vidéo i'm about to get my first correlophus , it help me

[@peterscaritojr7835]

Very informative love all your videos I’m still going through them question is it true that crested geckos will poop on you? I’ve never heard this from my Leopard gecko‘s but I’m looking to buy a crested gecko but not fond if they’re going to start pooping on me to handle them thank you

[@CrypticCookieEdits]

They do sometimes not all the time but sometimes. I just keep a paper towel near by when hanging them but I defo recommend them

[@ChannelingByChantal]

I have heard that you can develop a bond but they don't love. Thoughts?

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

Yeah I think ur right

[@desiacyne5413]

I do agree with him to a extent. Geckos do have there own personality but we don't need to stress over it. They arnt a dog or a cat, they can thrive and live on bare basics if nessisary. If you want to baby your scale baby then do so but you don't HAVE too.

[@christianhildalgo]

I've been feeding my crestie the inverted diet (daily insects and pangea once a week) for about a year now, and I've noticed the growth has been spectacular. Feeding pangea only, he was 8 grams after one year. In this last year with insects as the main diet, he's grown to 45g...

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

Um I think he's over weight, an adult crested gecko should be 25 grams

[@iamTkzs]

Number 3 hits home bc of my job. I work at a pet store and especially for betta fish. People project their own emotions on the animals when that's not how the animal thinks

[@daniking1727]

I just bought an older cresty from a friend and he’s about 7 so she’s had him for quite some time and he has refused to ever use a water dish since he was a baby 😂 if you put a water dish in his enclosure he will just ignore is and never go to it, it’ll stay clean for days without any substrate or anything in the water. He just prefers to drink the water off the walls and plants in his enclosure. Also he will only use a food dish on the ground, he won’t use one of the ledge ones. He’s a funny little gecko 😂

[@slademartin2631]

Thank you I didn’t know that

[@liss1356]

I don't believe reptiles in general have a capability to love. However, I do think that they have the ability to trust. I know a lot of big breeders say that Crested geckos don't like being handled or spend time with their caregiver. But mine will stretch out and nap on me for literal hours. Could it be broken down into my skin is warm and he's cold blooded so he's just trying to regulate his body temperature? Probably. But animals that aren't handled or have experienced little to no contact with people are going to be more skittish or nervous when interacting with something 2000 times their size. And the thing with big time breeders is that with as large as their collections are, they simply do not have the time to socialize all of those animals. All of that being said, I do feel like Brian does his best to make sure that all of his geckos are healthy with beautiful colors and structure to share with us. He also brings a lot of experience and positivity to the hobby because he wants the best for all reptiles, not just the ones he sells. And if it weren't for Brian and breeders like him, we wouldn't have the variety of morphs and geckos that we do today.

[@exile1478]

ermm number 10 is a misconception in itself. Isle of Pines in New Caledonia where the crested gecko lives is actually around 81-82 degrees in temperature, dropping only 1 or two degrees at night and with a relative humidity of about 80%. Dav Kaufman shows this in his videos here on you-tube when he goes there to look at the cresties in the wild. So if anything the misconception is that 70-78 degrees is the optimal temp.

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

Ok look at it this way, would you like it if you were living in 90 degrees? That's how hot Africa gets to sometimes, and thats where humans are from, the geckos live somewhere where it's sometimes 85 degrees, but they probably don't enjoy that, would you rather live in 90 degrees, or 75 degrees? Same with the gecko, and if the gecko is in temperatures higher than 85 degrees for too long they can have a heat stroke and die so don't risk it

[@leiahbailey4833]

sorry but i refuse to believe the 4th one lmaoo

[@ashleytilman6746]

What a buzz kill...

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Ashley Tilman - exactly what I was thinking 🤣..we all no someone like this guy...

[@starbyray7828]

Hi Brian, thanks for a very informative video. I have been researching Crested Gecko husbandry. I have yet to buy one. I did wonder about some of the advice given even though it appeared to be the consensus. I was concerned about temperature as my living accomodation is upstairs and can get very hot in the height of summer for a few weeks. I did question the fruit only diet as fruit is obviously not available year round in a natural environment. I also doubted that they could be exclusively arborial. So thanks for clarifying and resolving my doubts. I am also wondering about very loud noise and vibration, for example fireworks and loud bangs. Will these be injurious to Geckos in general?. Its not a subject I have seen discussed anywhere. Faved and subscribed :-)

[@AltitudeExotics]

Loud noises won't necessarily harm them however it can frighten them. I have had nights with extreme thunder storms cause dozens of geckos to drop their tails before.

[@starbyray7828]

Thank you for replying. I was concerned about the Geckos reaction. The current trend over here is for fire works that explode with a tremendous bang that you can feel as well as hear :-( Thankfully Thunder storms are few and far between. My inconsiderate neighbours constantly slam doors. I would hate my Gecko to be frightened and drop its tail. Hmmm

[@toughcookie68]

Thanks for the tips. I am getting a crested gecko this week (I'm so excited!) I've done many research on this type of gecko and a lot that you mentioned were really helpful. (I'll still believe in the back of my mind that he/she will love me though! haha) I have one question: Is it better to get a male gecko or female in terms of handling them? I hear that females are better because they're calmer, is this another misconception? Thank you!

[@tacoshells741]

So I have two geckos that are brother and sister, they get along fine but I know that you normally shouldn't keep them in one tower "and yes I know it's not called a tower but it seems like it is 🤣"

[@PeachyKeen03]

This made me upset that my Gecko doesn't love me. This video ruined my hopes and dreams 🤣😢😭😭😭

[@historicstudios2708]

a leopard gecko is probably more likely to like you than a crested gecko.

[@PeachyKeen03]

TITANIC GAMING Cool, I'll keep that in mind 😂

[@sylwiaryzak646]

Wendy Mitchell 😂

[@vmunoz1214]

He basically said “EVERYTHINGs A LIE”

[@3Dplanet88]

my crested gecko jumps to me but i agree he sits on me

[@theflyingarrow1465]

Hi mate I totally agree with you that you shouldn't take your crested gecko to the movie or shopping with you. But, I have had a crestie for 5 years and in those 5 years my gecko has got used to the sound of me opening his terrarium door and saying his name. When he hears this he darts straight onto my hand, will crawl up my arm and stay there for the next half hour (just pointing out that my gecko is blind) . So as much as I agree with you on the rest of your misconceptions, I would disagree with you on this one.

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

Ur gecko probably is probably just looking for a comfortable spot, and for the gecko that's ur arm, and plus since it's blind it probably doesn't even know its you

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Anthropomorphization is such a huuuuge hurdle for some people. They project a full range of emotions onto animals.

[@waragainstmyself1159]

Can someone explain or share a link about what you mean for morph genealogy? One trait is regressive?

[@racheltojio4360]

lol I thought they had suction cups feet. 😂 I don't know much about them.

[@stormybradley2212]

how do i tell of my crested gecko is deaf i had him in a tank i didn’t know tank would shatter from heat lamp directly not tank glass because i just didn’t think about it and it was a loud pop short but loud and he was right under it could he get deaf by that? or is it just a short term loss of hearing or do these geckos just no check for sound? i’m scared

[@AltitudeExotics]

I'm not sure there would be any way to know for sure. I would say as long as your geckos is eating well and seems healthy there isn't much that can be done so I wouldn't worry about it at that point

[@stormybradley2212]

Altitude Exotics okay thank you she is a baby i messed up so bad i have a year old leopard gecko and never had a problem so it was a minor mistake but she seems to react a little but it’s hard to tell if it’s just because she sees me and i don’t know gender yet sorry if i confused you

[@AltitudeExotics]

We all make mistakes, dont be to hard on yourself!

[@stormybradley2212]

Altitude Exotics thank you and it’s hard because i want to breed and stuff and it’s like what i want to do a lot when i get older so it’s like mistakes i make are hard because it’s my second mistake i had a cat attack my leopard gecko leo he opened his tank some how i’m n out sure the tank was closed i left and came back and saw the cat freaking out so i freaked out but thankfully my leo is doing way better and his tail looks amazing but um thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@megpeg2984]

honestly, I believe crested gecko's and gecko's in general can develope some kind of bond with there owner, maybe they can't love but at one point, they feel secure with you, recognise your voice and your hands so they like coming to you because you don't represent danger. I find your being a little harsh but most of what you say is true. Sorry for grammar mistakes and I don't mean to hate

[@mysticpenguin8327]

You say that crested geckos don’t like us but mine crawls in my hand when I put it next to him

[@Beeefy]

Beacuse he/she knows you give it food, therefore it wants food.

[@christianhildalgo]

Heat.

[@StaticStauffer]

You Saved me so much time watching people’s bull shat thanks

[@travionbell9991]

Its not friction its literally grip. The micro hairs grab onto any microscopic pours in all surfaces. Not friction.

[@brandonwallace2497]

grip is literally friction

[@wellmadebread7878]

Nice vid dude.

[@nequishathomas7178]

Any recommendations on where to buy crested gecko

[@kayleighsanders1847]

I've got a crestie and he's gonna be a year here in a couple weeks and in that year he has only eaten bugs. He is just noe starting to eat fruit mix which I assume is due to our weather here. I've always gotten bashed for feeding him just bugs but he is gaining weight and is healthy so I don't see the problem. And I do notice he always stays towards the ground of his cage. Its a 29g not flipped though I'm gonna flip it soon and add several layers in it for different resting areas for him and them maybe get another crestie The one thing I disagree with is #4 and that's just with a bunch of personal experiences with reptiles and fish and it's just not something I'd like to get into at 2 am XD Over all amazing video! ^~^

[@joannachang8320]

I got a crested gecko today, and the videos I've watched said you can only mist them with purified water, but the breeder Said to only mist them with tap. what do I Do?

[@davidpucio1647]

Purified, tap has chlorine and other harsh substances that are not great for your enclosure or gecko

[@wubby7768]

It depends on the tap water. If your tap water has no harsh chemicals, such as chlorine, then it should be fine.

[@CaneBreaks]

for a crested gecko tank can you have a tank that is 3 ft tall?

[@axanthiccrestie2460]

Um... One question I don't suggest that my Crested Gecko hot lonely persay but... She started not eating and started to get kinda non active I had a new crested gecko coming in to live with her and the 1 many 2 days after the new one moved in she got a LOT MORE HAPPY I was very curious about this behavior so I removed the new gecko and my old one resumed the sluggish behavior and when I replaced the new one she got better I did this 3 more times and the exact same thing happened I do not like to anthrapmorphise (I probably spelled that wrong lol) but I can't explain this either any answers?

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

It was probably not happy it was probably just scared of the other gecko or something like that never house crested geckos together

[@axanthiccrestie2460]

@@bulbasaurhimself8914 I do not house them together, but I do not think she was scared because she started to eat and hunt more after the new one came. Can't explain this but I do not house them together thanks so much for replying though!

[@bulbasaurhimself8914]

@@axanthiccrestie2460 ok well I don't know then but it's still not safe to house them together, but I'm glad you don't house them together

[@Diego-lu5ud]

today my crested gecko Violet, ate every little bit of her food, she hates food and she was getting hungry so that makes sense. im a bit scared because she keeps eating only once a week. she eats pangea 3 diff kinds. is this normal. i took her to a vet and she was perfect. she is to young to reproduces. can u help me.? one more thing, my crested gecko loves me, she loves sitting on my shoulder and i gave her a ride in a basket and wen i stopped, she was running around, stopped in the same place to show that she wanted more

[@Horrorandmore68]

lizatubeHD Random Vids it’s fine they normally eat once a week