Viper Geckos - The Complete Care and Breeding Guide | Hemidactylus imbricatus

[@SupremeGecko]

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[@Cottontopexotics]

what is your take on some keepers using uvb.For example the 7% shadedeweller 12inch t5 or Is it like gargoyle geckos. Where its beneficial, but not needed. I'm new to viper geckos and just trying to nail everything down.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Cottontopexotics This is a LONG discussion Matt. It's best if you watch my interview with Ryan McVeigh and Erica Mead of VivTech. Thanks

[@caseyandmo3887]

I met you at the LaCrosse show today! Listening to this on my drive home right now!

[@SupremeGecko]

How cool! Thank you so much!

[@GeckoGalaxyChannel]

Great video Wally!! The vipers are definitely another cool little species I’d like to get into one day!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks Nick. So very small and cute. One of my best memories is seeing a half dozen crowded around a food dish pushing each other for a mealworm :)

[@readingroomcafeproject]

I love that you've changed the way you care for these and have made an updated care guide. true care, true intelligence allows for change when you have different information.

[@SupremeGecko]

Always trying to improve and do better. Thanks for watching and the nice comments.

[@Shadow9Gaurdian]

I just started to breed and care for viper geckos! I was one of those request for another video featuring them. I appreciate you taking the time to do this! Also I've been told that as adults viper geckos don't really climb glass but my male has scaled smooth glass many times so just something I thought i'd share as it seems very uncommon!

[@SupremeGecko]

I have open tops on mine and never see them climb the glass. Are you sure they are climbing glass or are they climbing something else to get out (even the seam- silicone)? Just a thought

[@Shadow9Gaurdian]

@@SupremeGecko Nope, I couldnt believe it. I watched him scale right up the middle of the bare glass wall. My female hasn't done that but it seems its a possibility. Could even be that he had special genetics that allowed him to retain more of his toe pads or something of that manner. I posted the picture on reptile or gecko reddit board.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Shadow9Gaurdian My spidy senses tell me you are speaking the truth.

[@jeffjones5106]

I’ve also seen the smaller of my trio in the middle of the glass. First time keeping them but I was suspecting the bigger of them is female and sure enough I found eggs this week so they’re adults surely

[@TimelessEssence13]

I've watched several of our adults scale the sides mission impossible style, and when we initially got ours we lost two from the top/back of our tank... One did turn up again a few weeks later, it's still very small but at least her tail grew back and other than size she's thriving now. Needless to say we secured the heck out of the top after our lil snafu

[@supremeaquaria-wallykern9066]

Viper geckos are so cute!

[@frankdughtank8327]

I see you’re using the Account on your underrated Channel

[@SupremeGecko]

@@frankdughtank8327 I don't do this that often (I don't know if I've ever posted using the SA account). I was checking it and came back here and thought I would add a comment to help. I feel a bit like a cheater now ;)

[@t-haut9352]

may i ask what supplements u give those lil guys ??? thnks !

[@SupremeGecko]

I believe I did a video on this but you can use Vionate and Osteoform (although I think the last batch of Vionate had a recall). Another great option is Herpstat and Herptivite.

[@Tutonemalon]

Why would you turn down the heat during winter?

[@SupremeGecko]

Great question! Because the animals 'brumate' / cool down in the winter.

[@Tutonemalon]

@@SupremeGecko ah yes I forgot about brumation, thanks for the insight! Looking on morph market to get a breeding pair. Anywhere else you recommend?

[@SupremeGecko]

@@Tutonemalon We should have some coming up in a month or so.

[@irThumper]

OMG sooooo tiny!!!

[@SupremeGecko]

Yes. Babies seem so fragile but they are not that bad.

[@irThumper]

@@SupremeGecko Totally adorable!

[@TimelessEssence13]

My bf is a lizard guy, and these were his latest endeavor earlier this year. I absolute ADORE these geckos. I really appreciate your updated video with all the really comprehensive info - especially the hatchling info!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you very much Amanda. I really enjoy these geckos too. Thanks again. Wally

[@pumpkinchow]

Thanks for this video I really was looking forward to learning more about them and now I just need to get a pair. Any chance you have some for sale??

[@SupremeGecko]

Probably in the fall- make sure you get on the Wish List on the Supreme Gecko FB page.

[@pumpkinchow]

@@SupremeGecko yea I’ll have to make a fb 1st but sounds good. What do they usually go for $ wise if you don’t mind me asking

[@SupremeGecko]

@@pumpkinchow To be honest, I don't do the pricing thing until I have some for sale. I've seen them available from $125 ea to $200 ea.

[@Kryptons_takeoff]

Should have shown gecko more 😂 on video

[@SupremeGecko]

I completely agree. I had a friend mention this too when the gecko came out. Thank you for the comment.

[@jpslizards]

These guys always catch my eye but I feel like they're too small for me. Great video Wally! Hopefully you find the producer to help!

[@SupremeGecko]

:) Did you just volunteer?!? What is cool about the hobby is that there are animals for everyone's tastes. Thanks for watching.

[@jpslizards]

@@SupremeGecko you tell me when and I will be there 😉 And that's very true! Mayne an adult Viper Gecko but I would never bred them. I would be too scared with the tiny babies lol

[@TwiWolfGirl92]

How do they not overheat in a 10g with temps around 95? What UVB do they require? How many can be in an enclosure?

[@SupremeGecko]

You asked this in the FB group too. I answered there but the enclosure doesn't overheat as the heat source is only heating 25% of the enclosure. What size enclosure- if 10g, you could go with a nice group of 1.3.

[@TwiWolfGirl92]

@@SupremeGecko oh sorry I didn't really connect the dots 🙈 Thank you 😅

[@SupremeGecko]

@@TwiWolfGirl92 no worries.

[@taitcarrillo8926]

One of the most entertaining species I keep. Super active little hunters.

[@SupremeGecko]

Yes. Thank you Tait Carrillo. I completely agree,

[@adammann42]

Have any tips on how you separate your micro mealworms? I've had my first few babies hatch and they're eating mostly fruit flies because I can't quite figure out a good system for digging out the mealworms from their substrate.

[@SupremeGecko]

Potatoes. Place a thin slice of potato over the substrate, go off and grab a cup of coffee, come back in about 10-15 minutes and the mealies will be gathered on the slice. Pick up the slice and gently brush them off with your finger into a deli cup.

[@adammann42]

@@SupremeGecko Perfect, thanks so much!

[@SupremeGecko]

@@adammann42 Let me know how this works for you

[@victorolson6400]

I have just purchased 2 leopard geckos a mack snow and a skittles jungle they are beautiful

[@SupremeGecko]

Congrats.

[@_Velqine_]

uhm is it normal that a female vipergecko slowly walks towards another gecko moving its tail and trying to get a bit too close to the other but then the other runs away? and yes, its def a female😭

[@_Velqine_]

it definitely tried to get on top of the other...

[@SupremeGecko]

uhm, maybe :) This is what makes gecko keeping so interesting. I love watching their behavior.

[@SupremeGecko]

cool

[@danielballard3364]

I have to say your videos are underrated. You share a lot of quality information and clearly have a lot of experience, you have just got a new subscriber *thumbs up*

[@SupremeGecko]

MAN!!!! This just made my day!! Thank you so much. AND, any questions, I usually answer within a day (or sooner).

[@matthewpraayjr.9797]

Can the babies eat pinhead crickets?

[@SupremeGecko]

Yes.

[@kaylaaallen903]

Can I put a juvenile with a hatchling

[@SupremeGecko]

You can... but absolutely make sure you watch them in case the larger feels territorial.

[@filip9426]

Hi, i think it would be really interesting if you could do a video about how you incubate all these microgeckos (paoredura, hemidactylus ecc..). There is little information about this topic

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for the suggestion. I do have a video dedicated to Paroedura picta on this topic. But you are correct, there are differences in all species for sure.

[@Jennifer-xg3ck]

I’ve been posting several photos of my viper gecko babies and I actually follow your original guide. Thank you for the update.

[@SupremeGecko]

Absolutely my pleasure!

[@felixtheswiss]

I feed mine mostly isopods and some crickets.

[@SupremeGecko]

Cool. Dwarf whites?

[@felixtheswiss]

@@SupremeGecko No mostly Orange pruinosus and some Panda. The Zebras seem to not taste well or are maybe too hard because they are not eaten.

[@DEAexotics]

wow what a great video Wally ..Viper geckos are so cool this video was full of great information thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us ...keep these amazing videos coming ..

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you so much Andrew. I had fun with the personal touches in the video. If I had someone helping me do the recording, you would have seen me get up off that red wheeled chair like a 90 year old man! My whole leg was asleep :)

[@DEAexotics]

@@SupremeGecko lol

[@suicidalanderson2500]

Thank you for posting about the 2 geckos I hound everyone about recently, finally got a pair of western banded geckos and viper geckos are next on the list

[@SupremeGecko]

:) I knew you would like this!

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

cool

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks Amazing.

[@doolittleexotic1714]

Thank you so much for doing this video!! I can proudly say I was one of the people who requested it😂 I recently took an amazing photo of an adult viper gecko half way up the 10 gallon glass😮 i immediately got my top and put it back on😂

[@SupremeGecko]

:) Thank you for the suggestion (sometimes it's hard to keep track of requests like this). Better safe than sorry with that top!

[@TimelessEssence13]

I just wanted to pop by and thank you again for so much information on viper gecko hatching and care - we just had our first hatch and I am SO excited 🦎🎉🍰

[@SupremeGecko]

Awww that is so cool of you to say. Thank you. And more importantly, congratulations on your first hatch!!!

[@tomaszparzych1668]

Jestes mega fajnym gościem Skąd jesteś ? W polsce brakuje takiej osoby jak Ty . Pozdrawiam 😎🦎

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you. USA

[@cblack2104]

What type of sand do you recommend? And lighting specifics?

[@SupremeGecko]

Sand- reptilite or reptisand. Lighting- regular florescent or LED. UVB is beneficial.

[@NickCanaday]

Great video, thanks for the information

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you for watching.

[@NickCanaday]

@@SupremeGecko I’ve watched a few, they are great. Thanks for doing them

[@SupremeGecko]

@@NickCanaday As long as you watch, we will do more videos.

[@NickCanaday]

@@SupremeGecko I currently have 9 cresteds, 1 gargoyle, and was recently turned on to the vipers and micro geckos, your video was the first to pop up. Most others I’ve watched are super long, I get bored with it, but this one was super informative.

[@SupremeGecko]

@@NickCanaday Excellent! I try to stay on task and focused.... most of the time :)

[@oscarshah480]

Great video. How long have they been Hemidactylus? I can’t keep up…

[@SupremeGecko]

For a while now, You can look at iNaturalist or the wiki to see the date they changed over.

[@frankdughtank8327]

Excellent Video Wally!!! The Viper Geckos are so cute!!! We appreciate you making videos for us when you have limited time and space to work with.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you so much FDT. I'm finding it more difficult to find the time for recording and especially editing. I appreciate your recognition.

[@Tom-repgeck]

Can under tank heaters be used with them? Do they need UVB?

[@SupremeGecko]

Yes for UTH. Yes for some UVB

[@doolittleexotic1714]

About time! Thank you Wally your the beat

[@SupremeGecko]

:) Most welcome.

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Wally. Thay are so cute.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks Barb.

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you so much CC.

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you.

[@feliciafoster6165]

Oh my gosh! So cute.

[@SupremeGecko]

Thank you!

[@emilywilson3963]

Wow they are super tiny!

[@SupremeGecko]

And, their babies are super super tiny

[@emilywilson3963]

@@SupremeGecko the babies are sooo tiny and adorable!

[@emilywilson3963]

Your tanks look great!

[@SupremeGecko]

Ahhh thanks

[@emilywilson3963]

@@SupremeGecko you do such an amazing job taking care of all your critters!

[@emilywilson3963]

I love your videos!

[@SupremeGecko]

Thanks

[@emilywilson3963]

@@SupremeGecko of course! Love you lots!

[@emilywilson3963]

They are so adorable!

[@SupremeGecko]

Little cutie pies

[@emilywilson3963]

@@SupremeGecko seriously adorable! I love how tiny they are!