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Wickens Wicked Reptiles

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@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
What is the most silly goose reptile product you've ever seen?
@lexlovesvintage
@lexlovesvintage 2 жыл бұрын
The Thrive tree stump fogger! It's like 60 bucks US. Holds barely any water, and you still have to run a cord out of the enclosure. Super goofy product in my opinion!
@taylorthiel6121
@taylorthiel6121 2 жыл бұрын
Those terrible turtle tanks I’m sure everyone knows witch ones
@corygang2633
@corygang2633 2 жыл бұрын
Repti shelters like the ones that snakes use it can destroy your gecko’s claws yet it says geckos can use them
@jackchaffin1825
@jackchaffin1825 2 жыл бұрын
The reptile hammocks those are a hazard I swear
@thepain321
@thepain321 2 жыл бұрын
Bioactive substrate kit. Pretty much any substrate at the pet stores. You get like 10x the coconut fiber at a garden supply for half the cost. Different mulches for animal bedding is at the farm supply. Huge bags for $5.
@mcwubbly9860
@mcwubbly9860 2 жыл бұрын
I work at petsmart and I just wanna thank you for making these videos. It’s a very easy way for me to get my newer staff on the same page for harmful/useless products that we sell.
@CJ-hh3gx
@CJ-hh3gx 2 жыл бұрын
When I worked at Petsmart, I used to tell people to just go buy flood lights over ours for basking spots. There was no reason to pay that much for bulbs that will do the same thing, especially because reptile bulbs almost NEVER went on sale.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
well done!
@davidfarris1332
@davidfarris1332 2 жыл бұрын
Diamond did a great job modeling all of the products!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
he sure is a great model!
@ryancook4771
@ryancook4771 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Things like the heat rock really need to keep being driven home since companies still make them. Sort of like the fish bowls for gold fish.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@Slicknewt
@Slicknewt 2 жыл бұрын
I go in Walmart and hide the fish bowls behind stuff on top shelves
@ryancook4771
@ryancook4771 2 жыл бұрын
@@Slicknewt lol 🤘🏼. To be fair I’ve seen some amazing planted bowls. But they only had shrimp and snails lol
@elijahpeterson701
@elijahpeterson701 2 жыл бұрын
All my reptiles have loved the heat rock tho. But I'd say it'd really depend on the animal as mine were desert reptiles. Beardie loved it and my agamas built their burrow right underneath.🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️
@SohiHien
@SohiHien 2 жыл бұрын
@@elijahpeterson701 Doesn't matter if they love it or not. They are dangerous and will harm reptiles
@BlakeHunter44
@BlakeHunter44 2 жыл бұрын
The heat rock reminded of when I got my first pet as a kid. I got an african fat tail from a local pet store. I remember he was in a 10 gallon tank with a TOKAY gecko and all the tank had was reptile carpet and a heat rock. Yikes.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
that's insane!
@Dragonemperess
@Dragonemperess 2 жыл бұрын
Yikes forever!
@AgentKJ06
@AgentKJ06 2 жыл бұрын
The water hopper is actually useful if you need to go on vacation or a business trip or something for a few days, my Leo drinks a lot, and I agree, it’s super ugly, but I only use it when I’m away 😂
@SohiHien
@SohiHien 2 жыл бұрын
The idea is that the water would be full of bacteria. Water should be changed every 1-2 days to avoid that so they are useless since they just promote gross water.
@cgfrogsandfish9234
@cgfrogsandfish9234 2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was the i was thinking as well
@joegrossman5073
@joegrossman5073 2 жыл бұрын
Diamond was such an excellent model posing with the product's. Love your videos keep up the hard work.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! - Diamond
@CRISIS_Official
@CRISIS_Official 2 жыл бұрын
​@@WickensWickedReptiles Wait Diamonds a dude. I need to re think my life.
@Toxicsands
@Toxicsands 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, would really appreciate a video about when your reptiles get out of their enclosure and what you can do to secure a variety of different types of cages. More of just a general guidelines of what to do if they get out and, what to do to retrieve them.
@whiteviper1979
@whiteviper1979 2 жыл бұрын
Barrel bolts and locks as well as barrel hinge locks work great for securing polyurethane plastic cages! Never had any of my snakes escape using this method!!!
@whiteviper1979
@whiteviper1979 2 жыл бұрын
Local hardware store carries them or order online...
@moneynani
@moneynani 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you on the reptile branded lights. I use just a ceramic heat emitter for my ball python and they're charging $30 and up per bulb at the pet store- they're actually locked up in most stores 😂😂 So I literally order ceramic heat bulbs from Ebay for $7 for a two pack. It's insane
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын
Just letting you know: ceramic heat emitters aren’t the best primary heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option during the day, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than CHEs. Whereas CHEs only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. CHEs are good for nighttime heat, though.
@bearbear-hf7cn
@bearbear-hf7cn 2 жыл бұрын
That 2nd thing you should is actually what I used to use for my cat, just scaled up. It was so useful since my cat just drinks at night, so I could actually get sleep.
@GiraffeLoverJen
@GiraffeLoverJen 2 жыл бұрын
We had one of those water feeder bowl things for our cats. They never drank the water from it. They just knocked it around because they liked to watch the air bubbles. The water wasn't fresh. I don't blame animals for not wanting to drink that. They want fresh water that's changed daily.
@foxyrider7840
@foxyrider7840 2 жыл бұрын
Fountain with filter if you're absent or realllly distain filling a bowl of water lol. Or if you just have the $ why not.
@ZaDussault
@ZaDussault 2 жыл бұрын
I used the water dispenser thing (not that one, an old one I already had) for when I was leaving my leopard gecko for a bit on vacation. It's useful for that when you know nobody that can come to refill the water. It prevents evaporation and I could tie it up to also prevent spilling (because my gecko was a water bowl spiller)
@thecurlyhairedkeeper
@thecurlyhairedkeeper 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I've definitely been scouting and bringing home choice sticks lately in prep for two huge bioactive builds. I get weird looks from my neighbors but it's totally worth it! 😂
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@nerdolo748
@nerdolo748 2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for tram once and saw a kid with very nice stick. When he entered his tram he left the stick at the ground so I took it and put in in my backpack. Other people waiting also gave me pretty weird looks lol. My snake loves this stick though.
@thecurlyhairedkeeper
@thecurlyhairedkeeper 2 жыл бұрын
@@nerdolo748 I love that! People never think it’s weird if you have a dog with you 😩 (unless said stick is 30+lbs… then they do 😂)
@mpk6664
@mpk6664 2 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky enough to live near a massive rock outcrop with loads of mudstone and limestone... Issue is... Is that it's behind a Walmart 😂 It's also nice as a geologist, as there's loads of fossils there too.
@robertculen2949
@robertculen2949 2 жыл бұрын
The water dispenser has a use: My tortoise always kicks substrate into his water bowl, but I have a water dispenser in my kitchen where he often goes while free roaming.
@ncburton1713
@ncburton1713 2 жыл бұрын
I personally like that despenser. It seems to work well for our leopard gecko.
@nayazindagi9960
@nayazindagi9960 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! I have a heat rock for my Stimsons Python and it's fabulous! I cut the cord off and glued a frog to it and use it as a rough decor that he can rub against when he sheds lol
@rikrob
@rikrob 2 жыл бұрын
Hoping the "whatever" at the end includes little costumes for bearded dragons, as I'm always on the lookout for more of them! Mine already has wizard & Christmas, but if I see anymore I'll definitely have to get them! (obviously the custom hat & bow tie too, but that came with his harness!) Pleased I've not really fallen for any of these useless products. I do still have the reptile bulbs, but that is more because the shop I used bunged me some extra when I bought my setups from them.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
very cool!
@sahvanna97
@sahvanna97 2 жыл бұрын
I make bearded dragon bandanas 🤣 also offer matching human scrunchies🤣 my dragon doesn't cooperate well enough for his costumes. He barely cooperated for the bandana product photo 🤣
@rikrob
@rikrob 2 жыл бұрын
@@sahvanna97 mine is often uncooperative with his harness, but when the costumes come out, he is the perfect little statue while I'm putting them on, then an even better as a model posing while it is on. Is often when it's time to remove it he starts making a fuss! 😄
@SohiHien
@SohiHien 2 жыл бұрын
Had a good laugh when I saw the halogen light. I buy those exact lights from dollerama for my bearded dragon tank! They last for almost an entire year usually before burning out and cost 3 bucks. Best deal ever.
@ilovebooksandmycats669
@ilovebooksandmycats669 2 жыл бұрын
diamond just sitting there modeling the light bulbs, so cute 🥰
@raymondjeffrey8384
@raymondjeffrey8384 2 жыл бұрын
That first one I’m pretty sure was for things like mental stimulation, I could see a monitor having a good time with it
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
well said
@torquess454
@torquess454 2 жыл бұрын
I got caught on those red night lights at first too, switched quickly when I did more research…the heat rock too in the beginning. Thank God were teachable! And you have a great bod, but an awesome sense of humour :)
@charliemclauchlin2471
@charliemclauchlin2471 2 жыл бұрын
Stop beating yourself up and saying that you’re stupid it’s not true and you’re seriously my favorite creator
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!
@caseysilva6919
@caseysilva6919 2 жыл бұрын
Cool tank and in red too!! I am definitely a violator when it comes to those heat bulbs. Definitely going to the local dollar/ hardware store and change my ways. You spend all this money just to burn out in 5 minutes.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
it's insane how fast they blow eh!
@ashersamphibiansandreptiles
@ashersamphibiansandreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles we can tell adams Canadian because of the last part XD
@SoundShinobiYuki
@SoundShinobiYuki 2 жыл бұрын
I was certainly wondering about those repti-reservoirs. My cat had a bowl like that and he loved it (normally he wouldn’t drink anything out of a bowl, that actually got him to drink out of more than the toilet or bathtub). Buuuut a cat is not a lizard. (Well, they have fur, but they sure act like one sometimes, but I digress…) I thought about the same for “useful if we go on vacation?” but it’s extremely easy to just put in a bigger bowl or get a friend to stop by and fill the dish.
@Leigh_ReptilesChaos
@Leigh_ReptilesChaos 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Heat rocks = terrible idea! We have one that came with one of our bearded dragons along with his enclosure and everything in it. I hated the idea of tossing the whole thing and didn't want to sell it for someone else to use and hurt their animal. So I made my husband cut the cord on it and now it just sits in his enclosure as a rock to climb on! Good list!
@MrJester87
@MrJester87 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate all of your suggestions. You're awesome brother
@jonathansrensen9126
@jonathansrensen9126 2 жыл бұрын
this guy is very underrated.. still in the process of getting my first reptile 50% of the conviction was this guy.
@Faliat
@Faliat 2 жыл бұрын
For the second item, I'm training my reptiles to drink from water dispensers for small mammals. My bearded dragons will only respond to drips on their noses and mouths so it's much better for them to get water from one of those. Although I still put bowls in too for humidity and bathing options, quite often the feeders end up in the water and drown getting left uneaten and they get crapped in so they're not that great in general. And if those things happen, It means cleaner water is still there to drink.
@slidewithme
@slidewithme 2 жыл бұрын
"Why, though?" ... because your nerd-like knowledge of reptiles is super crazy attractive, and your personality is fun and laid back and amusing. You're punny and funny and just a joy to watch, with good info!
@vexvoltage6456
@vexvoltage6456 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll die on the “flamethrower all the repticarpet” hill. I liked this one.
@sherrybrzeczka7966
@sherrybrzeczka7966 2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you keep it real! Thank you!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@retto1155
@retto1155 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this, not only as a good resource for reptile supplies that ISN'T trying to push sales but also for presenting this with Canadian retailers lol, I'm always trying to find ways to improve my husbandry and it's hard when the only info I can find comes from the brands themselves :/ I would LOVE it if this was a regular thing or a series on the channel, it would help me (and my wallet) (and my scaly child) SO MUCH. Also seconding that our money is a freakin joke lmaoooo every time I send money to my international friends I always have to brace myself for the currency conversion
@ashersamphibiansandreptiles
@ashersamphibiansandreptiles 2 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome for beginner reptiles. Some of this stuff I didn’t know and I’ve been keeping reptiles for awhile. I’m assuming that was muck lol!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
yep!!
@ericnickerson5605
@ericnickerson5605 2 жыл бұрын
Diamond is a good product model!
@caughtafaygo
@caughtafaygo 2 жыл бұрын
agreed on the lighting big time. i use UTH at night and turn their daylights on each morning before work. way better than the annoying "nightlight"
@emilywire458
@emilywire458 2 жыл бұрын
I just love how blunt you are. Oh and The Dollar Store is now the Dollar and a Quarter store. Plus tax.
@snakeman830
@snakeman830 2 жыл бұрын
One thing I would like to see a video on is the topic of enrichment. What are good ways to provide enrichment for your reptile, especially the smaller ones that will easily get lost or cannot be easily handled?
@nightinggale6470
@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын
Climbing enrichment (cork, branches, rocks, plants, ledges, background, etc.), digging/burrowing enrichment, feeding enrichment, sensory enrichment (eg. leaf litter), etc. Feeding enrichment can include varying the feeders you use, where you feed (different spots in the enclosure), how you present the food, etc. Also the provision of UVB and a heat source that produces near infrared, such as a halogen bulb.
@gayathrin854
@gayathrin854 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, Diamond posing next to the products definitely drove home the point. 12/10 modeling skills
@TroyMWay
@TroyMWay 2 жыл бұрын
Halogen lights are actually quickly fading out in the states in place of led
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
same up here
@fireinateacup89
@fireinateacup89 2 жыл бұрын
Diamond's product placement cameos are too much...I snort- giggled (snorgled??) every time! 🤭
@Potato-oz9ex
@Potato-oz9ex 2 жыл бұрын
The first product is actually useful for disabled reptiles! I’m a foster for a reptile rescue and I currently have a bearded dragon foster with Mbd because of her Mbd she has trouble hunting crickets but with that product they come out slowly in comparison to just dumbing them in so it gives her a chance to hunt them one by one !
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
seems like tong feeding in this situation would be a better option
@Potato-oz9ex
@Potato-oz9ex 2 жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles she can hunt on her own just can’t get them as fast as a normal dragon I think we can agree encouraging natural behavior is not only enriching but it can help strengthen the dragon’s muscles,joints, ligaments,etc
@TicklePickles101
@TicklePickles101 2 жыл бұрын
Man, that blue in your tattoo is so vibrant. Looks awesome. Also great video as always!
@bl4026
@bl4026 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great content! This video made me search for your first video
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@SilverDemon456
@SilverDemon456 2 жыл бұрын
FYI, you shouldn't be using RO water for your reptiles unless you add minerals back into it, because it lacks important minerals found in tap water.
@jymma4691
@jymma4691 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware there was a real difference between the reptile heat bulbs and regular ones, so this is pretty awesome! I'll save so much money! Thanks 😊
@kerseykrewzoo
@kerseykrewzoo 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video Adam! I’d love to know how to keep reptiles COOL in the heat without air conditioning. I put frozen water bottles in my guinea pig and mouse cages to help them cool down but was curious what can be done when your house is 85+ degrees Fahrenheit and you have reptiles that don’t do well with that kind of heat.
@SohiHien
@SohiHien 2 жыл бұрын
Air conditioning
@Ombby
@Ombby 2 жыл бұрын
@@SohiHien AC is not always an option. Buying and running one is expensive, and a lot of houses especially outside of US don't even have it!
@SohiHien
@SohiHien 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ombby then that needs to be considered when getting a reptile. Using ice packs and things aren't good strategies for more then a quick emergency. If it's hot a lot then maybe that species isn't for you.
@kerseykrewzoo
@kerseykrewzoo 2 жыл бұрын
@@SohiHien My a/c is busted and my landlord is taking his time getting it fixed. I bought an indoor floor model but my apartment is still in the low 80s. Not everyone can just turn on an air conditioner when it gets hot.
@thatdairykid1461
@thatdairykid1461 2 жыл бұрын
If you have like a guest or storage room that you can keep the doors and windows close to trap cool air. Maybe adding extra hides as well so they can sit in the shade.
@aotwtelevision
@aotwtelevision 2 жыл бұрын
The water hoppers are great for leopard geckos when you go on vacation. I agree it boys useful for most reptiles but they have a purpose.
@michellproffitt3070
@michellproffitt3070 2 жыл бұрын
Love the tattoos!! Thanks for the video
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@HeavenlyiceDream
@HeavenlyiceDream 2 жыл бұрын
I have garter snakes and hognose. 10/10 those garters would somehow get IN the water bottle and drown to death. They are super exploratory and curious
@junekeck1267
@junekeck1267 2 жыл бұрын
It has a plastic screen to keep crickets and curious critters out of the bottle.
@zyeet3243
@zyeet3243 2 жыл бұрын
“Do I look stupid?” Only now that it’s winter my boi! 😆
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
hahahhaa
@alanwisse192
@alanwisse192 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honesty! Reptiles owned by celebrities? Different types of monitors.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
good idea!
@PuggleStudiosOG
@PuggleStudiosOG 2 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you, very helpful!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jessicacarlson1846
@jessicacarlson1846 2 жыл бұрын
Love this! Care guide for kingsnakes??
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
coming soon!
@extraordinary_ordinary
@extraordinary_ordinary 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of hardware stores aren't carrying halogen bulbs/par bulbs anymore; at least not the type that you can use for heating. They're almost exclusively low power or LED versions. The only places I've been able to get a consistent supply has been at reptile stores (while paying the premium price).
@TheJoshBartlett
@TheJoshBartlett 2 жыл бұрын
Regular halogen lights are illegal to sell in California unless they are branded for Reptiles. So I’m stuck overpaying for reptile branded heat lights
@junekeck1267
@junekeck1267 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 22oz reservoir waterer. I got it because my son has memory problems. The enclosure does have other water dishes, this is for just in case. I’ve had one of these types before, and this one actually has improved. Bigger bottle, and It has steps inside the bowl part to help keep crickets from drowning in it. Our leopard gecko does drink out of clean water bowls, so hoping this will help.
@The_Original_LBSwanson
@The_Original_LBSwanson 2 жыл бұрын
Now that's the kinds of Diamond necklace I want! Thanks for the tips and you totally rock the muscle shirt!!
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@893263007
@893263007 2 жыл бұрын
Inflation is pretty much equally as bad in the USA as it is in Canada. But yeah your Ontario sales tax makes a large difference.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
... gas is $8.50 up here....
@celestialservicek9s498
@celestialservicek9s498 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It was very informative! I’m relatively new to reptile keeping hobby (even though I’m not technically keeping any reptiles just helping others keep their animals right now) and your videos have been very educational.
@kuitaranheatmorus9932
@kuitaranheatmorus9932 2 жыл бұрын
Just another pretty awesome WWR video that I really liked Hope to see yall amazing people tomorrow
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
@hazbin-artist
@hazbin-artist 2 жыл бұрын
This is defenetly funny. I managed to convince my mom to buy be a western hognose snake and this was HELPFUL.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
so happy this helped
@rottweilerfun9520
@rottweilerfun9520 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Adam and Super D , ya'll did a good service for the people 👍 !
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@markdaniels9606
@markdaniels9606 2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! And I love your tattoos! They are awesome! Your content is awesome, as always. When I get more financially stable I will join your patrion. Your content is always awesome and on point. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I’ve been a follower for a while, but I want to do more. Thanks for doing this. ( the channel) and I hope I get to meet you some day because your love of these amazing creatures is infectious and reminds me of Steve Irwin( maybe not as intense- Steve was very intense) but in how you love the reptiles and love their little lives. They are such beautiful creatures and you see that and show that. I love you for it. Keep it going… and thank you! 😎❤️🐍
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for the kind words and support!
@YochevedDesigns
@YochevedDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful information! I wouldn't mind seeing more videos like this.
@shayvickery2244
@shayvickery2244 2 жыл бұрын
Before i had my bearded dragon i wanted to get a heated rock just because the concept seems good but then i heard about all of the risks and im so glad i looked into it i can't believe people still use them
@sammansfield21
@sammansfield21 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the tats....need a video just on the tats ❤️
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
maybe one day, SOOOO much tattoo time booked this summer
@sammansfield21
@sammansfield21 2 жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles that's awesome. Should film getting some of it done lmao
@dreamwolf7302
@dreamwolf7302 2 жыл бұрын
The auto-waterer might be DECENT, if you added some rocks to it, to make sure anything small enough to actually use it, doesnt drown. but then it just becomes a cleaning issue. Although it might be somewhat useful if you are having issues with low humidity, adding rocks, and maybe some moss, to help keep your tank more humid for your tropical critters. Hide behind some fake plants or something. 12.99 is about 7 bucks cheaper than the humidity keeper options i have seen in most pet stores. but you can get the same effect with some concrete poured over a shallow dog or cat dish, with rocks glued to the edges to make it more natural looking.
@elijahdontrelljones
@elijahdontrelljones 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think stuff like 1 gallon betta tanks should be out of the hobby too.
@striderwhiston9897
@striderwhiston9897 2 жыл бұрын
Ceramic Heat Emitters are great main heaters, though halogen and DHPs are superior for your reptile, due to CHEs not emitting light, using MUCH less energy than dhps and halogens, and last a lot longer, I'd say they're a very decent choice..
@keaneu4456
@keaneu4456 Жыл бұрын
Agree 100% Get a very large bag of substrate from your local garden store for half the price of the pet stores small bag. Wood and vine branches drift wood I harvest for free just like your rocks. Enrichment plants you can get from the dollar store or craft shop way cheaper. Hides make them yourself.
@michellemorehouse8871
@michellemorehouse8871 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find those glazed terracotta pots! All of my stores seemed to have the regular ones. So I have resorted to expensive ceramic dishes that are adorable solely for my enjoyment 🤣
@jackchaffin1825
@jackchaffin1825 2 жыл бұрын
The (Cuss everything is inflated in Canada) got me man have you seen the silly dilutional old fella we call president 😂😂😂
@cerberaodollam
@cerberaodollam 2 жыл бұрын
Not that theirs is better.... Ughhhh
@lilbuj3375
@lilbuj3375 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the cricket feeder / container might work as a small snake humid hide, other than that it's kinda stupid... great video
@kevinpoe8137
@kevinpoe8137 2 жыл бұрын
I think with #5 you could still use it as a hide or egg laying place for small snake and gecko species, like ring necks or Central American yellow headed geckos
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
maybe
@DominationofProcrastination
@DominationofProcrastination 2 жыл бұрын
As a hermit crab owner, that water hopper things will not work for hermit crabs. They need to be able to fully submerge in separate bowels of saltwater and freshwater, and even if they do fit in it, it’ll get covered in sand and stuff quick, given it’s size.
@BeckyWilson1970
@BeckyWilson1970 2 ай бұрын
Some say you need a humid hide. Others say you can use some moist moss and put it in a hide or under some slate. I would love to know your thoughts on this one.
@justeenschoner2987
@justeenschoner2987 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that water thing wouldn't be good for hermit crabs either, they need pools in which they can submerge (one saltwater & one fresh)
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
interesting
@justeenschoner2987
@justeenschoner2987 2 жыл бұрын
@@WickensWickedReptiles omg, you responded 😭 love your content, dude 👌💯
@coffee_gaming
@coffee_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
Video idea - keeping your reptiles comfortable in a multi day power outrage no generator. Picked some escape proof mealworm bowls @ 1.91 usd each, they escape! so i picked up some ramekin bowls @ 0.64 usd each mealworms stay in. Take care from south africa!
@Rebecca.Elizabeth
@Rebecca.Elizabeth 2 жыл бұрын
The water dispenser is definitely not for hermit crabs. They drink from a sponge inside a shallow bowl/shell. Anything that size could allow them to drown.The only way it may be somewhat of a use to them is to help keep the high humidity levels they need.
@chelseyb4060
@chelseyb4060 6 ай бұрын
That moon light does look really cool though lol! My son uses bought one for his Gargoyle Gecko, and now he uses it for a night light in his room
@beardiemom
@beardiemom 2 жыл бұрын
I got a feeding bowl with an overhanging lid for mealworms, not sure if it is similar to those feeding boxes. I ended up not using it, since my beardie is literally afraid of all worms, so now I just have an ugly bowl that I'm not even using. For the dubias, if I need to leave them in, I just put them in a ceramic dog bowl that has smood sides. Not sure it could keep mealworms in, though. Also, I bought a reptile branded 150 watts halogen lamp because the one I was using was WAY too strong and I worried about the thermostat malfunctioning, but couldn't get a halogen until the next day. It burnt out the day after. My cheap halogens are all working fine.
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
very interesting!
@jaleelelmore8878
@jaleelelmore8878 2 жыл бұрын
For the heat bulbs, I use a 250W heat bulb and a ceramic heat emitter for night time and my savannah monitor loves the heat. Keeping a 125 degree basking spot needs a big bulb. And paying $8 instead of $50 for a 250W is way better.
@RustyShacklefardd
@RustyShacklefardd 2 жыл бұрын
I find driftwood all day long around the river bank and lake
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
same!
@Ozack570
@Ozack570 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. We need to hear this stuff more often.
@grinsnap6191
@grinsnap6191 Жыл бұрын
The second one, that being the self filling water bowl, is actually really handy for hermit crabs.
@tribex11
@tribex11 2 жыл бұрын
Thought I'd accidentally clicked on a vid by Vin Diesel for a min 😂 Really enjoyed this video and you just saved me a lot as I also have a reptile room and have used regular bulbs when I couldn't get reptile ones but for some reason had never joined the dots to see they're basically the same thing 🤦 Would love to see more on cost saving as I really enjoy being creative and saving money like drilling out a big hole in the side of kittie litter trays to flip upside down for snake hides. I even stuck coco fibre all over one to make it look better. €1.75 for a natural looking hide for a ball python 👍
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
hahahahhaa
@rottweilerfun9520
@rottweilerfun9520 2 жыл бұрын
Adam is a million times better on camera than Vin Diesel. He's got to be the worst actor of all time. In every movie he reminds me of a really dumb guy trying to read his lines. He must have pictures of some studio heads having sex with farm animals , it's the only way that I can see him getting an acting job. Halfway through the first movie that I ever saw him in , I put my left eye out with a plastic fork and was going to puncture my eardrum and then get the right side too but the people sitting behind me intervened. He's that bad. Adam rocks though , he's a natural and Big D , is not only the handsomest Bearded Dragon in Canada , he's an international star and HUGE in Japan.
@tribex11
@tribex11 2 жыл бұрын
@@rottweilerfun9520 😂 That was hilarious
@rottweilerfun9520
@rottweilerfun9520 2 жыл бұрын
@@tribex11 , I'm glad that I could get you to laugh. Laughter feels great.
@theblanketfortcohort7332
@theblanketfortcohort7332 2 жыл бұрын
The little steps on the water dispenser cracks me up XD like why??
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
hahah right!?
@Clover_knows_pets
@Clover_knows_pets 2 жыл бұрын
For the "this water dispenser is good for hermit crabs" the answer is NO!!! I have been keeping hermit crabs for over years and that would be HORRIBLE in so many ways, hermies need much deeper fresh and salt water bowls, they would knock that thing over VERY quick you need to replace water daily, and you need raised bowls so they don't burry the dishes over night
@lexlovesvintage
@lexlovesvintage 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think the tank looks stupid :) "Sun's out, guns out" we like to say here in AZ
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
suns out water pistols out haha
@ChantalsCritters
@ChantalsCritters 2 жыл бұрын
Great list. Heating rocks suck
@katyann4198
@katyann4198 2 жыл бұрын
I love how your beardie was modeling all this crazy stuff 🤣 actually made me kinda want to buy some of it.
@sosoblackfeather6504
@sosoblackfeather6504 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about the products, many of them are either useless or dangerous.
@christisking835
@christisking835 2 жыл бұрын
For a suggestion you should get a common rain frog. Apparently they are easy to take care of. Most containers for them don't have plants but little rocks because they bury in the rocks. The eat crickets and worms and drink water (of course) and sometimes come out at night. They also sound like a dog toy
@cgfrogsandfish9234
@cgfrogsandfish9234 2 жыл бұрын
One thing about the feeding rock, while it shouldn’t be used for every feeding, it could be used for enrichment for nocturnal species, but buying enrichment I don’t think there’s much yse for it
@chesneyrobbins8778
@chesneyrobbins8778 2 жыл бұрын
I started watching you abt 2 mo ago I think and I love your vids so much! You’re so cool and have such a great channel thank you so much! Keep up the amazing work
@ROG-3574
@ROG-3574 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man. Would love to actually come see all you stuff in person
@dagmar0904
@dagmar0904 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Im buying stuff for my first snake atm so its good to know
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
hope this helps!
@StealthSerpent.
@StealthSerpent. 2 жыл бұрын
I’m getting my first reptile this video really helped I was really considering that on getting a couple of these items…
@WickensWickedReptiles
@WickensWickedReptiles 2 жыл бұрын
hope this helped :)
@xBloodxFangx
@xBloodxFangx 2 жыл бұрын
I actually have that first rock feeder thing. Sucks horribly for feeding crickets to anything but works wonders as a spider hide. Just shove some moss on there, uncork it and they climb right in for some private time. Is it worth it for 20 dollars? No, but if you have one and also have tarantulas its an idea?
@jonahguerndt6214
@jonahguerndt6214 2 жыл бұрын
Are those mites at 0:33 on the log for the Gecko?
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