The 5 WORST Pet Geckos and 5 BETTER Options You'll Love | Bet You've Never Heard Of Number 4!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@vanessavieux7283]

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[@stitches8515]

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[@rottweilerfun9520]

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[@CEO_OF_CELIAC]

can you do a daygecko care guide ?

[@meganlong2576]

Could you make a video about fan footed geckos? I’m interested in getting one but I’m having a hard time getting info on them.

[@kayb8513]

“They weren’t even defined until 2010, so 12 years ago” that hit me so hard I had to pause the video to make sure the math was correct lol

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

bro,... same!

[@KatieDeGo]

@WickensWickedReptiles its 13 years ago now, I just realized. And then realized I'm so old that I farted dust

[@erinbeaud4556]

2010 was 13 years ago… My joints? Aching. My face? Wrinkled. My pension? Oh, wait…

[@chrisidk3992]

ah the good old days when i was still happy and a child and not old and depressed

[@Stef_T-G]

For me now it's 14 + 😅

[@karatofn1658]

WWR: you can’t handle them so that sucks. *people part of the fish hobby* : am I a joke to you

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@Trickyman92]

What about mudskippers can they be held

[@cherrybomb3033]

When I was a kid before we had Google at our fingertips to find out care info I wanted a pet gecko. We went to the petstore and they suggested a Tokay gecko as a great friendly beginner gecko. They showed me the items/husbandry I would need to get to care for one, but boy were they so wrong and uneducated! They never suggested anything about uvb, heat, or humidity. So Everytime I would try to handle this Tokay gecko (Tiki), he would bite me. Even though he was still a juvenile his bite was brutal. He would latch on and not let go. I would have to pry his jaws off of me to get him to let go. Sadly I was never able to tame him although I tried because he wasn't being properly cared for. I now own a crestie and my daughter owns a Leo, and after doing so much research it saddens me to realize how he must've suffered because I was not told the correct way to care for him. I had no chance taming him because he was miserable not having the correct husbandry. My daughter and I both did significant research on both our Leo and crestie before getting them. It's so nice to be able to research care at your finger tips nowadays. Both our crestie and Leo are well cared for, thriving, and happy. I am currently saving up to buy a Leachianus gecko. They are so cool and look like baby dinosaurs 🦕

[@ElijahsAnts]

Little foot is so cute! Leos are probably one of the best if not the best pet gecko you can get! Keep up to good content! (2k from 200k!)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you so much 😁

[@djsfish6296]

Crested geckos are also really fun and easy

[@shawnwilsoncroft6051]

Ya gotta get a leachie! Now they're amazing to own! I love tokays also the challenge they present is cool to figure out. I'm in the process of taming mine now. Theres something about them being so defensive and aggressive that makes them awesome!

[@albusdoubledoors231]

i've had a leo for almost two years and to be honest, they aren't that good of a pet. they just kinda sit there. eat drink sleep repeat.

[@lightskinxxvvxx7334]

Both crested & leopard geckos are easy pets facts that crested geckos will drink water off the glass&leaf and leopard geckos clean up after there selfs when they shed because they eat it

[@roxbuchanan6357]

Psychedelic Rock Gecko sounds like a great name for a band though. Which isn't an excuse to go looking for one, of course.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ROCK LOBSTA! You Thought it was a rock, it's not a rock, ROCK GECKO! DO DO DO DO DODODODO

[@alexbridden1594]

I have a Tokay that I got captive bred as a juvenile, he was a bit pricey and I had to have him shipped to me, but I've had him for about 7 months now and I absolutely love him. He's a lot of fun to watch climb and jump around the habitat that I've built for him, especially when he hunts and he's VERY active at night. I've been working on taming him down as well. I've got him to the point where he won't bite me or even nip at me or bark if I touch him softly with one finger on his back, but he isn't particularly comfortable with it either yet and he will often turn to face me and give me a look of discontent or sometimes he will simply waddle off in a dissatisfied manner afterwards. I've successfully coaxed him into climbing on my arm of his own free will twice, but he is nowhere near handleable yet. When I say that I've been working on taming him down though, "working" really is the key word there because it is a lot of work. He wouldn't even be out of his hiding places if I was around when I first got him and would spend the days sleeping in a very secure hiding spot that I put together for him, now he usually sleeps on the walls or on a branch, often almost completely exposed and doesn't react much to my presence unless I open the tank, that at least gets his attention. He also wouldn't hunt if I as in the room for a long time. Point is, I've found it takes a lot of time and effort to work with these guys. I'm not a very experienced reptile keeper, but I knew what I was getting into when I got him. They're low maintenance hen it comes to care, but unless you want them to be display reptiles, which they are great for because they're super fun to watch, then they aren't truly a low maintenance gecko in my opinion. In fact, if you wish to tame them, I'd say that they're incredibly high maintenance. I'd call them a niche pet. Definitely not a good pet for most, but perfect for the the right person. Taming my Tokay has been like a fun project for me.

[@thechickenwizard8172]

I have 2 texas banded geckos, which are closely related to westerns. However, they're much smaller, at only 3-4 inches as adults. Both of mine are captive bred, and they are both the best geckos I've ever kept! They are, in my experience, even more outgoing and curious than leos, and will come up to the glass and crawl onto my hand on their own. I especially love my male, who will ignore food in favor of exploring the "jungle gym" that my hands are to him. I've never kept westerns, but I'm still kinda hurt they made it onto the list. Of course you should always choose captive bred animals, but I don't think it's fair that they're marked down just because they aren't often bred in captivity. More people should definitely be keeping banded geckos, as they have so much charm and personality for such tiny beings!

[@suicidalanderson2500]

Can't keep them if they aren't available anywhere

[@jessicadanielson4543]

My central American banded geckos are my faves,and my neon day geckos are the brightest and breed pretty easily

[@thechickenwizard8172]

@@suicidalanderson2500 There are breeders indeed working with these animals, but unfortunately it's not as easy as just buying one from morphmarket (yet). I got my 2 from Geckos Etc. Herpetoculture, and had to wait about 4 months after contacting them before the geckos were old enough to sell. You just have to do your research, find reputable breeders, reach out to them, and most importantly, be patient. P.S: I'm in California and unfortunately can't legally keep westerns, but Josh's frogs sells captive bred western banded geckos and ships them out to states where it's legal to own them.

[@suicidalanderson2500]

@@thechickenwizard8172 I have looked for months at multiple sellers like morphmarket, joshs frogs, Supreme gecko, herpoculture, austin reptile connections for about a year now for a pair and I've only seen one pair that was almost instantly snatched up otherwise I would've bought it and the other listing was for a single wild caught male.

[@keithpannell573]

@@thechickenwizard8172 I love all of the coleonyx geckos, and brevis (the Texas Banded) is my personal favorite! These were some of the animals I remember catching when I was a kid when we'd go visit family down in the canyon areas. I keep trying to pick up some, but just when I have the money for a set-up for a nice colony, they get really hard to find captive bred. Someday, hopefully soon! Geckos Etc. are good folks, and likely will be my source as well. Good luck with your little ones!

[@katherinetran6569]

Cameroon Dwarf Geckos are easier to keep than Electric Blue Day Geckos and are starting to be bred in captivity. They are a lot more forgiving of variations in their parameters, diurnal, bold and active. They eat the same diet as the Electric Blues, micro insects and crested gecko diet, and the males are a pretty blue and green. They are also egg laying machines.

[@whisperingcrown591]

Thank you for saying the thing about beginner stuff. My rainbow boa is the first snake I've ever had. But I've researched for 7 years and I take amazing care of him. Bright colours, sociable, easy shedding processes, he's the perfect weight for his age. I do everything for him and he's doing so well even though he isn't a good beginner snake

[@chrisgg80]

I know this comment is two years old but what has your experience been with handling a male rainbow boa? have they been known to be nippy and bite, or has your experience been relatively tame. I've heard mixed things.

[@whisperingcrown591]

@@chrisgg80 he's great. I've been raising him since he was a hatchling essentially since I worked at the pet store I purchased him from (he shouldn't have been there but that's another story). Very mild mannered, very sweet, he's a little skittish when initially getting out and doesn't come out to you on his own like some species do. He's good once he's out, not scared of other people when I'm holding him, I've gotten him to where he's not head sensitive. I've never had issues with him eating, and even after I moved 1200 miles he mellowed out very quickly and was back to exploring his enclosure in just 2 days. Edit: also turns out he's a Peruvian, not a Brazilian lol

[@trumpetdoty27]

It may be a lot of overlap, but I would personally love a Chahoua Gecko care video. Been reading for over a year to grab one and I just over research. But hearing your opinions on UV bulbs, tank heaters, diet, etc would be great

[@LadyMysanthrope]

I have a chahoua gecko and I would love to see a care guide. :)

[@pietandPrince]

i have a mainland chahoua and i keep him much like my crested and gargoyle geckos. With 2,4% UVB and insects twice a week. I most of the time mix his normal pangea with the breeding and growth formula for his slightly higher calcium needs. I higly recomend getting a chahoua, especially mainland if you want a more handable one. Mine is my favorite of my geckos as he has a great personality and is very bold and curious.

[@LadyMysanthrope]

@@pietandPrince Mine is also a mainland chahoua. He's my only reptile. He's extremely friendly, not a fan of being held but will tolerate it...and very curious. He uses every inch of his enclosure (18x18x24, going to move to a 36 next year). I was doing insects every other day and pangea daily but I've pulled back on the amount of insects now that he's 2 and a good weight. I keep him in a bioactive, fully planted enclosure with an additional UVB that I run a few hours each morning so he can be in it if he wants. I did a ton of research before getting a chahoua, and ...I'm beyond happy with him. But I ALWAYS love hearing/learning anything about them. Oh and mine's a weirdo in that I think after live waxworms...superworms are his favorite insect which is weird. And he's meh about crickets.

[@trumpetdoty27]

@@pietandPrince thank you for this! And @LadyMysanthrope thank you. I over research to the point that I think I'm not able to do this (mostly a fear from never having a reptile). Fiancé has a ball python and that kick started my interest beyond casual "that's so cool" to "I really enjoy the look, etc" Basically, you both have helped me even in this brief interaction get over my hesitation. Still would love to see one of WWR chahoua video (as they appear to be the forgotten new Caledonia of the main 4), but I appreciate you both much.

[@reginabalmaceda4334]

I've been watching your videos for a long time and I still can't figure it out... How does Littlefoot not walk right off your shoulder? My gecko thinks he can fly and will do anything he can to walk right off of high perches.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I'm basically Matilda and can move things or stop things from moving with my mind

[@morgandae]

Would you ever consider making a video on your chahouas? There’s not that many videos on KZbin about them, and I’d love to hear what you think of them! (Maybe even a care guide…?)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Great suggestion!

[@trumpetdoty27]

Yes! I made this comment too. Would love to see it!

[@devsie11915]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I second this! Chewies are on my dream reptile list. A care guide would be awesome!

[@TheLililynn]

My brother got a Tokay from a kind of shady store. They told him it was an easy keeper, and he was very new to keeping reptiles. He made a mistake like we all can. His was wild caught, it was horrible aggressive (territorial) and just overall a bad experience. My brother did go out of his way to make it a pretty amazing enclosure though. He took very good care of him/her. Ultimately he found someone who was much more experienced in reptile keeping at a show to take the Tokay. It was the best move. While pretty to look at, it was going to be much more enjoyed and handled by someone with experience.

[@410d8]

That’s a shame did he get another reptile

[@apss5736]

You should do a top 5 video of reptiles that use " tools " for various reasons. I have a Texas cichlid ( not a reptile but instead of an armadillo or an amphibian maybe a fish) who repetitively bangs algae wafers on decor and wood to try to crack them like a saltwater tuskfish cracking clams. Sadly my greedy catfish steals them before he eats them :(

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks for the idea!

[@ddrw1]

lil foot looks like he just wants to go back and sleep tbh. A gecko either looks extremely grumpy, lazy, or that thing cats do when they see something

[@sniffy9643]

My four year old loves watching your videos. He spotted this one and made me go back and find it calling it a lizard show. I enjoy your videos and have learned so much from you!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Love it!

[@Reptiliaj]

3 years ago I would've argued that Leopard geckos ARE boring because for the past 30 years I've only dealt with large reptiles, but after taking in one as a rescue for the first time I'm now TOTALLY in love with these little guys! They have amazing personalities!

[@4-Avenue]

how do you deal with having to remove all the substrate and cleaning the tank every year? I hated doing that and also finding out not only am I taking care of a gecko but the live food also. what i'm really asking is... is there a better way? cos i'm sorta interested in a crested gecko but if i have to tear down the entire habitat every year then I think i'll pass...

[@Reptiliaj]

@@4-Avenue I have him in a bioactive cage so no need to do that annually. His substrate consists of organic top soil, play sand & coco fiber & I use spring tails as my cleaning crew.

[@Veno]

Love the shout to Newzealand, so atm we have 48 species of know geckos here and the Northland green gecko is one of the man green geckos we have here. And to keep the few native species of geckos we can here we need a permit and it needs to be under conservation purposes. If anyone has the Northland green gecko take and want to know their natural habitat look at the top of the north island north of Auckland.

[@Veno]

Also if you want to see an awesome looking native gecko from new Zealand look up the Harlequin gecko.

[@karenwetherald6086]

I really love the "Love this- Get this" type of video... very educational (and my son is now as we speak downloading the ants game )

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ehhh awesome!

[@matthiaskaiser8788]

Fun list! If talking about leachianus it might be worth noting that especially the larger GT animals can be cage defensive and quite a handfull and bity as well. And they do have a strong bite for a gecko.

[@hannahwhite7227]

Leopard geckos are absolutely amazing! I’ve had my girl for about a year now, but she’s close to two years old. She’s the sweetest little gecko, is so good at being handled (it took her a while to get comfortable with it, but positive reinforcement and not forcing it goes a long way), and is not picky at all when it comes to food. Surprisingly she’s smart as well (in the survivalist sense that if you provide her something essential she know’s what it’s for and uses it as much as she needs). She’s an absolutely delight to have, and I’d recommend a leopard gecko to everyone who owns reptiles. They’re just such amazing little critters 💕

[@Joverlordify]

I gave my leopard gecko a plastic hamster wheel and he runs on it it was so funny I hear him in the night playing on it. they are very smart animals.

[@malusignatius]

One thing that always surprises me when Uroplatus Leaf-tails come up is that no-one mentions the Australian Leaf-tails (Phyllurus spp and Saltuarius spp). I haven't kept them personally, but they're reasonably common in the pet trade here in Oz and amazing looking.

[@leemasters3592]

It's illegal to export Australian native species- so unless they have been smuggled out they're not going to be available overseas.

[@malusignatius]

@@leemasters3592 I know, but some aussie reptiles and amphibians were legally exported before 1990, and I'm pretty sure there's some Saltuarius species in Papua New Guinea.

[@kaylaroach]

Awesome video! I love that you spoke so highly of Leopard Geckos.. Often times, experienced hobbyists will shy away from “beginner species” due to their popularity and presence among inexperienced keepers. I believe that we should view common species with the same fascination that we have towards rare/uncommon species. Although I have a diverse group of animals in my care, Leopard Geckos have a special place in my heart! I often find myself sitting in front of their enclosures and staring at them for long periods of time.. longer than I’d like to admit! 😂🦎❤️

[@L.V.exoticpets]

As a kid my dad had gorgeous tokey geckos I got bit on the nose it surprisingly didn't hurt I was like 6yrs old 😅 I got a scar on my nose as well from ir

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wow eh

[@sweetpesto965]

I have a Leo called marmalade! She is so incredibly easy and fun to care for! She is very tame and (I think) likes to be handled! I have had her for 3 months now as she was a birthday present. I highly recommend leopard gecko’s! Just do your research. Have a brilliant day!

[@pettime2785]

Hey man I love your content it's so entertaining and informational I watch it whenever I feel down it cheers me up and makes me so happy that there are people like you who are willing to do so much for their animals and provide the best care possible thank you keep up the amazing work and have a amazing day 🙂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you so much!

[@n8dagr874]

I have a baby western banded gecko, honestly I can’t tell you how cool it is to watch em eat and sometimes when he sees me he waives his tail around as like a defense mechanism to scare predators or something, ive cared for them in the past and I hope they do get more captive bread

[@42ZaphodB42]

Neon Day Geckos are a good choice if you really want a day gecko. They are small, but relatively easy to keep, they can be housed together and they're active and inquisitive by nature. Oh and atleast where I live they don't cost a fortune. 100€ +- depending on where you look, they are easy to breed so they will always be captive bred. Oh and they are very beautiful.

[@Mussoi7000]

i always loved leachies, they look like shrunken down frumpy jurassic park raptors it is a shame that if i were to keep them i'd have to sell my house though

[@khurtsmom]

I really appreciate you letting us know what is more commonly captive bred and what is typically more wild caught. I’m always stressing to my kids why we don’t keep wild animals and how important it is to get captive bred, I also typically swing towards getting those reptiles/arachnids that people dump since I am in a fairly anti reptile area. Just wanted to say thank you, the kids and I love watching your videos.

[@underratedmlg9212]

I live in NZ and the northland geckos you see in Europe have been illegally smuggled out of the country unfortunately. You can actually get a permit to keep them here and I will most likely be getting some wellington green geckos eventually once I've filed the proper paper work and have the setup ready.

[@pettime2785]

Nice!!

[@caranguejeira]

Most of keepers don't care if they are buying WC endangered animals. They just want to have them in their home.

[@devsie11915]

@@caranguejeira I don’t think “most keepers” don’t care. MOST of us love these animals and want to keep them responsibly. A lot of keepers just don’t know where their animals come from or don’t realize that WC is bad.

[@caranguejeira]

@@devsie11915 That means they don't care. If you really love the animals you plan to keep, the very first thing you need to do is to know if they're WC or not. If you don't do that, you don't mind at all if you're funding the animal traffic, and as I said, you just want the animal in your house, no matter what.

[@Aliensoundtracks]

So why do I keep and breed grayii whose ancestors were legally imported to Europe with paperwork to prove it ?

[@darkcrystal2198]

I've had my leachie for 5 years and he was my first gecko. I think they are extremely easy to keep. I have lost a crested due to a heat wave and my Leachie did fine. The rub is breeding them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I would love to own one

[@darkcrystal2198]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I got my Harold from Craigslist for $250 because the previous owner thought he would be more interactive.

[@OttosAquatics]

This is one of the best reptile channels I've seen in a while. I cant stop watching your videos! Keep up the incredible work!

[@OhhWeOhh]

Gets a pair of Phychadelic Rock Geckos... Grace Slick & Gerry Garcia 🤣

[@spcneary]

Love my captive bred tokay, he is now full grown, calls nightly and sometimes in the morning. He is extremely inquisitive and while I don't handle him regularly he does not get aggressive with me when it's needed. My wife is terrified of him but he is so confident with himself his demeanor is more dog like than lizard like.

[@chrisomania1]

THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING MY BABIES THE WESTERN BANDED GECKOS‼️‼️ I breed and have a female that hangs on my shirt just like your gecko on your shirt! They’re amazing pets but not the best starter oet since they’re so fragile

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

That is awesome!

[@ophiolatrix]

This is my first time hearing about many of these geckos! I can't believe how beautiful they all are (though I might have some bias toward the blue day gecko)

[@Drdodamage]

Definitely on the money with the Tokay geckos. I've had all types of different lizards for a few years before getting a pair of Tokays and they were jumpy, fast, and a bit aggressive/defensive. Took about 2-3 months of daily work taming them down, slowly getting them use to the "big strange monster" they now live with, but they did calm down to the point of being able to handle them without getting bit or them running off the first chance they got. It's not impossible, just a lot of acclimation.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they seem tough to tame

[@aprilcoil3485]

I've had my leopard geckos for almost 7 months now and I absolutely love them they are so social my male literally runs up to the glass lol I'm thinking about adding an African fat tailed next

[@LuckyStone888]

14:25 "Lies make baby Jesus cry" some Crested Geckos can not be held and it's completely unpredictable. My favorite most beautiful and a beautiful full tail does not like being held at all. In all honesty, because he has such a perfect tail, I will not even attempt to "work on" hand taming him. He will allow me to pick him up and keep my hand open when I spray the enclosure, but the second the spraying is done, he flies away. He's still my favorite but I do not tell the others.

[@marcperkins248]

Cool vid, we had a Tokek living in our roof when we stayed in Bali and we saw a bunch out in the street one night after it rained and all the insects came out was super cool

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

amazing!

[@ohianaw]

i always liked Tokay geckos over the other species for some reason. there colors and their general enviornment is appealing to me and also because they are fairly aggressive and i love a little challenge. also because their pretty big and cute. hopefully one day i can own one and give it a big nice enclosure :)

[@Davids_Leos]

Lol that reminds me of the commercials lol 1:39

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Thanks for introducing us to so many species that we wouldn't know about otherwise. I really enjoyed this video.

[@kashroyal]

my all time favorite color is blue, so when i went to a random reptile expo and saw the electric blue gecko i made an impulse buy. i had the breeder's phone number and asked him tons and tons of questions. got my little dude set up in a small enclosure since he was so tiny at the time and worked on his adult enclosure/ upgraded him to an 12x12x18 and just now finished his bioactive 24x18x18 and letting it cycle before putting him in. the skittishness went away after i put his tank in our living room, now hes more interactive and loves to just sit and watch what we're doing. i would say the babies are not beginner friendly, thats when they are the most intolerant of humidity and heat fluctuations but when theyre adults theyre a little more hardy. the repashy gecko powdered food is perfect for them, along with fruit flies when theyre little and pinhead-small sized crickets when theyre older. definitely a beautiful show animal. id say do a BUNCH of research before getting one, and splurge to get an adult if you want a male, theyre more common than females but still, guessing the gender as it grows in annoying lol. luckily i have experience with geckos and do research for fun so i was capable of handing my impulse buy, but its definitely a research first pet!

[@loriw2661]

The more I watch your videos the closer I get to getting a Leachianus. They’re really cool looking. So far I’ve got 2 Ball Pythons and I’d love to have a monitor lizard but I’m not set up for it nor do I have the experience needed to have one. But I think I could handle a Leachie!🦎❤️🦎

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

you and me both! hahaa

[@mondogeckosexoticsandoddit5866]

Great video! I watched this while cleaning cages, with a 15 inch long leachianus on my shoulder. Easily my favourite gecko, just watch out for those projectile poops lmao

[@aliciam1207]

would love a care guide on leopard geckos! Love your videos. Thank!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/apjCp4CarZdogq8

[@Sam13431]

nice video mate in New Zealand we a very limited to what reptiels we are aloud here but with a permit we are aloud to keep most native geckos and do breed the quite successfully

[@RaeM.C83]

DBCB exotics is also fond of his tokays and has awesome grow tent habitats. He has a few cool morphs also. He unfortunately doesn't get huge audiences, but he does deserve them

[@willowuntz]

All of your reptiles are SO adorable! You're the best reptile youtuber I've watched! Have a great day

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks so much 😊

[@caseysilva6919]

I have to agree...all geckos from New Calendonia are amazing. I just added a second gargoyle to the family.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I wanna Leachianus so bad!

[@caseysilva6919]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I traded my whole isopod collection for her. I fell in love. She looks like she is wearing the one piece pajamas with the feet 😂.

[@JustSomeGuywithEpicGrasses]

I live in West Texas and see the banded geckos all the time under my pots and some wood beams.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

so cool!

[@dabneslee2974]

I’ve been going back in forth on getting a Tokay. I always lead towards not getting one, but every time I watch Reptiliatus, I always want one. Maybe when I have more experience I will get one.

[@bobbiec2829]

I have a cbb Tokay as a baby last fall and while I'm still working on handling we do have some trust build up. She's not too flighty at all and boy is she beautiful. I love her regardless of whether or not she'll ever be handleable 💚

[@mattetheridge8459]

Would LOVE a giant day gecko care guide!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Coming soon

[@karasnow5916]

I miss viper geckos. You used to see them all the time and now a lot less. Their care isn't hard and for their tiny size they're sooo chill. And my goodness they're precious cute. And with the tiny size it's so easy and affordable to keep them in a good enclosure.

[@i_like_snakes14]

I really love Leachies! They are my dream reptile, but I can't currently afford or house one. Hopefully one day! Great video by the way, love the new thumbnail!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@kevinpoe8137]

Number 5 is also nearly impossible to actually get ahold of, and the very few that are available costs thousands of dollars, it’s not that they’re hard to keep, they are just really expensive and really hard to find

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

exactly

[@ccn5065]

The Psychedelic rock gecko is native to khoai island in VN, my country. Those are considered endangerous and are illegal to keep

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked!

[@herpetologytime]

Why are all these videos so addicting ive been binge watching these lists for like 2 hours!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

you're the best

[@kikiasakura]

I just found your content and I love it! I have only ever owned cats so reptiles are something so intriguing to me. I don’t think I’ll ever own any reptiles of my own, but I love learning about any and all kind of reptiles. Thank you for making such educating and entertaining videos! P.S. My cat likes watching your videos… but probably for the wrong reasons. He loves watching the reptiles move across the screen. Lol! Thank you for your video.

[@lottepepplinkhuizen9220]

Lychee are the exact opposite of forgiving. They bite HARD and HATE being held. I'd rather have a tokee over a lychee all day every day

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

fair

[@andreashermann331]

Some of the NZ Geckos are not so uncommen in Europe.Naultinus elegans or grayii for example are regularly available as CB's.Also some of the Hoplodactylus Complex.They were not very difficult to keep but must live outdoor most time of the year.

[@progenx1200]

Electric blue day geckos are not 100-200 bucks lol. They’re way more expensive than that. They’re also relatively easy to take care of. Babies are hard though.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I just learned right now in the US they are WAY more expensive. Here in Canada they are 100-200 CAD

[@solar-sailor]

definitely not for the faint of heart and requires ample research (which I did), but I’ve had my dream gecko, a giant leaf tailed gecko (uroplatus fimbriatus) for about a year now and the vet recently examined him and said I’m doing a great job!! but yeah, most people arent willing to do this much research so I don’t just go around recommending them to people

[@deathmedicaldave4823]

Same with me bought every book available and found as many people as possible to connect with. Speaking of… do you have an instagram? Thanks! 🙏🏼

[@indredcold3191]

I FOUND YOU! FINALLY after all this time!! I never stopped looking for you Waldo!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahhaa!

[@hermannroets1452]

I know blue is super rare in nature. But in my area, you get a lizard that looks exactly like a bearded dragon. Expect for its head that's blue. My dad refused to believe it's a different animal. (Blou kop koggelmander)

[@christophergratch6165]

You are my fav youtuber ever and I really appreciate what you do for the reptile/amphibian hobby!!! Thank you!!!

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

That Northland Green Gecko has such a unique look to it with it's coloration and body shape. I mean, it almost looks dinosaurish and dragonish at the same time.

[@fireleaf.exotics]

new game: guess what Adam choses for the alternative pet.. Adult version: take a shot is you guess wrong!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahha You'll love next week's video!

[@fireleaf.exotics]

@@WickensWickedReptiles I always will!!!

[@annaponomariova8281]

Thanks for your channel! I am looking to get leopard gecko as my first reptile and doing research before, your channel really helped!

[@79obrien]

I have a western banded gecko infestation at the moment. My bearded dragon passed away in October and the kids wanted to keep one as a pet so ive put one into captivity. I've rescued 2 other before my wolf and cat found them. 1 gecko was not so lucky. Should collect him/her a partner to make babies?

[@carschmn]

The first alternative gecko will also save you money on your car insurance.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is true!

[@ghostie-8089]

Just put my bearded dragon to bed, I hope the video doesn’t keep him awake too long lmao

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahhaa

[@LordoftheThings327]

shocked you didn't go for the "Where's Wickens?" joke

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahhaa

[@4-Avenue]

one thing i hated about having a leopard gecko (i assume this goes for all reptiles) is the yearly cleaning... having to empty the tank and clean it... and then straining the sand to remove pebbles... ugh... idk i found it very challenging to even feed also, having to count crickets, dust them, and then possible removing them if they don't finish.

[@hollyodii5969]

Excellent video! I’ve never been owned by a gecko. It’s great to hear about what’s out there and what makes for an easier pet. This answered several of my questions! Thx Adam!

[@FlanTheMan231]

Western banded geckos are awesome i had a wild caught of course. It was friendly and could be hand fed. That was years ago

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

very cool!

[@MrFishBlood]

I might be a wizard... I had a Tokay before I knew anything about their reputation. I handled him about once a week for at least 10 minutes, never got bit. He never even attempted to bite. The only issue I had was that he escaped and hung out high on the wall near my front door for a few months.

[@awesomeanimalswithalishav5874]

There are so many great geckos. I have 5 leos, 5 mourning geckos, 3 house geckos, & a crested gecko and they're all easy to care for and fun to keep. I'll probably get some golden geckos soon as they're sold cheaply for feeders. Day geckos of some variation (can't decide which yet) are also on my list to get, as well as leachies of course because they're amazing. Just need to save up and get good set-ups going for them. Tokays are also on my list not in spite of their downsides but because of them. I kind of adore the crazed wild personality. Luckily they seem to be fairly common in my area, so I'll sometimes spot cb & rehomes available.

[@chesterjean5996]

Can we just appreciate how much love and care he put in this video!

[@Laz3rCat95]

1:59 Giant Day Geckos will also help you save 15% or more on car insurance

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is true!

[@kyanite1434]

How do you handle house geckos? The ones I’ve met in captivity are extremely fast and skittish. I work at a pet store and it’s not uncommon for one to jump out of the enclosure when we open it and nearly get lost in the store

[@matthewtibbs8605]

Hmmm, I should make a list of ultra rare and obscure geckos no one has heard about and say not to get them and call it a day for my recommendation list...

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hey, give it a go,

[@weirdboyrox]

In certain places of the world, people don't get to choose their geckos. The geckos visit them in their house ceilings. :)

[@erice3933]

Where I live in FL, there are a lot of wild Tokay Geckos. I had one male that was hiding in my attic and it lured at least 7 large females to my house, from neighboring houses. One by one I caught and relocated them and finally I caught the massive\super aggressive male. He clamped onto the broom, that I used to scoop them off the wall, and proceeded to play tug of war with it. Now I can seal up my attic vents and it's a lot quieter at night.

[@jennieesslinger810]

I’ve always thought of Leachies as gecko versions of Basset Hounds. Short limbs and loose skin.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

About right

[@m.knight5768]

this would be a nice series of videos for different groups of reptiles, ie worst pet pythons, monitors etc

[@VTPSTTU]

I had a friend who tamed all of her Tokay geckos. She loved them, and they are beautiful geckos. Cresties and leos are cool little pets.

[@MaggieFox45]

Northern green geckos are actually one of my dream reptiles. But they’re so expensive and so hard to find, that I don’t know if I’ll ever get one.

[@kaigorodaki]

I love your energy and humor! Your vids are fun and educational to watch, thanks and good luck with your channel

[@torIIgo]

Electric blues are DEFINETELY my dream species that I would love to own and feature on my channel one day!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are aamzing

[@sharktopusvonjr2374]

Blobfish aren't ugly 😭 You would look weird too if you were suddenly teleported to the bottom of the ocean.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

bro, I look ugly now!

[@Coral_dude]

Love that you give an alternative option to the non recommendations

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I do try

[@fullonsociopath]

That first gecko looks like an emerald tree boa morphed into a gecko. I have a P grandis. He thinks he is a green tokay, a bitey bastard, lol. I know people really love the caledonia geckos, but other than the crested; I think they all look like the before picture in an improvement comparison. Wrinkly sock geckos.

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Many people say reptiles are abhorrent, but apart from the fact I don't find them all of that disgusting, geckos in particular are so cute...

[@ItsameArtic]

I actually held a leachie earlier today at a reptile expo, and now I want one

[@kennethnewman2475]

I have a pair of tokays that escaped and now live in my house. Little creeps are to fast to catch and to many places for them to hide. Recently acquired a giant crimson day gecko.

[@erinjones9781]

A buddy of mine has friendly tokays, and it’s the strangest thing to see them just hangout on your hand!!