The Most Underrated Reptile EVER | Why Schneider's Skinks Are The Best Pet Lizard

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

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[@joeyvail595]

Great video wouldn't mind getting one also would like to become a patrion supporter would like a link or told where it is

[@jejemanson]

Hey ! Great video, again ! This Skinks are amazing ! So, I would to ask you something. I'm french and... I have to look conversion with gallon, inch etc... In every video ! XD Could you just tell or just write quickly in centimeters ? You know, just 60x60x120 x) Please ? Thank's for reading me ^^ And kiss from France ;)

[@heddabedda306]

@@joeyvail595 www.patreon.com/wickenswickedreptiles

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

True information about Skink: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HOaq2oj86aoa8

[@rubenarreola9993]

Adam: talks about schneider skinks and how much he likes them Dumerils boa: and I took that personally

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Dumerils boa goes out and puts up 60 against Skinks in the finals

[@kwanfuckne5447]

Skinks in general are underated. Most of them are friendly ands easy to keep

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I totally agree!

[@paulwhite9242]

Yep. Many species that are easy enough to keep, moderate size, and attractive.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

True,my five lined skinks are fun and simple,I’m actually going to be putting a pothos plant in their terrarium in the spring. Their substrate is a mix of natural soil eco earth and wood chips,I have two,a female and juvenile,hopefully a male,and they can be kept together. I do want to update their tank for a bigger one,but I don’t have room currently. I feed them a mixed diet of crickets,worms,grubs,centipedes,heads crushed of course,locusts,even small minnows.

[@alukeofalltrades]

Skinks are sooooo underrated. Might be my favorite reptile family!! Rivaled by snakes of course :)

[@bearbear-hf7cn]

These are gonna be the new dummerils boas for Adam

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

for real!

[@rubenarreola9993]

The lizard version of a dumerils boa

[@amyuncel8573]

I have one and from day one he's all like "I love you!! I love you!! I love you! And I'mma jump on yer hand! And up yer arm!! And then I'mma sit on yer head!! Haha!!!" There never was a shy period with him. He definitely doesn't know the definition of "dull moment" either. Lol.

[@marieeiskindadead5865]

I got a pair online and they've surprised me with how friendly they are! I was tong feeding earlier and my female literally jumped onto my hand i kept trying to put her back to feed her but she was only interested in crawling on me to explore. Very cute!

[@Owen_Burgess]

What website did u get them from??

[@Ocean-Jay]

It started with adopting 1 bearded dragon and now I want to cover my entire home in reptiles. Thanks for fueling the addiction and all of the care guides, Adam!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha I am terrible

[@Ocean-Jay]

@@WickensWickedReptiles You said they're difficult to breed. Does that make it fairly difficult to find captive bred Schneider Skinks in North America? Thanks again!

[@EmmyDragom57]

Schnider's skinks are my absolute favorite lizard. I did a mini project with them in college, as my professor kept a handful of them. Keep in mind, these are all wild caught animals, and by the end of the semester they would literally est out of our hands. The only problem is that they're IMPOSSIBLE to find captive bred, even in the states. Unfortunately I cannot really condone purchasing a WC animal, or encourage others to do the same. I would love to try and breed these guys someday, as they are FANTASTIC animals and an absolute joy to keep.

[@tacire8940]

Is it just me or is ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE super exited to see Adam( sry if I spelled his name wrong) on the snake discovery build off

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

gunna be fun!

[@carabencivenga8713]

I love these guys, I've decided if I were to ever have one I'd name him or her Quilava.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked name!

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

Been waiting on this video for a while! These guys are so cute and seem to have so much personality. I'll have to keep an eye out for some to adopt one day... it would be nice to have a lizard that loves to sit on top of my head that doesn't leave me bleeding like my tegu does!

[@tuckerkaup]

It's great to finally see a larger KZbin talk about this species! I have one and he is the best thing I own, so goofy, always visible and a joy to watch

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love this species

[@amyb5339]

Schneider's skink video worth it on facial expressions alone. You trying not to lose it is priceless. They are a "size for everyone" skink. 18" enclosure height = from shoulder to the top of the human head. I just can't take you seriously with a skink perched artfully on your noggin. Climbing structure......mannequin head covered in moss. A chia pet would be ideal! So much fun!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Bonnie is the best hat!

[@defendthecity]

I was never a reptile person but around a year ago I took in a schneider's skink and I was surprised by how awesome he is! he used to be a class pet so he's used to handling and he's so curious about everything. he's around 21, which is past the end of their lifespan, but he's still so energetic and loves to climb. I feed him mealworms by hand and he's never tried to bite me - he's just a chill little guy. didn't know they're all wild-caught, which is a shame because his species deserves so much love.

[@kellyhamergia]

We need more of Adam the model! Congratulations on being chosen for the Snake Discovery contest.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@Phantomenace1]

@@WickensWickedReptiles say what? There such thing as a snake discovery contest?

[@catcando1131]

@@Phantomenace1 YEEES!!! Snake Discovery has a short little video that went live today covering the start!!!

[@Phantomenace1]

@@catcando1131 woah

[@DangernoodleDave]

I've wanted a skink for the longest time and now I know which one to get!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

These guys are so freaking cool!

[@AuroraExotics]

They're super cute! I wonder how many other skink species around this size (like the Emerald Tree Skink) there are that could be comparable. I know there are some folks really into fire skinks. Inquisitive little lizards for sure!

[@donnachaffin4115]

How could 6 people dislike a underated guy with a Shiney head and a amazing reptile on the head by the way I love what ur doing and I'm subscribing to you on all of my parents and grandparents accounts cause they won't let me have my own account BTW I'm 13 and want to be a herpologist cause of you

[@ingeniouspixie]

Just saw these in my local reptile store and now seriously thinking of getting them... Re-researching to find out the details I forgot. 👍🏻

[@Stpunk17]

Wooooow did you grow fast I just realized I still in my mind view you as a small channel because I remember you having 20k and now your DEFINITELY Not a small channel good work

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you so much!!

[@Stpunk17]

😅😁😁😁

[@marybethjohnson5996]

Thanks so much for making this video. I've had my Schneider skink for about 2 years now and I'm glad to see what other people keep their skinks at. I have a higher humidity in my enclosure, mostly because I live in Georgia but I keep my skink at about the same temps. I keep mine in an exo Terra 36 by 18 by 12 like you. One thing I did a while back was add a hide under the substrate on the cool side so that I can see my skink under the substrate. Well unintentionally, he always sheds in it. It keeps from having skin flakes go all over the enclosure which is nice too.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks so much for watching!

[@mlralston]

I recently lost my Leopard Gecko and was devastated. I just could not get a new one. But you have convinced me that these skinks might be for me. My new Schneider Skink arrives Wednesday. Thank you so much! Recommendations for names welcome :)

[@marieeiskindadead5865]

I actually did the same, didn't want another gecko then I saw this video. They're such a joy!

[@JoeyDecibel187]

I named my fire skink Slynk or Slynky. U can't go wrong with that 1 it definitely fits them.

[@brinnleywatts6027]

I absolutely love your channel! Your personality and humor paired with great information provided and encouraging responsibility is so great to see. You also reply to more of our comments than any KZbinr I've ever seen! We appreciate the care you put into this channel, keep up the great work!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@MetalGurl4Eva]

I’m so glad you did a video of the Schneider’s skink! They are absolutely adorable! I would love to have one once my fiancé and I get a house

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

You should!

[@AldousHuxley7]

Be warned ive had mine since my 8th birthday...Im 26 now. His name is Sid I named him after I watched the first ice age movie. 😂

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

I liked the first shirt! I immediately said "oooh that shirt is visually pleasing along with the back ground" when the video started and then you changed it. Ruuude lol

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahaha I'll wear it for an upcoming video!

[@graphitenotwo]

“Why do I look like a jungle and the background looks like a jungle. Let’s fix that.” *proceeds to change into another jungle shirt*

[@willarcher2353]

adam seemed so genually happy to talk about these awseome animals

[@MountaineerMight]

Almost picked one up at an expo over the weekend. I didn't do it, but I will in October when it's back in town.

[@lisali6205]

I have one because of your introduction. She is super sweet heart. very smart

[@critterlovermaria506]

They sound pretty cool! I wish they weren’t wild caught though, will have to wait until someone cracks the code on breeding them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

100%

[@emmanoel1825]

I came here for wholesome joy and got a huge giggle instead- “maple flavored confusion”😂😂😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hahaha glad you enjoyed

[@muddsmutts]

I just got a Asian orange throat sink yesterday and he Is amazing.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

so cool!

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

I find it amazing that some of the most personable reptiles tend to be skinks. And if yours are wild caught, that's amazing. They kind of remind me of Emerald Tree Skinks that I learned about from Clint's Reptiles. Those things, despite being wild caught, just seek out human interaction. Schneider's Skinks give me the same vibe. And don't feel too bad, my Halmahera loves to climb up my shirt and onto my neck. XD I still need to get her a basking rock to possibly help file down those claws of hers, cause those hurt when she does reach my neck lol.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I was shocked how amazing these skinks were

[@jackie33399]

I had 2 Shneiders for years---and I agree they are very underrated. Mine loved running in a hamster wheel---it was amazing to watch--also, one of them would come toc the front of the tank and ask to be taken out by hitting the glass door with their hands--I loved them!

[@edwardrich1021]

Mine does the same thing with the glass. She seems to be almost affectionate.

[@mikedee936]

Those are awesome skinks very charismatic and I like that you can handle them because most skinks that size run away

[@dark_matter8420]

Hey Wickens! I've been watching your videos for months now and I've always wanted a reptile. Though I was always too young to take proper care of it but now that I'm 22, I might give it a shot. The thing is, it's a big commitment, given that these creatures can live well up to 20 years and beyond. I've been doing tons of research on Blue Tongue Skinks (which I've hopelessly fallen in love with) through your videos and caresheets, forums and countless other videos. Thing is, I'm a full time university student so a reptile would spend 2 days on its own every week. I'm just not quite sure if that's responsible...

[@AldousHuxley7]

Be warned ive had mine since my 8th birthday...Im 26 now. His name is Sid I named him after I watched the first ice age movie. 😂

[@thomaswoodman6332]

Lovely loking skink species they are so beautiful.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they really are so great!

[@Griffs7]

After watching this video I went on and bought me 2 Schneiders. I just had my girl lay 4 eggs a few days ago. I really love these Skinks ❤

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Adam

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thank you!

[@MalakaiWagner]

I’m getting 2 on Friday! I have a nice 4x2x2 waiting for them

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love that

[@arthurmorgan8231]

Such an underrated channel as well you deserve WAY more subs😁

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I appreciate that!

[@bennett30]

He does 100%

[@rottweilerfun9520]

I'm sold ! I'm definitely getting a couple of Schneiders Skinks when I move. They seem like the perfect lizard for me.

[@kiarabass5995]

Mr.Stubbs the Schneider skink approves this video. Watching from my head, ticklish claws indeed. Super jumpy but if you socialize and build trust they know their person and get very comfy, they can even free roam supervised like a beardie.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love em!

[@reichenkeller7538]

I've never heard of these guys before, thanks for the great video!👍

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

No problem 👍

[@itsjojomusicsa5224]

The one skink yeeting off of the log was hilariously cute🤣

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

YEET!

[@scottweisenritter1916]

I've had two of these guys for months and I just updated the enclosure...I'm glad they are getting the spotlight One of mine had his tail fall off before I got it and it didn't grow back very well so beware of that

[@anndownsouth5070]

Adam, watching the video while this cute skink climbs on your head and just sits there, has made my day.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

The best

[@roccohoward6620]

Got my first Schneider’s today! Thanks for the vid bro 👊🏼

[@sliocachnioishin2821]

Waited for this video... it did not disappoint! Loved it!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks for watching!

[@sammansfield21]

anybody else forgot the skink was on Adams head? haha so used to diamond being on him instead

[@tyliful]

yea they are super underrated. the berbers are a more high end.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yes for sure

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

That was some rad jungle camo at the beginning Dang, majority of them are wild caught. Hopefully that changes soon. I'll pick one up once it does.(Or until I can find I reliable breeder) I just don't feel comfortable otherwise.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

the best!

[@medusianAllure]

I'm just excited to see you build a thing for Snake Discovery. Glad you love these skinks. They look like fun!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Can't wait!

[@kjip107]

me and my mom were just talking about these skinks and about an hour later I saw you posted this video... Coincidence?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

the cameras are working

[@momamiandkiddokelsi9027]

Excellent as always Adam!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danbob3732]

Great video !! Love the saved by the bell wipes 😂

[@kevindifranco3494]

Somebody's flexing his editing skills :P

[@Ochibason]

Great intro!! Watched all vids with you via Emily and Eds build off!! Yours i liked! I see Garrett won! Which is cool! Great you where here in the cities. Binge watching all you got now. Great interview with Garret and Bryan!!! Got a bunch of diff reps here also bulls Diamondback Terrapins Uromastyx torts fish in Minni! Great show. Yep that tingly feeling lol. Paul

[@bennett30]

Woah! Why haven't I heard of these?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

so underrated!

[@naudiaangelica6925]

Here's Bonnie, just hanging out doing the lizard flop on his head. OK... Iove me some skinks. If I should find myself with some space, I think the Schneider skink is a great and group option(s) :-)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

bonnie is the best

[@Skinkboii2]

He said “why do I look like a jungle in front of a jungle”😂😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahaha

[@lxcys5087]

Love the vids!! Stay Wicked!!:)

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks! You too!

[@RoseProseFroze]

Honestly they seem to act like my blue tongue skink. My Blue Tongue Skink is amazing. Emerald Tree Skinks are cool too. Everyone should just appreciate skinks more.

[@userlj355]

What do I do with them on vacation?

[@AnarchoShark]

I have a pair of these skinks and I absolutely love them 💕 I'd love to see you do a vid on Tokays next 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

ok!

[@lanibear2016]

What uva/uvb bulb do you recommend?

[@taitcarrillo8926]

The video was posted 6 minutes ago yet there are comments from a few days ago. KZbin moment

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Patreon got this video on Monday

[@Mrhat-zj2bs]

0:56 what! They are also from Greece?! I am Greek too!

[@Philminator]

Love your channel. Looks like I just found my southern Ontario Canadian twin. Tails & Scales have them for $150. I wonder how their intelligence is compared to a BTS and a beardie. I've been keeping reptiles for nearly 30 years, only got a few things now, and don't want too add too much more. BTS are like impossible to find. Beardies are everywhere but require massive tanks. I'd want a pink tongue skink, but yeah. So many choices!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they really are so amazing!

[@sryan4925]

I love it!!! You had so much fun with Bonnie, I want one right now!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Bonnie is the best!

[@phorestpsy216]

Govee thermostat ftw! lol... have you seen the bluetooth or bluetooth/wifi one they make? I love it cause its a tiny little nub I can stick in the hide, or various other places in the enclosure where you can't easily read off an lcd. Makes fine-tuning the temp gradient a cinch.

[@dejeanmendoza7888]

You should make a fossorial top 5 name it top 5 boxes of dirt or something

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahaha nice

[@Arrowhead311]

Man I really want one

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are so great!

[@Cosmic_Egg]

Can you do a comparison between Schneider's, emerald, and fire skinks, focusing on behavior and which is best for who? I find them all to be such beautiful and curious little creatures, but I'd like to start with one, just not sure which is the most compatible with what I'm looking for.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

for sure!

[@edinwrites]

so glad i just ordered these for my stoooore 😍 gonna be hard not to take them home

[@Terreos]

Ooooh I love the colors on them. Not so sure I’d let them venture my head like that. But hey you do you man. I just prefer my bald head staying scratch free.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

dude the feeling and sound was so strange

[@husainp100]

Wickens Wicked Reptiles How often do you have to replace their substrate floor ? every month ?

[@husainp100]

Wickens Wicked Reptiles is the uvb light expensive? how long do you keep the light and heat lamp on everyday ?

[@crazy4catsRL]

Omg Bonnie is so cute hanging out on your head 🤣. The more I see these guys, the more I want a pair. Reptiles are so expensive for husbandry. And I hate how Ontario cities all have different by laws. Shame! Ontario, be consistent and allow for all non venemous reptiles!

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Come to Texas,very few laws here.

[@crazy4catsRL]

@@bugloverspiderlover8490 as much as I’d love parts of that and be able to own my babies with few laws, as a woman I know too many women who live there who now have very little rights.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

@@crazy4catsRL true,Texas suck when it comes to human rights,honesty we actually regret moving here because of all the other crap.

[@HBTori]

So happy that you made this care guide, and Bonnie is adorable!! Great content! 🦎😊

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you! 😊

[@brainbroad2091]

I wonder if there is a more humid loving skink that has the schnieder skink personality

[@isacortiz3563]

Do these guys shed because I had I’m for a month and I never seen it shed since I’ve got it

[@moremoregeckos8297]

I took in a bearded dragon and the vent is swollen and the back legs aren’t working at all I already called my vet but is there something I can do to help it

[@Nathanmeulemeester]

Hello can you make more vid about schneider skink thanks

[@oscarleonard5244]

I’ve never been so excited about a video. I’ve been looking for one for nearly a year now but they are never available here in the uk 😭😭

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I hope you enjoy!

[@hommer3]

Had so e loved them!

[@salmasultan9626]

Can you plz do a crested gecko vs gaule gecko challege

[@Quetz273]

Nice hat!

[@shriihanmukherjee6502]

Quick question about schneider skink diets, can they be fed pre-killed insects? My local petstore sells freeze-dried insects that have about the same nutrients other than moisture levels and it would be nice if they could eat those. Awesome care-guide!

[@desertcomputers]

Can you feed them silk worms?

[@canyounot8337]

another banger vid

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thansk for watching

[@bestlaughs6932]

Now I’m thinking abt getting one! This dude has a way of brainwashing people into getting new reptiles😂😵‍💫

[@silverlady1118]

Excellent vid ☺ 👍

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

thanks!

[@schuyking6342]

I'm looking to breed these guys 😊❤ they seem like wonderful little lizards I want to breed sand fish skinks as well

[@fullonsociopath]

Hello. I have kept snakes for over 20 years, and stopped for awhile. I recently got a rosy boa, my first of this kind, which I had heard were fairly docile. I am not sure if it is normal for the species, but this little thing prey bites me at every handling attempt. Has this been your experience as well? I know defensive/fear strikes, and this isn't it. I can always tell when it is going to do it, as it almost "nuzzles" any exposed skin, and then...chomp, and coil. I have had BCI's macklot's, and carpets, even ATB's. Nothing has bitten me this way. It is somewhat unnerving to think everything is fine, until it's not. Not used to having something that small insist that I am food over and over again. Some notes, just to exclude ideas. Temperature is within range (have thermostat) Animal is fed. Only happens with exposed skin. Glove handling is fine, but if I take them off... Even after washing and sanitizer used. No prey items handled, or in vicinity. Always taken out with hook. Not over handled. And was left to acclimate to new surroundings before first attempt. If this is just a phase, I'd be glad to hear it. She is not a hatchling (I know they give live birth), but closer to juvenile/subadult. Any recommends would be appreciated.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Rosy Boas are so cool!

[@torquess454]

They’re sooo pretty!! You’re having a tough time staying composed with that lil guy on your head lol me too I like IntotheAMs stuff too

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahha they are so funny

[@stargazer1238]

The only problem with these is they are wild caught and not easy to breed thus far. I've taken them on as a project to hopefully get some domestics out there but because they were wild caught they had issues. So just wanted to put that out there for people thinking about getting them. I know I sound like a downer but the reality is dealing with parasites and animals that might die quickly because they are wild caught. Just something for people considering them to think about.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

trying to pump out some babies here

[@CuongTran-cm4kf]

i wish in my country have these guys but in vietnam doesn't have these😞😞😞😞

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

brutal

[@maddiematthews2669]

*maple flavored confusion* 😂

[@thebeaner9299]

Yes, ive been waiting for this care guide!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@thebeaner9299]

@@WickensWickedReptiles i always do!

[@rae9518]

Do you have any insight on Schneider's Skink vs. Fire Skink as far as difficulty of care, handleability, ect?

[@olafkomtrikru7404]

I don't think they are for me personally, but I'll comment for the algorithm.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I appreciate it!

[@deenmeah2162]

This video got me thinking, you have to name a lizard (ideally a gecko) Treecko, Grovyle, or Sceptile. The fact you have all those Pokemon names, makes it an obligation.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

there are only 151 Pokemon