Living Art by Frank Payne
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European Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis) Care & Breedinf
The European sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is one of the smallest species of lacerta fully grown around 6" including the tail. This makes them one of the easier species to keep due to their modest space requirements compared to their larger cousin the jeweled lacerta. This is also the most communal species of lacerta that I have kept where one male and multiple females do well together. Most lacertas do best as male-female pairs. The males are extremely beautiful showing some shade of bright green or even blue in some cases. This is one of the most bold of all lacerta species and they make wonderful displays. I am the only person currently breeding this species in the USA but I hope that will change as I start to release captive bred offspring from my breeding group.
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Banana Pectinata Iguana Care
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Banana pectinata iguanas (Ctenosaura pectinata) are the BEST pet iguana you can have. I’ve recently upgraded the habitat of my trio and have made this video to share how I keep this amazing species.
Blue Beauty Anole (Anolis equestris potior) - Care and Breeding
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The Anolis equestris potior is the crown jewel of my collection. By far the rarest and most beautiful species that I am working with. The number of people breeding them in the United States can be counted on one hand. That will certainly change in the future as this is a very hardy species that breeds readily under ideal conditions. They are one of the largest species of anoles and by far the m...
Mossy Leaf Tailed Gecko Care in Leap Habitats
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Mossy leaf tailed geckos (Uroplatus sikorae and Uroplatus sameiti) are amazing geckos from Madagascar with some of the best camouflage in the animal kingdom. I really enjoy keeping them as they are a medium sized Uroplatus, making them less delicate than smaller species but not as a demanding as larger. They are hardy as long as they captive bred and their basic needs are met. These species des...
Keeping Emerald Tree Skinks in Leap Habitats
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Emerald tree skinks are quickly becoming a very popular pet lizard and for good reason! I have been keeping and breeding them for awhile now and in this video I outline exactly how I do so. www.livingartbyfrankpayne.com www.leaphabitats.com
Northern Blue Tongue Skink - 2022 Breeding Season Preview
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This year is shaping up to be my best year breeding northern blue tongue skinks…and I’ve been doing it for over twenty-five years! Get a sneak peak at what to expect from me this year. Babies should be born any day now.
Keeping Dart Frogs in Leap Habitats
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Dart frogs are some of the most beautiful and best display amphibians. I have been keeping and breeding many species of dart frogs for twenty years. In this video I share everything you need to know on how to care for them in a Leap Habitat!
Jeweled Lacerta Care
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In this video I briefly describe everything I do to keep and breed the Jeweled lacerta (Timon lepidus). This is probably the most underrated lizard species in herpetoculture but I don't think that's going to last. Look for this species to become one of the next big pet lizards. After watching, head to my website to sign up for availability notifications and to read an in-depth care article on t...
Northern Blue Tongue Skink Care
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I have been keeping and breeding northern blue tongue skinks continuously for over twenty five years. Recently I've given my breeding group a major upgrade which I'm very happy about. Check it out!
Scorpion tailed gecko (Pristurus carteri) Care and Breeding
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The Scorpion tailed gecko (Pristurus carteri) is one of the best pet geckos! They are extremely hardy, easy to keep, bold, different, and personable. Watch how I keep and breed this wonderful species that deserves so much more attention.
I’m back! What’s new for 2022…
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Sorry for the absence but I’m back with more to share than ever! Check out my first video of 2022 to get an idea of all the amazing things 2022 has in store for Living Art.
Spear point Leaftail Gecko (Uroplatus ebenaui) Care and Breeding
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Today I share my experiences keeping and breeding the smallest species of leaftail gecko!
Northern blue tongue skinks! We have barely scratched the surface....
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The best pet lizard is also a barely touched toy box for the serious lizard breeder. The potential of selectively breeding this species is seemingly limitless and barely begun. There is huge potential for dedicated breeders to take this species to the next level in herpetoculture.
Whole facility tour of Living Art!
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Whole facility tour of Living Art!
How I Keep and Breed Flying Lizards (Draco!)
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Once considered impossible myself and another breeder are having success keeping and breeding Flying lizards (Draco maculatus).
Feeding 30 blue tongue skinks!
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Feeding 30 blue tongue skinks!
Peter’s Banded Skinks Care
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Peter’s Banded Skinks Care
Carpet chameleon (Furcifer lateralis) Care
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Carpet chameleon (Furcifer lateralis) Care
Breeding the Electric Blue Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi)
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Breeding the Electric Blue Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi)
Electric Blue Gecko Care - All You Need To Be Successful In One Video!
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Electric Blue Gecko Care - All You Need To Be Successful In One Video!
Intro to Living Art
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Intro to Living Art

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  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails 31 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Man I love that color!

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, freaking amazing colors

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Man, I really, really like these it’s a plus that blue is my favorite color but also that they are endangered kind of makes them appealing to me to breed makes it feel like I’m doing something good for the hobby!! 🤔

  • @joshnmoniemoore8242
    @joshnmoniemoore8242 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for pointing me to your youtube channel and answering all my crazy questions! So glad I reached out to you about them. Great video, they seem like a great fit for what i'm looking to do. Now to get to planning enclosure and hopefully be able to offer a home to some within the year!

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Supper clean looking! Awesome!

  • @Poteluz
    @Poteluz 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They're that mellow?

  • @ericjohnmeehan5861
    @ericjohnmeehan5861 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting animal Frank. I did not know a small reptile could survive such a broad range of temperatures. Great job.

  • @ingenunis5003
    @ingenunis5003 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What size tank would a pair do well in ? So cute.

  • @IranIguana
    @IranIguana 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😍👍

  • @miheepark3990
    @miheepark3990 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your videos! Please keep uploading!

  • @Akhatchntails
    @Akhatchntails 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m am so impressed with my pair I got from you! Crazy, intelligent I think you can just tell!! The male was truely calm right after shipping Just moving him to his enclosure he sat with me for awhile checked me out and I set up a 40 gallon for now but it seems like a mansion to them so many places to go and hide…so on day one they are just right out in the open basking and I have like two of everyhide at the least my tank is full an chose to lay out In the open! My jeweled Lacerta was my favorite species of all to keep I think but this one is so fun already! You can tell they have been handled a lot already and used to people I love that! I have a reptile room as well so I might try out that way of incubating if I get lucky! I’m impressed 100% with the whole deal! You can tell they are very intelligent!!

  • @geckocove
    @geckocove 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think you sold me on these. Depending how I do this weekend at Schaumburg I may be hitting you up next week for a pair! So cool!

    • @Starwarsbros22
      @Starwarsbros22 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You should do it Bobby! 😊

  • @Gorrem
    @Gorrem 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the info, not a lot of examples of people keeping pectinata well in indoor enclosures. Do you have any experience with 'Panda' pectinata, and is there care any different?

  • @Juicecarton97
    @Juicecarton97 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    These care guides are so good. Keep em coming!

  • @yurihuta8487
    @yurihuta8487 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for posting this thorough review of husbandry info. With your outdoor enclosures, how do you deal with potential predators?

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yurihuta8487 a fence, motion sensor lights, and enclosures. Thats about it really. It is a possible worry with outdoor keeping.

  • @SupremeGecko
    @SupremeGecko 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Frank, these are amazing and beautiful. Thanks for sharing on these!

  • @user-gd1um4ol6d
    @user-gd1um4ol6d 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is okay to keep peter's banded skink in reptile rack system?

  • @REEFTANKGENIUS
    @REEFTANKGENIUS 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One hour of uv per day

  • @amyberg5310
    @amyberg5310 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you sell C B baby and if so how much?

  • @amvicksanimals368
    @amvicksanimals368 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gr8 video is a mesh cage ok and do they like a fogger

  • @Tarras.Snake.Treasures
    @Tarras.Snake.Treasures หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful! I’m looking to pick up my first one in a couple weeks, and there’s not a ton of information on them.

  • @donnamullikin620
    @donnamullikin620 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn't dare try breeding these but I would love to have a sociable adult

  • @Reptoknight
    @Reptoknight หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is fogger good for them at night?

  • @thatsmytypeofbroccoli208
    @thatsmytypeofbroccoli208 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please help me. I just got new banana igunna and he’s a baby, but he’s changing colors to yellow and I’ve offered blueberries and strawberries as treats and offered collard kale even went as far as to offering him crickets to as well I’m thinking about trying Romain lettuce or mustard greens. They said they can also eat dandelions, but I don’t want to feed them stuff outside. Do you have anything else I can recommend?

  • @tinae.9387
    @tinae.9387 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you keep several males and females together?

  • @mousedeer7837
    @mousedeer7837 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing husbandry

  • @torIIgo
    @torIIgo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 36x18x36 tall exoterra, and am really considering a single carpet for the first time ever. My concern is air flow in said glass terrarium. How would one remedy such an obstacle as to prevent stale air? Thank you for this video, btw. Keep up the awesome work!!

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      exo terra glass terrariums are perfect for carpet chameleons. Due to the vent in the front lower portion and full screen top the chimney effect of air circulation occurs naturally. Thank you!

    • @torIIgo
      @torIIgo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne Really? I always assumed that one would need a small fan in front of the vent to further help aid in air circulation, but this helps alot! And yes, when I'm good, ready and have done more homework, I'll be beyond ecstatic to finally own a true chameleon species that is just right for me. A year or two down the road in the future, breeding may cross my mind, and I will have plenty of time and opportunity to prep for a responsibility as that, especially with big influences and keepers such as you, Chameleon Academy and many others!

    • @torIIgo
      @torIIgo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@LivingArtbyFrankPayne I just remembered a follow-up question (sorry if I haven't mentioned it with my previous one)- Since I live in South Texas, my room is, for the most part, dry. Hence, I kept my Cuban False Chameleons like true chameleons to get some perspective on humidity needs. For the most part, my current animals are doing very well, and even breed for me, and they really LOVE their snails after it rains! Anyway, being in the area that I live in, if you had to recommend anything, how often would misting be for future Carpets, and would I also need a fogger for nights? Also, what length of time for misters and/fogger would need to be set (again, as you put, depending on the seasons)? Also, sorry for the long questions, not really good at encapsulating words much.😅

  • @TamiDrury
    @TamiDrury 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would i go about purchasing one. We have a nice cage that we had a chameleon in but glass on back and rest screen with water sprayer and fogger and lights like yourss would this be ok ? Also what is the safest way to clean enclosures for next lizard to come into.

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I usually have some available on my website in the summer. :) Clorahexadine solution is a good reptile safe cleaner.

  • @marcgould8922
    @marcgould8922 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video,is there a video on the strophurus ciliaris , are you still putting out content frank ?

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m active on instagram but haven’t made a TH-cam video in awhile. I need to get back on it.

  • @NobleSerpents
    @NobleSerpents 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Do you have hatchlings of both sexes? My friend does incubation at constant temps and only gets males. He tried several different temperatures from 82 to 90. What about the egg mortality? Maybe the day-night cycle is the key... I would really appreciate your answer, thanks!

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I incubate at a constant temp of 85 at this point and get a nice even ratio of the sexes. Egg and hatchling mortality is very low, maybe 10%.

    • @NobleSerpents
      @NobleSerpents 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you very much for your answer. This is what I would expect. It is weird he gets only males and has high egg mortality rates. His incubator is also good quality without fluctuations, has no problems incubating other species. Just weird, might be problem of the adults then. Was hoping to give him some answers since he does not speak English.. but more mysteries, yay! Once again, this video is an amazing information source, thank you for it :)

  • @woshiluck2437
    @woshiluck2437 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi I know this is an old video, but for the first time I managed to breed my dracos and my eggs just hatched, but I do not really know how to feed them. Are you able to help give me some advice? Can I feed them pinhead crickets?? and how do I go about doing so?

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      congrats! Pinhead crickets and hydei fruit flies work well to start them.

  • @ThomasAAT
    @ThomasAAT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    have you experienced that they post-hibernation will show corneal opacities/minor bluish tint on the eye?

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't noticed this.

    • @ThomasAAT
      @ThomasAAT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LivingArtbyFrankPayne my male shows som cloudiness on his left eye when I saw him after some time in brumation mode. But it can also be a trauma to the eye after he ate a dubia in his underground cave and shaked his head in the side of the cave. Just the middle over the black pupil that has a slight bluish tint. Consulted with my rep vet and he said that this is normal and should clear up on it's own when he get out of brumation and his immune system is strong again. Will keep an eye on it.

  • @thatsmytypeofbroccoli208
    @thatsmytypeofbroccoli208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are they legal in Florida ? I know green one are illegal

  • @realnewsnowshorts
    @realnewsnowshorts 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long does your misting system run for?

  • @AkoyErmin
    @AkoyErmin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How has your Draco breeding program coming along?

  • @fashionista4000
    @fashionista4000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She said "yeah I said sand! " 😂 "My dad found these in Australia." Lol shes adorable ❤

  • @JH-lz4dh
    @JH-lz4dh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OH MY SO CUTE!

  • @benrici
    @benrici 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you get those backgrounds? Just gont one, and trying to give them a great setup.

  • @KaiTodd-fj8qs
    @KaiTodd-fj8qs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When will you upload again

  • @brittneymcglynn5474
    @brittneymcglynn5474 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is leap still going strong? I think I’ve finally ready to order.

  • @lukedoesitbig
    @lukedoesitbig 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What basking bulbs are you using 75w or 100w ? Are they the arcadias ??

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      basking bulb wattage will vary depending on your ambient room temps. 75-100 watts would be a good place to start.

  • @3Torts
    @3Torts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe they need more of a group setting

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are kept in a group.

    • @3Torts
      @3Torts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best of luck this year with them! They look great@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne

  • @joshbaker6855
    @joshbaker6855 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi what size is that enclosure is amazing

  • @matteonerdgun481
    @matteonerdgun481 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know I’m writing down this comment a bit too late based on the publishing date of this video but through all the research I’m doing about this reptiles’ husbandry i think this is the best detailed video i’ve found so far. I’ve got one question about keeping them together. You said you recommend to keep one male and two females per enclosure at most but,since i don’t want to breed them (because of cites conditions) is it good to keep just a single male in an enclosure or it would suffer from ‘being alone’ and not socialising with others?

  • @whatshisface1390
    @whatshisface1390 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much are those cages? Why can’t I find them on their page? 😅

  • @salmisalmi316
    @salmisalmi316 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Waktu kecil sy sering menangkap hewan ini untuk dijadikan mainan

  • @bananafloat27
    @bananafloat27 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your affection for them is inspiring ❤

  • @Randalljunk
    @Randalljunk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you recommend a small fan in the enclosure?

    • @LivingArtbyFrankPayne
      @LivingArtbyFrankPayne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not necessary but may be beneficial in some cases. I would not recommend one inside the enclosure but one in the room is good.

  • @robertmonaco8919
    @robertmonaco8919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @tapasdechance7473
    @tapasdechance7473 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got them in my garden, in france. i got a male and a female.