LEACHIANUS GECKOS IN THE WILD, PART 1! | Rhacodactylus Leachianus | (New Caledonia, 2018)
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- Part one of this two part Leachianus Gecko video (or Leachies or New Caledonian Giant Geckos) explores life in the wild of the most well know of all the reptiles (other than maybe crested geckos) in New Caledonia. We start off on Ilot Brosse, then explore Isle Moro where I film what may be a male leachie guarding a fresh laid leachie nest for the first time ever in the wild! So come with me as I look into what Leachies are doing in the wild, and how that can better help us in how we keep the amazing lizards!
NOTE: Keep in mind that the discoveries presented in this video is not scientifically bound and represents only an immediate reaction of the people involved. Further work in the field is needed to determine the facts.
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Awesome video! Loved seeing them in their natural environment. Leachies is definitely a gecko I would love in the future.
Thank you!
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Yay!!! Leopard Gecko Talk!!!
I can't believe how many of them you found! And even a nest! So amazing. I was also really surprised at how tiny those islands actually are.
They were actually really common. I was surprised how small they were too and how different one island is from the next.
Their camouflage is near perfect! You could easily miss one unless you're right up close to it!
It's really interesting how the male watches the nest! Great insight into their behavior!
I really wonder how many we walked past because they were standing still?
OMG!!! That is so amazing. I can't believe how docile the wild leachies are.
Thanks! They weren't actually. I had to wait until they calmed before I filmed them.
Hands down my favorite reptile youtuber no one else comes close
Thanks John! Comments like this make all the hard work worthwhile!
Clints gotta be close second
Thank you so much for going to New Caledonia and documenting these amazing geckos in the wild! That place really is paradise, I'm looking forward to see leachie's in the wild part 2!
Awesome! So glad you are enjoying the vids!
Awesome Awesome video man! Again I think this proves Darwin's theories of Natural selection - The differences between the locals and how they have adapted.
Agreed!
I'm Japanese！This video is very cool！I saw the wildness of New Caledonia for the first time！Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching!
i love these geckos they always look so happy lol
amazing research, thank you for documenting and sheding valuable info...
Thanks for tuning in!
just a home run of a video, man. i really enjoyed this. kudos!
Thanks! Glad you did!
Really awesome insight on how they live, great video. The male hanging out protecting the eggs is awesome. Lots of knowledge to learn on these islands on just how to keep these awesome reptiles alive in captivity.
Thanks! Part 2 coming on Thursday
I loved this video!!! I wish there were more .. this was so interesting, especially the male over the eggs. That would b pretty cool if he actually was guarding those!
I forsee this being a channel where every video is just going to blow you away. So much imformation and sights to take in. Thank you.
Thank you! That's awesome of you to say so!
I thought it was amazing how you just put the gekco back and found a NEST!
We were blown away!
This is so awesome dude thanks for doing this.
Going to prepare an enclosure to get a leachy this summer.... this video is a great source for decorating and planting the enclosure. Thanks dāv!
I would have liked to have seen some temp and humidity readings from all the islands. I assume since it wasn't mentioned they are relatively the same as in the first crested gecko video?
More awesome stuff Dãv! The thing that I’ve noticed in this series is just how bright New Caledonia can be. I always endeavour to provide UVB to all of my animals, but looking at this I think that it’s a factor that needs propelling into the main stream even more than it has been already.
I agree, and it really was. See my peeling, burnt face? :)
an absoloutely beautiful and interesting video , thanks !
Thank you!
I just got my second leachie. A pure Brosse. I was so excited to see an actual wild Brosse living it’s best life. Thanks for this amazing video!!
Thank you for putting him back where you found him. I truly appreciate your perspective about never needing to take them from the wild again.
Freaking Awesome video, I just love them guys! Maybe one day I'll have one of my own.
Glad you enjoyed
Congrats man! With this new channel you now have the best reptile channel on youtube. Outstanding video! How in the hell does it not have 10,000 views a day? I just don't get it.
Thanks Martin! It all has to do with TH-cam's algorithm unfortunately.
Dāv Kaufman's Reptile Adventures it’s really a shame. I happened to notice too and I was shocked. It can really help if we share these videos. I’m thinking TH-cam is definitely ruled by teens 😉
Love this video, and your entire format. Can't wait for the next video. Rattle on brother.
Thanks Levi! Rattle On!
Great work Dav 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for giving us all the opportunity to see the animals in the wild. It's so amazing....
I love this series of your adventures! Please don't stop!! More new discoveries, please, thank you :)
Thanks! Just wait! Lots more awesomeness coming up!
Thanks for the awesome video Dāv! I think the behaviors you are documenting are groundbreaking and it is so awesome to see a reptile enthusiast doing this.
Thanks! I hope people keep in mind that although these are cool observations, it isn't part of an actual study, but I'd love to see someone do a complete study of what our observations may be suggesting.
LOVED this video Dav!! Leachies are one of my favorites. I witnessed my male brosse protecting my female laying eggs this evening. Super cool to see!
Glad you enjoyed it
Omg I love this videos! So much husbandry tips to improve ❤️
Thank you! Please feel free to share!
I NEED to take the same trip as you! Seeing them like that, plus those gorgeous beaches, just wowwww
How could you just go up to a WILD leachie and hold him in your hand?!? I am amazed!
They were all super chill on every island
awesome video! Once again didn't like the music but the content is worth staying for!
Absolutely beautiful and amazing. So much food for thought.
Wow, you are doing some great work here. Definitely food for thought that I will keep in mind when I get a leachie one day.
It was so cool to see them in the wild!
Thank you for making these videos! It's fascinating to see the behavior of these creatures in the wild!
Thanks for tuning in!
Man they are awesome and they camouflage very well with the trees! I probably will have to own one of these one day! Thanks for doing what you do I really enjoy these episodes!
Thanks Pat!
very interesting, so crazy that they have a uniqueness to them per locale. good food for thought that they are all different needs or enjoyments
Thanks for the comment! Feel free to share the video!
I’ve always liked all your stuff but the new format is great! Can’t wait for the future snake adventures!
Thanks! Really glad you're liking the new stuff!
i can't help but think their ancestors were a mix between gecko's and monitors. they look like both. amazing you found this male guarding the nest and that pidgeon? just told you you disturbed his nap lol.
Real cool video i don't have Leachies in my collection but that was pretty cool man
Thanks! I don't either anymore but I'm thinking about changing that now.
@@davkaufmansreptileadventures hey I don't know if you see this but do leachies swim and like most geckos do the stick to stuff with there feet
@@madriots4989 they have the ability to swim but they don't go into the water on their own, and yes they do have sticky toe pads on their feet
@@davkaufmansreptileadventures oh that's cool are they good pets and that gripping soul thing freaked me out a little lol.
Awesome video Dav! Really nice information and documentated images for leachies fans. Your whole channel and your lifestyle is amazing. I hope i can see you on Hamm show in Germany!
I just got a pure Moro leachie. This video was helpful.
I love the cresties and the leechies! But wow! The sea Krait is what intrigued me the most!
Did you see the sea krait episode?
better than any animal planet show iv seen
Thanks for saying that!
almost bought one at the Iowa show they are on my short list
They are awesome!
Yes they are... might break down and buy another pair
"So this guy just took a dump here..." All time segway 🤣💩4:28
Not a species that I keep but a very informative video none the less, great work Dave keep them coming 👍🏻
Thanks Chris!
Thx. Great video. Love all the drone shots of the islands.
Thanks!
love these videos. would love to see these for lot of popular pet reptiles so we can give them the best homes we can. keep it up man!
Thanks! That's my plan
I have a pair of Brosse Island Leachies. My male hangs upside down above the nest box every time my female lays a clutch. That's usually how I know she has laid. Cool to see that in the wild as well. Bob
That's really interesting. I wonder how many behaviors people see, but don't mention because they don't want to get ridiculed for it.
Wow, what an amazing trip and animals. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience.
Thanks for tuning in!
This is why I think it's good to have both a tall and a wide enclosure, so you can have that vertical space, but also the horizontal space. I've observed my Leachie being horizontal a lot.
Very cool, especially seeing the male guarding the nest
It would be very interesting if that's in fact what it turns out to actually be happening. Much more work in the field needs to be done to conclude that this is an actual behavior. I think we need to go back and stay there for a while :)
What an awesome adventure and to see them up close like that, they are definitely a kool animal! What a shame you have to work so hard in such terrible places!! LOL Lookin forward to the next episode!
Wait until you see the vlogs from out and how beat up we got. It was pretty brutal out there, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. :)
Wow, did you swim too? Gorgeous!
Man really learned a lot thanks for making this video I really wanna get 1 at one point
You're welcome! Glad you learned a lot :)
I didn't know about these
Keep these type of videos coming. Would love to see leopard geckos in the wild
I will, and I'm planning that trip soon.
Awesome man. Love the work your doing, and really enjoy learning more about their natural behavior. Can’t wait to see what else you find out!!
Thanks! More good stuff from out there on its way
I would absolutely love to own a Leachiunis Giant Gecko one day 💜🦎
Thanks for the 💜
I just got my fist! About 4 month old 100% nuu Ana
Stunning video s.. love your documentary!
WOW you have given me an entirely new appreciation for the Leachianus. I've always been more of a Leo kinda guy. Yet I might look into getting a pair or 2 of the Pine Island Leacies.
Awesome!
Love your videos, visiting new caldedonia in a month or two. I hope to try and have a similarly awesome herping experience.
Thanks! Have a blast!
Awesome video 👍 were you scared at all that you might get bit? I heard there bites can be bad, is that true? Thank for the GREAT video!
I get bit all the time, but didn't get clipped at all from these guys. Most bites comes from improper handling. If the animal is scared, they will bite. Handling them with caution and care is the best practice.
3:24 And that, is the reason I named my Leachie, Voodoo.
Another awesome video, I will share with my friends who keep those amazing animals!
Thank you!
So awesome that you found those eggs wow that is cool!
This was THE BEST! Wow to catch that behavior, I have never heard of the males guarding the eggs, incredible! Did you see many in the daytime? What would be your take on the UVB that they receive in the wild? I have a Nu Anna so I can't wait to see what comes next! Thank you for such a informative video on an incredible species.
Thank you! Keep in mind, we're not sure of course that what we first saw was accurate but it was interesting enough to warrant future research on it.
This video made my birthday so RAD!! 💯
Awesome! Happy Birthday!
Very cool. keep it up!
That male leachie was fearless i love it bro was ready to die for those babies
Amazing how tame they are.
I work with three leachies and I have noticed before that they don't utilize the top half of their verticle enclosures. Now I definitely want to try to see if they'll take to horizontal enclosures instead. Loved this vid!
Glad to hear that!
Another great video my friend!
Thanks bro!
1:28 Hmm, There’s something familiar about one of those islands. (Gasp) Now I remember, it looks like one of those places filmed for Walking With Dinosaurs. The BBC series WWD actually. I think it was the 3rd episode “Cruel Seas”.
I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!! Since you've been to New Caledonia and the other islands can you tell me what fruit trees and other fruits grow on those islands? I've been trying to find out for quite some time now. BTW I keep and breed crested geckos
We were there at the wrong time of year to to see what fruits were there, so I'll just have to go back!
Gargoyles next!!!! Love these vids
Unfortunately we didn't get to see those as we weren't in their range.
Really good content i love the eyes on those guys
Me too!
Loving these videos!! Amazing seeing the moro male guarding eggs. My male gets more defensive than my female when I go to retrieve eggs.
Have you seen or taken any videos of gargoyle geckos on the island? I would love to see them.
Thanks! Gargs are on the main island and we didn't get to spend that much time there unfortunately
I like what you said at the end of the video like make it that way there's either a horizontal display or a vertical display what I do if I ever get a lychee is I am going to make it so that way it's both like I would combine a horizontal display with a vertical display and make like a whole entire huge habitat does my opinion if anyone has some tips please reply to my comment
I've seen some huge one's in Tobago 🇹🇹 HUGE
Thanks Dav!! From your home town MN, St. Paul
Hey James! Lake Minnetonka area over here!
So they tear your soul out with their claws? It all makes sense why I have no soul anymore XD. Keep it up!
Haha!
I would have also liked to see what plants they have there so I can replicate it
wow that was an awesome video and information
Awesome videos ? Is there somewhere would we would be able to see the locales on a map with its abbreviated name coinciding with morph type ? Like Isle E, D etc ?
How do those birds not eliminate the crested geckos from egg to full grown? How chill can a critter get? Sloths 👀
This is awesome!
Thanks!
Look at this tiny tiny pseudoscorpion on the egg :D 8:00
Awesome stuff Dav! Did you film this using the Panasonic Lumix FZ2500?
That was one of five cameras I had on this shoot.
Awesome video! 1:40 what is the name of this music?
I put all music credits in the description.
Such a cool vid!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
What temperature gun do you use in your videos i always wanted to get one myself
buen vídeo, deberías hacer vídeos así con corallus batesii
Gracias. Tengo planes de hacerlo pronto.
Awesome!
Could you possibly do an episode on gargoyle geckos,
Wish you did a video like this for uroplatus lineatus 😍
As soon as I get to that part of the world I will
SICK!
You got more islands to go bro!
Yes we do!
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