How To Setup A Baby Crested Or Gargoyle Gecko Cage For Less Than $10!

Today, I wanted to show you three different setups you can use for under $10 each. These setups work great for smaller crested or gargoyle geckos!
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[@Sostic]

Thank you for 3500 subscribers!

[@lindseywatkins2410]

$6 soldering iron from Walmart solves all your hole drilling issues. Just burn the holes in there. They are smoother and won’t crack or destroy your lids.

[@christiansaravia7865]

For real I got my soldering iron for 3 bucks at some hardware store and it’s a lifesaver

[@fortruthnoterror7796]

Aaaaaand there’s me, who spends $400+ on a set up. That seems to be completely pointless.🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@BigFunkyy]

No not at all... why make you gecko live in a tub like this in poverty when you can give it a real enclosure

[@CarrieSketches]

I like your videos. I'm a mom that is helping her 9yr old daughter maintain her leopard geckos. I got into Cresties and we have 2. Your videos are very hekpful.

[@wilsonswildlife13]

Wow i was thinking about getting one actually Thanks!

[@ENFsinger]

Having problems with cracking, try heating up a rod of some sort and melt holes, works every time and no cracks,

[@flicksfn965]

Go slower and use a smaller bit and work your way up if you want no cracks

[@carbrickscity]

Definitely the left one. It only cost slightly more but looks way better. Not everyone has a drill or want to use it. Factor in the chance of breaking it when drilling already offset the cost. Way better visibility as well.

[@r1verman]

Four years later this less than $10 set up is now less than $50!😢

[@christiansaravia7865]

I’m irrevocably in love with crested geckos honestly and I also prefer bin cages so this is helpful!

[@figuresix]

I tried to do this, but felt bad and ended up going out and buying 6 new exo tera tanks for everyone, and a shelving unit.

[@BigFunkyy]

Yeah its a bad way to house your geckos. Maybe extremely temporarily but this must suck.

[@Branfaol1]

I made my temp tank out of a plastic fire hydrant had was sold with dog biscuits inside it. Its equivalent to a 5 g maybe 4.5. I drilled holes in the top lid. A short tube of bamboo with a hole in the side for a hide on the bottom and a longer Halo piece filled with sphagnum moss for a long climb branch as well as fakes leaf cluster to add for shade and hide. So he has some nice vertical space. My guys small only about 7 grams.

[@Sostic]

Sounds like a pretty cool tank to me!

[@Branfaol1]

@@Sostic thank it a Petlife dog biscuit. What I did for subtrate is use a damp lay of eco earth mixed with Moss for humidity then put a paper towel over that. Since the paper towels don't really hold humidity well.

[@Branfaol1]

@@realchiknuggets actually took 5 minute to setup seeing as I had the bamboo cut already. Your correct about Moss spelling btw haha ( voice typing can suck) the hide and fake plants with be moved into the permanent ( at lest for 6-8 months.) When he gains another 3 grams or so. His scent being on both plus that used bamboo from the same stalk in the creation of the 10 gal ( that did take time to make) should help reduce the stress of the move.

[@kawaiiunicornnugget8110]

what size is the critter keeper your using in the video?

[@katiemaza4325]

so for the one that already has the holes do i have to worry about like humidity and ventilation?

[@markadams5009]

I'm curious as to why you don't like the styrofoam egg crates? Seems like they would be fine as water shouldn't affect them. Also about how old/or how big should a crested gecko be before you can put it in a tereraium such as a 12x12x18?

[@AdrianCastillo-wp4ih]

What do you do for lighting

[@samantharosario4453]

For a adult crested gecko, can u use that for a travel cage?

[@skraaskrratrynabecray863]

Itz MESammy yes that is perfect for a travel cage

[@ghost8612]

would u recommend for these temporary houses to invest in a low watt uvb bulb just to fulfill their lighting needs?

[@samanthamuench5101]

So I heard putting the food tray in an ash tray helps keep it from tipping over

[@exoticmutation7410]

Good idea bby girl

[@JessicaS-bb8wz]

I would do bin not everyone has hundreds of dollars for exo terra. Sides at times I might need to bring my gecko with me if I visit family. I don't wanna take an tank everywhere lol.

[@pjreilly5015]

Is there any chance of escape in that one with the green handle and clamps (second one)? As in, can the gecko squeeze through the gap between the tub and lid?

[@ethanm4306]

Could you use this for like micro geckos or mourning geckos?

[@noodle-]

I think they would climb out of the holes but idk

[@emily_amelia1553]

Does "fired up" necessarily mean darker? My baby crested gecko is darker in it's enclosure and after handling for a couple minutes, the colors become more dull and light

[@curseflame7476]

when your geckos colors become duller that means it is "fired down", but if its colors are more vibrant or exaggerated then it is "fired up".

[@curseflame7476]

Chik Nuggets「тм」 ononononono... not all I don’t think

[@sandersmet7913]

Will the paper roll not get soggy when misting?

[@tehhron]

You don't want to mist so heavy that anything is getting soggy

[@curseflame7476]

is will get moist but also dry a little between each misting and don't water the enclosure like your watering a plant just give it a light mist.

[@pumpkinthecrestie6420]

You can use a hot glue gun to put holes in the bin 👍

[@Zero-kt6gb]

What do you do for the humidity

[@adrianfrias2870]

You would mist down the tank to raise the humidity

[@Petrock51]

Get a soldering iron and you won’t have the cracking issue Walmart sells them for 10 bucks