My gecko shakes his tail at me EVERYTIME and will dart around. I don't get him out often because of it. He is fine after he is out though. I like that you mention they wont bond with you. Its more like they tolerate us. Mine is a good example of one that wont haha.
My gecko falls asleep to me petting him, but he has been handled all his life and knows how to hunt for food and how to eat from my hand. He is almost 2 yrs old :)
Just got a 3-4 month old crested gecko at the end of dec. The only good spot I could keep the tank is like 2 feet from my computer desk. At first he would always be hiding day and night but for the last week or two its been really active and I swear he sits on a branch and watches me and the monitors when im up late working.
My little geck and I have reached a level where usually he comes out of hiding when I feed him, and on Sunday Night Cricket Night, he knows what's happenin' and waits expectantly by the door. 🤣 I keep him in my plant/craft room so the cats don't terrorize him, otherwise he'd probably be in the living room. Great video! 1K!
My male is the "fly around frantically to avoid being handled" type. It's a pain if I ever HAVE to get him out for something. Another one I have just doesn't care about anything. Ever. She just always seems confused and uninterested 😂 I got her first so she set an unrealistic expectation for me for when I finally got that psycho male haha 1k!
1K! Awesome video and I love that you do make the very important boundary for people to stop acting like cresties want to be pet and held all the time or carried around non stop lol
Any positive association can be a huge help for times when you HAVE to handle (if your animal is so inclined)! 1K. Also cool sweatshirt, and so close to 1,000 subs! Keep up the great content!
Not sure if I have a ‘bond’ but I know I have attention and that’s good for me. I take out my 2 out of 3 cresties almost daily without any tail whipping or wagging . Good for me and them! The Green Day gecko and adult crested gecko I don’t even attempt and it makes for a healthier life for them I guess 🙂I just truly appreciate the time and effort you take to make these videos. 1k!
Yes thank you so much! Can’t wait til Lyon get your Mr. Butterworth baby! Pictures coming very soon! I appreciate your patience on all aspects!! You’re entered!!
Thank you for telling why we shouldn't pet geckos. I got a crestie few days ago and my boyfriend whenever we have taken him out to clean up the space he'd take him close and start petting him. Gecko didnt run away or disliked him for that (as for now), but I've found it odd that he's not scared. From now on we won't do that and I hope he can associate us with something good faster :D
OK OK. But I like watching my gecko feed. Wow so many rules to keep your gecko happy. What about keeping the owner happy, that likes to feed, touching and holding them everyday. So so many rules..lol
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos you have no idea the stress I put myself in trying to be a good mom to my three geckos. Sleepless nights when they don't eat or poop. I don't know how you do for all yours. Thanks for the vlogs.
my gecko climbs onto my hand willingly and would walk from where ever she is in the tank to the entrance then jumps to my hand but that took about a year of being in my care
Sometimes when I go to pick mine up it does like one single chirp but once it's In my hand it seems fine. I've had it for a couple months and it never used to chirp but I have had it since a baby so I don't know if it just wasn't able to vocalize yet🤔
Thanks for this video! I do tong feed and I am scared to let her hunt in her cage incase she ingests the coconut husk substrate, what do you have the bottom of your tanks when you let them hunt the crickets?!
Ok...so I know you say “no petting” but I have this new rehome that seems to like it when I pet his crests...he lightly chirps when I do this-that said it is likely something around mating why he likes this-but none the less-he seems to like it-but I agree that most of my geckos do not like or tolerate this...
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos oh...but they are like small cute chirps almost like a purr in chirps...Oh no! I am so mean...I thought that maybe because they were really quiet small chirps they may mean something different...darn it! There I am imposing my human feelings onto this poor gecko and he is all “help me, I’m going to die, I just know it!”lol
I believe those are more submission type chirps! But in general pressure on the head isn’t good! I used to do it as well! I didn’t realize what the chirping meant! I wish it was for happiness!
I’ve had my gecko for around 3 years now he’s roughly 6 years old and I’ve only held him like 5 times. Whenever I want to go towards him he runs of and if I try to hold him I’m scared if he’ll bite or drop his tail etc. Do you have any confidence tips for me so I can get to handling him ? I feel quite nervous because of the past. My gargoyle used to be quite good at handling but I went on holiday and he became skittish and he bit me so I’m also a lil nervous to handle again
love my crestie but she doesn’t like being handled at all though i’ve tried many times. I stopped trying to handle her bc i don’t want her to associate me with something negative so now i try to spend a lot of time by her terrarium and make sure she watches me care for her home and put food in. she’s much more comfortable with me and doesn’t run away when i open the door or stick my hand in. I don’t think she’ll ever be comfortable with being handled but i’d rather not handle her than add stress and discomfort to her life. I read somewhere that some geckos just straight up don’t tolerate being handled is that true? (side note i am a first time gecko owner so no harsh judgements pls)
I hold the repashy dish with one hand, leave my palm open in the other, then let him walk on me while eating. Seems to be working. No more flight response when I reach in.
I showed up to my room about 3 weeks ago to see my cresties dropped tail, he will not let me get anywhere near him not to feed off finger, nothing. I’m not sure what to do.. is it just a time thing?
1k I have 2 babies and 2 juvies and they're all starting to chill out. I move mine to a smaller bin to feed insects because they're so small. The older 2 are great eaters, babies aren't showing much interest yet but I'll keep trying.
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos thanks, I'll definitely watch out for it lol. I ordered scales that'll be here tomorrow so I can keep an eye on their weight. I don't know the age of the smallest, looks to be a hatchling to me. It was super skinny but looks to be filling out a bit.
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos I've been trying every trick I can find to get the smaller 2 to eat crickets but they're just not cooperating yet lol. But I'll keep trying til they figure it out😊
Actualy my crested cecko never bit me from the first time a held her in my hand and yet every time someone else picks her up she starts biting them do u have some solution for they I am genjuemly confused
My crested gecko randomly stopped eating crickets and I can’t get her to eat them again. I tong fed her, she refused them. Then I tried to throw a couple crickets in the cage and they were there the next day. How would you get them to eat crickets again? I am feeding her the Pangea diet w/ bugs and she is eating that. Is it okay for her not to eat live bugs as long as she is eating the Pangea?
I consider them to be able to love. But it is a different love. I consider love to be the max of positive emotions and thoughts. I think they are capable of positive emotions and thoughts. 1k!
Infact your bonding statement in my situation is completely wrong my gecko can tell the difference between me and a random person infact I’m struggling with him because he has attachment issues but I personally think it depends on their personality
While I think there is some recognition in the sense of “you aren’t goi by to kill me” but they aren’t like some monitors or even tegus who have shown real ability to be smarter! Gecko brains are to eat, sleep, reproduce!
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My gecko shakes his tail at me EVERYTIME and will dart around. I don't get him out often because of it. He is fine after he is out though. I like that you mention they wont bond with you. Its more like they tolerate us. Mine is a good example of one that wont haha.
Exactly! I hate that! Hopefully he grows out of it! Males are for sure lore territorial than females!
My gecko falls asleep to me petting him, but he has been handled all his life and knows how to hunt for food and how to eat from my hand. He is almost 2 yrs old :)
“They’re not fur babies.. they’re scale babies...” 😂
Just got a 3-4 month old crested gecko at the end of dec. The only good spot I could keep the tank is like 2 feet from my computer desk. At first he would always be hiding day and night but for the last week or two its been really active and I swear he sits on a branch and watches me and the monitors when im up late working.
Usually they will watch TV and monitors! The movement and colors are stimulating for sure!
Yup thats what mine does he literally stares at me while im watching tv😂
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Yeah me and that Brian guy! Haha
My little geck and I have reached a level where usually he comes out of hiding when I feed him, and on Sunday Night Cricket Night, he knows what's happenin' and waits expectantly by the door. 🤣
I keep him in my plant/craft room so the cats don't terrorize him, otherwise he'd probably be in the living room.
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Haha! That’s so amazing! You’re entered!!
I love it I really needed this because I just always wondered how I could bond with my crested gecko thank you so much 1 k
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My male is the "fly around frantically to avoid being handled" type. It's a pain if I ever HAVE to get him out for something.
Another one I have just doesn't care about anything. Ever. She just always seems confused and uninterested 😂 I got her first so she set an unrealistic expectation for me for when I finally got that psycho male haha
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I don’t think that I have ever heard a crestie bark!! Great video!! Looking forward to your next one!!
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1K! Awesome video and I love that you do make the very important boundary for people to stop acting like cresties want to be pet and held all the time or carried around non stop lol
Yes! They are much more a viewing only animal than people think!
Any positive association can be a huge help for times when you HAVE to handle (if your animal is so inclined)! 1K.
Also cool sweatshirt, and so close to 1,000 subs! Keep up the great content!
Yes! Entered! Thank you for the support!! I appreciate it!
Not sure if I have a ‘bond’ but I know I have attention and that’s good for me. I take out my 2 out of 3 cresties almost daily without any tail whipping or wagging . Good for me and them! The Green Day gecko and adult crested gecko I don’t even attempt and it makes for a healthier life for them I guess 🙂I just truly appreciate the time and effort you take to make these videos. 1k!
That awesome you read each animal! You’re entered! Thank you!!!
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Ordered a lot of 5 geckos from you this week. Excited to see pics and get warmer weather so we can ship! Good work on the video!
Yes thank you so much! Can’t wait til Lyon get your Mr. Butterworth baby! Pictures coming very soon! I appreciate your patience on all aspects!! You’re entered!!
Mine are now beginning to eyeball me the second I get home from evening shifts. they know I bring home the bugs on these nights I SWEAR.
Haha! Maybe! Who really knows! I do believe they get used to patterns though!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. They are informative and entertaining. "1K"
No problem! I glad you enjoy them!!! 😊
My little dude loves chilling in my hand and staring at my phone
Thank you for telling why we shouldn't pet geckos. I got a crestie few days ago and my boyfriend whenever we have taken him out to clean up the space he'd take him close and start petting him. Gecko didnt run away or disliked him for that (as for now), but I've found it odd that he's not scared. From now on we won't do that and I hope he can associate us with something good faster :D
My guy just hangs out on the ground sleeping. But at night all i hear is him jumping on the glass. LOL ! 1K
Haha that’s so fun!! You’re entered!!
I feel like my gecko likes me but I'm always willing to learn more 1k
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1k great video Nick. Very helpful.
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8:25, i have had my gecko for around a week and a half and i think he’s one of those geckos!
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Thanks for the vid I just got a new baby crested gecko that I am hand feeding right now so that she will be more chill with me 1k
Don’t hand feed! I did a whole video on it! It’s really not great for them and can cause a lot of unintentional harm! You’re entered!
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Always posting when I'm at work. Cant wait to watch later 1k!
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@@NickHowellElectricgeckos well played, well played indeed 🤣
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OK OK. But I like watching my gecko feed. Wow so many rules to keep your gecko happy. What about keeping the owner happy, that likes to feed, touching and holding them everyday. So so many rules..lol
Haha that’s every owner! It’s just limiting ourselves for the betterment of the gecko(s)!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos you have no idea the stress I put myself in trying to be a good mom to my three geckos. Sleepless nights when they don't eat or poop. I don't know how you do for all yours. Thanks for the vlogs.
You’ll will figure it out! It just takes time! Thank you so much for your support!
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my gecko climbs onto my hand willingly and would walk from where ever she is in the tank to the entrance then jumps to my hand but that took about a year of being in my care
That’s awesome!
I just got one and sheesh that sounds daunting. I got mine yesterday and am already just ready for her to want to be handled lol
Sheeeeesh!!! Let her settle in a week or so first!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos mhm that's what I'm gonna do! 😁
Mine is usually pretty cool about being handled but it actually bit me the other day I was shocked. 1k
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Sometimes when I go to pick mine up it does like one single chirp but once it's In my hand it seems fine. I've had it for a couple months and it never used to chirp but I have had it since a baby so I don't know if it just wasn't able to vocalize yet🤔
It’s probably just not as tolerant as others!
Thanks for this video! I do tong feed and I am scared to let her hunt in her cage incase she ingests the coconut husk substrate, what do you have the bottom of your tanks when you let them hunt the crickets?!
Ok...so I know you say “no petting” but I have this new rehome that seems to like it when I pet his crests...he lightly chirps when I do this-that said it is likely something around mating why he likes this-but none the less-he seems to like it-but I agree that most of my geckos do not like or tolerate this...
The chirps are stress callings saying gets away from me! Pressure on the head = predator and likely death!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos oh...but they are like small cute chirps almost like a purr in chirps...Oh no! I am so mean...I thought that maybe because they were really quiet small chirps they may mean something different...darn it! There I am imposing my human feelings onto this poor gecko and he is all “help me, I’m going to die, I just know it!”lol
I believe those are more submission type chirps! But in general pressure on the head isn’t good! I used to do it as well! I didn’t realize what the chirping meant! I wish it was for happiness!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos well it’s good to know anyhow:) thank you for sharing your knowledge🥰
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I’ve had my gecko for around 3 years now he’s roughly 6 years old and I’ve only held him like 5 times. Whenever I want to go towards him he runs of and if I try to hold him I’m scared if he’ll bite or drop his tail etc. Do you have any confidence tips for me so I can get to handling him ? I feel quite nervous because of the past. My gargoyle used to be quite good at handling but I went on holiday and he became skittish and he bit me so I’m also a lil nervous to handle again
love my crestie but she doesn’t like being handled at all though i’ve tried many times. I stopped trying to handle her bc i don’t want her to associate me with something negative so now i try to spend a lot of time by her terrarium and make sure she watches me care for her home and put food in. she’s much more comfortable with me and doesn’t run away when i open the door or stick my hand in. I don’t think she’ll ever be comfortable with being handled but i’d rather not handle her than add stress and discomfort to her life. I read somewhere that some geckos just straight up don’t tolerate being handled is that true? (side note i am a first time gecko owner so no harsh judgements pls)
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This also works in the reverse... I'm medicating my leopard gecko for a slight eye infection and she really hates me now, rip.
True! But I think you can repair it!! You’re entered!
I hold the repashy dish with one hand, leave my palm open in the other, then let him walk on me while eating. Seems to be working. No more flight response when I reach in.
I showed up to my room about 3 weeks ago to see my cresties dropped tail, he will not let me get anywhere near him not to feed off finger, nothing. I’m not sure what to do.. is it just a time thing?
I leave the food inside not the crickets but the fruit stuff and not sure if it’s good to do or not
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I have 2 babies and 2 juvies and they're all starting to chill out. I move mine to a smaller bin to feed insects because they're so small. The older 2 are great eaters, babies aren't showing much interest yet but I'll keep trying.
Awesome! Give them time! They may Gwynn a little crazy again around 15-20 grams! (Just something I’ve felt with!)
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos thanks, I'll definitely watch out for it lol. I ordered scales that'll be here tomorrow so I can keep an eye on their weight. I don't know the age of the smallest, looks to be a hatchling to me. It was super skinny but looks to be filling out a bit.
Make sure your feeding crickets! It really helps geckos gain weight!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos I've been trying every trick I can find to get the smaller 2 to eat crickets but they're just not cooperating yet lol. But I'll keep trying til they figure it out😊
Actualy my crested cecko never bit me from the first time a held her in my hand and yet every time someone else picks her up she starts biting them do u have some solution for they I am genjuemly confused
My crested gecko randomly stopped eating crickets and I can’t get her to eat them again. I tong fed her, she refused them. Then I tried to throw a couple crickets in the cage and they were there the next day. How would you get them to eat crickets again? I am feeding her the Pangea diet w/ bugs and she is eating that. Is it okay for her not to eat live bugs as long as she is eating the Pangea?
What’s her weight? Leave the crickets in the tank till they are gone!
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my gecko will poop when he’s on me, is that due to stress?? how can i fix that?
I consider them to be able to love. But it is a different love. I consider love to be the max of positive emotions and thoughts. I think they are capable of positive emotions and thoughts. 1k!
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In which video do you explain why it is bad to hand feed?
It’s called “do crested geckos need to hand fed?”
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Infact your bonding statement in my situation is completely wrong my gecko can tell the difference between me and a random person infact I’m struggling with him because he has attachment issues but I personally think it depends on their personality
Unfortunately they do not become attached and do not have the ability to do so!
@@NickHowellElectricgeckos ok thank you for informing me
While I think there is some recognition in the sense of “you aren’t goi by to kill me” but they aren’t like some monitors or even tegus who have shown real ability to be smarter! Gecko brains are to eat, sleep, reproduce!
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