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J&A EXOTICS
Приєднався 23 вер 2019
Welcome to my UA-cam channel!
Thanks for showing interest! My names Josh and I make reptile/amphibian and invertebrate content. I have a great interest in exotic pets. Thank you for all the support and I appreciate every single one of you!
Thanks for showing interest! My names Josh and I make reptile/amphibian and invertebrate content. I have a great interest in exotic pets. Thank you for all the support and I appreciate every single one of you!
THE ULTIMATE Emerald Tree Skink Care Guide (Complete Care Guide)
Hello J&A Exotics Community! Todays video is an Emerald Tree Skink care guide. After many years of experience caring for Emerald Tree Skinks, I wanted to share my knowledge of how to care for them the best way you possibly can! Enjoy the video and thank you for the support!
My Instagram- j_and_a_exotics
Time Stamps
General Info 00:36
Enclosure Size/Setup 01:14
Keeping Communally/Sexing 04:36
Temperature/Humidity 05:24
Heating/Lighting 06:59
Diet/Supplements 08:43
Temperament/Handling 10:15
Lifespan 11:04
Outro 11:40
#reptiles #lizard #gecko
My Instagram- j_and_a_exotics
Time Stamps
General Info 00:36
Enclosure Size/Setup 01:14
Keeping Communally/Sexing 04:36
Temperature/Humidity 05:24
Heating/Lighting 06:59
Diet/Supplements 08:43
Temperament/Handling 10:15
Lifespan 11:04
Outro 11:40
#reptiles #lizard #gecko
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HUGE CHANGES! Reptile Room Tour! July 2024
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Hello J&A Exotics Community! Todays video is a reptile room tour for July 2024! There have been many changes since our last reptile room tour and there are still many more to come! Enjoy the update on all our reptiles! Enjoy the video and thank you for the support! My Instagram- j_and_a_exotics #reptiles #lizard #gecko
BEFORE YOU BUY-My Honest Review Of The New Age Pet EcoFlex Enclosures! (Build And Review)
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Hello J&A Exotics Community! Todays video were are reviewing the New Age Pet EcoFlex Enclosures for reptiles! We are first going to assemble the reptile enclosure with commentary as we move along and review the enclosure at the end! Enjoy the video and thank you for the support! My Instagram- j_and_a_exotics #reptiles #lizard #gecko
AWESOME REPTILE EXPO-The Massachusetts Reptile Expo!
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Hello J&A Exotics Community! Todays video is a highlight of the Massachusetts Reptile Expo! There were many great vendors selling a wide variety of reptiles, inverts and amphibians! This was a great local show and I can't wait to attend the next Massachusetts Reptile Expo! Shout out to the New England Herpetological Society for putting on the show! Enjoy the video and thank you for the support!...
DON'T BUY THESE REPTILE PRODUCTS! Top 10 Worst Products For Your Reptiles!
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Hello J&A Exotics Community! In today's video we are talking about reptile products that are just flat out pointless to buy for your pets! Some of these reptile products are even extremely harmful to your pets! Enjoy the video and thank you for the support! My Instagram- j_and_a_exotics #reptiles #lizard #gecko
The Coolest Reptiles Ever?! Top 5 Dream Reptiles!
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The Coolest Reptiles Ever?! Top 5 Dream Reptiles!
The Reptile Hobby Is Done!? THE TRUTH About The Zoo Med Lighting Ban!
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The Reptile Hobby Is Done!? THE TRUTH About The Zoo Med Lighting Ban!
You Gotta Have These Geckos! Top 5 Coolest Pet Geckos
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You Gotta Have These Geckos! Top 5 Coolest Pet Geckos
Touring The Coolest Pet Shop Around!
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Touring The Coolest Pet Shop Around!
DON’T BUY THESE LIZARDS! Top 5 Worst Lizards To Buy At Reptile Expos For Beginners!
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DON’T BUY THESE LIZARDS! Top 5 Worst Lizards To Buy At Reptile Expos For Beginners!
DON'T BUY A BEARDED DRAGON! Buy These Instead! Top 5 Bearded Dragon Alternatives
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DON'T BUY A BEARDED DRAGON! Buy These Instead! Top 5 Bearded Dragon Alternatives
Top 5 Exotics Pets For Moderate Level Keepers
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Top 5 Exotics Pets For Moderate Level Keepers
Species Spotlight-The Green Keeled Bellied Lizard
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Species Spotlight-The Green Keeled Bellied Lizard
How To Handle And Tame Green Keeled Bellied Lizards (Gastropholis prasina)
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How To Handle And Tame Green Keeled Bellied Lizards (Gastropholis prasina)
New England Reptile Expo! Manchester, NH
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New England Reptile Expo! Manchester, NH
Crested Gecko VS Leopard Gecko-Which Is The Better Pet?
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Crested Gecko VS Leopard Gecko-Which Is The Better Pet?
Show Me Reptiles Reptile Expo-April 2024
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Show Me Reptiles Reptile Expo-April 2024
5 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Make Terrible Pets
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5 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Make Terrible Pets
One Last Goodbye-Remembering The Old Reptiles
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One Last Goodbye-Remembering The Old Reptiles
Up To Date 2024 Crested Gecko Care Guide
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Up To Date 2024 Crested Gecko Care Guide
How To Build A Crested Gecko Enclosure!
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How To Build A Crested Gecko Enclosure!
Central Banded Gecko Care Guide And Facts!
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Central Banded Gecko Care Guide And Facts!
This Can Ruin The Reptile Hobby! We Need To Act!
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This Can Ruin The Reptile Hobby! We Need To Act!
Josh's Frogs Plant And Supplies Unboxing!
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Josh's Frogs Plant And Supplies Unboxing!
How Expensive Is It To Keep A Green Keel Bellied Lizard?
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How Expensive Is It To Keep A Green Keel Bellied Lizard?
Reptile Feeding! Emerald Tree Skinks, Day Gecko And More!
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Reptile Feeding! Emerald Tree Skinks, Day Gecko And More!
These guys are incredible. Absolutely incredible. When they're at their most tame, theyre amazing. I have two myself, an about 2 year old male, and a little 4 month old female who lives in a separate enclosure for now! Ive only had the little female for a short time. But even though shes spooked right now, shes already eaten from tongs for me, and curiously peeks over from her hiding spot. I have confidence once she settles in and we work more together she'll be super calm. My male, is insane! Begs to come out, leaps out to my hands. Lets me handle his tail, I can scoop him up like an ice cream cone lmfao. He hangs out aometimes while i do the rest of my reptile chores! Im glad theyre getting more popular. Super little guys!
I have 6 of these i love mine
1:10 you started flowing my boy
Is there any place for a thermostat wire to be put in? If jot has anyone managed yo drill a hole innthe material?
Great video! Thanks
I'm about to try modifying for a RHP and light kit, but I don't have humidity issues even now. I actually block off half the screen with a pce of the packing styrofoam that came with the enclosures. I don't bother spraying the substrate because it's not going to stay wet or damp. I use water bottles and have at it lol if anything I use a dehumidifier at times because it'll stay too humid in the summer if I don't. None of mine want anything to do with humid hides I've tried, all I know is they shed well and seem to enjoy their constant temps. I truly recommend these, and the prices have come down. ❤
I just bought mine today 48 in. On Amazon it's priced now at 214. The gray one is 249
@marshacampbell341 still pretty good then! I went with maple too. Just wanted to say 2 of mine are now in 48s, and the RHPs are going well. Also installed Arcadia lighting. Enjoy your enclosure ❤️🐍
great video!
Good video 🎉
These enclosures are great, especially at their price point. I have 6 of these all for ball pythons. However, as im building them i silicone all the interior gaps and i also use insulation tape on the screen to hold heat and humidity. For $125 you're not going to find a better terrarium even if you have to make a couple of easy modifications.
I love it so far. Haven't used it yet but put it together. I need to drill holes or figure out the temperature probe
The right drill bit and it's easily in. I have 6 bps, all but 1 are in these and doing as well as the 1 who got the more expensive enclosure. ❤
Such great videos! Between these and the emerald tree skinks which ones do you think are more tameable?
@@allaroundthemetaverse-nftg725 the tree skinks have been known to be more handleable but mine in this case prefers to be unsocial unlike the once’s I’ve had in the past. Usually the tree skinks are but I think these are a cooler pick and live longer. It’s a tough toss up though I love them both
@@jaexotics i am getting a pair of EMS in a couple weeks. I am confident they will be (or become) tamable as I am a dog trainer and know how to do it (and you do great!).
@@jaexotics the positive reinforcement and respecting their time is super important with every animal, I work with a lot of rescues so I know how crucial that is for them to be able to trust us and consequently feel confident.
@@allaroundthemetaverse-nftg725 trust me I know
this video was extremely helpful for installing the glass as the instructions don't use a single word and just like three pictures
Has he or she ever dropped his or her tail
@@김유신-p4s no she has never dropped her tail
I see the 4' version on sale for ~215 on Chewy a lot. For that price I'd get one if I needed another 4'.
213 on Amazon and Chewy now!
Would be cool to have an update for this as i am sure a lot changed in 4 years!
May I ask what you would feed an Emerald tree skink in a typical week?
My dream probably isn't very big, but I'm new to the hobby so I'll chime in anyway. I'd like to keep one of everything that comes from New Caledonia. Except maybe a leachie. I have to say - I enjoy your videos! They're not overly complicated , and I appreciate that you seem to keep them nice and family friendly!
Hey brother, I have a question that maybe you can help with. in the near future, I am going to get a Pac-Man frog. In the past couple of years debates have come out in regard to heating and lighting. Heat pads are outdated and only heat up the side of the glass and are virtually useless. Would it be recommended for my exo terra 18x18x18 to get the exo terra compact top with a natural light bulb on one side and UVB on the other? one side gives off natural light and heat I assume and the other side UVB for frog growth and development and health and for plant growth?
@@TerraOblivion27 in this hobby we try to give our animals the best husbandry possible but what that turns into is everyone is a biologist and if you don’t do everything they think is right then you’re wrong unfortunately. My personal experience when providing warmth to these guys a low wattage heating fixture appropriately fixed away from the enclosure works best. These animals burrow to escape heat and for moisture so a heat source from below seems unnatural and without thermostats they can get way to hot for these frogs. Zoo med makes great nano fixtures and low wattage bulbs and I’d set the enclosure up and monitor the temps and humidity and see how hot it get and how dry before getting the frog. Many people push UVB on this species and many other species that never see the light of day and that’s also controversial and in my opinion everyone thinks they are a biologist. These guys live on the floors of the forest with their entire bodies covered except there eyes for a majority of their time. UVB rays would rarely ever reach them because of the forest canopy. They dig holes, hide under leaves and moss and are nocturnal. UVB has proven to have beneficial advantages to species but for a species that never sees it I don’t see the point and it seems unnatural. That’s just my take, and yes led lighting for visual light is fine. I hope this helps and if I didn’t answer everything just let me know
My leopard gecko just turned 20
I have 3 of these. 2 of the 48 x 24 x 24 for my ball pythons and a 36 x 18 x 18 for my sand boa . The thing I like least about them is that I have to use a sprayer to wet the substrate down but I have to go slowly and turn the coco chips while I spray or the water will drain out of the bottom. I'm hoping silicone round the bottom edges will fix that. Other than that, I really like them. They're easy to keep clean.
I have a 4’tall x 4’long x 2’deep would you suggest them over an emerald tree skink?
When you silicone the cracks would you do it from the inside or outside ?
Inside
I like this it’s short and to the point
@@matthewhelms6434 thank you!
My leopard gecko is now 1 idk how ur Leo is 22! My mum thought they only live for 2 years :0 she looks so young lol😂
Quick question: how sturdy is the top of the enclosure would you say? My cat likes to sit on top of his current one and im constantly paranoid she’ll break through (shes roughly 10 lbs) Not sure how to discourage her from continuing this behavior, but he doesn’t mind her presence. Just worried about the support at this point
@@KTTNJONES I have a cat and she’s been on top of mine as well, nothing has happened but I use exo terra hoods on my smaller ecoflex and smaller enclosures so she can’t rest on them
do you know if these guys would swim or soak if given a paludarium?
@@acsakai based off my experience working with them and giving them soakings to aid in shed, they can tolerate shallow waters. I wouldn’t keep them in a paludarium. While they can stay afloat and swim for short period of time they aren’t built for swimming at long periods at a time. If they enter a deep water section in a paludarium and can’t get out they’ll stress themselves out, become to tired and drown. From my research they are hardly seen hanging out near large bodies of water in the wild. I wouldn’t take the risk for the sake of the animal’s longevity and for your wallet because they are a tad bit pricey right now
@@jaexotics thanks for the insight!
your vids would be amazing if you have timestamps for everything! very good still though
Look in desc
So cute!
Amazing video, perfect content and very well delivered. Subscribed!
I've got a custom 75x50x130cm Vivarium all ready, with a thriving group of fruit beetles (fun snacks, though likely too big and hard) and a colony of vampire crabs living at the bottom. I am fully expecting the Keeley to snack on the crabs when they can find them, but since the crabs breed readerly and in general are nocturnal, it should be interesting to see how it works. I got the idea to add them since the Keel bellies apparently often live round coastal areas. The water area at the bottom should help keep up humidity on top of the misting system.
Such an amazing lizard. They are a dream species for me and I'm finally ready to get one (I've got a massive enclosure for them) Hoping to pick one up at a reptile show next month. If not I will chase down private breeders
This was super helpful!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this one. I'm currently trying to decide between a gkbl and a tokay gecko, and this info would be relevant for either one.
Do they have an entry point for cables? Thinking about getting two of these and stacking them. That space, would it hold the wait of a bioactive one of these up top? I am guessing this would require lots of silicone sealant for that?
@@dragung2291 you’d have to modify the tank in some way for cable management. I don’t see why it could not be used for a bioactive setup but you’d have to silicone the cracks for sure and you wouldn’t be able to keep an eye on the drainage layers water level
The only one with cable access is the 30x24x36. I wish they would with them all. I have the 36s and 48s, and 1 30". I love them but yes you'll have to modify. Still cheaper than most, and when you have many reps you have to.
Let's circle back and take a look at what's taking place in the UK now, literal rioting in the streets due to government "policies". At the bare minimum the reptile industry will be able to triple the cost of any bulb deemed worthy of sale.
Just an fyi it's only the coil UVBs on the list not t5s so they can go! 😂
Think this will be okay for a kingsnake?
Yes ❤
Welcome back
Thanks for this video! It’s really clear and to the point. It’s hard to find videos like this in the reptile hobby lol.. I’m thinking of getting a group of 3 of these guys in the future. Hoping to do a custom vivarium build. I’m new to the reptile hobby but a moderately experienced pet owner. I was thinking about getting a leopard gecko (and I still might at some point in the future- they’re cute) but emerald tree skinks won me over by how attentive, intelligent, and present they same. My favorite thing with small pets is this sense of being observant and thoughtful about the environment around them. My sense of leopard geckos is they’re wonderful, but very simple creatures. Plus, social pets are such a delight. I used to keep rats and watching them interact with each other is such a treat. Feeling like you have this little society of critters in a box in your house is more satisfying than an individual animal imo. Anyways- I appreciate your videos, they’ve been a great resource!
And he’s a baby
I have a Leopard gecko his name is Charizard
Would this be good for a leopard gecko setup???
@@jeremiahvasko2983 yeah it would be perfectly fine for a leopard gecko, I have mine in the 40 gallon breeder ecoflex enclosure
@@jaexotics awesome!! I have 2 Leopard Geckos imma be getting when I get back from vacation already have a couple crested geckos. Was trying to see what’s my best option for them to put them in. Do suction cups work on the inside?
She's cute!
How stable are they?? My Dubia tank is garbage
@@daviddibble2879 they got the job done, we moved ours several times during rearranging they room and there has been no issues. Sand and dirt can get into the slide tracks but it’s simple to clean out. It’s a good cheap alternative
@@jaexotics dang. Ok. Sounds just like the Dubia. lol. Appreciate it.
Dang this isn’t what I wanted to read lol, I’m trying to decide between this tank and the dubia enclosures
@@daviddelp456 I don’t like the dubia enclosures at all and find them worse but that’s my opinion
@@jaexoticsmy son has a Dubia for his bearded and loves it. I passed those up mostly because of the full screen top, these ecoflex at least are easier to modify aren't they especially for snakes.
Awesome comprehensive care guide man! Much needed on UA-cam.
@@Kobacolbz thank you I appreciate that!
My lepord geko died yesterday 😭
I’m sorry to hear that! How old
Gran saludo
Thank you!
She doesn’t look a day over 15 years old!😉
@@dianaheaphy8294 that’s what we like to hear 😅
@@jaexoticsshe looks like she still in single digit if you showed me a 2 year old gecko and her I couldn’t tell the difference good job with the care
@@TheGenericDragonKeeper thank you, I appreciate that! She’s part of the family and she gets great care!