Top 5 Reptiles That Can Live In A Ten Gallon Enclosure FOREVER!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

What reptiles do YOU keep in a ten gallon!?

[@elbarto4069]

Unfortunately none

[@dacisky]

A baby gargoyle which I'm getting soon. While it's growing,I can set up a proper enclosure. Yeah,I'm excited. And the glass frogs amaze me.

[@hayleyedwards8911]

My african clawed frog, and two bettas

[@spacealien3073]

None though if I was going to get something for a tank that small I'd probably pick up a mourning gecko? They max out at about 10 cm long (ie: 4 inches) so a 10 gallon is plenty of space for one. You could even house a pair in that amount of space though the problem with that is, due to how mourning geckos reproduce via lesbian sex??? sorta, that would mean having to plan to find somewhere to house the unavoidable resulting babies lol.

[@itsLizJaramillo]

Baby milk snake when he was small

[@elliotjacobs3357]

*sees this video in my recommendations*
*stares intensely at my empty 10 gallon*

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

bingo!

[@BrewerExotics9542]

Love the way you described dart frogs as "skittles that jump" lol

[@BudgellFundraising]

Disco skittles

[@veisejas1513]

3.5 inches is not tiny, i would say that it is average or even too large

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hahahhaa

[@aaronstock2190]

3.5 is definitely above average

[@nelly13b]

That’s what I tell my wife but she just laughs

[@ianhale4466]

Hey baby, you know, I don't fit in a 10 gallon

[@N0sf3r4tuR1s3n]

​@@nelly13b it's the little things that keep women unsatisfied

[@shannarafryer3111]

Top 5 reptiles that can live in a 10 gallon…..Frogs

[@Pollenoverponds]

Would love a 20 gall and 30 gal version of this list! 10 seems a little too small for anything to me, I think it would bum me out even if it was something on this list. But $$ and space are tight for us, I’m always thinking about what would do well in a smallish enclosure. Just not the smallest enclosure.

[@Kilo_kyle]

30 gallons should be the 10 gallons in the reptile world. Bigger is always better. I only use 10 gallons for soaking

[@Katielomax7]

Totally agree, I’ve got a 35 gallon tank for my baby leo, I sometimes feel guilty for not having larger 😭

[@Kilo_kyle]

Yeah. Cage guilt sucks. 40 gallon breeders are the smallest a leo should be in

[@wildside306]

I can't believe he just made a new one these, ten gallons is not where it's at for anything.

[@LovecraftNerd]

10 gallon are for insects but not reptiles

[@rinaturalist]

Along with the Peter’s banded skink, I believe that chameleon geckos are the most underrated lizards. They are so interesting, and can eat CGD! They also stay conveniently small.
Also, I noticed an improvement in editing quality, it looks great! Keep up the great content!

[@thechickenwizard8172]

There are a lot more options you didn't even mention, many of which make much better pets than the ones you listed.
Micro geckos for one, such as sphaerodactylus sp., viper geckos, banded geckos and more are all pretty comfortable in a 10, even 5 gallon tank. A lot of species are out during the day and can be very fun to watch.
Fire belly toads imo are better than glass frogs for a few reasons; they not only can live in a 10 gallon, but they're active and fun to watch, hardy, and more avaliable captive bred than glass frogs. I actually just got two myself, and I love them so much already!
Also, salamanders and newts would also work in a 10 gallon tank depending on the species, and as long as you live in a cold climate, they're pretty easy to care for.
Smaller lizards like desert night lizards and Schmidt's crocodile skinks would also do well in a small enclosure. Some anole species would also do well in a ten gallon.
Another good option that's similar to mourning geckos, yet even smaller, is hemiphyllodactylus typus, which are share the parthenogenesis, diet, and overall care of their larger relatives, but are less flighty and can live in smaller spaces.
Bigger is definitely better in some cases, but I think that idea dismisses all the other amazing tiny animals that can thrive in a 10 gallon or smaller.

[@m0sspunk]

Mourning geckos aren’t great because you might get overrun in the small tank if you miss some eggs that hatch 😅

[@DoorsToHideBehind156]

Yes! This comment rocks. I second fire belly toads. I kept 3 in a 10 gallon and it worked out great.

[@Mercedes_may]

@@m0sspunk he wasn’t talking about morning geckos he was talking about a slightly similar species that is smaller and does better in small spaces

[@Mercedes_may]

When you say that typhus are less flighty Does that mean you can hold them? I am very curious since I have been looking for a small species of gecko for a 10 gallon or 5 gallon that you can hold

[@thechickenwizard8172]

@@Mercedes_may from what I've researched, I wouldn't really recommend handling because they are still tiny and easily hurt/crushed, and could possibly escape if they're handled in a cluttered area. However, they seem to be slower and less darty than mourning geckos, so if you're extra careful and handle them somewhere secure such as over a large tub or container, you could socialize them pretty well.

[@sydneyspence2038]

Another thing that should be on this list is bumblebee toads!!!! They are super tiny and just amazing overall only get just bigger than a quarter! I love mine !

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

They are also really cool!

[@sunflowerwillow6114]

Diamond giving off star vibes in this video. What an absolute Super Model!!!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

He knows he’s the star

[@davidwesley2525]

@@WickensWickedReptiles Diamond 🔹 should be the Host of Your Reptile programs.
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[@davidwesley2525]

@@WickensWickedReptiles Diamond's favorite snack , Adam's ears.
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[@ZweIsrae_L]

I Can't wait for that reptile room tour.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

so soon!

[@epicwolf3]

Love these kinds of videos on what you can own for differing sized enclosures. I seem to learn about animals I don't even think about or know about when watching your videos too. I've wanted a chameleon for so long, but didn't want a huge enclosure since humidity systems and such aren't something I'm well versed in. A small enclosure would be great through because smaller enclosures tend to be easier to learn to work with those kinds of systems.

[@Dashigos]

Thank you for this video! You did a similar video two years back or so but information is always changing as we learn more about specific reptiles and their needs so this video was much needed. Much love!

[@caseysilva6919]

Cool video! Of course it's never ruined with frogs 🐸🐸🐸❤️❤️

[@ilonabelova5021]

How is this comment from 1 d ago👀?
Patrion? Idk how to spell it....

[@ilovebooksandmycats669]

frogs never ruin anything, simply make it better 🥰

[@SpookyGuyRL]

Hey! I just randomly stumbled across your channel and you seemed super familiar.
I'm pretty sure, when you were a much younger dude(with a full moon of hair), we worked in a soul draining call centre together. You were kind of dabbling in potentially tattooing at the time. I was a TL/coach at the time.
Seeing you pop up here, with a thriving YT channel and community? Is pretty awesome. Seems like you're getting to do something you're super passionate about, and that's a pretty rare thing.
It's pretty amazing. Keep killing it! You make really excellent content, and have great presence.
Proud is a weird word to use for people who make brief appearances in your life, but I'm always excited to see people pop up years on, doing awesome things they love.
Great work man. I knew you as a young kid, and it seems like you became a pretty awesome human being.
-Tylor

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Oh Tylor what a time that was, the soul draining call centre still holds lots of memories, good times there and kickin it at your place too! Hope you’re well dude!

[@poeridley5942]

This is so wholesome 😭🥰

[@timothysosa8633]

I just looked this up 30 minutes ago just out of curiosity, then you drop a video. Lets goo😂

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

My crystal ball is working!

[@daviddevlogger]

You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

well said

[@sirdallin4089]

Top 5 micro geckos?

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

wicked idea!

[@benjamindemetrovics6086]

Top 5 reptiles that can live forever when kept in a ten gallon enclosure - haha very humorous

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Hahaha

[@cristiaolson7327]

I'm glad you put the caveat that a 10 is really only suitable for thumbnail darts (and that's still borderline: a lot of dart enthusiasts will emphatically insist on at least a 20g even for the tiny ranitomeya species due to their active behavior).
I have a small group of juvenile (4 moz out of water) Dendrobates tinctorus growing out in a vertical 10g that was set up with multiple tiers of climbable platforms to maximize space, but they can get pretty big for darts and will be moving into a pair of 40g vivariums (because you shouldn't keep more than a pair, maybe a 2m:1f trio, in the same enclosure) in a couple more months. Most of the really popular pet dart frogs are way too big for a 10g, and tinctorus darts, which are probably the most common of all, are best kept in a 29g or larger due to their adult size.

[@clistiarobinson34]

I really don't like frogs but glass frogs are so cool, their eyes kinda look like marbles and you can see their insides underneath. Have an awesome day Adam

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

they are insane eh!

[@noahroy7145]

@@WickensWickedReptiles They sure are!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

@om shah that’s how I talk….

[@noahroy7145]

@om shah I am Canadian too and i love it. It`s a good stereotype, and like Adam said, that`s how i talk as well.

[@ashersamphibiansandreptiles]

I love frogs so much! So when ever you ruin the list I love it! Glass frogs and dart frogs are so cool! Awesome video and I totally agree with everything in this video!

[@kylereynhart]

These new thumbnails are looking super fresh! 🔥

[@xanderxue5864]

The return of the Monday/Thursday mix-up! I'd like to think that was a clever way to incorporate my last suggestion (though maybe you filmed earlier than that), and if so, thanks a bunch, it was awesome 😀

[@yourlocalweeb696]

You never cease to give great video and camera quality

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

you're too kind!

[@alliepaige7740]

Love the new intro!!!!

[@bradleydanek3958]

Adding amphibians to these lists don't ruin them. If you're a reptile enthusiast you should at least like appreciate amphibians, keep putting them on these list, especially dart foggos

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I agree

[@JohnDoe-uz2yt]

Number 5 reticulated python’s their small thin frame allows them to live in 10 to even 5 gallon tanks
( note this only applies to eggs )

[@skinksinthecity]

When are we getting a tour of the Reptile Room/House, you have there, Adam? Would love a Vid like that one day, pretty please?😊👍🦎🐍🐊🐢🐸🤟

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Very soon!

[@heydiahrea]

I feel like you missed a really cool species, the viper gecko. They look really cool, make a great display pet, and you could definitely house two in a 10 gallon.

[@WLongDoesWStuff]

I love these videos cuz i have a few reptiles my parents think it's too much tho and want only reptiles that will fit

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

hope you enjoy!

[@just_a.boy_from_mars]

1:25 wow 3 inches, that things huge😮

[@ItsMasonMoney]

Dekays brown snakes can also go in a 10 gal. Mine is absolutely teeny tiny. He's a sweetie too, he eats out of my hand

[@ItsMasonMoney]

I heard they were hard to care for but mine is thriving

[@KingaKucyk]

Hey, Your 1st (actually #5) entry made me wonder.. Will U make a list of top 5 reptiles with longest lifespan? Just an idea, idk if You take requests 💗

[@alexio_por_favor2214]

Bumping this comment because this is a great video idea

[@KingaKucyk]

@@alexio_por_favor2214 Thank You 💗💗

[@brianam.9804]

Looks like he made a video on it this week!

[@KingaKucyk]

@@brianam.9804 Yes, I've seen it 😍

[@BalteusTrine]

Finaly ya mentioned Chameleon gecko, :)

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great video as always

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Appreciate that

[@dewgleog5239]

My kids are really stepping it up in school so this video may inspire some new pets

[@tiggert4002]

I haven't been here for a while so that intro was a surprise. Very well done.

[@elliotgreason1364]

All kinds of inverts can live in a 10 gallon. Not reptiles, obviously, but it seems to me the Venn diagram of reptile keepers, amphibian keepers, and invert keepers is damn near a circle

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

this is true!

[@scoobysnacks209]

i have 4 anthonyi santa isabel in a 3 ft by 3ft by 1.5 ft and they love it so many places to hide and its planted quite heavly only usually see 1 at a time but i get more pleasure in the fact that they have lots of hiding spaces

[@Kay_Reptiles_]

So glad you brought up Pygmy chameleons! I love mine they are super cute and fun to watch!

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Are they as difficult to keep alive as the other ones.

[@Kay_Reptiles_]

@@bugloverspiderlover8490 no she is actually pretty simple just like a crested gecko only they eat small bugs and need small vines and sticks to climb. I have a Madagascar Pygmy leaf chameleon (Brookesia minima) she’s about 2 years old and doing amazing!

[@LSproductions00]

Love the video there is a Local reptile expo happening next week and I’m going to get some morning geckos

[@maumee22]

Bonus points: Sphaerodactylus or Gonatodes geckos. Micro geckos. Of course, they are escape artists, so you need to a very secure enclosure for them.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

well said

[@jeffmckee1825]

Saw one in an enclosure at the aquarium in New Orleans that also housed Phyllobates terribilis

[@fatnakedjimmyneutron]

Just because they can doesn't mean they should

[@matthewzito6130]

Not reptiles, but you could keep a single African Clawed Frog or a few African Dwarf Frogs in a 10-gallon aquarium. Also, a 10-gallon would make a good home for a wide range of terrestrial inverts (tarantulas, scorpions, etc.).

[@zaax3117]

#1: An American Alligator
This was a joke, do not put an Alligator in a 10 gallon enclosure…

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

10 gal is too big, might get stressed!

[@elizabethbangsund2142]

So helpful! My apartment building only allows 10 gallon tanks, thank you!!!!

[@luwildy]

I'm loving the chameleon gecko. I have a ten gallon that was the baby enclosure for my leopard gecko and I've been trying to find out if anything would be suitable to live in it now

[@aimzexile4931]

20 gallon for a small adult or 40 gallon for a bigger one, id go 40 gallon either way and make it an awesome home for em, mine used all of their space in their 40

[@hannahwhite7227]

One that wasn’t mentioned on this list, but any reptile with a disability or physical impairment that requires a smaller space (depending on the size of the animal and their special care requirements). You’d have to do the research for any animal with a disability, but with the right care it could work for the individuals that need it

[@ettinakitten5047]

Oh yeah, Snake Discovery puts blind snakes (not the species but a blind individual from a sighted snake species) in smaller enclosures than usual for the species because it can be hard for them to find water and hides and such.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

While this is a very good thing to bring up, many people that are looking for pets that can fit in a small enclosure are not capable or willing to care for an animal that requires so much more specialized and time consuming care than it otherwise would. Really, special needs animals shouldn’t be going to anyone else other than the most dedicated, educated, and/or experienced keepers, certainly not the majority of people looking for an animal that can live comfortably in a 10 gal tank.

[@JalensXo]

You don’t know how long I’ve been waiting for a updated vid.

[@TooTurntConnor]

Yeah this was the one I picked! It was my main pick. Always great video! I've thought about the Pygmy Chameleon but I don't like most are captive bred and I haven't been able to find any captive bred. I've thought about dart frogs but I want to start off with a 36x18x24. Then Id like to try a taller enclosure and get something that stays higher up, then try to cohab. I've been doing lots of research. I just want to try and keep the species first so I know what to watch for.

[@TooTurntConnor]

But ngl both of my grandmother's do not like snakes and want me to have snakes so the blind snake might work😂.

[@seraphimazriel]

Question to do a video on: Should you breed wild caught reptiles?
I'm wondering this because there are so few captive bred rubber boas and it was one of the first snakes I kept.
I believe the person I bought it from caught it in the wild, but I'm note entirely sure. And they're super mellow.

[@ettinakitten5047]

All captive bred animals are eventually descended from wild caught. And breeding a wild caught animal means that you are enabling people to get that species captive bred, or if it's already readily-available, ensuring more genetic diversity. If you already have the animal in captivity anyway, I think breeding them is a great idea.

[@ianariyoshi2712]

You need to give yourself more credit for how much you know about these animals. Maybe not enough to host your own show on NG, but I’ve learned SO much from your channel

[@vanessavieux7283]

Cool video have a awesome day have a nice day have a absolutely wonderful day great work wicked wickens reptile

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Same to you

[@daleenalberts168]

I BLAME YOU. This has nothing to do with this particular topic but because of your UA-cam videos I have gotten a Dumerils boa. I am person that prefers pythons. But tne the Dumerils... WOW! What an amazing animal! I have named him Sonny aka Santino Corleone in honour the late James Caan

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Getting into local native frogs and this information was helpful

[@m0sspunk]

I was JUST thinking about what I want to put in my old 10gal!

[@Mothobius]

Yes. Another wicked"s wicken reptiles video.

[@750_Tridents]

lol just found out that I was subed on my schools account,
but to be fair WWR is my life during class

[@slackerofhell]

I'm more into aquariums than I am terrariums but stuff like this still fascinates me.

[@stephaniebrawner7626]

Love this video!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thank you

[@Avocetexotics]

I love chameleon geckos! Hoping to pick some up at the next expo I go to if I can find them! Preferably villardi! I just love the way they look!

[@503menagerie3]

They are SO underrated!

[@DavidSiebert]

I would put ringneck snakes on the list. They are small and really pretty.

[@andregerber5062]

Please do 40 gallons forever

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Already have! Enjoy!

[@jasonceballos7692]

perfect timing! i found a 10 gallon tank on the streets last week 😂

[@Mercedes_may]

I want one of those little snakes I used to have one I had her in a 5 gallon with just live moss as the substrate and some little mouse caves/hides you know those translucent colorful igloo shaped ones… She actually came out to use them quite often and I just fed her small black soldier fly larvae I really wish I could get another one but I don’t know where to get them or if there are any breeders or anything like that

[@sheilawallerseibert461]

Can different varieties of diet frogs cohab in a large container?

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jedispaz2002]

I have a 15 gallon tank, what reptile would I be able put in that?

[@tealsquadron2300]

How s this guy not a like 1 million subs yet

[@Stowaway901]

Got my Chameleon Gecko because of this video! Tofu sends his regards!

[@pooplol590]

hi, would you be able to do an updated jewelled lacerta care guide

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

probably not, Bob died :(

[@pooplol590]

@@WickensWickedReptiles oh no thats not okay

[@furiousgeorge5744]

Dude I love the intro and please do a video on uromastyx I'd like to watch it with my own so I can show him I spoil him(or at least I hope I do) lol

[@ilovebooksandmycats669]

is this a sign cause my baby crestie is about to move out of their 10 gallon to a 24”x18”x18” sooooo

[@swat486]

Never knew about blind snakes. I have found so many in my yard in Florida.

[@kuitaranheatmorus9932]

This is seriously was so cool

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

I just thought of an idea for your next video: Top 5 Prepared Diets for Beardies. I'm currently using Repashy Beardie Buffet for mine. The little lady will ready eat it if tongs and I just recently saw her eating it out of her food bowl. I also do give her veggies and insects, but having a prepared diet is very convenient, especially when you run out of feeder insects

[@rickcroney1286]

Amphibians are freaking awesome 🐸🐸🐸

[@HONEYDROPGALAXY]

Can we get a video for best reptiles for horizontal tanks

[@nataliesreptileroom3348]

Pygmy chameleons are awesome

[@tristendunn1808]

Yo I love into the am, imma have to use that code, the hoodies and shirts are great but I haven't bought anything se from them yet

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love this company! It’s great!

[@Jay_Playz2019]

Not only are they good for space, it's also really cheap!

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

agreed!!!

[@ani-where]

New intro, I see you

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

yeah yeah!

[@dehydratedwat3r]

someone needs to do an aquarium version of this series

[@NatalieandElise]

Can you make a "Do your research" merchandise design? lol im half joking half actually willing to buy that

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

I love this!

[@SilverDemon456]

I think there are better options for snakes in 10 gallons. I have a southern ringneck snake in a 5 gallon and it's still bigger than what I usually consider a minimum for snakes. He is 12 inches long and thinner than a pencil, so he has plenty of room to stretch out and cruise around his enclosure, which he does a lot of. As an adult he's smaller than a lot of baby snakes. He's small enough that he uses an oak leaf as a hide. And he eats nightcrawler pieces. So he's pretty easy to take care of and he's fun to watch.

[@franciscorosa1498]

Ready to see all the frogs lol

[@swaugga9983]

love the intro

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Thanks!!

[@jph290]

Glass frogs for the win!

[@haileycrowder1495]

I know this isn’t really a reptile but I have my Pac-Man frog in a 10 gal and he’s the cutest thing ever. They don’t require too much and there super fun to feed!

[@willarcher2353]

I have three spare ten Gallons now I know what to put them thank you

[@breesvegankitchen]

Don’t quote me because I’ve never owned one before, but I have heard that pacman frogs also can live in 10 gallon enclosures because they honestly don’t move that much.

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

true!

[@StealthSerpent.]

Dart frogs huh? Might need some 😅

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

No doubt !!

[@amarahudson4652]

Hey! I love your channel and how much work you put in. Some of my favorite animals are Mourning geckos and I was wondering if you could do a video either about them or featuring them. I think they are neat and I think you could do these awesome animals justice with a cool video!

[@sydj638]

I would say that chameleon geckos are pretty much 100% the same care as crested geckos with the only difference being that they do better with uvb. I’ve kept both in the same room with exact same setups but scaled down size wise a little

[@nightinggale6470]

Crested geckos benefit from UVB too.

[@dogdicer1153]

3.5 inches is perfectly adequate

[@leafwitheyes2473]

I kind of want a blind snake now 😂

[@CaracallaEnjoyer188AD]

Not that they are typically kept as pets but most amphisbaenians can do fine in 10 gallons

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

guess i haven't been keeping up with the reptile hobby in a while [ as a fish and a tarantula person]. just found out granite spotted pythons are a thing

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

insane eh!

[@KonnerHumanDBZT]

3.5 inches is huge bro

[@MrsVrba]

It drives me nuts that there are still books - fairly recent and written by people who should know better- and store care guides that say you can keep leopard geckos in 10s. It’s insane. 😢

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

it's wild