Ackie Monitor Care SIMPLIFIED!

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  • @KompositionB
    @KompositionB 4 місяці тому +5

    Just bought an ackie today. Thank you for the simplicity and streamlined video

  • @parkerc6369
    @parkerc6369 Рік тому +7

    Love the idea of adding in a separate bin for burrowing. I’m doing a lot of research before getting one of these and my only real concern was giving them deep enough substrate for burrowing (replacing 12-18 inches of substrate in a 4 foot tank felt daunting) - this is a great solution to give them a place to burrow without having to fill up your whole enclosure

  • @OutSciEd
    @OutSciEd Рік тому +12

    I was hesitant getting an ackie, namely because everyone said you have to have a 6ft tank, but then the next guy said 8ft, and so on. Likewise, one person said they need 1ft of substrate, and another said 2ft. Temperature requirements also seemed unrealistic. This was the first video that made me comfortable with raising ackies. I love your sand/ fiber bin idea with the tile on top! Your brick idea was also excellent; I went to Lowes and got a bunch of red bricks and made tight spaces as well as put a dome on the top; I kept this in the cool zone of the enclosure. After watching this video over and over to convince me, I gave in and last Saturday bought my ackie from a reputable vendor that came to a convention in Virginia Beach. It is 2.5mo old, but he seems to be doing great. I will move him into a larger enclosure in time, but simply put, he is much easier to care for than I was lead to believe. Thank you for this video.

    • @WastedTalent-
      @WastedTalent- 6 місяців тому

      I've found that there two types of animal keeping: The Practical and The Anally Fanatical.

    • @RadialNoah
      @RadialNoah 3 місяці тому

      @@WastedTalent-unfortunately the second type does most of the “advice giving”, lol.

  • @shaylarouth7416
    @shaylarouth7416 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for going out of your way to make this video. I just got an ackie and this has been very helpful. There is so much conflicting information out there. People make it sound impossible to keep these guys.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, most people like to overcomplicate things, and it’s really not that hard. Keeping animals is about enjoying them, and them being content and happy. NOT about stressing out and putting your animals through a bunch of stress. Cheers!

  • @koolone3791
    @koolone3791 2 роки тому +3

    Sounds like a handful.

  • @zoomzoom7435
    @zoomzoom7435 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the video!

  • @pinkielie1113
    @pinkielie1113 Рік тому +1

    I'm glad I found this! I'm getting one soon so I've been digging back into research to make sure I have everything right that way I don't get anything wrong when I go to set everything up.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому

      We are always here for any questions or tips.

    • @pinkielie1113
      @pinkielie1113 Рік тому

      @@acaciareptiles so I actually have a question my home situation will be changing and I'm going to be moving across country into snow country, how well do you think they'll do? I'll be able to provide the correct temps though my mom whom I'm moving in with said she keeps the house at 72F would that be okay for a baby Ackie? or should I put heat on the cool side set for 75F?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому

      We are located in upstate New York, that gets down to -40F in the winter some night, and we never had to do supplemental heating. I usually try to coincide my cool down/brumation time with winter also. Getting down to the low 70s on the cool side at night is fine. I would just watch it during the day to see how warm it will get. I am unsure of the type of cage you are using, as that will have a HUGE impact on heat retention also.

    • @pinkielie1113
      @pinkielie1113 Рік тому

      @@acaciareptiles I would going to start the baby out in a 40gal and work up to a 4x2x2 melamine enclosure

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому

      If its a baby baby, I would recommend a 20 gallon long. Much easier to manage temps

  • @matthewdahlke7924
    @matthewdahlke7924 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Can’t wait for move videos! I think you know what video I’m waiting for 😉

  • @alexcato1861
    @alexcato1861 2 роки тому +2

    Appreciate this one brother. Made easy

  • @Tarras.Snake.Treasures
    @Tarras.Snake.Treasures 9 місяців тому

    This was a fantastic video! I had decided against an Ackie because everyone said to have a 6 foot enclosure which is not doable with all my other animals. Now I’m rethinking having one again ❤

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  9 місяців тому +3

      The are super active, but if you take them out, switch up their enclosure every cleaning, and provide enrichment, a 4ft cage works fine.

    • @Tarras.Snake.Treasures
      @Tarras.Snake.Treasures 9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😊

    • @Tarras.Snake.Treasures
      @Tarras.Snake.Treasures 9 місяців тому +1

      @@acaciareptilesI actually enrich and take out my animals. Some freeroam the reptile room; and some have playpens I put them in as well. My tegu will get big enough to roam the house (with supervision) one day. ❤. I plan the same if I get ackies.

  • @KylesMonitors
    @KylesMonitors Рік тому +1

    Ackies are fantastic starter monitors and they're pretty easy to care for. I have 5 that I've had for few years now and I love them. The only point I'll disagree with you on is the use of led lighting for UVB. It's still pretty spotty and inconsistent to suggest for everyone. Some are incredibly intense and can cause serious harm to animals without proper setup and measuring, others barely put off any UVB

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому +3

      Appreciate your feedback and opinion on the LED. We have worked with a mfg to help design the Solaris bulb that we currently and have used for over 2 years with amazing results. I do agree that there are plenty of bulbs out there that do exactly what you outlined. However there are just as many Compact Fluorescent, T5, and Mercury Vapor that do the same. The only company that has made an effort to deface the advancements in Reptile LED is Arcadia, with studies and reports done by people and professionals that work for the company itself. Which makes sense, since a company with that much money and reputation tied up in bulbs that are not LED. There are a lot of great and horrible bulbs out there. In the end, do your research, and make your decision based on facts, not others sponsored opinions. We have worked with over 30 species of reptiles rare to common, and all have grown, thrived, and bred under the use of LED UVB bulbs that we help design and test, is all I am saying.

  • @enclavesoldier1062
    @enclavesoldier1062 2 роки тому +1

    Keep on moving on and thx I was getting one but I didn't know how

  • @hh_herpetology3373
    @hh_herpetology3373 2 роки тому +18

    You can’t just make a video like this explaining how easy they are to take care of, because now its gonna be translated in my head as “I could definitely have one “ 😡

  • @CoryBoyd-ro4gk
    @CoryBoyd-ro4gk Місяць тому

    If you use to large a cage the Ackie will go wild on you. I keep mine in 50 gal tanks. Then let them loose in the 12' by 12 ' atrium in my apartment. Ackies don't like temps over 110 degrees. I live in Tucson. The summer temps in the atrium are to hot and they beg to come in. They love eating other lizards more than anything.

  • @Hokefi
    @Hokefi 2 роки тому +1

    Tiles and bricks are awesome material in ackie terrarium 👍

  • @doomguy-v3f
    @doomguy-v3f Рік тому

    Hey dude, I am planning to get an ackie monitor in the near future (1-2 years) and I was wondering, how often should I clean the enclosure, and how far apart should I keep the heating lamps from the ackie? I don't want the ackie monitor to burn itself. Thanks a ton man.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому

      Cleaning comes down to a host of factors. Enclosure size, substrate, and food types. I would make it a habit of spot cleaning every week, and change the entire bedding once a month. However I never liked using the deep substrate method, so it was not very expensive or time consuming.
      In regards to lights, again, it would depend on the type and wattage. Just make it so that it gets the hot spot to the appropriate temp, without the lizard being able to stand on its hind legs or jump and grab it. I have never had an Ackie in all of my years keeping, try and physically touch the lamp, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. They are VERY active and inquisitive animals. If you aren’t switching up their cages on the regular, they can become bored, and look to get in to trouble.

  • @LachlanSkinner-x5l
    @LachlanSkinner-x5l 2 місяці тому

    Could you use play sand for a substrate provided you also use a moist dig box?
    Do babies burrow?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 місяці тому +1

      You can, but they are messy eaters, and drag their food in the substrate. Having something that doesn’t stick to the food is helpful

  • @doit4chicago25
    @doit4chicago25 2 роки тому +1

    Also I would love a video on shedding and stuck shed

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому

      On Ackies? With our set up, we have never experienced stuck sheds. The combination of having a damp hide tubs for them to sit in during the day and all night, while coming out and drying does the trick. We also always use Arcadia Shed Support during sheds. We sell it as well.

  • @BjornWithASlash
    @BjornWithASlash Рік тому

    Do you keep the bulbs and heat emitters on a thermostat? Mine aren’t getting hot enough on the max setting

  • @BjornWithASlash
    @BjornWithASlash Рік тому

    About how much per feeding do you offer?

  • @Swervle
    @Swervle 11 місяців тому

    Just a few questions as i wait for my kages 4x2x2 to arrive. I do also have that new age pet enclosure, from your some of you newer vids, i could also use that if you personally recommend that its better?
    For your heating, do these specific enclosures have the light mounting inside or do i need to drill?
    Also is LED lighting the way to go now? Im seeing more and more of it. Ive been a ball python guy for a while and never had to look into it.
    And for your dig box, you you just put on substrate on top of the other? Or do you mix it?
    Thanks again for the info!!! Ive been wanting one if these guy for a LONG time and finally made the jump towards it.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  11 місяців тому

      I had used Kages in the past for the Ackies, and was not pleased with the lack of ventilation for this species, and they scratched the plexi doors really bad, really quick. The other cages I use, were 1/2 the price, made better, and have glass.
      As for the lighting, I supplement the UV bulbs of your choice (T5 or Mercury Vapor) with bright LED strips to increase lamination and activity levels.
      For the box substrate, I mix it all. I stopped using soil and coco fiber in my mix and instead just use fine play sand only. The dirt and coco fiber would dry out quick and make things dusty and dirty everywhere. Also it got in to their mout and had some issues from them.
      Hope that helps!

    • @TurboLimited
      @TurboLimited 7 місяців тому

      ​@acaciareptiles if you only use play sand how does the the dug up areas keep their shape and not collapse?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  7 місяців тому

      It depends on what you are looking to achieve and the species. For Bearded Dragons as an example, we use play sand just as an easily cleaned substrate that can be sifted, and replaced. It’s affordable, and natural. If keeping Ackies, we use play sand as a base substrate for the same reasons as the beardeds, but we also provide a 2 gallon hide box filled with a mix of sand/coco/soil , so they can burrow and it retains humidity and shape.

    • @TurboLimited
      @TurboLimited 7 місяців тому

      @acaciareptiles ahh i get it i thought your dig box was only sand. Misunderstood. Is there a humidity % you wanna hit in the box or just wet it up and go

  • @AaronPoppyhead
    @AaronPoppyhead 15 днів тому

    Is the 130 to 145 heat lame pot baby’s and when they are a couple months old too

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  6 днів тому

      I go slightly cooler, but depends on the cage size as well. Allowing them to have the option to select the temperature they want and moderate is most important

  • @trustychex4000
    @trustychex4000 2 роки тому +2

    When do you think you'll have some red ackies available and what's the usual price?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому +1

      Giving our females a break for 2022. So we wont have any this year.

    • @trustychex4000
      @trustychex4000 2 роки тому +1

      @@acaciareptiles ok thanks for the reply. How do you regulate the humidity in the enclosures i know you put the hide box of sand and fiber in there that is moistened, how often do you have to dampen it?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому +1

      Depends on the time of year, and placement of the box. If placed directly under the light, and dry season (winter), I will have to add water 2-3X a week. During the Summer, or if placed on cool side, only once every couple of weeks. I usually lightly spray down the entire enclosure first thing in the morning every other day and have a small dish of clean water always in the enclosure also.

    • @trustychex4000
      @trustychex4000 2 роки тому +2

      @@acaciareptiles thanks you have been a big help!

  • @MeetJackBlack
    @MeetJackBlack 11 місяців тому

    At what age are super worms ok? A dude at a pet store told me they can make your animals constipated, due to the tough exo-skeletons? I was going to make my own little farm for them, to cut down on food costs. Thoughts?

    • @f00lzy
      @f00lzy 8 місяців тому +1

      Super worms are bad in general. I recommend dubia roaches

    • @MeetJackBlack
      @MeetJackBlack 8 місяців тому +1

      @@f00lzy- They're illegal where I live, oddly enough.

    • @f00lzy
      @f00lzy 8 місяців тому

      @@MeetJackBlack interesting

  • @doit4chicago25
    @doit4chicago25 2 роки тому +1

    Great video but I disagree play sand mixed with organic topsoil is the best

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому +1

      We used to use it, but if you dont keep it moist, it just turn everything, including the Ackies in to a dust bowl. Plus the animals would always get it in their mouth, food, and water bowls. Every month, when we would clean out our 8 Ackie Enclosures, we would have to wear masks.

  • @osknyo
    @osknyo 6 місяців тому

    Is that tote of sand you show in video deepe nough for nesting? I have a female ackie and im expeting fertilized eggs (:

  • @hollymhood
    @hollymhood 6 місяців тому

    When you say half and half sand and cocoa fiber, do you mean by weight or by volume? I did cup to cup and it does not hold a burrow. He still chills in there all the time, but he can't burrow. What did I do wrong?

    • @natesullivan2456
      @natesullivan2456 5 місяців тому +1

      Always volume. There’s a significant deference in 5 lbs of sand and 5 lbs of coco fiber

    • @hollymhood
      @hollymhood 5 місяців тому

      @natesullivan2456 ok. That's what I did, but it does not hold a burrow. They all collapse

  • @littlewigglemonster7691
    @littlewigglemonster7691 10 місяців тому

    can you feed them cut up chicks

  • @devro312
    @devro312 10 місяців тому

    Hey I have been using a 50-50 of timberline topsoil and washed playsand for my ackie and I've been scouring online forums to figure out how safe this is, my ackie has never had impaction issues, he eats well, and he poops well. I just wanted to know how safe this would be in your opinion because I want to make 100% sure that my husbandry is good.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  10 місяців тому

      Sound good, its not a science, and not worth any anxiety. As long as eating, growing, and healthy, you are doing it right. We wanted to make a video that showed people that it’s not crazy hard, and to spend more time connecting with their animal and enjoying them, instead of worrying.

    • @devro312
      @devro312 10 місяців тому

      @@acaciareptiles gotcha, I appreciate the quick reply, and the reassurance. I will definitely focus on that moving forward.

  • @gerardodeleon4129
    @gerardodeleon4129 2 роки тому

    Which LED UVB bulb would you recommend? I can't seem to find any good ones. What brand specifically. Thanks

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому

      We utilize the bulb that we exclusively sell, Solaris. We will be launching for sale 3/1. Keep any eye out for video, and subscribe!

  • @Brittbrat20222
    @Brittbrat20222 Рік тому

    Ackies or Beardies? Which would you recommend? I have a BD now, sounds very similar care to an Ackie. Been thinking about getting another lizard and I’m torn on to get another BD or get an Ackie??

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому +3

      The great question! I always answer this question with a comparison. Its like owning a Dog and a Cat. Beardeds are chill, kinda derpy, and eat anything.(Dogs). Ackies on the other hand are very inquisitive, always thinking, always moving, and are insectivore/carnivore (Cat). Both bond well with their owner, however the Ackies are much more intelligent in my experiences of working with both. They appreciate enrichment, challenges, and interaction, where a Bearded is more food motivated and can sit on a branch or shoulder for days. You just have to be willing to put in the time and work to socialize the Ackie from a young age. Good Luck!

  • @dilophoraptordouble
    @dilophoraptordouble 2 роки тому

    You're out of NY right? I'm wondering if at some point I could possibly contact you about some of your ackies? specifically your topender yellows.

  • @InvaderSupreme
    @InvaderSupreme 2 роки тому

    what would you suggest if you own one and want to go on vacation for a week ? Do you think it's fine to leave them food and water or do you need someone to watch them?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому +1

      Great question, and one I get often. When we go on vacation, we simply drop the temperature a little on our Ackies, make sure they have a full water bowl and an empty gut. Animals in the wild sometimes go weeks or months with minimal food, especially when brumating. So a week will have no effect on a healthy Ackie. We only feed our Adults 2-3 times a week anyway, so missing a couple meals and their temps not being as high is a small blip similar to a few cooler days in the wild. This way they can warm up enough to function, and hydrate if they want, or they may just choose to stay in their humid hides while we are gone. Been doing this for decades with no ill effects. Then when you get back, back to normal. This would not be recommended for babies though.

    • @InvaderSupreme
      @InvaderSupreme 2 роки тому

      Thanks alot that just helped me make my decision! One more question. If I plan to breed them In The future should I get 2 from different people or is it ok for them to breed with there clutchmates?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому

      I am personally never a proponent of siblings breeding. All of our pairs are unrelated, or at least not directly known. There are limited linages here in the States, and a few European bloodlines that have made there way in. As far as pairing, that can get interesting, as best success is when housed together all year long, with exception of too aggressive males or fighting.

    • @InvaderSupreme
      @InvaderSupreme 2 роки тому

      @@acaciareptiles I really appreciate the info ! Should be getting my first ackie soon . I'm subscribed to your channel so I'll be here !!

  • @williamalderson2853
    @williamalderson2853 2 роки тому

    What do you do for heat at night?

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому

      Hey William, we do not provide any supplemental heating at night. The environments in which these animals live in, has a fairly dramatic temperature drop overnight, and our facility drops to around 70-80 degrees at night depending on the time of year. We actually bromate our down to the mid to low 60s in the Dry/Cool season.

  • @esmokebaby
    @esmokebaby 2 роки тому

    Do they do well with bioactive

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  2 роки тому +3

      I am honestly not a fan of bioactive when it comes to arid or semi arid species. Just because bioactivity how the industry defines it (springtails & isopods) aren’t really a thing in the arid habitat. Not to mention, ackie are so active, that they will dig up and disturb everything in an enclosure, so maintaining any level of meaningful humidity is a challenge. I am also not a fan of letting various feeder insects loose in to the enclosure as a clean up crew, as they then eat the feces and you are just promoting worms and disease. I stick with something that is easily cleaned and maintained, while meeting all of the monitors needs.

    • @esmokebaby
      @esmokebaby 2 роки тому +1

      @@acaciareptiles ok ya as I look up and see how active they are and how they are into everything I can see what it wouldn't be good lol

  • @bullfrogjay4383
    @bullfrogjay4383 Рік тому

    Don't do that, don't tell me they are easy 🤣 I think I am at max capacity for reps.

  • @Alixer_vr
    @Alixer_vr 11 місяців тому

    I will use 450 dollors lol

  • @nicholastomasevic7023
    @nicholastomasevic7023 2 роки тому

    I have a secret it’s even easier to look after a frilled dragon then Any monitor or at any other dragon

  • @DoorsToHideBehind156
    @DoorsToHideBehind156 Рік тому

    I was wondering when you changed the name from aborigine to acatia lol

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому +1

      About a year ago. We found out that Aborigine is actually offensive to the native people of Australia.

    • @DoorsToHideBehind156
      @DoorsToHideBehind156 Рік тому

      @@acaciareptiles lmao you just found this out? 😂

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  Рік тому

      Didn’t have many Australian followers

  • @Roberuto-san
    @Roberuto-san 23 дні тому

    You define "crazy info" basic needs for animals and instead promote keeping animals irresponsibly. Very bad.

    • @acaciareptiles
      @acaciareptiles  23 дні тому

      Not usually a fan of arguing in the comments, but go on….. I’m interested in what you consider “irresponsibly”, as well as your experience?