Awesome video, exactly what the community needs for this species. Thank you for providing the info, I am very much looking forward to the breeding video!
Thank you! That's why I wanted to start with them as the only thorough info out there on them is the article I wrote on them. Hopefully this video will increase their exposure.
I know I’m writing down this comment a bit too late based on the publishing date of this video but through all the research I’m doing about this reptiles’ husbandry i think this is the best detailed video i’ve found so far. I’ve got one question about keeping them together. You said you recommend to keep one male and two females per enclosure at most but,since i don’t want to breed them (because of cites conditions) is it good to keep just a single male in an enclosure or it would suffer from ‘being alone’ and not socialising with others?
Hello, I have a question. I noticed that many (most i've seen, honestly) people put Electric Blue Geckos in vertical enclosures rather than horizontal ones. I assume it's because they're arboreal. What do you think about that? Is there a reason you consider a horizontal terrarium to be better for them? Thank you in advance
Hello! I have a 90x60x90 enclosure adapted for dendrobates auratus. It was my first vivarium, I’ve made a mistake and I’ve bought it too tall for them. The insects that I give them escaping in the top of terrarium and nobody eats them. Can I have mourning geckos with dendrobates auratus? Can you give me your advice? People keep them together. But I also have fear that they can transmit some illnesses to each other, no? Amphibians together with reptiles. What do you think about this?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge😍😍😍 Mind if I suggest adding time stamps in the description box for people who would like to revisit a specific part of the video?
This is my absolute favorite gecko species! I really want to breed this specific species, I just wish I had the money to invest into a nice pair or two.
So I know you probably get this question a fair lot, but I'll ask anyway: I have a rather big enclosure (200x80x120cm) and I was looking at geckos as inhabitants, and obviously the electric blues caught my eye because how would they not? They're beautiful! Now my question would be, as you mentioned that you should only keep one male and (maybe) a couple females in an enclosure, would several males/females in that size be okay? I know that they live in their own palmtrees in nature, with each tree being their territorium, which would obviously not be possible to recreate in an enclosure so I was wondering if it would work out! Great video, quick and easily comprehensible overview of those beauties and straight to the point!
Thank you for the in depth information. They’re beautiful little creatures. How do you keep them warm when you turn off the lights at night? Do the lights draw much electricity? ie do you find a huge increase in the electric bill? TIA
I have a 16x30 in enclosure but I’m not sure what kind of light/heat would be appropriate for it. I have a zoo med mini combo deep dome with a 13w 5.0 uvb bulb and a 60w daylight blue lamp bulb that came with the dome. Are these fine to use and should I suspend the dome on top or directly on the mesh? Great video, thank you
and how territorial would they be against other species if I were to try to cohab them? I'm guessing it can depend a bit on their personality and what I actually pair up with them, I'm guessing any other gecko would be out of the question, possibly any other arboreal animal, but how about some south american bumblebee toads?
Very cool set up and very beautiful creatures. Hopefully the hobby produces more breeders like you. You seem very systematic in developing care and breeding regimens. Question: How does one track exact lineage when keeping multiple females in the same enclosure? Does this cast doubt on the identity of a newborn's mother if both females lay eggs?
I don’t keep multiple females in the same enclosure. I’ve don’t it a few times but no longer do. If both females are siblings that would take care of any doubt.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you for sharing us the knowledge! Are you still using trio to breed? If so, will female bully each other base on their age or size?
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Hi Frank, do you remember when I set my setups 6 months ago. I am so exited now as they laid their first clutch of eggs inside of floral tube. I thought I would like to share this news with you and say thank you so much for sharing such an informative video.
I had a poster of one of these guys on my wall when I was ten or twelve. Never stopped being my ultimate dream gecko. Just acquired some baby mourning geckos, hoping they'll get me used to microgecko basic, only ever worked with snakes and larger amphibians.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne yeah, I definitely wanted to make sure I'm comfortable with their sort of care before I delve into a species important for conservation
Based on your experience, if you’ve kept giant day geckos before. What would you say is more iterestimg and unique to own, the electric blue day gecko or the giant day gecko
Holy cow! Glorious little geckos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
You and kevin from nerd getting on UA-cam is a blessing to the community 👌
HEY CLINT! huge fan!
Clint you should totally make a video rating these adorable blue little geckos when or if you get them
Man I love that color!
Very captivating video frank. Your husbandry with this species is superb.
Awesome video, exactly what the community needs for this species. Thank you for providing the info, I am very much looking forward to the breeding video!
Wonderful, TY
Thank you for sharing your knowledge thank you I appreciate it that
Waiting on the collab with clints reptiles 👀
Outstanding care video Frank. Great information that just is not out there ANYWHERE on these amazing geckos. Well done and thank you! Wally
Thank you! That's why I wanted to start with them as the only thorough info out there on them is the article I wrote on them. Hopefully this video will increase their exposure.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne I am sure it will. Great job.
These are amazing little animals and I’m so interested in them in a naturalistic terrarium environment.
Wow, talk about perfect timing! I just started researching these beauties today!
What is the diameter of the tubes at 9:26 min?
approximately 1/2 inch
Thanks for sharing your experience. I now know how I killed my female williamsii!!! Changing up my game thanks to your info. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your female but happy to help!
Hello, can they be kept in the same enclosure with dart frogs?
It is possible but you must have a very strong grasp on the care of both species first before attempting to combine them.
I know I’m writing down this comment a bit too late based on the publishing date of this video but through all the research I’m doing about this reptiles’ husbandry i think this is the best detailed video i’ve found so far. I’ve got one question about keeping them together. You said you recommend to keep one male and two females per enclosure at most but,since i don’t want to breed them (because of cites conditions) is it good to keep just a single male in an enclosure or it would suffer from ‘being alone’ and not socialising with others?
Thank you! Keeping one male alone is fine.
How big the floral tubes should be?
First!
Hello, I have a question. I noticed that many (most i've seen, honestly) people put Electric Blue Geckos in vertical enclosures rather than horizontal ones. I assume it's because they're arboreal. What do you think about that? Is there a reason you consider a horizontal terrarium to be better for them? Thank you in advance
The more horizontal space the better. As long as the enclosure is at minimum 18” tall. Of course taller is better as well.
I’m surprised the geckos need such powerful uvb with their small size!
Hello! I have a 90x60x90 enclosure adapted for dendrobates auratus. It was my first vivarium, I’ve made a mistake and I’ve bought it too tall for them. The insects that I give them escaping in the top of terrarium and nobody eats them. Can I have mourning geckos with dendrobates auratus? Can you give me your advice? People keep them together. But I also have fear that they can transmit some illnesses to each other, no? Amphibians together with reptiles. What do you think about this?
Yes you can have mourning geckos with dendrobates.
Another excellent video!! Great tips!! And definitely a LOT easier to hear what you're saying with a microphone. Looking forward to future videos!! 😁
Thanks! Yeah big difference in sound quality with a $20 microphone. :)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge😍😍😍
Mind if I suggest adding time stamps in the description box for people who would like to revisit a specific part of the video?
Victoria Wu great idea!
Great video! full of tons of useful info :)
Didn't know much about the Williamsi befoe this video and not gunna lie I want one!
I've read all your Reptiles Magazine articles, and I'm really enjoying your videos
This is my absolute favorite gecko species! I really want to breed this specific species, I just wish I had the money to invest into a nice pair or two.
Get them from small breeders they aint so expensive then (in belgium atleast)
We just got one of these. Can't wait to get another and try to breed them!
Do u mind if I ask where you found one?
So I know you probably get this question a fair lot, but I'll ask anyway: I have a rather big enclosure (200x80x120cm) and I was looking at geckos as inhabitants, and obviously the electric blues caught my eye because how would they not? They're beautiful!
Now my question would be, as you mentioned that you should only keep one male and (maybe) a couple females in an enclosure, would several males/females in that size be okay? I know that they live in their own palmtrees in nature, with each tree being their territorium, which would obviously not be possible to recreate in an enclosure so I was wondering if it would work out!
Great video, quick and easily comprehensible overview of those beauties and straight to the point!
They would love such a large enclosure! You could easily keep one male and several females in there.
Thank you for the in depth information. They’re beautiful little creatures. How do you keep them warm when you turn off the lights at night? Do the lights draw much electricity? ie do you find a huge increase in the electric bill? TIA
Thank you! Room temperature is good for at night, no added heat necessary. Oh yes my electricity bill is terrible...
I have a 16x30 in enclosure but I’m not sure what kind of light/heat would be appropriate for it. I have a zoo med mini combo deep dome with a 13w 5.0 uvb bulb and a 60w daylight blue lamp bulb that came with the dome. Are these fine to use and should I suspend the dome on top or directly on the mesh? Great video, thank you
question do you have to feed them live food
I think it would be best to do so.
Great video, Frank! Excited to see where your channel takes us. Glad to find you on this medium, as well. 🦎👍
Thanks for the great video. These were my very first geckos. Love them.
Great video, Frank.
Do you recommend as a first reptile pet?
I do not recommend them as a first reptile pet. They make excellent display animals for someone with some reptile experience.
beautiful
Looking forward to many more videos!
Second?!
Do you think it'd be possible keeping them in a large paludarium (well ventilated) setup?
and how territorial would they be against other species if I were to try to cohab them? I'm guessing it can depend a bit on their personality and what I actually pair up with them, I'm guessing any other gecko would be out of the question, possibly any other arboreal animal, but how about some south american bumblebee toads?
It is possible. I’ve kept them with dart frogs and Phelsuma klemmeri without apparent issues.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you very much!
Would they eat their eggs, because I would like to keep a pair but I don’t have any ways to get rid of the babies
Very cool set up and very beautiful creatures. Hopefully the hobby produces more breeders like you. You seem very systematic in developing care and breeding regimens.
Question: How does one track exact lineage when keeping multiple females in the same enclosure? Does this cast doubt on the identity of a newborn's mother if both females lay eggs?
I don’t keep multiple females in the same enclosure. I’ve don’t it a few times but no longer do. If both females are siblings that would take care of any doubt.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you for sharing us the knowledge! Are you still using trio to breed? If so, will female bully each other base on their age or size?
@@peterskrskr1545 I am now only doing as pairs. I saw too much aggression between females when kept as 1.2.
This is awesome 😁
And also I love the way you transmit your knowledge to people like me thank you
Hi Frank, Thanks for informative video. what is the diameter of Bamboo stick?
You're welcome! The bamboo size is variable. Anywhere from 1/2 an inch to 1 1/2 an inch.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Thank you Frank. I believe now I am ready to set up 3 pairs of Williamsi.
@@moe5520 you’ll love them I’m sure.
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne Hi Frank, do you remember when I set my setups 6 months ago. I am so exited now as they laid their first clutch of eggs inside of floral tube. I thought I would like to share this news with you and say thank you so much for sharing such an informative video.
@@moe5520 Congrats!
Can you do electric blue gecko male or female morph
Your facility are incredible I love it
great video!!!
Thank you!
Awesome video. Thanks for the content
Where could you get electrics blue day geckos
I do sell several hundred a year but I am currently sold out for awhile.
Where do you sell the geckos
@@pandawa69 livingartbyfrankpayne.com
When do you think you will have them back in stock
@@pandawa69 should in a month or two.
I had a poster of one of these guys on my wall when I was ten or twelve. Never stopped being my ultimate dream gecko. Just acquired some baby mourning geckos, hoping they'll get me used to microgecko basic, only ever worked with snakes and larger amphibians.
Jonathan Mackay after you feel comfortable with the mourning geckos then I definitely recommend the williamsi!
@@LivingArtbyFrankPayne yeah, I definitely wanted to make sure I'm comfortable with their sort of care before I delve into a species important for conservation
great video man
Make a how to breed video and egg incubation
There is one already. :)
What kind of lights do you use
Reptisun 10.0 T5 ho for the UV
How much they cost?
Price varies depending on age and sex.
Based on your experience, if you’ve kept giant day geckos before. What would you say is more iterestimg and unique to own, the electric blue day gecko or the giant day gecko
The electric blue by far. Grandis are a great gecko as well but are very common.