PROJECT MINI DRAGON | How to Treat and Acclimate Red-Eyed Crocodile Skinks (Tribolonotus gracilis)!

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PROJECT MINI DRAGON | How to Treat and Acclimate Red-Eyed Crocodile Skinks (Tribolonotus gracilis)!

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In today's video, I wanted to cover how to acclimate and treat/medicate your new pet crocodile skink! This guide will work for red-eyed crocodile skinks (Tribolonotus gracilis) and white-eyed crocodile skinks (Tribolonotus novaeguineae). Many of my viewers reach out, expressing difficulty with their skinks. I wanted to make this video in hopes that I can hopefully help you have the highest chance of success acclimating crocodile skinks!
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@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

I sincerely hope this video helps you learn about how I have been able to successfully acclimate crocodile skinks (Tribolonotus sp.) and how you can too! Remember to answer today's Question of the Day, and a special thanks goes to all my Reptiliatus Channel Patrons for their additional support! For more information on how to support this channel, check out www.patreon.com/Reptiliatus

@cara9648 5 ай бұрын

I think using paper towels for quarantine is the better option because it helps keep things clean and poops are easy to spot and monitor. As for the QOTD, I don't know that I ever want to breed animals. I agree, captive bred is the way to go in purchasing reptiles and I appreciate the effort put in by those who do so.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I’ve tried both and it just makes way more sense! Even for preventing a new parasite cycle. Thank you!

@cara9648 5 ай бұрын

@@Reptiliatus Yes, that is another good reason!

@mirjamwegner963 5 ай бұрын

The Mini Dragons are so cute and lovely! ❤

@gatherformagic 5 ай бұрын

I just got a job at my local pet shop and we have one! thankfully the people I work with and am employed by know their stuff and practice excellent husbandry. It's such a treat to get to see this beautiful creature each day.

@Bio-Bridge 15 күн бұрын

I'm from the UK like been afder a par or 2 of this to breed to slow the getting wild ones like fully with u on that an keep up the good work watched ur videos for years on these 😅

@Reptiliatus 14 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@KelpGamez 5 ай бұрын

this video was awesome thanks for letting me learn more about this species its awesome

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

@503menagerie3 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this kind of content. As much as we should focus on captive bred animals unless we are attempting to breed species to make them more available in the hobby, the fact remains that animals ARE taken from the wild. The very least we can do is everything in our power to ensure their successful transition to captivity. Excellent video as always.

@eyeballpirate5274 5 ай бұрын

Great video! But now I think it would be good to follow up with a video about what to do when someone purchases a captive bred crocodile skink. Keep up the good work!

@llyndadaley8360 5 ай бұрын

thanks for the information, love how you treat your animals.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼 I do my best!

@catfrog1975 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this honest and detailed video! I feel like it is educational far beyond mini dragons to show the process of bringing in a WC lizard. Personally I know I lack the expertise to ethically breed animals, and I don't want to keep enough to gain that expertise. So although it's exciting to see others' large collections and breeding efforts, the focus of my reptile keeping is probably going to stay "providing the best care and enrichment I can" to a small number of animals. :)

@kacylong4588 5 ай бұрын

I love your Project Mini Dragon. Red Eye Crocodile Skinks are such beautiful creatures! To me, more needs to be done for Tokays. I see many wild caught on the market. They are so underrated just because of their attitude. I love my Tokay, attitude and all.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Agreed! They are such great animals!

@stevem8131 5 ай бұрын

Props to you for taking such care to show how to take care of these amazing creatures. It's imperative that we get these captive bred in the future. I understand that you have to first collect captive specimens, no way around it. Keep up the great work, and I will continue to adore these reptiles through your vids.

@ymeyers6225 5 ай бұрын

I feel like there needs to be more captive bred Emerald Tree boas (either locality). I’m interested in getting one eventually but definitely don’t want wild caught.

@lauriefulk3812 5 ай бұрын

I hope you feel better soon. They are the cutest little things, I look forward to them growing up.

@anthonysaitta2421 5 ай бұрын

The cheeky “Bobs your uncle” slipped in there. Taking notes from Adam I see 😂

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Lol I've been saying Bob’s your uncle for years. My family is Australian. We're all just copying Aussies 🤠! Adam has good taste too 😉

@anthonysaitta2421 5 ай бұрын

@@Reptiliatus 😂😂

@MOONOVERMIAMI 5 ай бұрын

Hello great video information Dayyan

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MikeyAware 5 ай бұрын

This has been such a nice project to follow along with. And the ways you handle your reptiles are something for everyone in the hobby to aspire to. For the question of the day: Phelsuma Barbouri and Phelsuma Malamakibo the 2 known rock dwelling species. Living in the highlands they require a very high temperature variation from day to night to thrive. They would require a separate room with airco or a basement.

@sarg2369 5 ай бұрын

I love your project mini dragon! Such a wonderful thing you are doing for the species! Thank you for sharing Dayan 💕

@The_northern_critter 5 ай бұрын

Allways wantes skinks but have not made our mind up on to what species! These guys are incredible an your work with them is allways interesting to watch

@SkyeSpider 5 ай бұрын

I don’t know if you were aware, but Magic: the Gathering just revealed the main characters of an upcoming set. The world is all animals and one of them is a red eyed skink! I immediately thought of you and had to share. This video reminded me. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, you should look it up. The set is called Bloomburrow and it looks like the skink will be a wizard 🤓

@ChantalsCritters 5 ай бұрын

Great video as always. I was nice seeing you at the Toronto expo.

@MLjungros 5 ай бұрын

Bought a captive bred little cutie last year. A baby. It took almost 2w until he ate. Since he endoured a lot i didnt want to stress him more. So i let him, just changed water. Bought another baby 3 months later, they live together now. Both doing good. Thank you for helping, watched all of your videos 😁

@ettinakitten5047 5 ай бұрын

Do they seem happier together?

@theArdenHart 5 ай бұрын

As far as which species need to be bred more in captivity. Emerald Tree Skinks. I just got my first pair about a month ago, and already I've bonded super deeply with them. I've never seen a reptile do the little foot dance that puppy dogs do, because they're SO excited to hop out of the enclosure. They sometimes hop onto the floor but they never really run away, and half the time if I put my hand in front they'll hop up on their own. They are still in the US at least primarily wild caught, it took me forever to find this pair of CB babies in my area, but they are already my favorite reptile.

@charlie_moorcroft 5 ай бұрын

Love this video

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad!

@juliejennings8055 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@OctoBud 5 ай бұрын

Love these little guys, if I had more space I'd get a pair but just got an aussie water dragon and he takes up a lot of space.

@Reddressblckfmnn 5 ай бұрын

Awhh...my croc skink also have that fungus,that my fault but greatful has healing and she still alive and healty❤love to see the update

@Tom-repgeck 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for taking the necessary precautions and showing them. I had to do Ceftazidime injections for both my Veiled Chameleon (he HATED it) and recently for my 22 yr old leopard gecko! My gecko didn't mind the injections at all. QOTD: not really sure 🤔 maybe more ball pythons?? 😅 Totally kidding. Another great educational video! Thank you!

@Sherributtrfly 5 ай бұрын

A particular type of reptile. Lol I have fallen in love with Tokays! Trying to remember if Tiki and Torch are yours. I think so. I love them!

@sherrilvollmer4477 5 ай бұрын

Dayyon, love this video. Also love all your videos. They are so interesting and I learn so much. Love ya friend ❤❤

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

You're the best! Thank you so much for your support!

@jaklynns_exotic_critters 5 ай бұрын

I just got a captive bred female from joshs frogs here in Michigan! Now i need to find a captive bred male.

@pumpkinchow 5 ай бұрын

I have a captive bred female that has been laying eggs she’s 4 1/2years old now she was one of my holdbacks. I unfortunately have to sell off my croc skinks to make room for different projects. So I have few available 1male and 3 females if anyone is interested. There’s videos of them so you can see they are captive bred I’m just located in US in Pennsylvania and really don’t want to ship them I prefer pickup for the safety of them. I really wish you could take them for your project mini dragon and if you want them I’d donate them to the project because I know they are going to a great home and that’s all I care about. Well I hope everyone has a great day and wish you all the best 🙋‍♂️✌️

@hazey6140 5 ай бұрын

I really want to work with Gekko smithii! Beautiful species!

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

You should!

@khaze7696 5 ай бұрын

This is an interesting series

@uwouwochan Ай бұрын

いつも楽しいビデオをありがとう。寄生虫や病気などを適切に対応できるか心配なので、飼育下繁殖の個体がたくさん流通すれば、初心者の私は嬉しいです。

@amgcrossley8019 5 ай бұрын

I hope you don't feel too bad about taking wild-caught specimens. With the incredible work you're doing it's definitely a necessary evil to support a stronger, healthier and more diverse captive bloodline.

@channel3gaming447 5 ай бұрын

How often should the container be sprayed or misted in a setup like this durring quarantine? Love your videos thank you for your sacrifice to help create a captive community of the red-eyed crocodiles. It's not always easy I've learned...

@k.l.manring2083 5 ай бұрын

The babies play r&b on adorable they are too cute to be real

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

haha

@RA-ov5cw 12 күн бұрын

They are crazy expensive in the US. In France you can get them for 150, mainly wild caught though.

@mtak5543 5 ай бұрын

I would say all strophurus species are underdrated( spinytail geckos)

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@MatthewNelson-pi3tl 5 ай бұрын

As far as the QOTD is concerned, I don't want to actively breed anything at this time and I don't know very many that need to be done like that. I know its best to get captive bought animals so I would honestly say any that need to be saved from being removed from the wild.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

I respect that! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

@nathanalfaro4783 5 ай бұрын

I think a alligator snapping turtle goes over looked.. Maybe it's size.. Who knows... but that would be cool to see

@ThrusterScience 2 ай бұрын

fire skink

@JediOrder17 5 ай бұрын

I would probably do like tegus or sonething like that! I was going to ask will you do a video about the leopard gecko cohab issue that seems to be going around over Adam Wickens! 😢

@TrSkel_ 5 ай бұрын

Perfect time for the upload lol I just got one last weekend I got them a pretty good set up but I don’t think they’ve found the worm dish yet it’s eaten a super worm and a few small crickets but it’s only eaten those cause I put them right in the hide with them. It pooped yesterday and has been drinking plenty of water tho!!!

@RichBenares 5 ай бұрын

I just got mine too.. I put it one of my 12x12s (I know it’s small) but it hasn’t eaten yet, after this video I’m thinking of moving her to a bin if she doesn’t eat in the next few days…

@TrSkel_ 5 ай бұрын

yeah probably a good call might do that for mine too@@RichBenares

@rachaels8leggedwonders448 5 ай бұрын

QOTD: my current passion project, Kenyan Zebra Skinks! I have two subadult pairs. These animals are amazing and so social! The males will climb right out on you. There needs to be more of them out there! 😊

@tyliful 5 ай бұрын

great advice.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@petercho8910 5 ай бұрын

Newts and Salamanders most people don’t keep them as pets. I love them and one of my favorite Red Eyed Crocodile Skink.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Great animals to work with! Couldn’t agree more!

@annmariewilso3016 5 ай бұрын

How long do you Quarantine your newcanimals? Donyou recommend 30 days or more? My dream project is geckos like the lesser known Leaf tail geckos & chameleons (smaller ones) . I love what you do thank you!

@terratarot01 5 ай бұрын

You put those worms through a spin cycle lol

@DeChane369 5 ай бұрын

In my area it’s hard to find chohoua geckos but the ones you do find are captive bred but I still would like that. I also would love to breed Taiwanese beauty snakes, they’re hard to come across and they’re absolutely gorgeous snakes. I feel like beauty snakes in general aren’t recognized enough and are hard to come across let alone the Taiwanese ones

@ettinakitten5047 5 ай бұрын

Advice on telling whether or not an allegedly captive-bred animal is actually captive bred? My thoughts are to ask for records on their infancy - eg baby pictures, feeding charts, etc - or information on parentage (can I meet or see pics of their parents?). Would that be a good strategy?

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Investigate into the captive bred claim!

@jgfishing27 5 ай бұрын

We need more Petrii & Bombina orientalis in the hobby! I got this tho 😉

@guttertoad383 8 күн бұрын

Can I ask how to regulate temperature if you dont have a devoted reptile room with big time heating? I plan on housing my lizards in my basement when I get one, and it is pretty cool down there. Like, mid 60's. I Just want to understand my options so I can make them more comfortable. Is a heating lamp the best idea?

@adelem4402 Ай бұрын

Could declorinated water be ok or do you sujest just using ro to be safe. With my others I use reptisafe. But they are used to it

@felixtheswiss 5 ай бұрын

You start picking up Adams vocab.

@leesreptilesandaquatics6368 5 ай бұрын

I'm doing a project with flying geckos, white lined geckos and white spotted geckos bc all of them alot of times are wild caught and the ones I got from the petstore near my house sat in small cage for 9 months waiting to be sold very sad so I'm trying to breed these geckos to help reduce them being taken out of their homes in nature

@MyMitchell93 5 ай бұрын

Can I we get a care guide video for Red Eyed Crocodile Skink cause I’m really thinking about buying 1

@pinto1590 5 ай бұрын

QOTD = Skinks. Specifically Emerald Tree Skinks and Schneider Skinks. I really want Schneider Skinks.... So, if you have any leads, I would appreciate it. ;-) Also, those Egyptian sand geckos you have are super cool. So, that could be a thing too.

@jessiandjamesalexander8412 5 ай бұрын

What kind of container do you use for your scorpions? Wanna get one but not sure what to keep it in.

@eliora9108 20 күн бұрын

A. Do you have to do this for actualy captive bread skinks? B. On your quetion, I would go with cristifer parsons chameleon, there are like only twobreeders for them in the US.PS. not shore I speld cristifer right.😬

@lovaskiss 5 ай бұрын

What happened to the Uroplatus phantasticus project?

@idleFLUX 18 күн бұрын

What is that clip from in the beginning of the video? I want to watch whatever it is lol

@adelem4402 Ай бұрын

Do you worm them

@Bob2630 Ай бұрын

the red eyed crocodile skinks and black breasted leaf turtles def

@pauwelsjamie0705 5 ай бұрын

Hey daian i was wondering on what age you can tel the gender of a croc skink for sure ? Thanks in advance greetings from belgium

@Bosco3333 5 ай бұрын

Can you do another cold blooded reptile. With Brandon

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Little did you know it’s in the works 😉

@Bosco3333 5 ай бұрын

Can’t wait amazing collection

@brendapatterson7123 5 ай бұрын

My passion project would be Crocodile Skinks and Emerald Tree Skinks. I adore both species but don't own either.

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful choices!

@whitneymosley3421 5 ай бұрын

How long do you have to breed a species before it becomes naturally tamed down, if possible?

@Danijack1203 5 ай бұрын

❤

@user-wg9md9qc8w 3 ай бұрын

Is it possible to breed in 20 20 30 Vivarium??

@corypeterson7502 4 ай бұрын

I have a question . I just got a pair of male and female red eyed croc skinks , and I know humidity needs to be around 70/85% , is it okay to run a fogger all day to keep the humidity where it needs to be? Or should I only run it for so long ? Thank you

@user-xl1ut6co6l 5 ай бұрын

where do you sell your dune geckos

@pandukusumo2354 5 ай бұрын

Is it okay to put 2 females and 1 male on 1 tank? I want to breed them. Thank you.

@JohanHernandez-ny3hm 16 күн бұрын

How can purchase some of ur animals

@badprincessx 5 ай бұрын

What size enclosure would you recommend for a single redeye crocodile skink ? I’ve search on KZfaq and everyone says something different. Would like to know from a trusted source such as yourself 😊

@sarakelly4922 5 ай бұрын

It makes me sad to think they are kidnapped from nature. Have you had any luck breeding them ? Is there any captive bred available in Canada ?

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Indeed! Absolutely! The whole playlist series revolves around my experience taking on this as a project to contribute to producing them in captivity and sharing my experience for others to do the same! I am proud to share I have produced a few dozen offspring so far!

@reaver21 3 ай бұрын

Who do you purchase them thru?

@marixarojas2589 5 ай бұрын

Lord I'm doing everything wrong 😩 one of the croc is already in the enclosure and the other one in a bin in "quarantine" with soil... so, do I need to move the one in the enclosure to a bin? I got her in 2/1/2024... for the other one I will remove the soil, clean everything and do the set up right. I hope they survive my negligence.

@TheReptileJedi 5 ай бұрын

Amazon Tree Boa, Mangrove Snake And Giant Leaf Tailed Gecko!

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Great choices! 🐍🐍🦎

@JoseHerrera-me8xc 5 ай бұрын

Satanic leaf tail geckos would be a passion project

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Great choice! You know I’d approve of that! ☺️

@JoseHerrera-me8xc 5 ай бұрын

@Reptiliatus I really admire the way way care for your animals, and thanks for sharing what you do with us

@mrfigure7086 5 ай бұрын

I would love to get my hands on some black breasted leaf turtles to breed first and foremost. Or red eyed crocodile skinks.

@TONYSTARK-jh2wu 5 ай бұрын

it's hard to support captive breed when they are 4 times the prices

@SuNrAcX 5 ай бұрын

You know im from Montreal and im about to go to Kingston to get 2 pairs that are listed CB but i dont know they are cheap and the guy said hes changing project... i doooont know mannnnn....

@toastedwaffles8920 5 ай бұрын

Are you planning on ever selling the reptile skinks you’ve bred?

@Reptiliatus 5 ай бұрын

Yes! I have already been doing so in Canada where I am from for several years. It’s so rewarding to be able to offer fellow hobbyists captive bred animals!

@RC_Murphy 5 ай бұрын

QOTD: It's 10000% Black-breasted leaf turtles, along with a few frog species. I wish I had the resources to join the breeding efforts.

@kevinpoe8137 5 ай бұрын

Their unique breeding biology certainly doesn’t help either when it comes to establishing a captive population; also how much more dragon like would they look if they got to the size of a sungazer

@LukeMcGuireoides 5 ай бұрын

Wow, $450 is cheap? I don't even wanna know how much they are captive bred. I'm beginning to think more and more of these animals shouldn't be taken from the wild period.