203: Crested Geckos in the Wild: Exploring Their Natural Habitat | Thomas Marriott - AAH

Thomas Marriott of Exotics Keeper Magazine discusses his recent expedition to New Caledonia to find Crested Geckos in the wild and to study the crested gecko's native habitat. He shared details about the environment, temperature, humidity, UV levels, and diet of wild Crested Geckos. Thomas highlighted the importance of replicating the natural habitat of crested geckos and debunked myths around their care, emphasizing the need for a varied and natural diet that includes insects, berries, and pollen. Thomas also discussed the creation of Blue River Diets, a brand that offers complete Crested Gecko diets made from natural ingredients. The diets are designed to closely mimic the geckos' natural diet in the wild, with a focus on sustainability and providing a high-protein and fragrant meal for the geckos. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/203-thomas-marriott/ SHOW SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude here: www.thebiodude.com  @TheBioDudeJoshHalter  CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome CHECK OUT CUSTOM REPTILE HABITATS: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: https://exoticskeeper.com/signup Crested Gecko Article: https://exoticskeeper.com/may20 https://exoticskeeper.com/ https://www.instagram.com/exoticskeeper/ https://blueriverdiets.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blue_river_diets/ Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode: Provided by Thomas Marriott WE DISCUSS: 0:00 Coming Up 2:01 Welcome Thomas, Traveling 5:56 Trip to New Caledonia - Why did you go & where is it? 10:45 What were the first impressions of the island? 14:15 Expedition of the Isle of Pines 22:56 Where in the trees are Crested Geckos Found in the Wild? 29:43 What was it like to find the first one? 35:05 Replicating the Climate of New Caledonia is Captivity 51:30 Replicating the Physical Appearance of New Caledonia in Captivity 58:23 Crested Gecko Natural Diets & Busting Crested Gecko Husbandry Myths 1:09:52 Blue River Crested Gecko Diets 1:16:43 Closing Thoughts 1:21:16 Outro