Building an Ecosystem for My Gecko Army

TLDRIn this video, I create a new home for my rapidly multiplying geckos to prevent them from taking over. I explain the unique ability of geckos to clone themselves through parthenogenesis. The new enclosure is carefully designed with plants, soil, and hiding spots. I introduce springtails, buffalo beetles, and bumblebee millipedes to maintain the tank's cleanliness. Catching the geckos proves to be a challenge, but with a thunderstorm and the right timing, I successfully relocate them. The geckos thrive in their new environment, and I share my plans for future projects.

Key insights

🦎Geckos have the ability to clone themselves through a process called parthenogenesis, allowing a single female gecko to start an entire population.

🌿The new gecko enclosure is carefully designed with plants, soil, and hiding spots to provide a natural and comfortable habitat for the geckos.

🐜Springtails, buffalo beetles, and bumblebee millipedes are introduced to the gecko tank to maintain cleanliness and decomposition of organic matter.

🌧️Creating a thunderstorm with rain helps bring out the geckos from hiding, making it easier to catch them and relocate them to the new enclosure.

📅Future projects and a variety of amazing animals are teased, promising more exciting content in the next videos.

Q&A

How do geckos clone themselves?

Geckos have the ability to clone themselves through a process called parthenogenesis, where a single female gecko can produce offspring without mating with a male.

What are the organisms introduced to the gecko enclosure?

Springtails, buffalo beetles, and bumblebee millipedes are introduced to the gecko enclosure. Springtails help clean up any mold, buffalo beetles eat leftover food, and bumblebee millipedes decompose organic matter.

Why is it important to catch and relocate the geckos?

It is important to catch and relocate the geckos to prevent them from overpopulating and potentially causing disruption to the ecosystem they share with vampire crabs.

How were the geckos caught?

The geckos were caught during the middle of the night when they are most active. The use of a simulated thunderstorm with heavy rain helped bring them out to drink and made it easier to catch them.

What can we expect in future videos?

Future videos will feature exciting projects and a variety of amazing animals, promising more captivating content.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Geckos are multiplying rapidly and threatening to take over. A new home needs to be built for them to prevent this.

01:01Discovering the gecko eggs and witnessing their hatching. Geckos can clone themselves through parthenogenesis.

02:16Designing the new gecko enclosure with plants, soil, and hiding spots. Introducing organisms like springtails, buffalo beetles, and bumblebee millipedes to maintain cleanliness.

05:29The challenge of catching the geckos. Waiting for the middle of the night and creating a thunderstorm to bring them out. Successful relocation to the new enclosure.

07:45The geckos adapt to their new environment, thriving in the carefully designed enclosure. Teaser for future projects and exciting animals.