2 Years with My First Crested Gecko | What Sunscale Taught Me

Two years ago, I brought home my first reptile — a tiny crested gecko I named Sunscale. Since then, she’s taught me more than I expected about reptile care, enclosure design, feeding, lighting, observation, and what it really means to improve husbandry over time. In this Field Notes episode, I share Sunscale’s journey from a baby gecko in an 8x8x12 bioactive enclosure to her permanent 20x36x18 setup, along with the lessons learned through every upgrade. Topics covered in this video: • Crested gecko enclosure upgrades • Bioactive setup evolution • UVB lighting and activity changes • Feeding rotation and feeder insect gutloading • Why observation matters in reptile keeping • Creating a naturalistic enclosure that works for the animal This is not a one-size-fits-all care guide — it’s the story of what worked for Sunscale through careful observation and adjustment. If you enjoy naturalistic reptile keeping, bioactive enclosures, gecko care, and thoughtful husbandry content, subscribe to Sunspots and Shadows. 🎥 Connect with me and follow my journey: 👉 [https://solo.to/sunspotsshadows] 🛠️ Affiliate links to products I use will be in the description below.: (If you purchase through these links, it helps support the channel at no extra cost to you) Video Related: Reptizoo Bug Supplement Duster: https://amzn.to/4cS99Fm Feeder Insect Critter Box: https://amzn.to/48xTVUE Repashy Bug Burger: https://amzn.to/4eUlpHS The Bio Dude Bug Grub: https://amzn.to/48zco3e Insect Feeder Dish: https://amzn.to/48y03fC Escape Proof Feeder Dish: https://amzn.to/4uqe9Z8 Gecko Diet Dish: https://amzn.to/48v7vZ4 Powder Mixing Spoon: https://amzn.to/4283Ah1 Arcadia Sticky Foot Gold Gecko Diet: https://amzn.to/3P0SCH4 Pangea Gecko Diet: https://amzn.to/3P0SCH4 Repashy Gecko Diet: https://amzn.to/4tJ7hWy Arcadia Earth-Pro A: https://amzn.to/4cFkV7a Arcadia CalciumMG: https://www.reptilebasics.com/supplem... Arcadia Revitalise D3: https://amzn.to/4cZ70I7 Arcadia Shadedweller 7% UVB: https://amzn.to/3QHyzy7 Arcadia Luminize Jungle Dawn LED: https://amzn.to/3OQ7JDo Leaf Litter: https://amzn.to/4ueCpgu Cork Bark Tubes and Flats: https://amzn.to/4tV7nKI Spray Foam: https://amzn.to/4eRpvR5 Aquarium Safe Silicone: https://amzn.to/3QT29AD Check out my favorite exotic pet supplies here (Storefront): 👉 [https://a.co/d/00n1vfku] 🎥 Gear I Use for Filming: Camera: https://amzn.to/41FJgn3 Second Camera: https://amzn.to/3OZsdcP Lens: https://amzn.to/4ceJmbn Macro Lens: https://amzn.to/4sUSqXZ Lighting: https://amzn.to/483WFZH Mic: https://amzn.to/41RC73e Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/4tv3egn If you’d like to support my work, you can find my prints here: Sunspots & Shadows → [https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunspotsSha...]