You are also a perfect example for them because they want pets. Being responsible and caring for them properly is super important to me. I’m glad I can show them these videos.
I’m 50. I’m not the least bit afraid of picking up cicadas! Frankly, I’m more afraid of people! Cicadas won’t hurt anyone. People are more unpredictable!
This is such a great video - so positive and educational! I especially liked how you highlighted respect for their autonomy! The more intelligent the reptile, the more important it is to do things on their terms. My emerald tree skink is my smartest and most interactive pet, and all handling is on his terms. He sees it as a treat to get out of his enclosure, and that makes me so much happier than if I just grabbed him.
In that situation I’d spend time nearby the enclosure, just to get her used to my presence. Then if I noticed after some days she seemed more comfortable with me around, I’d try getting closer. Hopefully after trying that I could get close enough to try tweezer feeding her some insects. Unfortunately it can take a lot of time and patience, but it can pay off! Hopefully what I said is useful to you, good luck! Also, moving slowly is always helpful. Sometimes with my more skittish animals I have to move so incredibly slow to prevent them from running/jumping away. You may already be aware of that but I wanted to say it just in case
@@KkCreatures thanks for the fast reply and the information 🙃 I will take some time to gain her trust. Right now when i go to her she hisses and runs in her home. Do they bite hard? I really want to handle her, thanks in advance ✌
@@rogueplanet13 no problem! It really depends on the lizards but the females’ bite is definitely less bad than the males’. My female lacerta has never drawn blood when she’s accidentally nipped me during feeding, but if she bit me intentionally I’m sure she could draw blood
The skin of toads is much less sensitive than frogs and slimier amphibians because they live on land, this makes them much better for handling than actual frogs but you still may want to have your hands clean
What do you feed them? And when they become frogs they move to trees so Do you have a way for them To climb out of the water? Have a bunch of tadpoles in a bucket outside my house that filled with rainwater and I’m not bringing them in but just curious about them so I decided to try to find some info. I know outside they will eat bugs etc (the tadpoles)….but just wondering what they eat in captivity! I commend you for saving them
I have an elderly lacerta who’s been in a pet shop for all her life. She’s at least 7, and she hasn’t had a lot of handling or human interaction besides having some locusts put in her vivarium every couple of days. She’s very quick, very easily stressed, and she absolutely hates physical contact, but will happily eat from tweezers or my hand. I’ve had her for 6 months now and I’ve only managed to hold her once, for around a minute. This was very useful information, hopefully one day we can actually have some proper time together, but I honestly think where she’s so old, she’s set in her ways and probably won’t want a lot of fuss anyway😢
im sure these questions have been answered for you already, since this video was posted 7 years ago, but! cicadas dont eat anything! they live nearly their entire life underground as nymphs and eat roots and stuff. when they emerge in their final form with wings, it is their last stage of life before their death. they do not eat here, they only live to climb a tree, scream, find a mate, and then pass away. also, this cicada may have been old and ready to pass on himself! but it was still very sweet of you to treat him so nicely and im glad that you did. youre a very good person.
I know this video is 7 years old, but that was actually a cicada distress call, he got scared. When a cicada learns that you're not a threat, they'll sit on your fingers or crawl all over you. They're very friendly, but can be a bit jumpy.
I’m doing good! Thank you for checking in 😊. A few months ago my cousin, who was more of a sister to me, died from cancer. It’s been difficult for our family but we’re making it through. Because of that, and some other things, I haven’t had much motivation to make content for the channel. I’m trying to work on some new videos though! I appreciate your support always ♥️
