My kids don't care for Monty or my crested geckos either. My son is 19 and my daughter is almost 16. Her bf thinks they lizards are cool and I see her cringing whenever he shows an interest. The scaley pets are referred to as 'stupid lizards' by my children.

My hubby though, does share my passion - he loves Monty and will happily get him or the cresties out and hold them, but he doesn't like feeding them though!