If you’ve been having problems with wall geckos in your house, you may be wondering why they have such an affinity for your home. So, what attracts wall geckos? These small reptiles are attracted to warmth, light, insects, still water, and humidity. By eliminating such conditions from their house, homeowners can reduce the chance of…
Did your heart drop when your gecko leaped all of a sudden? Perhaps you’re in awe… or worried and wondering: Do geckos jump? Most geckos jump as part of their survival response to threats in their natural habitats. They also exhibit such skills when they wish to explore their environment and hunt for food. In…
Have you walked into the room to feed your gecko only to find that the tank is empty? If you have, you may wonder what to do if you lose your gecko. An escaped gecko is most likely to be hiding in a secure spot that’s dark and warm. In turn, the best places to…
Has your gecko fallen ill or taken a nasty, life-threatening fall recently? If it has, you’re probably frantically searching for answers on how to save a dying gecko. Saving a gecko experiencing a health crisis involves allowing the gecko to heal in the best environment possible. The gecko should be provided with optimum temperature and…
Geckos are dandy little reptiles that take their hygiene quite seriously. They’re meticulous about staying squeaky clean, to a point that surprises most pet owners. Watching a gecko licking its body is not weird at all. In fact, it does that frequently to stay healthy and fresh. Still, you might be wondering; why is my…
You’ve probably had a laugh or two if you’ve ever caught your gecko doing push-ups. Apart from the humor in it, you’ve probably wondered: Why do geckos do push-ups? When geckos do push-ups, they’re trying to display how healthy they are or claim their territory. If they’re used to captivity and have bonded with you,…
Have you ever been stunned in place by your gecko staring at you? It could have felt cute and heart-warming. Contrarily, you could have felt threatened and uneasy. In any case, once it happens multiple times, you begin asking yourself: “Why does my gecko stare at me?” A gecko will resort to staring to familiarize…
To the untrained eye, it isn’t that hard to tell the differences between a gecko and a skink. Although they both are lizards, scientists classify them into separate families. Despite the few similarities, geckos and skinks differ in many more aspects, like body features, shape, skin texture, and movement. In this article, you’ll learn everything…
Do you have an underweight leopard gecko? As a pet owner, your primary concern is ensuring that your pet is healthy and that its body has a healthy amount of fats that help it fight off diseases and stay warm. So, you might be concerned when you see your lovely reptile losing weight and becoming…
I love my leopard gecko. She’s pretty, she’s a good eater, and she always seems to know when I’m feeling down. But recently, I’ve noticed that she’s gotten a little bigger than her tank mates—and I wonder if there’s something wrong with her. Should I be worried? Is there anything I can do? It turns…