Wondering why your leopard gecko is getting darker? This guide is for you! Unlike chameleons, leopard geckos don’t change color to camouflage in their surroundings. However, you may be puzzled to find your leopard gecko getting darker. Leopard geckos get darker to signal their discomfort with something happening in their lives. It could be that…
Wondering why your leopard gecko is lethargic? This guide is for you! Lethargy: one of the worst health conditions that can affect your leopard gecko. This condition is enough to send even seasoned leo keepers into a panic mode. But, what is lethargy, and what causes it? Is your leopard gecko really lethargic, or is…
Wondering why your leopard gecko is drinking too much water? This guide is for you! Seasoned leopard gecko keepers will tell you that when your leo starts drinking too much water, other symptoms will soon follow. This is because drinking too much water is a sign of trouble. Your leopard gecko is likely sick and…
Wondering why is your leopard gecko always hiding? This guide is for you! You have noticed that your leopard gecko is hiding almost all the time? What could be happening? Well, leopard geckos stay in their hides for various reasons. While some of the reasons are serious and need to be addressed, others are relatively…
Wondering which is better: a Leopard Gecko or a Crested Gecko? This guide is for you! Are you looking to add a lizard to your household? Deciding between a leopard gecko and a crested gecko can be confusing. There’s so much in common between a leopard gecko and a crested gecko that deciding which lizard…
Wondering how long leopard geckos can survive without water? This guide is for you! Every animal is created unique from other members of its species, and leopard geckos are no different. While some leopard geckos may survive for almost 4 days without water, others can barely make it beyond a day. Generally, healthy leopard geckos…
Wondering why your leopard gecko is glass surfing? This guide is for you! Leopard geckos communicate in various ways to tell us what they are going through. A responsible keeper watches their leopard gecko closely to notice any behavior change. For example, what do you make of your leopard gecko running up and down the…
Wondering which is better: Leopard Geckos vs. Bearded Dragons? Then, this guide is for you! Lizard hobbyists know that leopard geckos and bearded dragons are some of the best reptiles you can keep in your home or office. If you are looking for a reptile that is close to perfect, these two lizards should definitely…
Wondering why your leopard gecko is awake during the day? This guide is for you! Leopard geckos’ day starts at twilight. This is when they come out to hunt, play, mate, and carry out their activities. Such animals are known as crepuscular, and are most active during dusk and dawn. However, they mostly sleep during…
Wondering why leopard geckos eat their shed skin? This guide is for you! A good number of vertebrates shed their skins every now and then in their lifetime. For most animals, this is not an easy process; it takes effort, leaving the animals tired and depleted of energy. Therefore, it is not strange to hear…
Wondering about the perfect night temperature for leopard geckos? This guide is for you! The temperatures you subject your leopard gecko to determine its health and overall wellbeing. This little animal’s temperature needs differ during the day and night. The perfect temperature requirement for a leopard gecko at night is 200C (680F). Unfortunately, temperatures higher…
Wondering how long leopard geckos can go without heat? This guide is for you! Of the things a leopard gecko cannot do without, proper heating is right up there at the top of the list. But, as it sometimes happens, the heating system in the enclosure may fail due to unavoidable circumstances. How long do…
Wondering if leopard geckos bask? This guide is for you! Being crepuscular reptiles, leopard geckos are most active at dusk. This is when they come out to look for food, play, and mate. However, you may have seen your leopard gecko ‘basking’ under a lamp during the day. In the wild, this reptile can occasionally…
Wondering about the crested gecko price and cost breakdown? Then, this guide is for you! The price of crested geckos depends on a number of factors. Among these are age, gender, morph, and availability. Generally, these reptiles cost between $50 and $500, depending on the morph. However, this price is just a fraction of the…
Wondering why crested geckos bite and how to stop it? This guide is for you! Crested geckos are some of the easiest reptiles to keep because they are considered gentle and docile. Once they acclimate to your home and its peculiarities, they easily settle in and become good pets. This is why many beginners start…
Wondering If Crested Geckos Can Swim? This guide is for you! Like most geckos, crested geckos don’t like water. This means they won’t willingly take to swimming. Your crested gecko will swim only when there’s no other option. Crested geckos find swimming and other water-related activities stressful. However, when it finds itself in water, your…
Wondering if Crested Geckos Really Like To Be Held? This guide is for you! Generally, reptiles don’t like to be handled. So you shouldn’t expect them to show affection and love the way cats or dogs do. Crested geckos are considered some of the easiest geckos to handle. But, even they have their limits and…
Wondering if Crested Geckos Drop Their Tails? Then, this guide is for you! A crested gecko can lose its tails with no significant danger to itself. Your gecko just needs to make a few adjustments, and life will continue normally. Crested geckos do lose their tails. This can happen for a number of reasons, chief…
Wondering About Safe Plants for Crested Geckos Tanks? This guide is for you! In setting up your crested gecko’s enclosure, your priority should be on safety and the overall well-being of the reptile. Create the proper environment and motivation for your crestie to exercise by climbing around safe plants and their branches. In creating a…
Wondering If You Need A Heat Lamp For A Crested Gecko? This guide is for you! A heat lamp help regulate the temperature of your pet’s tank in tandem with the day-night cycle. Heat lamps enable the keeper to maintain a constant temperature of between 680F and 750F at night. During the day, temperatures between…