Have you ever seen a crested gecko – perhaps even yours – hanging upside down on their tank’s glass with their tail standing out behind them at an almost 90-degree angle? This isn’t some new trick they learned, but a serious and damaging health condition commonly referred to as floppy tail syndrome. What Is Floppy …
Sometimes, Crested Geckos owners wish to have other pets besides their lizards. Therefore, they want to know why Crested Geckos can’t live with other reptiles. Those who have tried know that coexistence of Geckos with others is possible, but the question of unwanted consequences arises. Although Crested Geckos enjoy living on their own, they can …
The frequency with which you need to feed your Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) changes depending on their development and health status. So, how often do you need to feed your Leopard Gecko? Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed daily. Adults should be fed 2-3 times per week. Juveniles should be transitioned slowly between 4 to …
Feeding Leopard Geckos is a complex task that requires knowledge about the right foods, supplements, feeding times, and portions that should be given. So, what happens when you aren’t at home? Should you leave your Leopard Gecko alone, or trust someone else to feed them correctly? What is the best way to feed your Leopard …
Knowing what to feed your Leopard Gecko is one of the biggest challenges of caring for your pet. One type of diet does not fit all, and your Leopard Gecko’s dietary needs will change throughout its life. So, what can Leopard Geckos eat? Leopard Geckos are insectivores, which means that they are carnivores who almost …
Did you know that Vitamin A is one of the most essential nutrients for reptiles, like Leopard Geckos? Vitamin A is required for skin cell growth and development. It’s also required for the proper functioning of the eyes and eyelids in them. Hence, it’s a must-have nutrient. Leopard Geckos with Vitamin A deficiency exhibit symptoms …
If, like me, you’re wondering whether you can give your leopard gecko too much vitamin D3 – and if that is a bad thing – keep reading as this is very important to know for your gecko. Yes, you can give a leopard gecko too much vitamin D3. A Vitamin D overdose in leopard geckos …
Reptivite is one of the popular calcium supplements for leopard geckos. However, a lot of people are thinking that this may not be good for leos as it was originally formulated for turtles who have softshell problems. Is Reptivite good for leopard geckos? Reptivite is good for leopard geckos. It has a 2:1 calcium to …
We know how important calcium is to our leopard geckos. It does not only aid their metabolic processes but also takes care of their bone density. But which calcium supplement should you use? Is Repashy Calcium Plus good for leopard geckos? Repashy Calcium Plus is a good all-in-one calcium powder. It is highly recommended by …
In the wild, leopard geckos get their vitamins and minerals from water, and lick them directly off plants, roots, and rocks. Pet leopard geckos can’t do this – so which vitamins do your geckos need, and how often? Captive leopard geckos need 6 different vitamins. You should provide general multivitamin supplements, and pure calcium enriched …