Pierre And The ReptileCraze Team

The mourning gecko’s charm is so irresistible that you might take it out of its enclosure and keep handling it, day in and day out. But, should mourning geckos be handled? Is it even safe to handle mourning geckos? How can we handle mourning geckos properly? In general, mourning geckos should not be handled. As …

Is it true that mourning geckos prefer a fruit-based diet? Some people think the mourning gecko diet is complicated as there should be a balance between plant-based and protein-rich food. The truth is, it is as easy as feeding a crested gecko, one should only need to schedule and portion feeders properly. Mourning geckos are …

Mourning Geckos are parthenogenic (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are parthenogenic and can breed without much intervention from their owners. If you’re looking to add to your local Gecko population, our guide can help. Mourning Geckos are typically females that have the ability to lay fertile eggs without fertilization by sperm. They can lay up to two eggs …

You are probably here as you are set on getting a mourning gecko. Where should you start? How would you know if you are buying a healthy mourning gecko? There are essential things you should know before closing a deal with a breeder, so we are here to guide you through it. Mourning geckos are …

Mourning geckos are such fun reptiles to keep. Not only are they easy to maintain, but they also live reasonably long. Is the mourning gecko for you? What should you know about mourning geckos before getting one? Mourning geckos are tiny reptiles that can live from 10-15 years. They come in many colors and tend …

Mourning geckos are friendly, quiet, and easy-to-maintain pets, and it’s no surprise they’re increasingly popular. But, as with all reptiles, the environment is key. So what exactly do you need to prepare for your mourning gecko? Mourning geckos need a home that imitates their natural wild environment for them to thrive. To create this, you …

It may be alarming to see your blue tongue skink trying its hardest to push or slide against the glass of its enclosure. Is it sick? Is it injured? Why is your blue tongue skink glass surfing? Blue tongue skinks glass surf when the tank is either too small or too large. It may also …

As the cold season sets in, your pet snake may begin refusing to eat despite being healthy and having the correct living standards in its vivarium. You may be uncertain whether you should be tempting it to eat, or stop offering food altogether.  Snakes should not be fed during brumation. This is because your pet …

Snakes are renowned for opening their mouths wide to eat – with some species able to open to a 140-degree angle! But have you noticed that your pet snake opens and closes its mouth or seems to be yawning even when not feeding? Are you worried about it?  Your snake’s mouth could be open when …

Most snake owners know that their pets refuse food for some period of their lives, but sometimes the reason is hidden and unknown. You may be surprised to discover that there is a list of at least 25 reasons why your snake is getting skinny and concerned about how to help. Let’s see. Food refusal …