I always fancied the idea of raising a pet reptile. And then one fine day I came across a pet store with a variety of lizards and brought home a Leopard Gecko. Initially, I was thinking about introducing him to another Gecko; so that my little reptile friend can enjoy some company. But, then after …
Initially, when I first got a Leopard Gecko from a friend, I knew Geckos are great pets for beginners like me but was not aware of the fact that they sometimes do bite. And then when I got bitten by my Leopard Gecko for the first time, I started my research and got to know …
Often new reptile owners wonder whether giving their Leopard Geckos water is necessary or not. Initially, I wondered about it too. Since taking care of them is different from that of taking care of mammals, such doubts and confusion often arise. But, now after spending more than six years with my Leopard Gecko, I can …
Newbie crested gecko pet owners simply cannot wait to handle this new member of their family. They would love to hold it and experience it walk all over them. Yet, there are precautions to take as far as handling crested geckos goes, especially with regard to the frequency with which it is done. Over the …
Having Geckos is different from your typical domestic species making it more difficult to understand if they are happy or not. Here Is How Social Crested Geckos Are. The crested Gecko is a crepuscular solitary creature that prefers to live alone. Left to their own devices, and you will only be tolerated. They will never …
Crested geckos are surely interesting pets to have. Whether you are handling them or just plainly watching them, they can surely provide you with endless entertainment due to their charming quirks. You might be even staying awake during the wee hours of the night, just to watch them be active. Crested geckos are crepuscular lizards, …
Is your crested gecko playing hide and seek with you? Are you worried that he has escaped his tank? Or is he simply just hiding from you? It is part of the crested gecko’s charm to just completely keep to himself, but when does this hiding behavior become excessive? There are three major reasons behind …
Reptiles, just like the crested gecko can be tricky to decipher. Unlike cats and dogs where you can immediately see if something wrong with them, crested geckos require you to be a keen observer. Even the most normal behavior can mean something else in the world of reptiles. A simple opening of the mouth of …
It can be a bit hard to decipher the behaviors of your crested gecko. In general, they just love to eat and lay around, but what does it mean when they start digging? Are they trying to find a way to escape? Or do they just love to dig? Also, is it normal for crested …
Because I’m new to keeping Crested Geckos, I needed to know what the best way is to keep their vivarium at the right temperature. I found out that there are a lot of different ways to heat a Crested Gecko’s environment, including heat mats — but are heat mats really necessary or the best option? …