A lot of leopard gecko owners are confused when it comes to having a basking spot for their leos as part of the set up of the enclosure. We get where the confusion is coming from, as sometimes, we see them lying peacefully under direct light. However, most times, they can also be seen in …

One of the key characteristics that people often associate with reptiles is egg-laying behaviors, but not all reptiles will lay eggs and incubate them externally, some actually give birth to live young! Different species of reptiles have different reproductive strategies that determine whether they lay eggs or give live birth. Reptiles that lay eggs include …

Crested geckos certainly have a wise expression, with their distinct eyelashes and large eyes. However, how smart are crested geckos, really? Crested geckos may be fairly intelligent, especially compared to many other reptile species, thanks to their diet being omnivorous with a focus on fruit, the fact that they communicate with sound, and their extraordinary …

As a reptile enthusiast, I kept my snakes separate for years, assuming that these amazing predators had to be kept apart. It was only when I was concerned about my garter snake, Tammy, getting lonely that I looked into whether snakes can be housed together or not. Most snake species do not get lonely. They …

“I just saw my leo licking his lips, does it mean that they are dry?” It is easy to come to this conclusion since we humans sometimes do this to moisten our dry lips. Is it the same with leopard geckos? Why do they actually lick their lips and is this considered to be a …

You walk by the tank, and your leopard gecko is on the warm side. You walk by again an hour later- and he’s still there. Another hour goes by, and he still hasn’t left. Is this cause for concern? Should you be worried? Leopard geckos that are always on the warm side of the tank …

Why and how could a leopard gecko miss their food? It’s a scary thing for a leopard gecko owner to witness. You place the crickets, or other live food, into the tank, and monitor your leopard gecko as they eat. But it seems they’re missing their mark. Then, the worry kicks in: Why does my …

It is very easy to lose your cool and immediately go to panic mode when you see that your leopard gecko is lethargic. We really cannot blame you as lethargy is almost always the number one sign that your leo is sick. But is lethargy always a cause for concern? Lethargy in leopard geckos is …

Although some animal species’ males and females are easy to tell apart, it’s a lot more difficult when it comes to most reptiles. Often close examination – or even examination by an expert is needed to tell the difference. One way to possibly tell the difference is through the reptile’s mature size.  Among reptiles like …

It’s wonderful to watch a leopard gecko moving around its habitat, but when it suddenly flips over onto its back, this spells trouble. A few years ago a friend of mine came to me to ask advice about this sort of behavior, and I told him that we had to act fast to save his …