Crested Geckos are lovely and colorful pets that can share our lives for up to twenty years. However, like most pets, they sometimes get sick and require treatment. One of the most common illnesses for gecko species in our homes is mouth rot. Mouth rot or infectious stomatitis is a bacterial infection that attacks the …
There are several reasons why a crested gecko might not be able to stick to glass anymore. Read this article to learn about those reasons and when to worry.
You are probably reading this as you noticed that your crested gecko is always on the glass. Is this normal behavior? Is it safe for them to be on the glass? Does this behavior mean that they are sick? It is usual for a crested gecko to stick on the glass. Some can climb the …
Crested geckos naturally sleep curled up among the branches and leaves in their immediate environment. However, some crested geckos in captivity spend a lot of time hanging upside down on the walls of their terrarium. The lack of climbing options inside the enclosure can cause a crested gecko to hang upside down on the walls. …
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 …
Your crested gecko must shed old skin cells regularly for its health and wellbeing. But what if it has problems during the natural shedding process, and how can you help? Is it safe to intervene, and what happens if you don’t? In ideal conditions, crested geckos shed the outer layer of skin called the epidermis …
There are few things as sad as a crested gecko whose tank contents consist of nothing more than a hide and water and food bowls! Did you know that you can even use real plants in your crested gecko’s tank? There are so many you can use – and they look a lot better than …
Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) make fantastic pets. They’re docile, easy to care for, and always smiling. But if you have just brought home your new Crested Gecko, how do you find out whether it’s a boy or a girl? Mature male Crested Geckos have pronounced hemipenal bulges below the vent. Females are flat in this …
Shedding is a process that all reptiles go through, including Crested Geckos. It can be tempting to pick up your pet during this monthly ordeal, but should you? Can you handle a Crested Gecko while they are shedding? It’s best not to handle your Crested Gecko while they shed. Doing so could harm the Crested …