You probably know that your leopard gecko tends to be more active in the evening and early morning than they are in the middle of the day. But just how well can your gecko see during the night? Leopard geckos can likely see as much as 350 times better at night than humans can. They …
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When your leopard gecko skips a meal, the first reaction may be to panic – especially if you’re new to keeping leopard geckos. That’s why we’ve decided to write this article. Here’s a table showing how long they can be kept without food and how often they should be fed. Age of Leopard Gecko Size …
If you’re a leopard gecko lover, you’ve probably seen photos or videos of leopard geckos eating fruit. You’re right to ask whether leopard geckos should be eating fruit as part of their diet. Leopard geckos are insectivores and should therefore never eat fruits. Their digestive systems don’t have the enzymes that are needed to digest …
Lots of arguments have been had for and against feeding leopard geckos only mealworms, so we decided to have a look for ourselves to see whether or not a diet of only mealworms is a good idea for your leo. Leopard geckos, being insectivores, should be fed exclusively on insects. However, this doesn’t mean that …
Mealworms are a popular food for reptiles of all types, including leopard geckos, because they are readily available and easy to breed and keep. However, you may wonder whether mealworms can be an impaction risk for your leopard gecko. Mealworms can be an impaction risk for leopard geckos if: They are fed in too great …
Leopard geckos have important water needs, but I often tell new pet owners that “water isn’t just water”. The type of water you give to your leopard gecko can significantly impact its health if it is contaminated. Reptisafe is a water conditioner advertised to make water safe for lizards, but is it really needed? Leopard …
“I just saw that my leopard gecko’s tail is getting fat, is it becoming obese?” For those who are not that familiar with leopard geckos, you might think that it is time to adjust the diet of your leo, but before you do so, you need to read this first! Is it normal for your …
Here ye! Here ye! Welcome to the battle of the most loved geckos! Of course, we are kidding! But jokes aside, would it not be nice to know if leopard geckos are better than crested geckos? Are they really that different from each other? Leopard and crested geckos are considered to be the best beginner-friendly …
A leopard gecko or a bearded dragon? A beardie or a Leo? The choice between these two reptiles is a tough one. They are both excellent for beginner reptile keepers, both have pleasant temperaments, and all supplies necessary for safely housing them are easy to find. It’s easy to see why you might have trouble deciding …
Is your leopard gecko struggling to lift their back legs? Although leopard geckos have various unique behaviors that may cause them to act differently, a healthy individual should have full use and function of all their limbs. The causes for a leopard gecko to be dragging its back legs can range from severe health issues …