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 …
Reptile Behavior
“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 …
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 …
If your leopard gecko is eating something other than the insects you feed it, such as moss, you need to sit up and take notice as a leopard gecko’s diet influences its well-being to a large extent. A leopard gecko eating moss is usually a sign of nutritional deficiency since moss has a high nutritional …
Even after all these years, my leopard geckos still surprise me. For example, one of my male leopard geckos, Ralf, started closing one eye for prolonged periods last year and it sent me down a rabbit hole trying to figure out what was wrong. If you’re wondering why your leopard gecko closes one eye, here’s …
Leopard geckos are crepuscular and generally get active during dusk and dawn. Due to a lack of sufficient research on their behavior, they were believed to be nocturnal before. But what does it mean if your leopard gecko is awake during the day? Is it normal? Yes, it is normal for leopard geckos to be …
Looking after your leopard gecko can be tricky if it’s your first reptile, or it does something out of the ordinary – like only staying on the cold side of their tank. It would have been so easy if your leopard gecko could just say what’s wrong, but, alas, you’ll need to check a few …