In this article, you will find a listing of 9 reptiles that are ideal for a ten-gallon tank setup. We are going to talk about these reptiles in detail, discuss what they need in their habitats, and give you tank setup ideas so you can further plan your journey into owning one of these incredible …
Tank Setup
The other day at a pet shop, I saw a leopard gecko with only a few synthetic plants in its tank. What a sad sight! I thought about people who have a leopard gecko who don’t know that you can put real plants in their tanks. So I decided to have a look at the …
Leopard geckos come from a quite dry, desert-like environment, so many of us associate them with sand. However, if you notice your Leopard Gecko eating sand, you may wonder what’s going on and if your Leopard Gecko may be in danger from eating it. Leopard Geckos most commonly eat sand because of a nutrient deficiency. …
I’ve rescued and fostered several leopard geckos when they have become ill. This often happens because owners believe a heat lamp isn’t needed. While a heat mat is also a great option, omitting a heat lamp can significantly impede the health of your leopard gecko. Leopard gecko tanks need a heat and light source to …
Imagine your leopard gecko is cut off from his heat supply—all due to a power failure caused by a really bad storm. Guess what, the power failure lasts for a couple of days and temperatures are starting to drop. You are left wondering…How long can leopard geckos go without heat? How long CAN leopard geckos …
You may be wondering whether red light is necessary as part of your new cage set up for your leopard gecko. Will red light enhance their visibility when they become active at night? Or will it hinder them? Do leopard geckos need red light at night? No, leopard geckos do not need red light at …
Having a leopard gecko is undoubtedly a wonderful thing, but we can’t help but wonder about certain things. Suppose the power went out, and your heat lamps all shut off. How much time would you have before things got bad? How Cold Does It Have to Be for A Leopard Gecko to Die? Leopard geckos …
Feel like your leopard gecko tank is getting a little boring? Looking for some nice outdoor rocks to fill the tank? One low-cost and easy solution is to go outside for some rocks. But are there risks? Can I Put Rocks from Outside in My Leopard Gecko Tank? Yes, you can do this, provided you …
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? …
Do crested geckos need light at night? Is it okay for them to have limited to zero visibility? You might be asking these questions especially if you have a newly set up enclosure, and you are wondering how your crested gecko will do during the night. Crested geckos do not need light during the night. …