Geckos don’t normally bare their throats for all to see since it’s a vulnerable spot, so what does it mean when they start expanding it? Do they do it to attract mates like other colorful lizards? Or is a gecko that’s enlarging its throat actually having trouble breathing? Puffing throat is normal and harmless in…
Cork bark is a common material used to make various tank decors and provisions, so what would happen if your leopard gecko eat it? Has any owner ever witnessed their leo doing it? There are indeed many concerns that come with this possibility, so let’s explore them! In general, healthy leopard geckos will not ingest…
Bored is an adjective you would rarely ever see in the same sentence as the word gecko. However, I’m pretty sure that many newbie gecko owners and breeders have thought about both at least once. So what does science have to say about geckos and boredom? Generally speaking, geckos and many other reptiles can indeed…
Smiling geckos—what a feast for the eyes of reptile owners! But can leopard geckos even really smile out of their own free will? What does science have to say about our smiley little geckos? Here’s a clue: they’re born with it! In general, leopard geckos and other reptiles do not intentionally smile to express happiness…
If you saw geckos fighting then you know that despite being quite docile and friendly they can also be extremely aggressive. But what triggers those nasty fights? And what can you do to prevent geckos from fighting? In general, geckos will fight when competing for resources, shelter, and viable mates. However, aspects related to age…