Many people find it inconceivable that geckos may be smart animals. Unfortunately, this is largely true even within the reptile community. However, science might give our leopard and crested geckos more credit than any of us would even expect! Generally, geckos can be considered intelligent animals as they exhibit various higher-level cognitive abilities. Recent studies…
Honestly, I don’t find it surprising that gecko owners regularly give their scaly babies a good back rub or head pat. For me, it’s totally normal to want to give our lovely animal companions a good petting. So is it okay for reptile owners to continue petting their geckos? In general, many herpetologists and gecko…
Have you ever heard of Cupola Basin geckos? If not, don’t worry! It’s actually even rarer to find people who are familiar with this species. And now that you’ve heard of it, you must be eager to learn more about this gorgeous but evasive little reptile! The Cupola gecko (Mokopirirakau ‘Cupola’) is a rare, indigenous,…
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…
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It’s that time of the year again—Yuletide! But are our beloved snakes, geckos, turtles, and other scaly pets safe with Christmas trees in the house? Will they like all the twinkling lights and ornate decorations? Or will all of that just stress reptiles out? Christmas trees can harm a reptile if they are placed inside…
