![Why is Your Leopard Gecko’s Nose Red? [9 Causes and Solutions]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Red-nose-gecko-cc-768x614.jpg)
A leopard gecko with a red nose? That’s no reason for celebration I am afraid. Your red-nosed gecko won’t be leading Santa Claus’ sleigh to light up the way. However, more serious problems may arise if it is ignored and left untreated—so what causes it and how does one solve it? In general, a leopard…
![Are Red Lights Really Bad for Leopard Geckos? [Not Exactly]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Red-lights-on-gecko-cc-768x614.jpg)
To this day, I still catch wind of some reptile enthusiasts harping about how red lights are either completely safe to use on their own or extremely dangerous for leopard geckos. However, even in their best intentions, neither of those statements are one hundred percent true or accurate! Generally speaking, using regular red lights for…
![10 Reasons Why Your Gecko Throws Up [With Solutions]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/why-gecko-throws-up-cc-768x614.jpg)
One of the typical problems that you may encounter as a reptile parent is vomiting. Frequently, it causes an immediate trip to your veterinary clinic. While waiting for your beloved pet’s appointment, here are 10 possible reasons that might come in handy when you discuss the issue with your exotic veterinarian. Throwing up in geckos…
![Choose the Right Thermostat for Your Gecko Tank [7 Factors]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/choose-gecko-tank-thermostat-small-cover-infographic.jpg)
In the past, reptile keepers would simply plug in their heat mats directly into a wall socket or power strip, turn it on, then forget about it. However, as this practice became widespread, so did the cases of thermal burns in geckos and snakes. If you don’t want your pet to become part of such…
Lip-licking leopard geckos: it’s not exactly a popular topic within the reptile-keeping community. But it’s definitely something worth discussing―especially since it could be a sign that your gecko is at great risk of getting extremely sick! As a general rule, labial or lip-licking is normal behavior for leopard geckos in the context of the following…
Geckos, differently from other pets, almost always poop on the same spot. But sometimes, this could come as a nasty surprise when you see runny poop! What could be the reason for the loose stool? How can you go about it? Runny poop in leopard and crested geckos are mainly caused by changing the 1)…
![Do Geckos Eat Their Own Poop? [The Science of Coprophagia]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gecko-eat-poop-cc-1-768x614.jpg)
When the word “poop” pops into our minds, we generally associate it with negative things: it’s stinky, unsightly, and just disgusting. Nothing about poop screams appetizing! But some animals surprisingly see poop as food―is your gecko one of them? Did you see him eating it? Generally, geckos are not recognized as intentional poop-eating or coprophagous…
I bet you saw at least once your leopard or crested gecko in a yawn-like pose. It is too cute, no doubt. So, you might even rush to grab your camera to record it! But is it actually yawing? Is this a sign that it wants to rest? Or are you just overthinking? Typically, leopard…
![Deep Heat Projectors For Leopard Geckos? [Final Guide]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gecko-deep-heat-projector-small-cover-infographic.jpg)
Have you heard of deep heat projectors and wondered if you should use them? Are they safe? Do they really improve your gecko’s overall well-being? The reptile-keeping community has come quite a long way in terms of husbandry practices and standards. As a result, numerous companies have been releasing innovative heat sources as the so-called…
![Ceramic Heater vs Halogen For Leopard Gecko: Which is Best? [11 Factors]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/che-halogen-comparison-gecko-small-cover-infographic.jpg)
Halogen heat lamps and ceramic heat emitters have long existed outside the reptile-keeping community. But with the ever-growing push towards the use of halogens in leopard gecko tanks in recent years, ceramic heaters have steadily lost their popularity―even becoming infamous. So are halogens really better than ceramics and do ceramics deserve such a bad reputation?…