Most of us wondered and worried (at some point) why our ball python moves a lot inside its enclosure. Is this normal, or is there an underlying problem that we need to fix? A ball python may become more active than usual because of: 1) new surroundings; 2) young age; 3) hunger; 4) nighttime; 5)…
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…
When I got my first two ball pythons, I was wondering if they could be kept together in one tank. Cohabitation can be appealing, especially to those who are new to ball python keeping but is it okay? Two ball pythons should be allowed to live together only for pairing purposes that usually last from…
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,…
How do you choose the best temperature gun for your gecko? Do non-contact laser thermometers even have any major differences among each other beyond aesthetics? The simple answer to that is yes. Generally, gecko owners must assess a temperature gun according to Dimensions and weight: Smaller units are better but pen-type units are not suggested…