![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?…
![Why Do Leopard Geckos Poop in the Same Spot? [Wild Nature]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/why-geckos-poop-in-one-spot-cc-1-768x614.jpg)
If you are finally sure about getting a leopard gecko, you have to take note that you will deal with its licking or jumping and a bit of filthy stuff like farts and poop. Fortunately, you would not have to deal with poop as big as a dog’s. What is more surprising is that your…
Crickets: they are nutritionally dense live feeder insects that provide an enriching hunting experience for most geckos. Personally, I love watching how my cute pet gecko stalks after them crickets before pouncing on them. Sometimes, I don’t always have the time to closely watch them during feeding sessions―so, can I just leave them in my…
![Do Geckos and Reptiles Dream in Their Sleep? [What Science Says]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Gecko-Sleeping-Infographic-768x614.jpg)
Have you ever wondered whether your geckos dream? Apparently, you have no way to know for sure if they are lost in the world of fantasies. However, scientists have recorded interesting and resounding pieces of evidence, pointing out that animals—including reptiles—do dream! Geckos may be experiencing dreams in their sleep. However, this notion is only…
Considering all the hype around the use of halogen heat lamps and deep heat projectors within the reptile-keeping community, will the operation of ceramic heat emitters or CHEs become obsolete? Are they even worth trying out and using? In general, ceramic heat emitters are a good supplementary heating source in a leopard gecko tank. The…