Heat rocks, also known as hot rocks, have become extremely notorious within the reptile-keeping community over the years – burns, hot spots, fires. But is all the hate it’s getting actually reasonable or is it all just due to social media exposure? Well, we have science to answer that! As a whole, the use of…
![Do Leopard Geckos Need Heat Mats? [Myth or Truth]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/does-gecko-needs-heat-mats-cc-768x614.jpg)
Belly heat and heat mats: these two ideas used to be accepted by most gecko keepers and breeders as the gold standard for keeping our adorable little leos warm and cozy. However, with the recent increasing push towards the use of overhead heating, is there any truth to our old ways? As a whole, leopard…
![How Much Electricity Does a Gecko Use? [Full Bill Breakdown]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/word-image-20-768x576.png)
Still having trouble trying to convince your roommate, partner, or parents to let you keep a leopard gecko because of the inevitable monthly expenses for electricity? Fret not – keeping a gecko while providing ample heating and a normal day-night cycle is much cheaper than most other people actually think! On average, keeping a single…
![Do Geckos Fart? [4 Potential Reasons]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/why-geckos-fart-cc-768x614.jpg)
Being a hands-on owner of a leopard or crested gecko allows you to monitor its typical and unusual behavior, such as jumping, licking, or sneezing. But have you ever witnessed your reptile randomly pass a gas? Did you, by any chance, wonder if it even can? Healthy leopard and crested geckos can fart. It is…
![Why Does Your Gecko Lick? [You, Themselves, and Other Objects]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/gecko-lick-object-cc-768x614.jpg)
Handling your gecko allows you to know more about its typical behavior and unusual actions. And oftentimes, you might have already encountered your reptile licking you. What could this possibly mean? Is it telling you, “I love you?” Leopard and crested geckos use their tongue in smelling to better understand their surroundings. So, when they…