Behaviour

When I have a vacant time, I often observe my gecko inside its enclosure to entertain myself. However, there are times that I see my gecko frantically move around the tank, making me worry! Geckos run around the tank for various reasons. Stress-related ones are due to 1) leftover food, 2) improper parameters, 3) inadequate…

The fact that geckos are natural slow-moving creatures makes it easy to catch them staring blankly at you or in space. But why do they stare? Could this be an underlying cause of a bigger problem? In general, staring in leopard and crested geckos is a normal behavior. Usually, geckos stare because of the following…

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. Gecko vomits due to…

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…

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…