![Are Christmas Trees Dangerous to Reptiles? [10 Risks & 21 Trees]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/christmas-tree-pose-risk-reptile-cc-768x614.jpg)
It’s that time of the year again—Yuletide! But are our beloved snakes, geckos, turtles, and other scaly pets safe with Christmas trees in the house? Will they like all the twinkling lights and ornate decorations? Or will all of that just stress reptiles out? Christmas trees can harm a reptile if they are placed inside…
Reptile researchers and pet owners have come a long way when it comes to observing geckos from a distance. Now, even pet parents who aren’t tech-savvy can keep a close eye on their geckos with a simple little security camera! Generally, there are 10 factors that determine whether a camera is compatible with a specific…
![Keep Your Gecko Safe From Your Cat – Ultimate Guide [Set-Ups]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gecko-safe-from-cat-cc-1-768x614.jpg)
Some pet parents greatly underestimate how strong their cat’s predatory instincts can be in the presence of small geckos. Even the gentlest of cats have proven themselves to be quite vicious and relentless hunters, preying on vulnerable pet geckos. Is it time to rehome your cat? Or can you keep it while ensuring your gecko’s…
![Can You Have a Gecko and a Cat Together? [Yes, But…]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gecko-and-cat-together-cc-768x614.jpg)
No matter how cute and fluffy your cat is, these furballs have razor-sharp claws and piercing teeth. Pair that with a gecko’s relatively thin and vulnerable skin and you’ll find yourself regretting ever letting cats and gecko meet—or even play. In general, geckos and cats can live in the same house however they should never…
![Got a Gecko With a Bad Stuck Shed? [3 Problems and 9 Solutions]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Help-gecko-shed-skin-cc-768x614.jpg)
Did you know that a good handful of veterinarians have reported acquired blindness in pet geckos due to neglecting their pet’s shedding problems? Does your gecko need help with a stuck shed? Relax—your gecko doesn’t have to go through this, especially if you are greatly familiar with the science of skin shedding. In general, shedding…