Either way, no leopard gecko keeper or breeder would ever be happy to find out that their beloved reptile is egg-bound. This is regardless of whether or not a pet parent would like to breed their leo. But what does that actually mean? Can it really kill a gecko? Female leopard geckos become egg-bound when…
Gecko sperm plugs—what are those and what do they look like? Are they a normal development or will they hurt your precious leopard gecko? Male leopard geckos develop sperm plugs—hardened hemipenal secretions, debris, and shed—often due to low humidity and vitamin A deficiency. With proper husbandry and diet, geckos can normally pass them without any…
Noticing how pale your first-ever pet gecko has become can be quite scary, especially since it’s mostly a bad sign for humans. But geckos don’t exactly have the same reasons behind becoming pale and dull as we do. Some scientists even believe a gecko feels safe and comfortable when its colors become drab and ashy!…
Admiring the beauty of our leopard geckos up close is always a fun time—until you notice a curios hole in their armpit! In humans, that’s never a good thing. So does it mean that armpit holes are a bad sign for your gecko? In general, leopard geckos normally have holes on either side of their…
Nowadays, diffusers and essential oils equate to peace and relaxation for people so will it have the same effect on our geckos, either crested or leopard? There seems to be a great debate on this topic in the reptile-keeping community, so what’s the truth? Essential oil should not be used on geckos as it can…