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…
![Choose the Right Thermostat for Your Gecko Tank [7 Factors]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/choose-gecko-tank-thermostat-small-cover-infographic.jpg)
In the past, reptile keepers would simply plug in their heat mats directly into a wall socket or power strip, turn it on, then forget about it. However, as this practice became widespread, so did the cases of thermal burns in geckos and snakes. If you don’t want your pet to become part of such…
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…
Geckos, differently from other pets, almost always poop on the same spot. But sometimes, this could come as a nasty surprise when you see runny poop! What could be the reason for the loose stool? How can you go about it? Runny poop in leopard and crested geckos are mainly caused by changing the 1)…
![Do Geckos Eat Their Own Poop? [The Science of Coprophagia]](https://www.reptilehero.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gecko-eat-poop-cc-1-768x614.jpg)
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…