Bored is an adjective you would rarely ever see in the same sentence as the word gecko. However, I’m pretty sure that many newbie gecko owners and breeders have thought about both at least once. So what does science have to say about geckos and boredom? Generally speaking, geckos and many other reptiles can indeed…
For many people, geckos aren’t considered bright animals so they tend to think that these reptiles are incapable to remember. However, many experienced keepers and herpetologists would argue otherwise. Surprisingly, their memory may be on par with ours! Generally speaking, experts believe that geckos can store memory from just a few days up to several…
Many people find it inconceivable that geckos may be smart animals. Unfortunately, this is largely true even within the reptile community. However, science might give our leopard and crested geckos more credit than any of us would even expect! Generally, geckos can be considered intelligent animals as they exhibit various higher-level cognitive abilities. Recent studies…
Honestly, I don’t find it surprising that gecko owners regularly give their scaly babies a good back rub or head pat. For me, it’s totally normal to want to give our lovely animal companions a good petting. So is it okay for reptile owners to continue petting their geckos? In general, many herpetologists and gecko…
Smiling geckos—what a feast for the eyes of reptile owners! But can leopard geckos even really smile out of their own free will? What does science have to say about our smiley little geckos? Here’s a clue: they’re born with it! In general, leopard geckos and other reptiles do not intentionally smile to express happiness…