Ezra Mushala

If you’ve ever noticed your gecko seeming sluggish during the colder months, you might have wondered: is it sick, or is it just sleeping? So, do geckos hibernate? Yes, many geckos hibernate to survive when temperatures drop. During this time, their metabolism slows, movement stops, and energy needs drop drastically, keeping them alive until the … Read more

Have you ever noticed different gecko species in the same area and wondered if they could ever mate? It’s a question that sparks curiosity because geckos come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from tiny leopard geckos to bright day geckos. But just because two geckos live in the same place doesn’t mean they can … Read more

Have you ever seen a gecko sprint up a wall or hang upside down from a ceiling and thought, how does it not just fall? One second it’s on the floor, the next it’s clinging way above your head. It almost looks like magic. So, what keeps geckos from falling? Geckos don’t fall because of … Read more

Have you ever spotted a tiny gecko disappearing into a little hole in the sand or soil and wondered why it bothers digging at all? At first glance, it might look like just random scratching, but there’s actually a lot going on. Digging is one of the ways geckos survive and thrive in their environment. … Read more

If you have ever watched two geckos stare at each other through the glass, you might have wondered if they could ever share the same space. Maybe you imagined a nice big natural setup with branches, leaves, warm lights, and more than one gecko hanging out together. A lot of people think about this at … Read more

If you’ve ever watched your gecko hunt a cricket, you’ve probably noticed how sharp and focused it gets. They wiggle their tails, stare hard, and strike fast. But that might make you wonder: are all geckos insect hunters? Are there any geckos that are vegetarian? Almost all geckos are insectivores, meaning they eat insects. But … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a gecko pause in the dark, its eyes wide and glowing, you might’ve wondered what it’s actually seeing. Their eyes look so sharp and alive, even when it’s almost completely dark. Do they see like us, or something completely different? Geckos have some of the best low-light vision of any land … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko sticking to glass or just chilling behind a leaf, you’ve probably wondered what it’d be like to keep one as a pet. There are so many species (tiny ones, colorful ones, night-time ones, climbers, ground-dwellers) that it can get confusing fast. So what geckos can you actually have as … Read more