Ezra Mushala

If you’ve ever watched a gecko on the wall at night, you’ve probably seen it move close to a spider’s web. It stops. Waits. Then suddenly strikes. But does that mean geckos really eat spiders? Yes, geckos eat spiders, and they hunt them often. Spiders are a normal part of a gecko’s diet. They’re small, … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko near a water dish or spotted one hiding behind a leaky pipe, you might wonder: what happens if it falls in? Can a tiny, agile gecko really drown? Yes, geckos can drown if they stay underwater too long. They breathe with lungs, not gills, so if water covers their … Read more

You’ve probably seen a gecko resting perfectly still on a warm rock or tucked under a leaf at night. Its body looks motionless, but sometimes its eyelids twitch just a little. That tiny movement makes you wonder, do geckos dream? Geckos probably have simple dreams, though not like human dreams. Their brains show sleep patterns … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko up close, you might notice something weird. They don’t drink from a bowl like a cat or dog. Sometimes, they lick tiny drops off leaves or glass instead. You might wonder, do geckos actually drink much water, or do they get it another way? Geckos don’t drink a lot … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a gecko running across a wall, you might notice something weird,  sometimes its tail isn’t there. Or maybe you’ve seen one suddenly drop its tail, leaving it twitching on the ground while the gecko speeds away. It makes you wonder, do geckos really drop their tails on purpose? Yes Geckos can … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a little gecko pause on your wall while you sit nearby, you might’ve wondered, do they notice you or even come closer on purpose? Geckos don’t usually approach people on purpose, but they can grow curious and get used to you over time. They aren’t social animals like dogs or cats. … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko in a terrarium, you might see it basking under a warm light, then slipping into a cool corner. It makes you wonder,  do geckos really need a heat lamp? Yes, most geckos need a heat lamp to stay active, digest food properly, and stay healthy. Geckos are cold-blooded, which … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko in your home or outside, you might notice something interesting. They crawl across walls, perch on leaves, and chase insects all night. But when it comes to drinking, it’s not always clear what they do. Do geckos really drink water, or do they just get by on the moisture … Read more

You might have noticed it before,  a gecko that always sat by your porch light suddenly gone. For weeks, it was there every evening, chasing insects drawn to the glow. Then, one night, nothing. No soft chirps, no flicking tail, no watchful eyes. So what really happens? Why do geckos suddenly disappear? Geckos disappear for … Read more

If you’ve ever looked into a terrarium and seen a gecko sticking to the glass while a frog just sits on a leaf below, you might wonder, can these two actually live together? They both look calm, quiet, and curious. But what really happens when geckos and frogs share the same space? Geckos and frogs … Read more