Ezra Mushala

If you’ve ever watched a gecko in its tank, you might have noticed it clinging to the ceiling or sides, upside down, sometimes for long stretches. At first, it can look strange or even worrying. Geckos hang upside down in their tank because their toe pads let them stick to surfaces. This gives them better … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a gecko clinging to a ceiling or the underside of a branch, you might have paused and thought, how do they stay there? And why hang upside down at all? Geckos hang upside down because their toe pads let them stick to surfaces. This gives them access to food, safety, and … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko dart across a wall or a branch, you probably noticed its tail never stops moving. It wiggles, sways, curls,  it almost looks alive on its own. So what’s the deal with that long tail? Geckos have long tails for a few main reasons: to balance, to communicate, to store … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko on a wall at night, you’ll see quick movements, tiny flicks of the tongue, and sudden pounces. They’re small, but those eyes and fast legs mean one thing: they’re hunting. So what exactly do geckos eat in the wild? Wild geckos eat a mix of insects, spiders, worms, and … Read more

If you’ve ever really looked at a gecko, you might’ve noticed something weird. They never blink. Their eyes are always open, big and shiny, no matter what they’re doing. It’s not that they’re staring at you. They just can’t close their eyes. So why don’t geckos have eyelids? Most geckos don’t have eyelids because their … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a leopard gecko or an African fat-tailed gecko, you probably noticed something unusual, their tails aren’t thin or pointy like most lizards. They’re thick, rounded, and sometimes almost as wide as the gecko’s body. It’s not just for looks. So what’s really behind that big, fat tail? Geckos have big fat … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko run across a wall or stop under a light, you’ve probably noticed its tail. It’s not just hanging there for decoration, it moves, twitches, and sometimes even falls off. But why do geckos even have tails? What’s the point of it? Geckos have tails because they use them for … Read more

You might have noticed your gecko hiding under rocks or in a shaded corner of its tank. It almost looks like it avoids the light completely. But reptiles often need heat from the sun to stay healthy. So what about geckos, do they actually need sunlight? Yes, geckos need sunlight, but not the same way … Read more

Caves are dark, quiet, and cool.  very different from sunny walls and gardens where you usually see geckos. You might wonder: do geckos actually live in caves, or do they just sneak in sometimes? Some geckos do live in caves, but mostly species that can handle low light and high humidity. While many geckos like … Read more