If you’ve ever come across a Tokay gecko, you probably noticed two things right away: their bright colors and the loud, almost funny “To-kay! To-kay!” call that seems to announce they’re there. They’re bold, feisty, and don’t seem to care about humans at all. But handling one can quickly remind you that these lizards aren’t … Read more
Tokay geckos are famous for their feisty personalities and surprisingly strong jaws, and anyone who has tried to handle one knows they are not lizards you want to underestimate. But just how strong is a tokay gecko bite? A tokay gecko’s bite is really strong for a lizard its size. Adult tokays can bite with … Read more
Most people don’t plan on getting bitten by a tokay gecko. It usually happens in a very ordinary moment. You’re cleaning an enclosure. You’re adjusting a branch. Then there’s a sudden movement and you get bitten. So, do tokay gecko bites hurt? Yes, a tokay gecko bite can really hurt. Their jaws are strong for … Read more
If you’ve ever spent a warm evening watching tiny lizards move across your walls, you might have thought, “I wish more of these little guys would hang out around here.” Geckos are interesting creatures, small, quick, and full of personality. They can help keep insects under control, and honestly, it’s really fun to watch them … Read more
If you’ve ever watched two geckos cross paths, you might’ve wondered what’s really going on between them. Maybe you saw one gecko slowly moving across a branch while another watched from the corner, almost like two strangers sizing each other up. Or maybe you’ve seen videos of geckos piled together in a warm spot and … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a tiny gecko cling to a wall or scamper across your floor like it owns the place, you might’ve wondered something simple but very common. You pause for a moment, look at that little creature with its big eyes and soft footsteps, and think, “Does it even like me being here?” … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a gecko sitting on a sunny wall or hiding under a leafy branch, you might have noticed something interesting. Some geckos seem to shift their colors a little, going from bright green to a duller brown, or a pale gray to a slightly warmer tone. It’s subtle, but you can see … Read more
It almost always starts with a blur of movement. You’re sitting on the couch or walking into the kitchen, and out of the corner of your eye, you see your cat drop into that low stalking pose they use when something small catches their attention. Before you even realize what’s happening, your cat lunges forward, … Read more
It usually happens in a split second. One moment your dog is sniffing around the porch or the corner of your living room, and the next moment you see a blur of movement, a small squeak, and your dog proudly lifting its head with a gecko sticking halfway out of its mouth. In that moment, … Read more
Have you ever seen your cat suddenly pounce on a little lizard darting across the floor and thought, “Could this gecko actually be dangerous to my cat?” Cats are natural hunters, and geckos are small, quick, and wiggly enough to get even the laziest feline moving. But before you start worrying, it’s important to know … Read more