If you’ve ever seen a gecko dart across a wall or hide near a plant pot, you might wonder what would happen if it fell into water. They’re quick on land and climb like pros, but could they really survive being stuck in water? Geckos can survive in water for a short time, but they … Read more
If you’ve ever turned on your porch light on a warm Florida night, you’ve probably noticed a little pale lizard stuck to the wall. Its eyes catch the light, and it stays perfectly still until, snap!, it grabs an insect in the blink of an eye. You might be wondering, what exactly do these geckos … Read more
If you’ve ever been outside at dusk and noticed geckos darting along walls or hanging near a porch light, you might wonder: do these little climbers eat wasps? Yes, some geckos do eat wasps, but it’s risky and takes skill. These small reptiles aren’t careless. They rely on speed, precision, and strategy to catch wasps … Read more
If you’ve ever wandered in a desert at night, you might see tiny geckos darting across rocks, moving surprisingly fast. Nearby, a scorpion might be quietly hiding under a stone. You might wonder: do geckos actually eat scorpions, and if they do, how do they manage something so dangerous? Yes, some geckos do eat scorpions, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a tiny gecko climbing on a branch or a wall near a fruit tree, you might have wondered what it actually eats. Sure, we often see them snapping up insects, but do they ever go for fruit too? Yes, some geckos (such as Crested geckos) eat fruit, but it really depends … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a gecko running across a wall or sitting near a light at night, you might’ve noticed it snapping at tiny flying bugs. Mosquitoes are everywhere, so it’s natural to wonder, do geckos actually eat mosquitoes? Yes, geckos eat mosquitoes, and they do it often. Mosquitoes are small, easy to catch, and … Read more
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