If you’ve ever watched a dog spot a gecko on the wall for the first time, you’ve probably seen that moment where the dog goes completely still, tilts its head, squints a little, and tries to make sense of this tiny creature that can somehow cling to a vertical surface without falling. Some dogs bark. … Read more
If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen late at night, turned on the light, and spotted a little gecko frozen on the wall like it’s been caught doing something sneaky, you’ve probably had that split-second thought: are geckos dangerous to humans? No, geckos aren’t dangerous to humans. They don’t have venom, they don’t carry poison, … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a cat spot a gecko for the first time, you know exactly how it goes. The cat freezes. Its eyes get huge. Its tail starts that slow, dramatic flick that basically says, “I’m about to do something risky.” Meanwhile, the gecko acts like it just remembered an appointment and darts up … Read more
If you’ve ever watched your dog suddenly freeze like it just saw a ghost, only to realize it’s staring at a tiny gecko clinging to the wall, you already know how dramatic dogs can be. One moment your dog is lying calmly on the floor, and the next it’s doing that slow, determined stalk across … Read more
If you’ve ever walked into a room at night, switched on the light, and noticed a little gecko frozen on the wall like it was caught doing something it shouldn’t, you know the strange mix of surprise and curiosity they create. They move so quickly that sometimes you only catch a tail disappearing behind a … Read more
Geckos are small, quick, and easy to miss. You might see one hanging on a wall at night, its sticky toes holding on while it waits for a bug to fly close. They move so quietly that you almost don’t notice them until they’re already slipping away. When you see how fast they disappear, you … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a gecko clinging to your wall long after sunset, you might wonder, do these little lizards ever sleep? They seem so busy at night, chasing insects under porch lights or climbing walls like tiny shadows. But even geckos need rest, right? Yes, geckos do sleep, but usually not at night. Most … Read more
If you have ever looked closely at a gecko’s eyes, you might have noticed something a little strange. Some geckos have long, thin, vertical pupils that look like tiny slits. Other geckos have round pupils that look more like the ones you see on people or dogs. When you spot those slit-shaped pupils for the … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a gecko hanging out on your wall or hiding behind a plant pot, you might have noticed something weird about its eyes. One second the pupils look like tiny slits, like someone drew a line with a pencil. Then a few moments later, they open into big round circles that look … Read more
You’ve probably seen geckos scurrying up walls or hiding near porch lights at night. Their movements are quick, their eyes shine in the dark, and sometimes they drop their tails and run. It’s natural to wonder. Are geckos dangerous? Can they hurt you or your pets? No, geckos aren’t dangerous to humans or pets. They … Read more