Skip to content
Snake Informer
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us
  • List of animals
    • Snakes
    • Frogs
    • Toads
    • Salamanders
    • Newts

Geckos

Do Geckos Need a Heat Lamp? (Keeping Them Warm the Right Way

October 27, 2025October 14, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Crested Giant Gecko on a green leaf at night

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

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Drink Water? (How They Stay Hydrated Explained

October 27, 2025October 14, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Common Leopard Gecko head

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

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Why Do Geckos Disappear? (The Surprising Reasons Explained

October 27, 2025October 14, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Western Banded Gecko

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

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos and Frogs Get Along? (What Happens When They Meet

October 27, 2025October 14, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Common Leopard Gecko in hand 1

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

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Avoid Humans? (How They Really Feel About Us

October 27, 2025October 13, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Persian Wonder Gecko

If you’ve ever switched on a light at night and seen a gecko clinging to your wall, you’ve probably noticed what happens next. The moment you move closer, it darts away. You stop, it stops. For a second, it stares at you, then disappears behind a picture frame or curtain. That reaction makes a lot … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Eat Ants? (What’s Safe for Them to Snack On

October 27, 2025October 13, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Transvaal Thick-toed Gecko (2)

If you’ve ever watched a tiny gecko dart across a wall at night, you might’ve wondered what it’s chasing. It pauses, head tilted, then snap! Its tongue shoots out. Did it just eat an ant? Yes, geckos do eat ants, but not all of them do it often. Some see ants as easy snacks, while … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Absorb Water Through the Skin? (Truth Revealed

October 27, 2025October 13, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Middle Eastern Short-fingered Gecko licking its eyes

If you’ve ever misted your gecko’s tank or watched it walk through shallow water, you might’ve wondered if geckos can soak up water through their skin. Frogs do this all the time, and since geckos need humidity, it seems like a fair question. So, do geckos absorb water through their skin? Geckos can take up … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Climb on Beds? (What to Know If One Sneaks In

October 27, 2025October 6, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Moorish Gecko

You’re lying in bed one night, scrolling through your phone, when something small moves near the wall. You glance up, and there it is, a gecko, quietly creeping along the ceiling. Then you wonder, could that little thing actually climb onto my bed? Yes, geckos can climb on beds, but they usually don’t mean to. … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Close Their Eyes? (How They Rest and Stay Safe

October 27, 2025October 6, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Transvaal Thick-toed Gecko (2)

You’re watching a gecko on your wall one evening. Its eyes shine like tiny lanterns in the light, round and wide, looking at everything around it. You might wonder, do geckos ever close their eyes like we do when we rest or sleep? Most geckos can’t close their eyes because they don’t have eyelids. Instead, … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment

Do Geckos Only Come Out at Night? (When and Why They Appear

October 27, 2025October 6, 2025 by Ezra Mushala
Tulear Velvet Gecko

Have you ever spotted a small gecko on your wall, blinking its big eyes, and wondered why you almost never see it during the day? You might ask yourself: do geckos only come out at night? Most geckos are active at night because their bodies are built for darkness. Their eyes are very sensitive, letting … Read more

Categories Geckos Leave a comment
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Next →
  • What Do Geckos Eat in the Wild? (Their Natural Diet Revealed
  • Why Do Geckos Not Have Eyelids? (The Surprising Truth
  • Why Do Geckos Have Big Fat Tails? (The Fascinating Reason
  • Why Do Geckos Have Tails? (The Surprising Reasons Explained
  • Do Salamanders Need UVB? (What Keeps Them Healthy and Bright

About Me

Ezra Mushala

Hi, my name is Ezra Mushala, i have been interested animals all my life. I am the main author and editor here at snakeinformer.com.

View all posts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
© 2025 Snake Informer • Built with GeneratePress