You’re watching your gecko explore its little terrarium. Its tiny feet stick to the glass as it moves, pausing to flick its tongue out. You blink and lean in closer. You’ve seen it do this before, but this time you wonder, what is that tongue really for? Do geckos actually use their tongues for anything … Read more
You walk by your gecko’s tank one morning and spot two small white ovals tucked into a corner. You don’t remember pairing your gecko with a mate, so how did these eggs get here? Could a female gecko really lay eggs without a male? Yes, female geckos can lay unfertilized eggs, even if no male … Read more
You look into your gecko’s tank and freeze. The little creature that was bright and alert yesterday is now completely still, and its skin looks darker than ever. Almost black. Your first thought is panic. Do geckos really turn black when they die? Yes, some geckos can look dark or even black when they die. … Read more
It’s late at night, and you’re quietly watching your gecko move across its tank. Its little feet stick to the glass like magic, and for a moment, it’s almost unreal how smooth and agile it looks. Then something catches your eye, its skin seems paler than usual. You start to wonder: do geckos actually turn … Read more
It’s late evening, and your room feels chilly. You look over at your gecko’s tank and see it huddled in one corner, barely moving. Its usual curiosity is gone, and it looks stiff. You might start to wonder, can geckos actually die from the cold? Yes, geckos can die from the cold if their body … Read more
It’s late at night, and you’re watching your gecko climb up the side of its tank like a tiny, fearless acrobat. One slip and it could tumble to the bottom. Your heart skips a beat, and you wonder: can geckos actually die from falling? Yes, geckos can die from falling, but it’s actually pretty rare. … Read more
It’s late at night, and your gecko hasn’t moved much all day. It’s been hiding in the same spot, hasn’t eaten, and every time you walk near the tank, it jumps. Its colors even look a bit dull. You start to wonder if something’s wrong. Then it hits you, can geckos actually die from stress? … Read more
It’s a quiet night, and you see your gecko lean toward its water bowl. Its little tongue flicks in and out, lapping at drops like a tiny cat. You look at the bowl and start to wonder, can geckos actually drink tap water? Yes, geckos can drink tap water, but only if it’s safe and … Read more
You’re misting your gecko’s tank, watching tiny droplets fall on its skin. For a moment, they sit there like little beads before rolling off. That’s when you might wonder, can geckos actually get wet? And if they do, does it bother them? Yes, geckos can get wet, but they deal with water in a really … Read more
You spot your gecko scratching against the wall or rubbing its side on a rock, and for a second, it looks just like a dog with an itch. That’s when the thought hits you, could it actually have fleas? Geckos can get fleas, but it’s very rare. Fleas prefer warm-blooded animals like dogs, cats, or … Read more