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

If you’ve ever spotted a tiny gecko frozen on your wall at night, staring at you with those big shiny eyes, you might have wondered what it’s thinking. Sometimes it sits so still that you almost feel like it’s trying to figure you out too. Other times it darts away so fast you barely see … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a tiny gecko sticking to your wall like it has superpowers, you probably stopped for a second and thought, “What is that little thing?” They aren’t slimy like frogs, but they aren’t fluffy like pets either. They just show up, blink those big eyes at you, and disappear behind a picture … Read more

If you’ve ever noticed your gecko seeming sluggish during the colder months, you might have wondered: is it sick, or is it just sleeping? So, do geckos hibernate? Yes, many geckos hibernate to survive when temperatures drop. During this time, their metabolism slows, movement stops, and energy needs drop drastically, keeping them alive until the … Read more

Have you ever noticed different gecko species in the same area and wondered if they could ever mate? It’s a question that sparks curiosity because geckos come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, from tiny leopard geckos to bright day geckos. But just because two geckos live in the same place doesn’t mean they can … Read more

Have you ever seen a gecko sprint up a wall or hang upside down from a ceiling and thought, how does it not just fall? One second it’s on the floor, the next it’s clinging way above your head. It almost looks like magic. So, what keeps geckos from falling? Geckos don’t fall because of … Read more

Have you ever spotted a tiny gecko disappearing into a little hole in the sand or soil and wondered why it bothers digging at all? At first glance, it might look like just random scratching, but there’s actually a lot going on. Digging is one of the ways geckos survive and thrive in their environment. … Read more

If you have ever watched two geckos stare at each other through the glass, you might have wondered if they could ever share the same space. Maybe you imagined a nice big natural setup with branches, leaves, warm lights, and more than one gecko hanging out together. A lot of people think about this at … Read more

If you’ve ever watched your gecko hunt a cricket, you’ve probably noticed how sharp and focused it gets. They wiggle their tails, stare hard, and strike fast. But that might make you wonder: are all geckos insect hunters? Are there any geckos that are vegetarian? Almost all geckos are insectivores, meaning they eat insects. But … Read more