Have you ever watched a gecko sprint across a smooth wall and noticed how sometimes it looks like it’s running on just two legs? It’s a strange, surprising sight, and you might wonder, is that really how geckos move, or is it just the angle making it look that way? Most geckos don’t normally run … Read more

You’ve probably seen a gecko dart across a wall and disappear before you can even blink. It’s almost like it teleported, right? But just how fast are geckos, really? Can these little lizards actually run fast? Most geckos can move surprisingly fast for their size, some reaching about 5 to 6 feet every second. They … Read more

If you’ve ever been sitting quietly at night and suddenly heard a strange little sound (something between a chirp, a squeak, and a short bark) you might’ve looked around wondering where it came from. So, Do Geckos Really Bark? Yes, some gecko species actually bark. It’s not a loud, dog-like bark, but more of a … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a little gecko darting across your wall or porch light at night, you’ve probably wondered what it’s doing up there. It’s quick, quiet, and always seems to know where it’s going. That gecko isn’t just hanging out. It’s hunting. But what exactly are these “American geckos” eating? American geckos mostly eat … Read more

If you’ve had your gecko for a while, you probably know its eating habits pretty well. Maybe it zooms for every cricket you drop in, or maybe it’s the slow, careful type that waits for the perfect moment to strike. But one day, you notice something strange. The gecko that usually eats like a tiny … Read more

Geckos are really interesting little animals. If you’ve ever seen one climbing your window or sitting under a warm light, you might have noticed something surprising: their throats can sometimes look reddish. So, why do geckos have red throats? Some geckos have red throats as part of communication and mating displays. The bright red comes … Read more

If you’ve ever taken a close look at a gecko, you might’ve noticed something a bit odd. Right under their front legs (basically in their armpits) there are these tiny little holes. At first, they just look like random dots or tiny gaps in their skin. You might even think they’re scars or part of … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko in its tank, you might have noticed it clinging to the ceiling or sides, upside down, sometimes for long stretches. At first, it can look strange or even worrying. Geckos hang upside down in their tank because their toe pads let them stick to surfaces. This gives them better … Read more

If you’ve ever seen a gecko clinging to a ceiling or the underside of a branch, you might have paused and thought, how do they stay there? And why hang upside down at all? Geckos hang upside down because their toe pads let them stick to surfaces. This gives them access to food, safety, and … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a gecko dart across a wall or a branch, you probably noticed its tail never stops moving. It wiggles, sways, curls,  it almost looks alive on its own. So what’s the deal with that long tail? Geckos have long tails for a few main reasons: to balance, to communicate, to store … Read more