Most lizards are completely silent, so if you hear your gecko making noise, it can be surprising. Unlike snakes, iguanas, and most other reptiles, geckos are actually pretty vocal. They use sound to talk to each other and to show how they’re feeling. So, what sounds do geckos make? Geckos make all sorts of sounds: … Read more

Geckos are famous for their climbing skills and their ability to drop their tails when danger shows up. But if you’ve ever seen a gecko suddenly go completely still and unresponsive, you might wonder if it’s actually playing dead, or if something else is going on. Yes, some geckos do play dead to survive. When … Read more

Geckos are some of the noisiest lizards you’ll ever come across. Most reptiles stay totally quiet, but geckos chirp, click, bark, and squeak all the time. If you’ve ever wondered what all that racket is about, you’re not alone. So why do geckos make all these sounds? Geckos make noise to communicate with each other. … Read more

If you’ve ever heard what sounds like a tiny bird chirping in your house at night, you might actually be hearing a gecko. These small lizards make distinctive chirping sounds that can be surprisingly loud. But why do geckos chirp? Geckos chirp to communicate with other geckos. Male geckos chirp to mark their territory and … Read more

You might have seen a gecko running away without its tail, or watched in shock as a gecko’s tail suddenly fell off when you tried to catch it. This strange behavior might seem scary, but it’s actually a clever survival trick. So why do geckos lose their tails? Geckos lose their tails as a defense … Read more

One of the strangest things about geckos is watching them eat their own shed skin. If you’ve ever seen a gecko peel off a layer of skin and then gobble it up, you probably wondered why. It looks a little gross or weird, but there’s actually a really good reason for it. So why do … Read more

One of the weirdest things about geckos is watching them lick their own eyes. If you’ve ever seen a gecko stick out its tongue and swipe it across its eyeball, you probably thought, “What is it doing?” It looks strange, but there’s a really good reason for it. So why do geckos lick their eyes? … Read more

If you’ve ever walked outside at night in a warm area, you’ve probably noticed them. Tiny geckos clinging to your porch light, hanging around a streetlamp, or sitting by a bright window. At first, it might seem like these little lizards are drawn to the light itself. But the story is actually a lot more … Read more

Have you ever noticed geckos hanging around your yard or home and wondered why they’re always in certain spots? They’re not just wandering around randomly. Geckos go where they can find what they need to survive. So what are geckos attracted to? Geckos are attracted to places with abundant food (insects), good shelter, proper warmth, … Read more

If you’ve ever found a gecko in your closet or noticed one crawling around your laundry, you might start to worry about your clothes. Moths and other insects are known for munching on fabric, so it’s natural to wonder if geckos do the same. Do geckos eat clothes? No, geckos don’t eat clothes. Geckos eat … Read more