Giant Day Geckos are native to Madagascar, which is an island east of the African coast, in the Indian Ocean. They’re the biggest species of Day Geckos as they can reach 10 inches long and can live up to 15 years in captivity. These beautiful creatures prefer tropical forests as their home but they can…
Crested Geckos were thought to be extinct before being rediscovered in 1994 and now they’re some of the most popular pet geckos in the world. This is thanks to how easy they are to maintain, making them excellent for children and new reptile owners. Those geckos are also called eyelash geckos because of their distinctive…
African Fat-Tailed Geckos and Leopard Geckos are from the same subfamily named Eublepharinae. They look quite similar and as African Fat-Tailed Geckos get more popular, people start asking which one is the best pet. And the short answer is that it all depends on what you look for in a gecko. Despite looking similar to…
African Fat-Tailed Geckos, scientifically known as Hemitheconyx Caudicinctus, are ground-dueling geckos that live in Africa and are crepuscular. The can be found in West Africa from Senegal to Cameroon. Those crepuscular geckos are also terrestrial, have moveable eyelids, vertical pupils, and lack the sticky feet that lots of geckos are known for. They live in…
Size (inches/cm): Sizes can vary between species; the smallest can grow up to 2.6in, and the largest can grow up to 11.8in Life Expectancy (years): Small species live up to 10 years while larger species live up to 20 years. What does a Giant Day Gecko look like? Giant Day Geckos have a bright green…
When it comes to Leopard Gecko’s lighting, there are lots of opinions and it can even be considered a controversial issue, especially when it comes to UVB lighting. This is because some owners claim that these reptiles are nocturnal and can live without UVB light just fine, which is not true. Leopard Geckos are not…
Leopard Geckos can make excellent companions for people that love reptiles, including children. They’re docile creatures and can be easily tamed. But despite being some of the easiest reptiles to maintain, they can die within a year or two just because the cage conditions are not appropriate. A Leo’s tank should be around 10 gallons…
Setting up a suitable tank for your leopard gecko is paramount to its well-being. From the outset, you’ll need to pinpoint the optimal enclosure size tailored to accommodate the growth and activity of your gecko. However, tank dimensions are just one facet of the equation. As you delve deeper into creating a habitat, you’ll discover…
Tokay Geckos are some of the most in-demand reptiles in the world because of how beautiful they look. They’re native to Southwest Asia and will eat pretty much anything that crosses their path during a hunting season. These beautiful, but dangerous creatures typically eat insects, small mice, small birds, and will even eat other small…
Leopard Geckos are the first domesticated reptiles and they’re some of the most adorable pets in the world. They’re one of the most popular pets in the world and they’re also the go-to Geckos when it comes to first-time reptile pets. Scientifically known as Eublepharis macularius, these beautiful Geckos make excellent pets for both children…