In 2004, an Exo Terra expedition to Madagascar was led by Emmanuel Van Heygen with the goal of investigating and documenting the reptilian fauna of an as yet unexplored peninsula along the northwestern coast of Madagascar, the Ampasinadava Peninsula. During the expedition, the team discovered a new species of the Phelsuma genus and named it …
As you probably know, wild crested geckos eat a varied diet consisting of different types of insects, overripe fruits and nectar. It stands to reason then that they would enjoy a similar menu at home, but does that mean that it’s safe to share your favorite fruits with your scaly little friend? First and foremost, …
The short answer is: Yes Crested Geckos can eat lettuce but you shouldn’t feed it to them because lettuce has high water content and low nutritional value. It’s unlikely that your gecko will suffer any ill effects from eating a little lettuce here and there but it certainly shouldn’t become a staple in their diet. …
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Do leopard geckos recognize their owners? This is a question that a lot of us have wondered about. It’s a question that a lot of us have looked for answers to. The simple answer is, we don’t know for sure if Leopard Geckos recognize their owners but we do know that they will form a …
What Is Glass Surfing? Glass surfing is when your gecko stands up on its back legs and presses its belly against the glass making a ‘paddling’ motion with its front legs. Think about how you would paddle on a surfboard and imagine your gecko doing that but upright and against the glass instead of in …
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Superworms are a popular addition to many Leopard Geckos diets but they have a reputation for being a bit of a dangerous meal and some owners flat out refuse to feed them to their beloved geckos. While it’s true that superworms do bite, they are unlikely to cause any damage to a full-grown gecko and …
Yes, Leopard geckos can eat waxworms are they LOVE eating them! So much so, in fact, that they can become so obsessed with waxworms that they will refuse to eat anything else you offer them. What Are Waxworms? Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of the Greater Wax Moth, Galleria mellonella, and are a common live food …
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Yes, you can overfeed a Leopard Gecko but they will usually stop eating when they are full. Overfeeding is not usually something owners do on purpose but it can be fairly common among new gecko owners who are just a little too keen to make sure their new pet is happy. How Often Should I …
Leopard Geckos are not intelligent, they are instinctive. Geckos, and reptiles in general, have relatively small brains and, in general, smaller brains equate to lower intelligence. Add to that the fact that Leopard Geckos skulls are basically hollow – if you shine a flashlight through their ear canal you can see right through to the …
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Leopard Geckos generally lead a solitary life but can live in a group with one male and several females. Even if they are housed together (which isn’t always a good idea), you won’t find them socializing or interacting with each other as you might expect with some other pets. More likely, they will just tolerate …