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 …
One thing that often surprises new Leopard Gecko owners is the fact that these geckos, unlike most reptiles, can make a variety of noises and sounds. Now, you’re not going to have neighbors complaining about loud barking waking them up every night or anything, and some owners rarely (or never) even hear their Leos chirping …
Like all reptiles, Leopard Geckos shed their skin throughout their lives. This is a perfectly normal and healthy process for Leopard Geckos to go through, even though it looks a little strange to us mammals! So strange, in fact, that it can cause new owners to worry that something might be wrong with their little …
Leopard Geckos are solitary animals that prefer to live alone. Male and female Leopard Geckos can be housed together but be aware that their natural instincts will take over and they will start to breed so be prepared to look after a family of geckos! If you bought your Leopard Gecko from a pet shop …
None. Leopard Geckos can’t eat any human foods. They are insectivores and require a diet made up exclusively of insects (and a little water to drink). What Do Leopard Geckos Eat? This can be covered in much greater depth but it pretty much boils down to this: Leopard Geckos eat insects. Feed them a diet …
