Yes, Leopard geckos can eat waxworms and they LOVE eating them! So much so, in fact, that they can become obsessed with waxworms and can actually get so addicted to them that they will refuse to eat anything else you offer. Waxworms are fine to offer as a treat for your leopard gecko from time …
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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 …
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 …
Yes, Leopard Geckos can bite but it is uncommon and they will usually only bite when feeling threatened or agitated. Why Do Leopard Geckos Bite? Generally, a Leopard Gecko will only bite if it feels threatened or if it mistakes you for food. If you are feeding your Leo by hand, or you’ve been handling …
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No, Leopard Geckos are not poisonous. They have no venom and a bite from a gecko will rarely break the skin so there is very little to worry about. Leopard Geckos can be safely handled by adults and children alike. Are Leopard Geckos Poisonous To Cats? While they don’t have venom as such, geckos can …
Short answer – No. Leopard Geckos cannot swim. Their natural habitat consists of dry, rocky deserts or mountains so they are not well adapted to, or particularly fond of, swimming or living in an aquatic environment. What Happens When Leopard Geckos Go In Water? If they happen to find themselves in a body of water, …
