Are Leopard Geckos Smart? (Sort Of, But Not Really)

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 other…

Are Leopard Geckos Social?

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 their…

Leopard Gecko Glass Surfing – Why Do They Do It And When Should You Worry?

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 the water. What Is Glass Surfing?…