Decoding Tongue Flicking in Leopard Geckos – What It Means

Decoding Tongue Flicking in Leopard Geckos – What It Means

Leopard geckos are fascinating reptiles that use their tongues in some interesting ways. One behavior you may notice is tongue flicking, where a gecko quickly flicks its tongue in and out of its mouth. This serves an important purpose for the gecko. Let’s take a closer look at leopard geckos Tongue flicking behaviour, what information … Read More

Top 5 Sounds Leopard Geckos Make – Understanding Their Communication

Top 5 Sounds Leopard Geckos Make – Understanding Their Communication

Leopard geckos are popular pet lizards known for their docile nature, ease of care, and wide range of morphs and colors. These geckos communicate through body language and vocalizations. While leopard geckos are usually quite quiet, they can make various noises to express different emotions and needs. Understanding these noises can help provide better care … Read More

Healthy Leopard Gecko Behavior – What to Expect and Promote

Healthy Leopard Gecko Behavior – What to Expect and Promote

As a beloved pet in many households, the Leopard gecko deserves attentive and caring owners. An integral part of proper Leopard gecko care is understanding what constitutes healthy and normal behaviour for these gentle lizards. By educating ourselves on normal Leopard gecko mannerisms, we can better provide for our scaly friend’s needs and ensure its … Read More

Leopard Gecko Feeding Behavior- A Comprehensive Guide

Leopard Gecko Feeding Behavior- A Comprehensive Guide

Leopard geckos are insectivores, relying heavily on insects for nutrition. In the wild, their diet includes insects like crickets and mealworms, along with spiders and occasionally small mammals. These reptiles are also nocturnal, meaning they’re most active and prefer to hunt at night. To mimic their natural hunting patterns, it’s best to feed leopard geckos … Read More

Why Leopard Geckos Eat Their Skin – A Natural Process Explained

Why Leopard Geckos Eat Their Skin – A Natural Process Explained

Leopard geckos, like many other reptiles, shed their skin regularly as they grow. However, unlike most reptiles, leopard geckos engage in a unique behavior: they consume their shed skin. This process is scientifically referred to as ceratophagia, which translates to “horn eating” — a phenomenon where animals consume their sloughed-off skin or keratin-based structures. While … Read More

Why Leopard Geckos Soak – Understanding Their Soaking Behavior

Why Leopard Geckos Soak – Understanding Their Soaking Behavior

Leopard geckos are often seen soaking in their water dishes. Soaking behaviour is fairly common, and often normal, but it should also alert Leopard gecko keepers that potential problems might be present. From time-to-time owners will found one, or all, Leopard geckos soaking in their water dish. Naturally, soaking is a great way to help … Read More