If you just got a crested gecko, you’re probably pretty excited to start interacting with your adorable new pet! But if all your crested gecko seems to do is run away from you, it can feel pretty discouraging. You might wonder if your pet is just shy, or if you’re doing something wrong. So why …
Where there is movement there is life – right? And where there is no movement – well, there could be lots of reasons, so don’t panic or jump to any conclusions until you have thoroughly investigated the situation. This is especially true where crested geckos are concerned. We all know they are good jumpers who …
Crested geckos are known for being calm and easy to care for pets. However, as is seen with so many of our animal friends, pets sometimes display strange behaviors. When we witness our pets acting funny, it can cause us to worry that something may be wrong. Most of the time, though, it turns out …
Bum licking may sound like a strange and alarming behavior. It’s fine for dogs, but the first time you see your crested gecko thus occupied, you may well wonder what is going on. Perhaps you have seen him licking his eyeballs frequently, and that’s understandable due to his lack of eyelids – but the other …
Maybe you’ve just adopted a crested gecko and are wondering if its white lips are normal, or perhaps your crested gecko’s colors have changed recently. Either way, you’re probably curious about why your pet’s mouth appears to be white. So why is my crested gecko’s mouth white? It’s normal for crested geckos to have white …
As a crested gecko owner, you’re probably pretty familiar with your pet’s appearance. But if your crested gecko suddenly seems to be developing spots or different types of coloration, you may be wondering exactly what’s going on. Is your pet just becoming more colorful, or is there something wrong? So why is my crested gecko …
You probably know that regular waste is a good indicator of health for most animals. But for crested geckos, what exactly does “regular waste” mean? So how often should crested geckos poop? Crested geckos typically eat as often as they poop. For juveniles this can be four to seven times each week, while adults will …
Healthy crested geckos are typically active and curious by nature. The crested gecko is also crepuscular and nocturnal, meaning they are most active at twilight and at night, so there is usually no reason for concern if they are inactive during the day. Their overall level of activity can vary based on the personality of …
If you recently noticed that your bearded dragon is missing a nail, you might be a little freaked out. Why is the nail missing? Will it grow back, and do you need to treat it? Is it necessary to take your bearded dragon to the vet? You’re sure to have lots of questions! So why …
Bearded dragons have tons of entertaining habits–and pushups are definitely some of the cutest. But while watching your pet do pushups and bob its head is fun, what does it mean? Is your bearded dragon trying to tell you something through its behavior? So why does my bearded dragon do pushups? Pushups are usually paired …
