I decided to make a little digging area for my gecko. I've been noticing he tries to dig into the tile and inside his humid hide, so I wanted to give him a place where he can actually dig. I also wanted to give him some new textures to explore.Sand should be avoided for leopard … Continue reading Making a gecko digging box
As some of you may know, my gecko doesn't like food all that much. He just isn't as interested in food as other geckos, and I've always had to put in a lot of effort to get him to eat.But after talking to my vet about it, I decided to try something new! My gecko … Continue reading How I got my leopard gecko excited about food again
Vet check listMake a list with everything you need to take with you and what you need to prepare.Like the travel enclosure, any paperwork or forms, heating pads... Preparing a travel enclosureTry to get everything ready the day before your appointment. Things you need:- A bin, with air holes for ventilation- Paper towel as a … Continue reading How to prepare for a vet visit
What happened to Arlows eyes? A few weeks ago, I started to notice something in Arlows eye. I thought it might be some stuck shed, and I waited to see if it would come off with his next shed, but it didn't. It didn't get worse and it didn't seem to bother him. He wasn't … Continue reading My gecko needed to go to the vet
In this post I'll explain the best ways to pick up and handle a leopard gecko, and what NOT to do. How to pick up your leopard geckoThere are a few ways to get your gecko into your hands. The easiest method is to just let your gecko walk onto your hand. Place your hand … Continue reading How to pick up and handle a leopard gecko
ARLOW IS A TWO YEAR OLD GECKO. Arlows hatch day is September 7th and we celebrated with some donuts and tiny cake. I'm beyond grateful for this sweet little nugget, he brings so much joy to my life. He's an amazing little gecko and I'm so happy I found him. Enjoy some of the pictures … Continue reading Another gecko birthday party
You did all the research and decided to get a leopard gecko, now what? Where do you find a healthy, happy gecko? Should you buy one from a pet shop or from a breeder... or adopt a gecko in need of a new home? How do find a good breeder? What leopard gecko do you … Continue reading Where to get a leopard gecko
Considering getting a leopard gecko? Wondering if it's the right pet for you? Look no further, I lay out all the awesome things about them, and the things that make them less ideal as a pet. First of all, the fact that you are reading this post means you're doing your research and I'm so … Continue reading Is a leopard gecko the right pet for you?
You might already know that leopard geckos shed their skin. But why and how do they do this? I tell you all about it in this blog post. FactsIt is normal for leopard geckos to eat very little (or nothing) around shedding time. It takes a lot of energy and time, it can take up … Continue reading Leopard geckos & shedding
In this short blog post I explain how I take photos of my gecko. I also briefly explain how I edit them and which apps I use to edit. SettingThe most important item I use when taking pictures is the playpen I have for my gecko. It's a clothing bin from IKEA (link: SKUBB). He … Continue reading How I take photos of my reptile
