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
Looking for some name inspiration? You've come to the right place! Here is a list of my favourite names for reptiles: Geeky namesSirius - Harry Potter (Siriusss for a snake)Draco - Harry PotterDobby - Harry PotterSeverus - Harry Potter (Severusss for a snake)Luna - Harry PotterNewt - Fantastic BeastsPickett - Fantastic BeastsFrodo - Lord of … Continue reading Amazing and fun reptile names
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
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
It's been a few months since I changed the substrate in my leopard gecko enclosure from paper towel to tile. And I feel like it's time to share my experience. The pros and cons, the differences with paper towel and if it's the best choice for you. I'm so pleased with the result. The prosHygienic … Continue reading Tile as a substrate for leopard geckos
What a wonderful year it has been. 2019 defenitely brought some challenges but I'm so grateful to have had this little gecko with me. December not only marks the end of 2019, it also marks my one year of gecko keeping.Since I got Arlow and started my blog, I've met some amazing people who share … Continue reading One year of gecko keeping
