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
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How to pick up and handle a leopard gecko
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
Amazing and fun reptile names
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
Where to get a leopard gecko
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
Leopard geckos & shedding
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
Tile as a substrate for leopard geckos
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
One year of gecko keeping
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
Leopard geckos and brumation
Have you noticed your gecko is sleeping way more, not eating (as much), staying on the cold side and generally not being as active? There's a high chance it's because of brumation. During the cold winter months, most leopard geckos (and other reptiles) go into brumation. In this short blog post, I'll explain what that … Continue reading Leopard geckos and brumation
How to spend time with your gecko
This blog post is all about spending time with your leopard gecko. A quick note before I go in depth on different things you can do: don’t let your gecko out for too long. If you feel your gecko is getting too cold, it’s time to put them back in their enclosure. BondingWhen you first … Continue reading How to spend time with your gecko
Cleaning my reptile enclosure
In this post I share how I clean my gecko enclosure, I also made a video that you can watch on my instagram by clicking here. What I use:- Zoomed Wipe Out spray (see picture)- Warm water- Paper towels- Towels- Cleaning cloth- Sponge The first thing I do, is take all the decorations out of … Continue reading Cleaning my reptile enclosure