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Is Your Gecko Ready for Breeding?
In the northern hemisphere, gecko breeding season has been in full swing since the late winter. It’s still early enough in the season to begin breeding, and late enough to contemplate breeding for next season. It’s important that the geckos in question be in good condition for breeding. It’s also important for the hobbyist who is contemplating breeding their geckos to be sufficiently prepared. More
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The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Blue
Mr. Blue is an electric blue day gecko, otherwise known as a Lagodactylus williamsi. He’s been sharing my home (literally) with me for the past five years. More
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What Goes on in My House: the Modular Method
Welcome to my gecko room! We have to make the most of our limited space, so modular housing is all the rage. More
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Buying a Gecko from a *gasp* Pet Store?!
Believe it or not, brick-and-mortar pet stores can be a reasonable place to find a quality pet gecko.
Now hear me out because not all pet stores are created equally. There is a right way to run a pet store and there is a wrong way to run a pet store. We’re going to outline some of the things you can look out for when you would prefer to shop at a retail store. More -
What Goes on in My House: Zoom In Zoom Out
Welcome to a convivial room in the wintry “wilds” of Toronto Canada! More
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What Goes on in My House: Reptiles and Spiders Photo Essay
In a nicely furnished lounge somewhere in the UK, lurks a cherished reptile and invertebrate collection. . . More
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The Little Jungle in My House – Photo Essay
This is my computer corner. I love having a little jungle in my house – and on my desk at work – a rest for my eyes from the computer, and a little chance to escape to another small world for a bit… More
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What Goes on in My House?! Aliza Arzt
Welcome to the first of what we hope will be many photo-essays about our geckos in our homes. A photo essay is designed to be heavy on pictures and light on words, so without further ado: More
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New Series: What Goes on in My House?!
Entering the house of a dedicated gecko keeper can be a weird experience, especially if the gecko “collection” is integrated into the decor of the home. For many “not your average living room” is an understatement. More
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There’s a Gecko in my Salad! Investigating Stowaway Geckos Entering Great Britain
Have you ever been so lucky as to buy a bag of grapes in the supermarket and get a free lizard with them? For most people, this an unlucky experience and a rare one. However, when it does occur it often makes headlines in the local media. More
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Gecko Care: When is Worry Too Much Worry?
As an experienced gecko keeper and “gecko forum junkie” I respond to many posts from people who have just gotten their first gecko, or are planning to get their first gecko. They understand that taking care of a living creature is an important responsibility. For the most part, they’re concerned about providing the proper care, about figuring out which of the conflicting instructions they see online and from pet stores is correct, and about interpreting their gecko’s behavior correctly. This all makes sense: with any new undertaking there are concerns about “getting it right”. The learning curve is steep and usually, with a bit of guidance, the “newbie” gets more comfortable and figures out what to do. More
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Gecko Breeding Philosophy: What is a Morph?
Gecko breeders spend a lot of time discussing various “morphs” of those gecko species for whom breeders have developed different patterns and colors. To the best of my knowledge, there is no formal, universally accepted definition of what exactly is a “morph”. More
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