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
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
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
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
Thinking about the worst things that could happen isn't fun, but I think it's important to be prepared for everything. Even for things that'll probably (and hopefully) never happen. You just never know, and when something does happen, you'll be glad you have a plan. In this post, I explain how I've prepared for different … Continue reading Reptile emergency situations
