Why do leopard geckos hide in their hides?
Hiding Many new leopard gecko owners will wonder why their gecko seems to be hiding from them. There are a couple of reasons for this, but the biggest reason is that leopard geckos are nocturnal and will usually stay in one of their hides (you should have three leopard gecko hides)…
Why does a leopard gecko raise its tail?
Leopard gecko has a standing tail – it does it to scare off any predators or when stressed. You should not handle your leopard gecko when it raises its tail and is moving it from side to side. Try to approach the tank slowly and rest your hand in the terrarium after some time.
When to be concerned about a leopard gecko?
The only time you should be concerned is if your leopard gecko has not left their hide for 24 or more hours. This can indicate that your tank may not be the right temperature or that the gecko is feeling ill and you should make sure they are not displaying any type of abnormal behavior.
Why does my leopard gecko have big eyes?
Leopard geckos have large, round eyes that make them very cute, curious-looking pets. Unfortunately, they frequently suffer from eye ailments, most of which are due either to poor husbandry or environmental factors.
Hiding Many new leopard gecko owners will wonder why their gecko seems to be hiding from them. There are a couple of reasons for this, but the biggest reason is that leopard geckos are nocturnal and will usually stay in one of their hides (you should have three leopard gecko hides)…
Leopard gecko has a standing tail – it does it to scare off any predators or when stressed. You should not handle your leopard gecko when it raises its tail and is moving it from side to side. Try to approach the tank slowly and rest your hand in the terrarium after some time.
Why does my leopard gecko not hold food in its mouth?
If your leopard gecko can’t hold the food in its mouth or finds it hard to do so, this can be a sign of a problem. This can be a symptom of weak jaws, which develops with calcium deficiency and MBD. Try to palpate leopard gecko’s jaws very lightly to see if they feel soft and spongy.
Leopard geckos have large, round eyes that make them very cute, curious-looking pets. Unfortunately, they frequently suffer from eye ailments, most of which are due either to poor husbandry or environmental factors.
