What kind of gecko has long crests on its back?
Crowned crested geckos have long crests around the head, making their head appear larger. Cactus crested geckos have a wider head and long crests on the sides of the head. Similar to Crowned geckos. Furry crested geckos have elongated crests on the back.
What kind of noise does a crested gecko make?
Crested geckos make some noises, such as chirping and growling/barking, but it is not usual as well as not very loud. Chirping sound is usually a message that your gecko is uncomfortable or unhappy. You might hear him/her making this noise when handling. Crested geckos also make lots of noise during the breeding season – they will be squeaking.
How often do crested geckos shed their skin?
Crested geckos shed quite often – around 2 times a month for adults, and around each week for hatchlings and babies. No matter the reason, crested geckos usually shed and eat their skin immediately – usually without you noticing. Some crested gecko are shy, and might hide to eat the skin.
Can a crested gecko bite with its small teeth?
Crested geckos have very small teeth and can bite, but they shouldn’t normally do it too often. Usually, their bites don’t break skin. But if it bites with more power, it can break your skin. Sometimes, crested geckos might become aggressive or generally bite you for some other reasons. Well, there are few reasons for crested gecko biting:
Why does a leopard gecko have bite marks on its tail?
A tell-tale sign of bullying on the gecko in the photo below are the scuff marks on her head (click on her head for a close up), along the body and tail- a mouth-shaped bite mark can also be seen on the tail. Loss of appetite, or maybe more accurately, lack of interest in food is quite common in leopard geckos. It can have a number of causes.
Crested geckos make some noises, such as chirping and growling/barking, but it is not usual as well as not very loud. Chirping sound is usually a message that your gecko is uncomfortable or unhappy. You might hear him/her making this noise when handling. Crested geckos also make lots of noise during the breeding season – they will be squeaking.
Why is the skin on my leopard gecko not shedding?
Shedding problems. Failure of leopard geckos to fully shed can be due to a lack of access to a moist environment during shedding. Unshed skin is particularly common around the snout, toes and eyes, and should be removed as soon as possible.
What to look for when buying a leopard gecko?
When buying a new leopard gecko you should select one that looks healthy and is lively when handled (babies/juveniles should be quite flighty when handled, whereas the adults may be more tolerant of handling but should still be responsive).
