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Geckos
Information on a variety of geckos kept as pets, including the care of leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, day geckos, and tokay geckos.
- Leopard Geckos (8)
- Crested Geckos (1)
- White-line Geckos (1)
- House Geckos (1)
- African Fat-Tailed Geckos (1)
- Golden Geckos (1)
- Tokay Geckos (1)
- Madagascar Ground Geckos (1)
Gecko Tail Loss
Geckos can drop their tails as a defense to get away when something grabs their tail. What happens when a gecko drops its tail, and will the tail grow back?
Three Great Geckos for Beginners
All of these geckos do require conscientious care and are a major commitment, but they don't need a lot of expensive equipment and are pretty low maintenance as far as lizards go. Leopard geckos top my list of the best geckos for beginners, but there are also some other choices if you are looking for something a little different. Things to remember:
- Always try to find a captive bred geck…
Guide to Geckos
A look at the basics of common geckos kept as pets, from your About.com guide.
Day Geckos
General profile and care of the group of geckos collectively known as day geckos.
Gecko Femoral Pores
Learn about geckos and femoral pores.