Geckos
Information on a variety of geckos kept as pets, including the care of leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, day geckos, and tokay geckos.
Geckos - 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?
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:
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.
A look at the basics of common geckos kept as pets, from your About.com guide.
Leopard geckos
Care sheet for the leopard gecko, arguably the best beginner gecko.
Care sheet for the leopard gecko, arguably the best beginner gecko.
Sexing Leopard Geckos
How to tell male from female leopard geckos
How to tell male from female leopard geckos
What Substrate Should I Use for My Leopard Gecko?
Advice on choosing a substrate for leopard geckos.
Advice on choosing a substrate for leopard geckos.
Crested Geckos
Information about the care of crested geckos.
Information about the care of crested geckos.
White Lined Geckos - Skunk Geckos
Information about the care of white lined geckos or skunk geckos.
Information about the care of white lined geckos or skunk geckos.
House Geckos
Information about the care of house geckos.
Information about the care of house geckos.
Fat-Tailed Geckos
Profile and care sheet for the fat-tailed gecko.
Profile and care sheet for the fat-tailed gecko.
Golden Geckos
Information about the care of golden geckos.
Information about the care of golden geckos.
Tokay Geckos
Profile of the large and colorful tokay gecko.
Profile of the large and colorful tokay gecko.
Madagascar Ground Geckos
Profile of the Madagascar ground gecko and very basic care guide.
Profile of the Madagascar ground gecko and very basic care guide.
Day Geckos
General profile and care of the group of geckos collectively known as day geckos.
General profile and care of the group of geckos collectively known as day geckos.
Pet Leopard Gecko Pictures
Gallery of pet Leopard Gecko photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Gallery of pet Leopard Gecko photos submitted to About Exotic Pets by our readers.
Video of a Leopard Gecko Eating a Cricket
Video of a leopard gecko eating a cricket.
Video of a leopard gecko eating a cricket.
Review of "The Leopard Gecko" by Lyle Puente
A review of the book The Leopard Gecko (An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet), by Lyle Puente
A review of the book The Leopard Gecko (An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet), by Lyle Puente
African Fat-Tailed Gecko
By Ron Hatcher (Geckos Galore), basics of care.
By Ron Hatcher (Geckos Galore), basics of care.
Day Geckos (Leaping Lizards)
Good general advice on keeping day geckos along with information on individual species (pull down menu on the main page).
Good general advice on keeping day geckos along with information on individual species (pull down menu on the main page).
Global Gecko Association
Information on this association of gecko owners. Includes information on geckos including care sheets for a variety of less common gecko species, membership, and more.
Information on this association of gecko owners. Includes information on geckos including care sheets for a variety of less common gecko species, membership, and more.
Leopard Gecko Breeding Advice
Nice, informative page on breeding, including preparation, egg laying, incubation and hatchling care. By Carole Saucier.
Nice, informative page on breeding, including preparation, egg laying, incubation and hatchling care. By Carole Saucier.
Leopard Gecko Breeding and Egging
With the emphasis on incubating eggs and dealing with the hatchlings of leopard and African fat-tailed geckos, by Melissa Kaplan.
With the emphasis on incubating eggs and dealing with the hatchlings of leopard and African fat-tailed geckos, by Melissa Kaplan.
Leopard Gecko Care
Care information for leopard geckos, by Chris Norman
Care information for leopard geckos, by Chris Norman
Leopard Gecko FAQ
Excellent and useful FAQ by Carole Saucier. Covers a lot of common concerns.
Excellent and useful FAQ by Carole Saucier. Covers a lot of common concerns.
Leopard Geckos
A nice care guide to leopard geckos, by Christine Nickerson.
A nice care guide to leopard geckos, by Christine Nickerson.
Paroedura Pictus Care sheet
Care and breeding information from A1 Reptiles (Madagascar ground geckos).
Care and breeding information from A1 Reptiles (Madagascar ground geckos).
Rhacodactylus auriculatus Care Sheet
From A1 reptiles brief guide to caring for this fruit loving gecko.
From A1 reptiles brief guide to caring for this fruit loving gecko.
Teratoscincus scincus ssp. Care Sheet
By Henk Veldkamp, farily brief care guide.
By Henk Veldkamp, farily brief care guide.
Thick-fingered Gecko (Pachydactylus sp.)
By Gregory J. Watkins-Colwell, basic guide to care, including breeding.
By Gregory J. Watkins-Colwell, basic guide to care, including breeding.
Tokay Geckos
Fairly brief care guide, including some information on habits and personality, by Melissa Kaplan.
Fairly brief care guide, including some information on habits and personality, by Melissa Kaplan.