Picking a Gecko

Geckos are small lizards found in warm climates throughout the world. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, as there are over a thousand different species of gecko lizards. Geckos have several unique characteristics, including the chirping vocalizations they use as social interactions. They also lack eyelids and have a transparent membrane covering the eye which they lick to clean. Because of their commonness in warm climates, there are several species of geckos that live in human houses. These house geckos are rarely killed or exterminated because of their ability to kill and feed on insect pests.

In this free video series, our expert will demonstrate how to care for gecko lizards. Dealing specifically with leopard geckos, our expert will show you how to pick out a healthy gecko, how to choose the right cage, and how to handle your gecko lizards. You will also learn useful tips on what to feed geckos and how to heat and light their cages. If you are looking for an exotic pet or want to expand your lizard population, let our expert teach you all the tips on caring for a leopard gecko.

"O.k. So you've decided you want to get a leopard gecko. How do you pick a good one? Well, you're going to go down to your local pet store or possibly to a local reptile expo or reptile show, and you're going to look around. And you want to look for a leopard gecko that is attractive to you and pretty. You also want to for one that has bright and gunk free eyes. You don't want him to have any goop in his eyes or to have his eyes closed or look misshapen or weird. Also check his mouth. Make sure his mouth is clean and clear. No discolorations not hanging limply at all or any things like that You know make sure his toes are all intact. When they're babies like this, they do have a tendency to lose their little toes sometimes to shedding. You want to make sure their tails are intact. Leopard geckos do have droppable tails which means they'll let go of them if they're pulled on for defensive purposes. Make sure it's intact and clean and looks good. And then, of course, also check his vent. Make sure it's clear of any goop or garbage. Make sure it's not discolored or swollen in any way, shape or form. And, of course, make sure he's active, attentive, curious. He should move around. He should run from you a little bit. You know you want to find a leopard gecko that looks like he's healthy. And that's what we're looking for here. We're looking for all the key signs that may lead you to problems down the road."