Blog - The Gecko Guide

How to Tell if Your Leopard Gecko is Male or Female: A Complete Guide

Identify your leopard gecko's sex: anatomy cues (hemipenal bulges, femoral pores), age, behavior, safe handling, care, and vet.

Do geckos need light at night? Practical tips on day/night cycles, UVB/heat, timers, and care steps for niche gecko pets.

Guard against common gecko enclosure decor mistakes: safe substrates, hides, lighting, humidity, and upkeep.

Compare UVB bulbs and fixtures for gecko enclosures: specs, sizing, setup, photoperiod, safety, and replacement tips.

Compare freshly prepared diets vs live insects for crested geckos; nutrition, pros/cons, feeding tips, safety, cost, and care.

Front- vs top-opening gecko enclosures: handling, cleaning, humidity, ventilation, security, cost, space, species-fit tips.

DIY vs pre-mixed substrates for bioactive gecko setups: costs, ease, maintenance, moisture control, safety, long-term viability.

Top 11 crested gecko care mistakes to avoid disaster: habitat, temp/humidity, diet, lighting, handling, hygiene, quarantine.

15 critical leopard gecko mistakes and fixes on enclosure, heating, substrate, diet, hydration, shedding, handling, health.

Avoid 9 feeding mistakes that harm gecko health; proper diet, prey size, calcium/vitamin boosts, feeding schedule, illness signs.