Blog - The Gecko Guide

How to Clean and Disinfect a Reptile Enclosure After a Parasite Outbreak

Gecko keepers: step-by-step cleaning and disinfection after a parasite outbreak—substrate, gear, quarantine, safety, and prevention tips.

Optimal handling frequency for leopard geckos; taming steps, bonding tips, safety, stress signs, and practical care guidance.

Pale geckos: leopard & crested causes, signs (shedding, stress, dehydration, illness); care tweaks, habitat needs, when to vet.

Set ideal gecko humidity, measure with hygrometers, choose substrate, plan misting, troubleshoot shedding, maintain habitat.

What causes leopard gecko odors, how their scent works, and tips to keep enclosures clean and odor-free.

Dysecdysis in geckos: definition, signs, causes, at-home and veterinary treatments, care steps, humidity tips, prevention.

Practical care guide for baby geckos hatchlings: housing, heating, feeding, hydration, shedding, handling, troubleshooting.

Species-by-species UVB needs for geckos: bulbs, placement, photoperiods, basking temps, risks, and practical care tips.

Protect your gecko: identify household hazards, safe enclosure setup, substrates, lighting, temps, security, and simple tips.

Gecko-proof your home with a room-by-room safety checklist: enclosures, temp, humidity, hazards, doors, windows, cords, cleaners.