Blog - The Gecko Guide

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Leopard Gecko Poop: A Visual Guide

Spot healthy vs. unhealthy leopard gecko droppings: color, consistency, urates, frequency; causes, red flags, when to see a vet.

Healthy weight ranges for leopard geckos by age/sex; weigh, track growth, spot under/overweight, adjust diet, vet checks.

Gecko substrate guide: avoid sand and loose substrates (cedar/pine); impaction risk; safe alternatives and clean enclosure tips.

Position UVB lights for geckos: achieve correct distances, coverage, optimal basking zone, avoid heat spots, timing & safety.

Mimic natural day-night cycles to boost gecko health: lighting schedule, UVB, temps, humidity, basking, feeding, monitoring tips.

UVB lighting and metabolic bone disease in geckos: connection, early signs, prevention, and care.

Best leopard gecko substrates and bedding: safety, impaction risk, cleaning, humidity, enclosure setup, juvenile vs adult.

Frequency, factors, signs, substrate options, safe cleaning steps, and a practical care plan for your gecko.

Explain why crested geckos bury in substrate; what it signals about humidity and temperature; substrate options; when to worry.

Step-by-step guide to a naturalistic bioactive gecko substrate: materials, setup, drainage, layering, microfauna, humidity.