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Geckos hub

Everything for geckos keepers.

Care guides for leopard, crested, gargoyle and other gecko keepers — temperature, humidity, feeding and shedding.

Geckos — all topics

Daily care

Do leopard geckos need UVB?

Whether leopard geckos need UVB — the modern consensus, the right low-level tube, mounting distance and how UVB changes supplementation.

6 min read
Getting started

How do I set up a leopard gecko terrarium?

Step-by-step leopard gecko terrarium setup — enclosure, three hides, substrate, heating, water, optional UVB. Complete first-time setup guide.

8 min read
Daily care

What is the best substrate for a leopard gecko?

Safe substrates for leopard geckos compared — paper towel, reptile carpet, tile, bioactive soil and sand — plus the real impaction risk picture.

6 min read
Troubleshooting

Why is my leopard gecko not shedding properly?

How to safely fix stuck shed on a leopard gecko — humid hide setup, warm soak, toe and eye care, and when retained shed becomes a vet visit.

5 min read
Troubleshooting

Why is my leopard gecko's tail getting skinny?

Leopard gecko skinny tail explained — what tail width means, the four most common causes, how to track weight, and when to see a reptile vet.

6 min read
Troubleshooting

Why is my leopard gecko not pooping?

Why a leopard gecko stops pooping — temperature, hydration, impaction signs and the warm-bath protocol, plus when it becomes a vet visit.

6 min read
Troubleshooting

Why is my leopard gecko not eating?

The 8 most common reasons leopard geckos stop eating — temperature, stress, shedding, boredom and tail-thinning — with a vet-visit checklist.

6 min read
Getting started

How long do leopard geckos live?

Leopard gecko lifespan in captivity vs the wild — average, record holders, and the husbandry that supports the long end of the range.

6 min read
Daily care

How often should I feed my leopard gecko?

How often to feed a leopard gecko at every life stage — insect choice, prey size, calcium and D3 schedule, gut-loading, and what to skip.

4 min read
Daily care

What do leopard geckos eat?

Leopard gecko feeder insects ranked — dubia and BSFL staples, hornworm and silkworm variety, mealworm/wax worm treats — plus gut-loading and what to skip.

5 min read
Daily care

Do crested geckos need UVB and heat?

Whether crested geckos need UVB and supplemental heat — modern best practice on lighting, temperature targets, and heat stress prevention.

7 min read
Troubleshooting

Why is my crested gecko not eating?

Crested gecko refusing food — the five common causes, temperature audit, CGD rotation strategy, and when refused meals become a vet visit.

5 min read
Daily care

What humidity does a crested gecko need?

Crested gecko humidity targets — daily range, the wet-then-dry cycle, misting frequency, substrate choice, and how humidity drives shedding success.

5 min read
Troubleshooting

Why isn't my crested gecko growing or how big do they get?

Crested gecko adult size and growth timeline — what's normal, why juveniles stall, and how to support healthy growth on commercial CGD.

6 min read
Getting started

How do I set up a crested gecko enclosure?

Crested gecko enclosure setup — size, vertical orientation, climbing structures, plants, hides, substrate and humidity management.

7 min read
Troubleshooting

My crested gecko dropped its tail — what do I do?

Crested gecko dropped tail care — first response, wound cleaning, stress audit, and the firm truth that the tail will not grow back.

5 min read
Daily care

What do crested geckos eat?

Crested gecko diet — commercial CGD as staple, optional feeder insects, dusting and the dietary mistakes that cause MBD and weight loss.

6 min read
Daily care

What temperature do leopard geckos need?

What warm side, cool side and night temperatures leopard geckos need, with belly-heat targets, thermostat tips and how to fix common heating mistakes.

5 min read