Leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius
A ground-dwelling gecko from dry, rocky country, active at dusk and night.
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Bearded dragon
Pogona vitticeps
A day-active Australian lizard that basks hard and needs strong UVB.
All bearded dragon guidesCrested gecko
Correlophus ciliatus
A climbing gecko from New Caledonia that lives in tall, planted enclosures.
- Crested Gecko Care Guide
- Floppy Tail Syndrome in Crested Geckos
- Is My Crested Gecko Male or Female? How and When to Tell
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Leopard Gecko Care Guide: Setup, Heat, Diet and Health
Complete leopard gecko care: enclosure size, heat gradient, UVB, humidity, substrate, feeding, handling and health signs, checked against vet sources.
Bearded Dragon Brumation: Normal Rest or a Reason to See a Vet?
How to tell bearded dragon brumation from illness, what to track each week, the warning signs that mean a vet visit, and how to help your dragon wake up.
Leopard Gecko Temperature Range: Setting Up the Heat Gradient
Leopard gecko temperatures for the warm end, cool end and night, compared across five care sources, plus how to heat, measure and fix a gradient that is off.
Leopard Gecko Enclosure Size: Is 20 or 40 Gallons Enough?
How big a leopard gecko enclosure should be, with sources compared and floor sizes drawn to scale. Why 36 × 18 inches is the new minimum and when to go bigger.
Do Leopard Geckos Need UVB? What the Research Shows
Do leopard geckos need UVB lighting? What two studies found, how much UVB sources recommend, which lamp to buy, where to mount it and how to keep it safe.
Leopard Gecko Feeding Schedule by Age, With Supplements
How often to feed a leopard gecko at each age, which insects to use, how big they should be, how to gut-load, and a simple calcium and multivitamin routine.
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