The sight of a leopard gecko shedding its skin mesmerized Katherine. The tiny creature was carefully rubbing itself against nearby surfaces, working to loosen the old layer. With a stretch of its ...

There are thousands of species of reptiles, but only a few are normally seen. Even fewer make cute and fun pets, but crested geckos are a great beginner-level choice for a pet reptile. With proper ...

DEAR PET TALK: I am fascinated with reptiles — how complicated is their care? What is the best habitat for a lizard? —Lonely for Lizards DEAR LONELY FOR LIZARDS: I have saved this question for a week ...

The first thing Colin Walker does every morning is count the geckos. And this particular morning, he is coming up one short. One skunk gecko, to be precise. He eventually spies its dark head poking ...

This newly discovered gecko species from Madagascar is a master escape artist. It's extremely fast. Like other lizards, it can lose its tail and grow a new one. And it can shed its scales — the ...

Some people pee themselves in scary situations. This gecko sheds its skin and goes naked, instead. The new species, called Geckolepis megalepis, is originally from Madagascar, where other species of ...

An incredible new species of gecko has been discovered by researchers in the Cambodian hills. The Kamping Poi bent‑toed gecko is aptly named for its oddly formed toes that curve slightly, helping it ...

Veterinarians performed the innovative treatment on a 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko, a species at the fringes of zoo medicine. Mike Bock In March 2025, a Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko received a ...

1. Introducing Geckos -- What are geckos? -- Where does the name "gecko" come from? -- Why are geckos important? -- Why should people care about geckos? -- Where do geckos live? -- What is the ...

Geckolepis megalepis can shed its skin and scales — the largest of any gecko — in order to flee a predator. This newly discovered gecko species from Madagascar is a master escape artist. It's ...