So you have a gecko for a pet? Cool! Now what? While it will be a fun-filled adventure, you must do certain things every day to ensure that your pet remains healthy and happy. In exchange for the joy it brings you, you really want to return love by providing all of its needs.

Do not worry. The great thing about geckos is that you don’t have to spend as much time supervising them. You don’t have to bathe, hug or walk them like we normally do with dogs and other pets. You simply have to make sure that your pet is being fed the right food in the right amount and his environment is still suitable.

However, it will still take a bit of your time. So if you are a very busy person and don’t even have enough time for yourself, you shouldn’t have a gecko. But if you’re willing to do your part as a pet owner, read on.

Clean and healthy environment
The secret to keeping geckos happy is to provide them with an environment that is very close to their natural habitat. Geckos usually live in the forest where there are many trees, wild plants, and of course insects to feed on. You also need to mist the tank. Remember, in rainforests, it is always humid. If you are in a cold place, you really have to come up with a heating system for your gecko, especially if you are raising Tokay geckos. For Tokay youth, you need a 10 gallon tank and you keep them all together in the same container. For adults you need a 20 gallon tank and there should only be one male inside each tank. Tokays are strictly nocturnal, so you need to place some cave-like structures, pebbles, stones, and other things that bring their surroundings closer to your actual room. There are geckos that can live in colder environments and there are others that live in desserts so you need to do a little reading to find the tank that is most appropriate for your pet.

Feeding your pet
How Often Should You Feed Your Gecko? Well that depends on the type of gecko you have and the type of food you feed it. If he’s Tokay and you’re feeding him crickets, it’s okay to feed him every other day. You may want to coat crickets with vitamins (which you can buy at a pet store or veterinary clinic) so that your pet receives the nutrients it needs. An adult gecko can be fed 10 crickets every other day. If you prefer to feed pinkies or other larger insects, your gecko will remain full in a week. It is best to feed them in the afternoon, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, when they begin to be active. Remember, they are nocturnal beings.

You see, it doesn’t take long to have a pet gecko. Just a little effort from its master and the gecko will grow up happy and healthy!