Leopard geckos come in more than 100 different morphs, with breeders constantly developing new variations. Morph prices vary greatly; a normal leopard gecko may cost around $25, while rare morphs can ...

One area resident called the recent population explosion a “bumper crop.” Another called it an “invasion.” But many think the little creatures with big eyes and sticky feet are just plain “cute.” No, ...

While the patterns and colors of lizards' skin are fascinating, the mechanisms behind them are largely unknown. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) studied the leopard gecko, a popular lizard ...

This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now ...

Aside from the furry critters you see during your pet store visit, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, reptiles are a popular choice to have as a pet. One of the most popular pet ...

Geckos can use their tongue to differentiate their own odor from that of other members of their species, as researchers from the University of Bern have shown in a new experimental study. The findings ...

Gecko sex chromosomes arose 22 separate times, and the genes already on a chromosome hint at whether it turns into an X or a ...

The leopard gecko's name was Mr. Frosty, and he was hard to miss. Yellow bands striped his back, and uncommonly white skin peeked out from speckles on his head and tail. "It's this really striking ...