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Are house geckos good beginner pets, and are they easy to care for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Are house geckos good beginner reptiles?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 7th, 2016

Yes, house geckos make good beginner reptile pets. You may not be able to interact/handle them like you could with crested or leopard geckos but they are easy to keep. her is a link to a care sheet: http://geckocare.net/house-gecko-care-sheet/

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