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Are essential oil diffusers safe to use around my tokay gecko?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Are essential oils safe for tokay geckos? (He is in a different room than where I plan to have my diffuser.) Thank you. (I also have a dog but have researched what is safe for her and what isn't and how to diffuse in carrier oils and such.)

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 7th, 2018

As long as you use high quality oils and they are heavily diluted, he *should* be fine. That said, there are some EOs that are toxic to reptiles and should not be used. Most "tree oils", such as eucalyptus, are highly toxic and never recommended.

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