2018 Leopard Gecko Holiday Shipping Schedule

The busy holiday shopping season is here, and we have the 2018 holiday shipping schedule for you.  At OnlineGeckos.com, we use FedEx Priority Overnight when shipping our geckos.  FedEx is very reliable, they have the best overnight shipping and tracking systems from our experience.  But the amount of packages they have to ship during the Winter holiday season is simply overwhelming.  As such we have to take extreme caution when picking shipping dates during this time of the year.

2018 Holiday Shipping Schedule – FedEx

Here are the dates FedEx Priority Overnight (FedEx Express) is officially closed and not operational.

Thursday November 22nd – Thanksgiving Day
Sunday December 23rd
Tuesday December 25th – Christmas Day
Sunday December 30th
Tuesday January 1st 2019 – New Years Day Continue reading “2018 Leopard Gecko Holiday Shipping Schedule”

Power Outage Gecko Care

In light of hurricane ravaged East Coast, we thought we would give some tips on power outage gecko care.  Power outages are common for those having to deal with bad weather.   It is easier to take care of your gecko pet during power outages than you think.  Your leopard gecko requires warmth to function normally and to digest food.  There are heat packs you can purchase that will keep your leopard gecko warm for 2-3 days straight.

Power Outage Gecko Care – UniHeat Shipping Warmer

UniHeat Shipping Warmer is the same heat packs we use when shipping our leopard geckos.  They come in 40-hour and 72-hour versions.  Since we do FedEx Priority Overnight shipping, we mostly use the 40-hour heat packs.  But if you anticipate to be out of power for more than a day or two, you should get the 72-hour version. Continue reading “Power Outage Gecko Care”

Small Scale Leopard Gecko Breeding 101

small scale leopard gecko breeding 101 breeder tips

Small scale leopard gecko breeding can be both fun and educational.  We have been breeding geckos on a small scale since 2011.  The anticipation and elation when you produce life is nothing short of breathtaking.  Even after all these years, it still doesn’t get old.  Perhaps you are a gecko hobbyist ready to take the next step.  In this article, we will help you start your own adventure to small scale leopard gecko breeding.

Small Scale Leopard Gecko Breeding 101 – Budget

We are going to jump right into it, because we know that’s why you are here.  Here are our tips and suggestions for small scale leopard gecko breeding.

breeding leopard geckos on a small scale

Continue reading “Small Scale Leopard Gecko Breeding 101”

FedEx and OnlineGeckos.com 2017 Holiday Shipping Schedule

onlinegeckos.com 2017 holiday shipping schedule fedex

2017 holiday shopping season is here!  Holiday shipping delays have become more common in the recent years.  Extra caution must be taken to ensure the safe arrival of live animals.   With leopard geckos and african fat-tails, they require Priority Overnight shipping.  See below for FedEx’s 2017 holiday shipping schedule for Express shipping:

Thursday Nov 23rd:  FedEx Express is closed

Monday Dec 25th:  FedEx Express is closed

Monday Jan 1st:  FedEx Express is closed

On these days, FedEx will not ship or deliver at all. Continue reading “FedEx and OnlineGeckos.com 2017 Holiday Shipping Schedule”