Geckos give birth by laying eggs. The female can be pregnant with her eggs for years before she lays them. ... When the eggs are ready, a gecko lays her eggs in leaves and bark. The newly emerged babies are called hatchlings.

Where do gecko lay eggs?

Females deposit their eggs in protected locations under rocks, logs or tree bark. The eggs are white, sticky and have soft, pliable shells that quickly harden once they're exposed to air. Depending on the species, the eggs incubate for 30 to 80 days before the fully formed baby geckos emerge.

What do I do if my gecko has eggs?

If your gecko lays eggs, it's important that you care for them properly to assure they will hatch. You need to incubate gecko eggs to allow them to hatch safely, using either a homemade or store-bought incubator. Be careful when you remove eggs from your gecko's tank to transfer them to the incubator.