What types of pets benefit from the coco hut? From reptiles to birds, there are so many different species of small pets that enjoy the coconut hut. Crested geckos, chameleons, lizards, bearded dragons and frogs hop, scurry and crawl on top of and hide in the real coconut house. Cute and furry small animals like hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice love to burrow on the inside and gnaw on the outside of the coconut cabana. As a hanging bird house, the SunGrow Coco Hut attracts small birds such as finches, canaries, parakeets and lovebirds benefit, not only from having a secure hideout, but also by giving them something safe to peck at and a place to practice feet exercises. How do I install the SunGrow Gecko House? There are a couple options for adding the SunGrow Coco Hut to your crested gecko's habitat. The easiest and quickest way is to simply place the coconut shell on the floor of your pet's terrarium and let your pet enjoy it. This way the house can be moved about the environment keeping your pet amused and interested. You could also mount the coco hut to something heavy and stationary to keep it solidly in one place. A common way to install the gecko hut is to use the included 4” length of rope to hang it from the ceiling of your gecko's habitat. Why do crested geckos make great pets? Because crested geckos are adorable, gentle, playful and easy to care for, they are an ideal reptile pet for beginners. Crested geckos can change colors like chameleons, but they are cheaper, friendlier, and with lower maintenance requirements. When your pet gecko's color is more vibrant, it is referred to as being "fired up," as opposed to being “fired down” when the coloring is more muted. The cute little geckos have minimal requirements as they do not need special lighting and mostly just need a warm, humid environment to be happy. In the wild, crested geckos are primarily tree dwellers who love to jump and climb.