Gargoyle geckos

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Bringing your new gecko home: -Your new gecko will need a couple weeks time to acclimate to their new home. Try to find a calm place in your home that will allow them to feel safe. During this time it is important to not handle them unless necessary to do so. It is not uncommon for it to seem like your new gecko is not eating and probably mostly hiding. Try not to make any changes to their environment or attempt assist feeding during this time as it will only prolong this acclimation period. Rest assured this is completely normal and after a few weeks your new gecko will begin to feel comfortable in their new home. Feel free to contact us if you would like guidance during this period or if it is taking longer than expected. We feed our geckos primarily on Pangea complete diets such as Fig, With Insects, and Growth and Breeding Formula. If feeding another diet from these, please understand that it will likely take additional time before your new gecko accepts the new food being offered.

Housing: – Enclosure: Provide a well-ventilated enclosure like a glass terrarium or screen cage. A 20-gallon tank is suitable for one adult gecko. – Substrate: Use a safe substrate like coconut coir or paper towels to line the enclosure. – Vertical Space: Gargoyle geckos are arboreal, so ensure plenty of vertical climbing space.

Temperature and Lighting: – Daytime Temperature: Maintain temperatures between 72-80°F (22-27°C). – Nighttime Temperature: Allow a slight drop in temperature at night. – UVB Lighting: Gargoyle geckos benefit from low-level UVB lighting for calcium metabolism.

Humidity: – Maintain humidity levels around 60-80%. Misting the enclosure 1-2 times daily helps to achieve this.

Feeding: – Diet: Feed a diet of specially formulated crested gecko powder (CGD) mixed with water, supplemented with occasional insects. – Feed every other day for adults and daily for juveniles. We prefer the Pangea complete diets such as the Fig, Insects, and Growth and Breeding Formula.

Water: – Provide a shallow dish of fresh, dechlorinated water. Mist the enclosure to create drinking surfaces.

Handling: – Allow your gecko to acclimate to its new environment for the first week or two before attempting to handle it. – When handling, be gentle and avoid sudden movements.

Enrichment: – Add branches, plants, and hiding spots for your gecko to explore and feel secure. – Geckos are known to jump; ensure that there are no hazards around the enclosure.

Health Check: – Keep an eye on your gecko’s health. Look for signs of shedding, proper weight, and regular bowel movements. – If any issues arise, consult a reptile veterinarian.

Cleanliness: – Regularly clean and disinfect the enclosure to prevent bacterial and fungal growth.

Observation: – Spend time observing your gecko to learn its behavior and preferences. – Take notes of any changes in eating, behavior, or appearance.

Long-term Planning: – Research the long-term care requirements, as gargoyles can live for 15-20 or more years.

Interactions with Other Geckos: – If you plan to keep multiple geckos, consult an expert on their compatibility and introduce them carefully. Remember that each gecko is unique, so paying close attention to its specific needs and behaviors is essential for its well-being. Regular research and observation will help you provide the best care for your new pet.

Gargoyle gecko terrarium with upright cork bark, plants, and a front identification label.
A typical Gargoyle gecko enclosure for a breeding pair.
Small gargoyle gecko on a keeper’s fingers beside eggs in an incubation container.
A hatchling gargoyle gecko being removed from the incubator.
Two gecko tubs with paper-towel floors, cork bark, and feeding cups.
We setup our baby gargoyles much the same way as we do other New Caledonian species. Individually in 6 qt Sterilite tubs.
Pangea gecko diet packages including Growth and Breeding, With Insects, and Fig and Insects.
When feeding babies a diverse diet, we noticed that some would start skipping certain flavors and waiting for their favorites to come back through the rotation. We now feed our babies primarily only two flavors. Fig & Insects, and Fruit Mix with Insects. Both of these are served mixed 50/50 with Growth & Breeding with insects.
Blender cup containing fruit and other food ingredients before mixing.
We often like to “flavor it up” and add in fresh or frozen fruits, green tea, Kefir, Greek Yogurt, or even some Kombucha to our diets. Our favorites are ripe bananas, papaya, frozen wild blueberries and mango. We feel it is important to include fresh and even slightly over ripened fruits to the diet as they contain living beneficial bacteria and probiotics. Sometimes we will even add in multi-floral honey. It is important to note that these additions replace the liquid portion of the diet and the same amount of powdered diet is used.
Prepared gecko food in a blender cup beside diet packages.
Consistency should be smooth and almost an applesauce thickness. It will thicken a little more over the next several minutes.
Small feeding cup containing a portion of prepared gecko food.
Babies don’t eat much. I like to imagine that their stomachs are half the size of their heads. No need to supply more than they can eat. I supply new food three times a week.
Dark-patterned gargoyle gecko resting along a keeper’s wrist.
A yellow reticulated baby.
Orange-and-gray gargoyle gecko resting on cork bark.
Small mottled gargoyle gecko resting on a keeper’s fingers.
A beautiful reticulated juvenile.
Dark gargoyle gecko with orange stripes resting on cork bark.
A baby from our red stripe group.
Two gargoyle geckos photographed from above, showing striped and mottled patterns.
These two are the foundation of our yellow group.
Gargoyle gecko resting on upright cork bark among green leaves.
A trio of brown gargoyle geckos. The goal of this group is to produce offspring that show black and white.
Two reddish gargoyle geckos resting on a keeper’s open hand.
The red based group.
Black-and-cream striped gargoyle gecko resting on broad leaves.
A brown and white gargoyle gecko that often displays black and white.
Mottled gargoyle gecko resting across a keeper’s open palm.
Some fresh genetics for 2022.
Two gargoyle geckos together on a light background.
A male yellow base red stripe.
Close-up of a reddish gargoyle gecko’s head beside cork bark.
An adult female red base.
Close-up of a gray gargoyle gecko with bright orange markings.
A customer update picture. These are always welcome and encouraged.
Gargoyle gecko standing on a digital scale during a weight check.
As allergy sufferers we saw an improvement in our own quality of life when we started using air purifiers in our home. At the beginning of 2024 we implemented medical grade air purification in every room of our breeding facility.