Is gargoyle gecko care the same as crested gecko care?
Overall, both crested geckos and gargoyle geckos are easy to care for and handle, making them ideal beginner pets. Crested geckos tend to be cheaper than the gargoyle, they are more active and visual than the gargoyle.
What can be housed with a crested gecko?
Baby crested geckos are best housed in large plastic terrariums or in standard (20-inch) 10-gallon reptile tanks with a screen top. An adult crested gecko should be housed in a 20-gallon tank with screen top. Larger tanks will allow for better displays.
Can gargoyle geckos eat crested gecko food?
Gargoyle Geckos feed primarily on both fruit and insects in the wild. Pangea and Repashy fruit mixes offer a tailored and excellent staple for these geckos. In our experience, Gargoyle Geckos do not readily accept insects or other prey items like Crested Geckos.
Can you house gargoyle geckos together?
Adult gargoyle geckos should be housed in 20 gallon tanks with screen tops. You can keep one male and several female gargoyle geckos together. Male gargoyle geckos may fight, particularly when in the company of females, and should not be kept together.
Do gargoyle gecko bites hurt?
Bites from gargoyle geckos don’t typically hurt. When a gargoyle gecko bites, it’s usually just a quick nip—they do not hold on. You may feel a pinch due to their teeth, but in my experience any pain is very minor, subsides almost instantly, and their bites rarely break the skin.
Should I get one or two gargoyle geckos?
We recommend waiting until females are at least 2 years in age before breeding them. Gargoyle geckos can be very aggressive towards each other, so it’s important to only house them together if there are no signs of aggression. Gargoyle geckos can be kept in pairs or in trios of 1.2 for breeding purposes.
Can female gargoyle geckos be housed together?
You can keep one male and several female gargoyle geckos together. Male gargoyle geckos may fight, particularly when in the company of females, and should not be kept together.
Can gargoyle geckos lay eggs without mating?
Most geckos lay 2 eggs at a time every 2 weeks or so. Some female geckos lay eggs even with no male around. The eggs are almost always infertile. I say “almost” because some other species (crested geckos, leachianus geckos, gargoyle geckos) have been known to lay fertile eggs without benefit of a male on occasion.
Do gargoyle geckos need a heat mat?
Gargoyle geckos really do not require much heating if anything. Heating is typically only needed to keep temperatures in the range of 70-74 degrees. For this reason, we recommend using a heat mat only if needed but only if you are using a reptile thermostat.
What do I feed a gargoyle gecko?
Gargoyle geckos are omnivorous meaning that they will eat a varied diet of vegetation, live insects and fruit. For the live insect portion of this diet we would recommend brown crickets. They are very nutritious, fairly easy for the gecko to hunt, widely available and great value for money.
How many times should you feed a gargoyle gecko?
They should eat insects twice a week and should be fed regular fruit-mix four times a week. Adult Gargoyle Geckos don’t require any insects but should eat their fruit mix 2-3 times a week.
Do gargoyle geckos need heat at night?
Temperature should never exceed 90 degrees as it could be fatal. Night temperatures can safely drop to 60 degrees so a night time heat source is not necessary. Gargoyle geckos theoretically do not require UVB light, however recent research suggests that they may benefit from UVB light.
How long can a gargoyle gecko go without eating?
Many older juveniles and adult geckos can go without food for 10 days to 2 weeks, though this is not ideal under normal circumstances. All geckos require more consistent hydration.
What temperature should a gargoyle gecko be?
Gargoyle gecko temperature gradient: Basking area temperature: 82-85°F. Cool zone temperature: 70-75°F. Nighttime temperature: 65-72°F.
What temperature should a crested gecko be?
Crested geckos are very sensitive to high temperatures, and shouldn’t be exposed to temperatures above 80°F for long, as it can be fatal. While they like their terrarium temperatures around 72-75°F, it’s good to keep a heat gradient in the tank.
Do crested geckos need light at night?
Crested Geckos need 10-12 hours of fluorescent light to provide a day/night cycle. Because they are nocturnal, they do not require any special UV lighting. Food and Water: Provide fresh dechlorinated or spring water daily.
How often should I mist my crested gecko?
Your Cresties may not drink from the standing water and may prefer to drink when the enclosure is misted and that’s okay too. These geckos also require an overall humidity of at least 50%- 70%. Daily misting will be required, twice a day for at least 30 seconds each interval; with Reverse Osmosis water.