Buyer question
How long does a gargoyle gecko live?
Our Animal Library gives the Gargoyle Gecko a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Reticulated gargoyle gecko page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Gargoyle Gecko in the Animal Library
The detail
Reticulated gargoyle geckos show a net-like pattern of dark lines and blotches over a lighter base, close to the look many wild gargoyles carry. Gargoyles come from New Caledonia, are sturdier than cresteds and can regrow a dropped tail.
- Origin
- New Caledonia (captive-bred line)
- Best fit
- First gecko, pattern collectors
What to weigh
Gargoyles can nip, and cage mates may bite each other's tails, so most are housed alone. Pattern names are line-bred descriptions and vary between breeders.