Buyer question
Is a gargoyle gecko good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Gargoyle Gecko 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first gecko).
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.
- Best fit
- First gecko, pattern collectors
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Sturdy, may nip)
- Setup complexity
- 2 out of 5 (Room temp, misting, height)
- Feeding ease
- 5 out of 5 (Complete diet plus insects)
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.