Looking for a gargoyle gecko for sale? Ours are bred in-house from proven New Caledonia bloodlines, not imported and flipped, so you get a calm, healthy gecko that's already comfortable being handled. Beginner-friendly and endlessly popular for their reds, oranges, creams, and striking stripe or blotch patterns.
Gargoyle Gecko Care
General Facts
A medium sized aboreal gecko from the temperate rain forests of New Caledonia, Gargoyle Geckos are very easy to care for and a joy to keep! Gargoyle geckos are one of the more predatory geckos from New Caledonia and will actively hunt insects and small reptiles in the wild!
Diet
We feed our gargoyle geckos a complete diet powder (CGD) that is mixed with water (like a smoothie) and live crickets that are dusted with calcium and mineral supplements. We alternate between insects and CGD every feeding and mix Repashy and Pangea gecko food, alternating flavors each feeding as well!
Cage Setup
For adult gargoyle geckos we recommend 18"x18"x24" size exo terra or PVC cage with ample venilation. These are aboreal geckos so fill up the space with cork bark so they have plenty to climb on. We highly recommend light cycles, live plants and full bioactive to make your pet thrive, but this is not required.
Lighting & Conditions
Remember that gargoyle geckos are cooler climate geckos and do well in temeratures 68°F to 75° for ambient. We recommend not including heat elements or heat bulbs. 6% UVB lighting is a great way to provide a gentle heat gradient for thermoregulation. For water we recommend daily misting and water dishes!
Popular Gargoyle Gecko Morphs
Stripe Morphs
Bold, continuous striping down the back, in colors from orange to red to cream. The most requested pattern in the hobby.
Blotch Morphs
Broken, irregular patches of color instead of a continuous line. Every blotched gecko has a genuinely one-of-a-kind pattern.
Bicolor & Skeleton Morphs
High-contrast two-tone geckos, including the striking skeleton pattern that traces the body in fine, dark lines.
Cream & White Base Morphs
A lighter base color that makes any overlying stripe or blotch pattern stand out even more.
Gargoyle Gecko FAQ
What is a gargoyle gecko?
The gargoyle gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) is a medium sized arboreal gecko from the temperate rain forests of New Caledonia, named for the small bumps above its eyes. They're one of the more predatory geckos from the region, actively hunting insects in the wild.
Are gargoyle geckos good pets for beginners?
Yes. Gargoyle geckos are calm, hardy, and easy to feed, which makes them one of the most beginner-friendly geckos we carry. Cage requirements are straightforward compared to many reptile species.
How big do gargoyle geckos get?
Adult gargoyle geckos typically reach 7 to 9 inches nose to tail. They're full grown and ready to show off their adult coloration within about a year to eighteen months.
Is it safe to buy a gargoyle gecko online?
Yes. Every gargoyle gecko we sell is bred in-house, not wild caught or imported, and ships with our live arrival guarantee. We pack every animal for temperature safety and hold shipments if conditions aren't safe on either end.
Do gargoyle geckos need UVB lighting?
Not strictly, but a low-output 6% UVB bulb gives a gentle heat gradient that supports natural thermoregulation and is worth adding. They do best at 68 to 75°F ambient and don't need supplemental heat elements.
Want the full breakdown on keeping gargoyle geckos happy and healthy? Check out our Gecko Diet Mix Recipe & Feeding Guide and our Feeder Cricket Diet & Gut-Loading Guide for the exact routines we use ourselves.
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