A constantly dirty enclosure can cause health issues. Gargoyle geckos have a relatively stable population in the wild and can be found throughout most of the Grand Terre. Crested geckos rarely bite, even if frightened or hurt.
Handling of gargoyle geckos: These geckos are quiet and easy to handle. Seek advice as needed. They tend to take more time and patience to tame down. Both species reach a similar average size. These geckos display aggression towards other members of their species. You can opt for whichever choice best suits your preferences. You can also look into setting up a Bioactive Vivarium which includes creating a natural living space with plants, substrate, and living organisms that act as a cleanup crew in the enclosure. Finally, you can also find different patterns such as dalmatian, pinstripe, harlequin, tiger, axanthic, Halloween, and creamsicle, just to name a few. Most of all, enjoy your new companion(s). The temperature in the basking area should be around 80 degrees in Fahrenheit. The gargoyle geckos and crested geckos are both very popular geckos that come from New Caledonia, an ideal east of Australia.
It's important to provide a tall enclosure that allows your crested gecko to climb. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. These geckos love high humidity levels between 60% to 80%. PROs of Naturalistic Terrariums• Average expense. This is the origin of their namesake and their nickname, "eyelash" geckos because the crests look like long eyelashes when viewed from the front. Crested geckos of all ages require small amounts of both heat and UVB lighting to stay healthy and happy. It is also said that insects will stimulate healthy brain behavior in hunting geckos. Crested Geckos come in a variety of patternless one-color morphs, including yellow, cream, orange, red, olive green, different shades of brown, off-white, grey, and black. And there are two main reasons for this. Can They Be Kept in Groups? Reptiles can be quite sensitive to non-reptile medications. Gargoyle Geckos are capable of vocalizing, which is most commonly audible during breeding season for adults, although we've heard "peeps & grunts" at night from our collection at many times of the year. Gargoyle geckos are known to be aggressive towards each other, which is why you want to ensure there are no signs of aggression before housing them together.
They are also easy to handle and are suitable for beginners to keep a pet. Do not grab their tail. In their enclosures, both types of gecko should have a constant supply of dedicated crested gecko diet. Crested Geckos are easier to tame. A more advanced quarantine would be to keep the quarantine enclosure in a separate room, using bowls and feeding tongs that will never be used for the others. However, most gargoyle geckos live to be around 15 years old because of variations in genetics and quality of care.
They have no "eyelashes" or crests on the back. Baby food is also a great option, provided it is organic and has no added sugar or preservatives. Gargoyle Geckos: The only difference with Gargoyle geckos is they need more protein than Crested geckos so please make sure to feed a Pangea or similar brand of Complete Diet powder food and live insects. Gargoyle Geckos also offer an interesting array of base colors— off-white, different shades of grey, brown, orange, red, pink, and yellow. At one time they may be friendly and at the other time, they won't. They are very slow-moving and less jumpy than crested geckos. Similarly, both Geckos are arboreal. 5 to 2 grams out of the egg. Gargoyle geckos are heavier than the crested gecko, weighing up to 3 grams when hatching and up to 80 grams at adult weight. Mealworms and superworms can also be a feeding option although I would not recommend them as staple insect feeders. The setup for a crested gecko is very similar to the setup for a gargoyle gecko. With gargoyle geckos, it grows back over the course of a few months, but may not look as good as before.
Average sized adults can be kept in 10-15 gallon enclosures or the 12x12x18 tall enclosures. Gargoyle Geckos, despite their stronger appearance, are pretty shy and skittish. Gargoyle geckos are more heavyset and less arboreal than cresties, while crested geckos can climb glass walls with ease. I'll cover everything you need to know to make the best choice for you. Gargoyle geckos are on average much heavier despite a similar body size. Examples include the Habistat, ProRep or Lucky Reptile 3 Watt or 4 Watt heat mats. It is normal for crested geckos and gargoyle geckos to eat nothing for a day or so, then eat the entire supply of food in a day. This makes handling very easy. A basic quarantine would simply be to keep the animal in a separate enclosure from existing animals, even if they will end up sharing an enclosure later.
Don't stress your gecko by forcing it to be handled. Switching over to a substrate that helps to hold humidity and release it slowly over the day will make husbandry that much easier. Food Dish: Use an elevated food dish. The lizards can chirp or squeek. If males and females are kept together, the females will normally produce pairs of fertile eggs several times per year. Ideally, you'd want to let the temperature drop slightly at nighttime. Gargoyle geckos, on the other hand, are said to get bigger than cresties on average. The crested gecko is not aggressive by nature, but they can be territorial, with both males and sometimes females getting into a fight. Crested geckos have very specific lighting, heating, and humidity requirements. While this is often avoidable in captivity, it's not a health risk, and not often considered a big problem if a Gecko drops it's tail. Branches can be natural but must be reptile-safe and resistant to rotting.
You can pick anything from soil mix to reptile carpet. Diet of crested geckos: Crested geckos love to eat insects with crickets and feeder roaches. Screen, plastic, or glass enclosures work, but we prefer glass enclosures for the ability to build a nice looking vivarium within. At all times, the animal and enclosure must be kept away from smoke, fireplace and cooking fumes, aerosols, chemical/alcohol sprays, air fresheners, and any scented or fragranced products that are not safe for use with reptiles.
Let's break down each category and look at the pros and cons of each species to help you choose the perfect lizard to take home.