Gargoyle Gecko
Similar care to crested; tail regrows
Overview
The Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) is a reptile reaching about 7–9 in and living 15–20 yrs. It is an omnivore, kept in a arboreal set-up. It is tolerant of occasional, gentle handling. With a typical lifespan of around 18 years, it's a long commitment.
Is the Gargoyle Gecko right for you?
A good match if — you're new to reptiles and want a hardy first species.
What a Gargoyle Gecko needs from you
The real work is the enclosure: correct heat, lighting/UVB and humidity, plus a moderate amount of space — for this species, a tall, planted enclosure with climbing height. Feeding means the correct species diet. Get the habitat right and most reptiles are calm, low-drama animals.
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Rhacodactylus auriculatus
- Adult size
- 7–9 in
- Life span
- 15–20 yrs
- Diet
- omnivore
- Habitat
- arboreal
- Care level
- beginner
- Handling
- some
- Notes
- Similar care to crested; tail regrows
What it needs from you (at a glance)
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What it costs
Scaled to this breed’s roughly 200 g and a ~18-year life, keeping a Gargoyle Gecko works out at about:
Rough cross-breed averages in USD — a planning guide, not a quote. Break it down by life phase in the Cost Calculator →
Temperament (at a glance)
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