Gargoyle Geckos: Living Statues of the Night - Complete Care, Breeding & Morph Guide for Gargoyle Gecko Enthusiasts

By DUDE LARRY

To fully appreciate the Gargoyle Gecko, one must look beyond the enclosure and into the wild lands where this species evolved: New Caledonia-a chain of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean and one of the world's most biodiverse yet underappreciated natural wonders.
Where They Come From: The Forests of Grande Terre
Gargoyle Geckos are endemic to the southern portion of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia. Their natural habitat is lowland humid forests, which are dense with tropical vegetation, high humidity, and filtered light. These forests, full of moss, vines, and damp tree trunks, offer the perfect environment for arboreal geckos that prefer to climb and hide.
The climate is subtropical, with moderate temperatures year-round, frequent rainfall, and high humidity levels-often between 60-90%. These conditions support a lush, layered ecosystem with countless insects, fruits, and nectar sources that the geckos depend on.
Behavior in the Wild
Gargoyle Geckos are nocturnal and semi-arboreal, meaning they spend their nights foraging in the lower to mid-level branches of trees, shrubs, and even limestone outcroppings. During the day, they remain hidden in crevices, under bark, or deep in vegetation to avoid predators and retain moisture.
They are omnivorous in nature, feeding on a wide variety of soft fruits, nectar, flower pollen, and insects. Their flexible diet helps them thrive in changing forest conditions and gives them a role in both pollination and seed dispersal-especially important for fruiting plants.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHHLQW5T
• ISBN13: 9798292062462
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"