For your convenience, ReptiFiles has put together a shopping list of all the gargoyle gecko supplies you will need. Print it out or bookmark this page for a quick reference while you shop!
Keep in mind that everything should be purchased and set up BEFORE you get the gecko. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.
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- Front-opening 18″x18″x24″ enclosure (or larger)
- 40w white light incandescent heat bulb
- 5% fluorescent coil UVB bulb
- 18″ dual light hood
- Plug-in light timer
- Infrared temperature gun
- Pressure sprayer
- Digital thermometer/hygrometer
- Substrate
- Live or artificial plants
- Vines
- Branches
- Magnetic feeding ledge
- Food dishes
- Crested gecko diet
- Calcium supplement
Approximate investment before gargoyle gecko purchase: $220 – $350 USD
For best results, set up your gargoyle gecko’s enclosure BEFORE you buy the gecko itself. This will help it transition to your care easier.
We also recommend finding an experienced reptile veterinarian in your area. It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick. Start here: Finding the Reptile Vet of Your Dreams.
Orange stripe juvenile for sale at a reptile expo. Photo by Tiki’s Geckos