Previously Featured Reptile

GARGOYLE GECKO

Gargoyle geckos make an excellent choice for the beginner or advanced hobbyist.

These are the smallest of the genus Rhacodactylus. They inhabit forested areas, hiding under tree bark and in crevices during the day, emerging at night to hunt. They are strong jumpers and climbers, arboreal hiding areas should be provided. Unique in appearance and easy to care for, these geckos have become very well established in the pet trade.

Latin Name: Rhacodactylus auriculatus

Size: Variable, 8 to 10 inches.

Origin: This species occur only on the southern third of Grande Terre, the island that comprises the majority of the territory of New Caledonia

Temperament: Shy, nocturnal but is known to bask during the day.

Feeding: A variety of small insects and arthropods coated with a high quality vitamin/mineral addittive is eagerly accepted. They will also eat fruit flavored baby food, apricot, peach and blueberry are favorites, and vitamin or mineral supplements are easily mixed in.

Note of Interest: The genus Rhacodactylus was considered extinct until rediscovered in 1994 by two individual parties.