Care guide
Do Gargoyle Geckos Need Annual Vet Checkups?
Quick answer
An annual wellness exam with a reptile-experienced vet, including a weight check and visual exam, is increasingly recommended even for a gargoyle gecko that looks healthy, since reptiles instinctively mask illness until it's fairly advanced.
- Frequency
- Annually
What a checkup typically covers
A weight and body condition check, a look at the mouth, eyes, vent, and tail base, and a discussion of diet and husbandry with the vet.
Why this matters for a long-lived species
Given a potential 15 to 20 year lifespan, catching small problems like early metabolic bone disease or a low-grade parasite load early makes a meaningful long-term difference.