Care guide
How to Handle a Gargoyle Gecko
Quick answer
Wait a week or two after bringing a gargoyle gecko home, then handle briefly and calmly. Support the body rather than restraining it, never grab the tail, and expect young geckos to be jumpy at first.
- Session length
- 10-15 minutes
- Never
- Grab the tail
Building trust
Short sessions of ten to fifteen minutes let the gecko settle. End before it becomes stressed or attempts to leap.
What to avoid
Grabbing from above, squeezing, restraining the tail, and handling right after feeding or during a shed.