Care guide
How to Tell a Gargoyle Gecko's Age
Quick answer
There's no precise way to age an adult gargoyle gecko of unknown history, but size, weight, tail condition, and whether hemipenal bulges have developed give a rough estimate, since most reach full adult size and sexual maturity by 12 to 18 months.
- Adult by
- 12-18 months
Rough milestones
Hatchlings are 2 to 3 inches and a couple of grams. Most geckos are considered adult-sized and sexually mature between 12 and 18 months, though growth rate varies with feeding.
Limits of estimation
A rehomed adult of unknown origin can only be aged approximately from these size and maturity cues, not to an exact year.