Care guide

Gargoyle Gecko Shedding Guide

Quick answer

Gargoyle geckos shed every few weeks when young and roughly every four to eight weeks as adults. Consistent ambient humidity is the key to a clean shed, not a single humid hide.

Adult shed interval
About 4-8 weeks
Key fix
Consistent misting

What to expect

Skin turns dull before a shed, and the gecko often eats the shed skin afterward, which is normal.

Retained shed

Increase misting frequency for a day or two, then gently roll off loosened skin with a damp cotton bud. Retained eye caps need a reptile vet.