Care guide
Do Gargoyle Geckos Need UVB?
Quick answer
Not strictly, if a quality meal-replacement powder is providing D3 reliably, but low-output UVB is increasingly recommended for general health beyond vitamin D3 synthesis alone.
- Strength
- Low output, Ferguson zone 1
- Required?
- No, but recommended
Why it can still help
Gargoyle geckos are crepuscular to nocturnal, but low-level UV exposure is thought to support broader health and gives a more natural day-night rhythm.
How to use it
Mount a low-output tube (roughly Ferguson zone 1) so the gecko can move fully out of the beam, and keep it on a 10-12 hour timer.
Supplements stay the same
Running UVB is not a reason to add extra D3 dusting — the MRP diet's built-in D3 already covers that.