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Gargoyle fact

Gargoyle geckos are long-lived for their size

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With good care, many live 15 to 20 years in captivity.

With good care, many live 15 to 20 years in captivity. Buying one is a commitment that lasts well beyond a typical pet.

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  • Skin colour can look duller before a shed
  • The genus Rhacodactylus includes several New Caledonian species
  • Gargoyle geckos share their home island with crested geckos
  • Unlike its chahoua cousin, a gargoyle gecko's tail is not prehensile
  • Males have visible hemipenal bulges
  • Gargoyle geckos have a distinctively wide, flat, triangular head

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