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Gargoyle fact

Hatchlings are usually housed individually once they disperse from the clutch

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Housing juveniles together risks stress, competition over food, and injury as they grow, even among siblings..

Housing juveniles together risks stress, competition over food, and injury as they grow, even among siblings.

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PreviousEgg incubation typically takes around 60 to 150 days depending on temperatureNextSex determination in gargoyle geckos is not as clearly documented as in some other reptiles

Related facts

  • Egg incubation typically takes around 60 to 150 days depending on temperature
  • Sex determination in gargoyle geckos is not as clearly documented as in some other reptiles
  • Clutches are typically two soft-shelled eggs
  • Females can produce infertile eggs without ever being paired with a male
  • A well-fed, mature female can lay multiple two-egg clutches across a single breeding season
  • Introducing a breeding pair should be done carefully and supervised, not left unattended

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