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Gargoyle fact

Overheating is a more urgent risk than mild cold

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Sustained temperatures above about 85°F can be fatal.

Sustained temperatures above about 85°F can be fatal. A gargoyle gecko tolerates a cool night far better than it tolerates a hot enclosure, which makes placement away from direct sun and heating vents an important setup decision.

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  • Very young geckos often do better in a smaller grow-out enclosure first

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