Gargoyle feeding

[Cosmonaughty]

This may already be up someplace and I'm just doing a terrible job at finding it? :? But I was wondering if anybody could answer some questions about feeding a gargoyle gecko. I'm going to put them in a list for convenience.

1. How often should you feed one?

2. How much should you feed one?

3. How long should you leave the food in there before cleaning it out?

4. How do any of those 3 questions vary depending on the age of the gecko?

5. Is three crickets/insects a month actually good or would you suggest more often/less often?


I'm not a complete dunce I'm really just looking for definite information? I guess.

I know I've said multiple times, like since November or earlier, that I was getting a garg "soon" but this time is a definitive 100% at repticon this February, so I'm just checking my facts are straight now. So if you could perhaps tell me your feeding schedule and routine down to the bone, that'd be great
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[ReptiFiles]

Gargoyle care is very similar to what is needed for crested geckos.

1) Offer fresh crested gecko diet every 24 hours for juveniles, and every other day for adults.

2) Most people offer as much as the gecko could possibly eat in one night, which is 1/2 to 3/4 of a 2oz condiment cup, depending on the gecko's age (younger geckos have smaller stomachs, thus less for them). Most gargoyle geckos prefer to eat up off of the ground, so invest in a wall-mounted feeding ledge to hold the cup.

3) Most CGD formulas can be safely left in a vivarium without spoiling for up to 48 hours. It usually dries out by this point anyway. Some geckos prefer fresh CGD, while others seem to like it better older. Babies and juveniles should get fresh CGD daily, while it's safe to replace every other day for adults.

4) Yes, see above.

5) I recommend offering dusted insects 1x/week for young and growing gargoyle geckos. Adults can also get them 1x/week, but offer fewer of them to prevent possible obesity.

You might want to read through this gargoyle gecko-specific care guide as you prepare: https://www.reptifiles.com/gargoyle-gecko-care-guide/