# Gargoyle gecko — care routine

Rhacodactylus auriculatus

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] Specialist guidance recommends an adult enclosure of about 46 × 46 × 91 cm. Furnish that space with broad horizontal branches, leafy cover, concealed rests and accessible food ledges. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan for an animal around 20 cm long and potentially 15–20 years of care. Keep one gecko, with budget for complete food, insects, lighting and a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Each day, refresh water and inspect the gecko and food. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Remove waste, check drainage, plants and branch stability, and keep a plan for separating the animal from a bioactive setup if it becomes unwell. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Watch weight, food intake, toes and climbing grip. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Tail injuries, persistent shedding difficulty, poor grip or declining condition need a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Females need suitable digging access around egg production; swelling, weakness or repeated straining need prompt assessment. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/gargoyle-gecko-animal-7/#knowledge-health)