Facts about Gargoyle Gecko

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   These arboreal reptiles have large eyes without movable eyelids, instead possessing a transparent spectacle that they shed with their skin approximately every four to eight weeks.

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   Gargoyle geckos possess a specialized vomeronasal organ that detects pheromones, allowing them to communicate chemical signals with other individuals for mating and territorial purposes.

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   Approximately 8 to 10 inches long, adult gargoyle geckos weigh between 40 to 90 grams and have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years in captivity.

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   Captive gargoyle geckos require a diet supplemented with commercial crested gecko diet in powder form mixed with water, as they are omnivorous and cannot survive on insects alone.

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   Gargoyle geckos produce a distinctive clicking sound during territorial disputes, with males exhibiting this behavior more frequently than females during breeding season.

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   Native to New Caledonia, the gargoyle gecko has evolved adhesive toe pads containing approximately 2 million microscopic hairs enabling it to climb vertical surfaces.

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