Photo by Nightshift Exotics.

Gargoyle geckos use their long tongues to lick the droplets created by misting.

Gargoyle geckos prefer slightly lower humidity levels than crested geckos — roughly 50-70% on average. This can be well maintained with daily misting and a moisture-retentive substrate. Make sure to let it dry to 50% before misting again, as constant moisture encourages mold and mildew growth, subsequently making your gecko sick.

Misting is also a reliable method of making sure your garg stays hydrated, as they rarely drink out of water dishes. (You should still provide a shallow gecko cup of fresh water anyway.) Depending on how well your terrarium holds humidity, I recommend misting heavily (up to 80-100%) in the evening and then again (lightly) in the morning. Your gecko will then drink the droplets off the terrarium walls and accessories.

PRO TIP: If you want to save yourself some hand cramps, get a pressure sprayer like the Exo Terra Mister. I love mine!

Keep track of the humidity levels with a quality hygrometer. Again, I recommend the Zoo Med Combometer mentioned above, since it’s a 2-in-1 package with reliable readings.



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