{"product_id":"gargoyle-gecko-keepers-handbook-ben-o-raphael-9798262970339","title":"Gargoyle Gecko Keeper's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Gargoyle Gecko Care, Housing, Feeding, Breeding, Health, Enrichment, and Responsible Ownership f","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to discover the fascinating world of gargoyle geckos? Whether you are a curious beginner, a dedicated reptile enthusiast, or a breeder looking to deepen your knowledge, \u003ci\u003eGargoyle Gecko Keeper's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your ultimate guide to caring for one of the most captivating reptiles in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this comprehensive handbook, you'll learn everything you need to know to raise happy, healthy, and thriving gargoyle geckos: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigins and Natural History\u003c\/b\u003e - Explore the unique ecology of New Caledonia and how it shapes gargoyle gecko care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoosing Your Gecko\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn how to select healthy individuals, understand morphs, and avoid common beginner mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing and Environment\u003c\/b\u003e - Create the perfect enclosure, regulate temperature and humidity, and design enriching bioactive habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutrition and Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e - Master commercial diets (CGD), live prey feeding, supplementation, and feeding schedules by age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandling and Taming\u003c\/b\u003e - Build trust, handle safely, and recognize stress signals to strengthen the bond with your gecko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealth and Veterinary Care\u003c\/b\u003e - Identify signs of illness early, manage parasites, treat shedding issues, and work with reptile vets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBreeding and Genetics\u003c\/b\u003e - Discover breeding readiness, egg incubation, hatchling care, and the fascinating variety of color and pattern morphs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnrichment and Seasonal Care\u003c\/b\u003e - Encourage natural climbing and hunting behaviors, adapt to seasonal changes, and prevent stress and boredom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamilies, Communities, and Conservation\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn how gargoyle geckos teach responsibility, inspire conservation, and serve as reptile ambassadors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoy and Responsibility\u003c\/b\u003e - Understand the long-term commitment of gecko keeping and the fulfillment it brings to dedicated keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written, thorough, and practical, this handbook combines scientific accuracy with real-world keeper insights, making it an invaluable resource for anyone serious about gargoyle geckos. From setting up your first enclosure to understanding advanced breeding genetics, this book empowers you with the knowledge to provide the very best care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben O. Raphael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262970339\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben O. Raphael","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014253916415,"sku":"9798262970339","price":13.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bd211b63-b6e0-4632-82f7-d05e017c6cdc.jpg?v=1767747636","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gargoyle-gecko-keepers-handbook-ben-o-raphael-9798262970339","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}