Unsure how to care for your new friend?
here’s our guide
As our collection grows, so does our knowledge; stay tuned for new care guides for each species we work with.
This care guide is not meant to replace independent research, but to be used alongside it. While some species are considered beginner-friendly, this does not mean reptile care is easy, only that they are generally easier to care for in comparison to other reptiles.
Gargoyle Gecko Care Guide
Rhacodactylus auriculatus
Overview
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Size: 6–9 inches
Difficulty: Beginner–Intermediate
Enclosure
Minimum size: 18x18x24 (vertical)
Substrate: 70% top soil , 30% play sand
Provide branches, foliage, and climbing structures
Minimum 2 hides
Temperature
Day: 22–26°C
Night: 18–22°C
Avoid temps above 28°C
Lighting
No UVB required (optional low-level UVB beneficial)
Maintain a 12-hour day/night cycle
Humidity
60–80%
Mist once daily (twice during shedding)
Feeding
Primary diet: Crested gecko diet (powder mix)
Insects: optional 1–2x per week
Feed 3–4x per week
Temperament
Can be jumpy, but tolerates handling over time
Maintenance
Spot clean: daily
Deep clean: monthly
Common Issues
Stuck shed
Dehydration
Tail loss (can regrow)
Crested Gecko Care Guide
Correlophus ciliatus
Overview
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Size: 6–8 inches
Difficulty: Beginner
Enclosure
Minimum size: 18x18x24 (vertical)
Provide lots of climbing branches and plants
Substrate: 70% top soil , 30% play sand
Temperature
Ideal range: 21–25°C
Avoid temps above 27°C
Lighting
No UVB required (optional low UVB beneficial)
12-hour day/night cycle
Humidity
60–80%
Mist nightly
Feeding
Main diet: Crested gecko diet
Insects: optional
Feed every 2–3 days
Temperament
Beginner-friendly
May jump when handled
Maintenance
Spot clean regularly
Full clean every 3–4 weeks
Common Issues
Dehydration
Dropped tail (does not regrow)
Here at Hart line all of our geckos use grow out enclosures if you’d like more information on what those are, feel free to reach out!
Leopard Gecko Care Guide
Eublepharis macularius
Overview
Lifespan: 15–20 years
Size: 7–10 inches
Difficulty: Beginner
Enclosure
Minimum: 20 gallon long tank
Substrate: 70% top soil , 30% play sand
Provide 3 hides: warm, cool, humid
Temperature
Warm side: 31–33°C
Cool side: 24–26°C
Use overhead heating with thermostat
Lighting
low UVB highly RECOMMENDED
Humidity
30–40%
Provide a humid hide for shedding
Feeding
Diet: live insects only (crickets, mealworms, roaches)
Juveniles: daily feeding
Adults: 2–3x per week
Use calcium + vitamin supplements
Temperament
Very docile
Excellent for handling
Maintenance
Spot clean: daily
Deep clean: monthly
Common Issues
Stuck shed (especially toes)
Impaction
Weight loss