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Gargoyle Geckos typically experience their breeding season from March to September, coinciding with the warmer months of the year.
During this time, environmental cues such as increased daylight hours and higher temperatures trigger hormonal changes in the geckos, stimulating breeding behavior.
- Increased Activity: As the breeding season approaches, you may notice an increase in activity and interest in mating among your Gargoyle Geckos. Males may become more vocal and territorial, while females may exhibit receptive behavior towards potential mates.
- Courtship Rituals: During the breeding season, male Gargoyle Geckos often engage in elaborate courtship rituals to attract females. This may include vocalizations, head bobbing, tail wagging, and other displays of dominance and attractiveness.
- Egg Production: Female Gargoyle Geckos typically begin producing eggs during the breeding season. As they become gravid, their bodies undergo physiological changes to prepare for egg-laying.
- Mating Behavior: Male Gargoyle Geckos will actively seek out females to mate with during the breeding season. Once a mating pair is established, the male will use his hemipenes to fertilize the female's eggs internally.
- Nesting and Egg Laying: Female Gargoyle Geckos will seek out suitable nesting sites to lay their eggs. Providing ample hiding places and substrate within the enclosure is essential for facilitating this natural behavior.
- Incubation Period: After the eggs are laid, they will undergo an incubation period of approximately 60-90 days, depending on environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Proper incubation is crucial for the development of healthy embryos.
- Hatching and Care of Offspring: Once the incubation period is complete, the eggs will hatch, and neonate geckos will emerge. Carefully monitor the hatchlings and provide them with suitable housing, heating, and nutrition to ensure their health and well-being.
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