Can gargoyle geckos climb glass?
Yes. Clean glass is well within their ability. A gecko that suddenly cannot climb glass usually has retained shed on its toes.
Are gargoyle gecko feet sticky to the touch?
No. The pads feel dry and slightly velvety. The grip is a physical force that only engages against a surface, so handling one leaves nothing on your skin.
Do gargoyle geckos leave residue on glass?
No. Dry adhesion leaves no marks. Smudges on enclosure glass come from water, food, or waste.
Do baby gargoyle geckos climb better than adults?
Generally yes. Adhesive force scales with pad area while weight scales with volume, so lighter juveniles have more grip relative to their mass.
Why do gargoyle geckos curl their toes?
Toe curling is how they release. The adhesion is directional, so peeling the toe from the tip breaks contact cleanly and quickly.