Reviews

What Others Have Said; A Review on GQR Experiences

There are a couple of options for customers to read over and/or leave their own review, which are linked below (Facebook Reviews and Fauna's Board of Inquiry). If you have any concerns about purchasing an animal online, feel free to read over these reviews and ask me any questions. If you have an instagram account, feel free to use the #GQRgecko on all pics of your gecko from me. I love feedback and always try to better myself and my business.

Sometimes we get customers who don't have social media but still want to contribute a recommendation. I'll start adding such things here as well. I'm so thankful that so many people want to write about their experiences to share. It means so much!

Facebook

I do have a plethora of reviews and recommendations posted on my GQR Facebook page. Feel free to add your own review and/or rating there if you would like. I do really appreciate feed back and a majority of my business is drummed up by word of mouth.

www.facebook.com/GargoyleQueenReptiles

"As a first time reptile owner no matter how much research is done you’re nervous getting your first. I am very grateful I came across multiple people recommending you as a breeder. Your website is full of helpful information. The rating system is not only great for people looking but more importantly shows you know the personality of each animal in your care. From the first email to receiving her everything was easy but more than that I was confident in my choice. You answered all questions and made my first experience a positive one. I can’t recommend you enough." ~ Nikkole in New Jersey (Nov 2025)

"We took our time researching gargle geckos and also the many different websites from which we could purchase one. We were very impressed with Kylie’s website, aka the Gargoyle Queen, and kept getting drawn back to it. We had hoped to get one closer to our home in Tennessee and even though that could have been a possibility, they did not compare with all of the information that Kylie gives on her website: the care-sheet with its vast amount of information, rating each garg’s temperament, and her expertise,… It was an obvious choice to choose The Gargoyle Queen! Kylie really cares for her reptiles and is not just a breeder! The buying process from her was quick and easy; She responded to us each time we had questions and made the buying and shipping process less stressful.
Our little girl gargoyle, Sierra (named after the Sierra-Nevada mountain range bc of her colors) arrived exactly like Kylie had said she would, and she is such a delight to us! We absolutely love her! We highly recommend Kylie, the Gargoyle Queen, to anyone considering purchasing a gargle gecko or any of the other reptiles that Kylie has!" ~ Samuel and Sharron in Tennessee (Sep 2025)

"I very recently had a terrible experience getting a gargoyle gecko shipped to me, so I was very nervous and hesitant. I saw a video from Leafy Street on YouTube saying he got his gargoyle from Kylie, the Gargoyle Queen, and how she rates each gecko’s handleability on her website along with other details of each gecko. After talking to other breeders and attending some expos, I ultimately decided to order with her and got an amazing red garg with crazy coverage and structure for a steal of a price. I got her today! She was shipped perfectly and looks as healthy as can be.
I’m very happy with her price, communication, and up to date website with so much information, including lineage, on every single animal. Very impressed with her professionalism. I would definitely purchase again." ~ Natalie in Texas (Sep 2025)

"I am in absolute joy with my two gargoyles purchased from Kylie. Not only do they have incredible structure but their temperament is great! The pictures did not do them justice at all because in person, just wow! Thank you Kylie so much for providing me with such AMAZING ANIMALS! Great communication throughout the whole transaction. I am so glad I chose to purchase from Gargoyle Queen Reptiles!" ~ Yani in Florida (Jun 2025)

"We had a great first experience with Gargoyle Queen. Kylie was a great communicator every step of the way. Our new gecko was lovingly packed for shipping Kylie made sure that I received the package and got the gecko settled. Our new friend arrived healthy and adorable! Kylie has continued to be a resource for us as we learn out how to care for our new pet. We will come back to Kylie when we are ready for a second gecko; it's clear these animals are loved and that she really wants to be sure people have a great experience with their geckos." ~ AA in Washington (Jan 2025)

"I’m 29 and just getting into reptiles and owning my first gecko! I did a lot of research (a LOT, if not ALL of which is even available on Kylie Gargoyle Queen’s website). This was SUPER helpful for a first time buyer and reptile mom like me. Kylie was super helpful and responsive, and I was able to have my little guy home with me within just a matter of days. It’s so nice to be able to purchase from a breeder who I can tell cares for and loves her animals VERY much! Would definitely use her services again." ~ Brianna in Kansas (Nov 2024)

"Kylie was very helpful and had a fast response time. One of the things I specifically like from her website was her ratings of handleability of each individual which is not something I have yet seen other breeders do. Her website is very easy to navigate and she very helpful answering any questions I asked. I am very happy with the gecko I got and if I were to get another I would definitely buy from her again!" ~ Hailey in California (Jun 2024)

"I was looking online for gargoyle geckos for sale and after going through a few I decided to get my first gargoyle gecko from Gargoyle Queen Reptiles. There were a few reasons why. One reason is because I can see her passion and love in geckos from reading her About the Breeder page. Another reason is that she has great pictures to display the geckos that are available to purchase and the prices for them I feel personally is very worth it for the quality of the gecko I got from her and my gecko looked even better in person. She has a handling scale so I had more confidence that the gecko I'm receiving has been handled before and not neglected. The most important reason I decided to to with purchasing from here is that she answered all my questions with care and detail and she has a questionnaire that has to be filled out before purchasing. That shows that she does screening and doesn't just sell to anyone because it is important where the geckos go to. If I ever end up getting another gargoyle gecko I will for sure get it from Gargoyle Queen Reptiles. Thank you for my cute gecko and help with questions I had!" ~ Dean in California (Mar 2024)

"I just purchased my second gecko from Gargoyle Queen, and both gargoyles have exceeded my expectations seeing them in person. Very professional customer service and communication through the whole process. Highly recommend!" ~ Arden in Maryland (Mar 2024)

"I had an amazing experience with Kylie! I have been a reptile keeper for years but this is my first Gargoyle Gecko. I contacted the Gargoyle Queen and she helped me pick out my boy. I love the way she graded her Handleability with each of her geckos. That showed me that she has worked with each of her animals and she knows each and every one of them. The process of purchasing to the time of shipment couldn't have been smoother. When my boy arrived he was in great health, his lineage came with him, and every specific detail on his weight gains to his favorite foods came with him. And, I was amazed on how much better he looked in person! I am very pleased with her and hope to do more business with her in the future." ~ Al in Florida (Feb 2024)

"I purchased my first Gargoyle Gecko from Gargoyle Queen Reptiles. Kylie provides so much valuable information on her website. She answered all my questions promptly and gave helpful insight to ensure I got the animal that worked best for me and almost as valuable; provided peace of mind about my gecko's health and well-being before, during, and after shipping. I received a log with everything you might want to know, such as parents, patterns, and coloration. Even including what my gecko weighs every month since hatching and what food(s) the animal prefers. I really cannot recommend Gargoyle Queen Reptiles enough, and it was truly a stress-free process!" ~ Mason in Oregon (Aug 2023)

"First time gecko owner here. I had a really great experience purchasing from Kylie and greatly appreciate all the detail that both the website and pet record papers had. It was a streamlined process and my gecko arrived healthly. If I ever decide to get another, definitely coming here first." ~ Ley in Massachusetts (Nov 2022)

"Just received my beautiful baby gargoyle live and very much healthy, I really appreciate the pride she takes in her animals & it shows in her packaging as well with the records kept since birth on gram weight and lineage from her breeders, highly recommend anything produced by Kylie & will definitely be back for another gargoyle gecko, her customer service is excellent very responsive to her emails and willing to answer questions. Thank you again." ~ Trevon in Connecticut (May 2022)

"My experience with Kylie exceeded expectations. From the communication to the quality of the animals, it’s just simply top notch. The data recorded on my gecko was not only helpful but truly neat to understand the approach and passion she has for her collection. Adding a gargoyle from her has really amped up my future projects. I look forward to purchasing and conversing about the species again in the future." ~ Armand in Ohio (Mar 2022)

"Kylie is such an amazing breeder to work with! Very informative and you know she cares about the babies. I had a lot of questions and she was very thorough with her responses. Everything went smoothly even when my shipment was delayed for a day (rare for this to happen according to Kylie). Kylie eased my mind and took care of everything when I wasn’t able to be the one to pick up the little one that following day. She went ahead and took care of adding my boyfriend to pick up up from the hub. She really made the whole process easy and worry free from initial contact to actual delivery. HIGHLY recommend. Will absolutely be getting all gargoyles from Kylie. She truly is The Gargoyle Queen. All hail The Gargoyle Queen <3" ~ Kieu in Georgia (Oct 2021)

"As a first time gargoyle gecko owner, talking to and buying from Kylie was an extremely positive and informative experience. When I had a gecko picked out she immediately gave me some dates to pick from and was incredibly flexible and responsive. She also gave me some CGD that she knew the gecko was enjoying. The gecko arrived on time and in very secure packaging. I know if I have any problems or questions, she’ll respond quickly and informatively." ~ Elliot in Oregon (Sep 2021)

"Got my first gecko from GQR, and I'd definitely recommend them! As my first reptile I was quite nervous and had a lot of questions about how to best care for and set up for my gecko. Kylie was very kind and was happy to answer all my questions and give some great advice on how to make sure I was properly prepared! The order was very simple and shipping was very detailed between GQR and Reptile Express, making sure I knew my little friend was in good condition every step of the way. I'll definitely be buying any future reptiles from GQR, and I'm thankful to have found such a great and professional breeder I could buy from!" ~ Michael in Ontario Canada (Aug 2021)

"If you are looking for high quality, excellent structure and amazing colors on New Caledonia geckos - then Kylie at Gargoyle Queen is an awesome choice! We are enjoying two beautiful and healthy geckos (1 Gargoyle and 1 crested). We got them exactly as advertised (including great personalities). Everything was handled professionally. Her passion and care for geckos is very apparent. I would recommend Gargoyle Queen to anyone in the market!!" ~ Justin in Virginia (Apr 2021)

"Working with Kylie was an absolute pleasure! As someone whose never worked with a breeder before she made it very easy and comfortable the entire time. We were always in touch and on the same page even during the shipping process. Kylie very obviously cares for these animals and is not someone that’s just there that sees a price tag. Will absolutely be doing business with Gargoyle Queen again!" ~ Ryan in Michigan (Mar 2021)

"Working with Kylie was amazing! Even when FedEx had issues she walked me through the issues and our boy was packaged so well he had no issue arriving safe and sound! He’s beautiful as well! I’d highly recommend anyone in search of geckos to do business with her! If we’re ever looking for another we’ll definitely be back!!" ~ Tazra in Pennsylvania (Mar 2021)

"Ordered my gecko in the middle of the Fedex shipping back up. It was frustrating to have to wait for it to clear up, but Kylie was on top of the situation, and sent an update every week until it was safe to ship. When my gecko finally arrived, she was alert and appears to be in perfect health. Hasn't had any issues settling in, and the paperwork that arrived with her included a complete health check, which was very reassuring. Would highly recommend ordering from this breeder, particularly if you are new to reptile keeping and need someone to answer lots of questions." ~ Corie in Virginia (Mar 2021)

"Kylie was honestly such a joy to buy from, she knows what she’s talking about and helps you throughout the whole process plus you seriously cannot beat the price for such beautiful geckos. My gecko all arrived on time completely healthy and absolutely gorgeous just like his picture! I'm definitely be going back to her when I’m ready for my next addition. She’s your woman!" - Reba in Georgia (Sep 2020)

"Kylie is great! She has a ton of information on her website, and, as a first-time owner, this was very helpful. She was quick to respond to my questions/concerns, and gave a lot of good insight. My gecko arrived happy and healthy, and I will definitely be going back to her for my next addition!" - Avery in Oklahoma (Sep 2020)

"Outstanding website with more information than I've ever seen on any reptile site ever! Kylie is super responsive and a great person to buy from. I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. I bought three crested geckos and they came in perfect condition and are super active. They are also extremely beautiful as well. She's incredibly knowledgeable about the geckos and gave me some helpful tips for them throughout the process. Overall a wonderful experience and if I ever need another gecko I will buy from her again!" ~Dean in Massachusetts (Jul 2020)

"Kylie is so well-informed and so helpful, always quick to answer our many questions as new owners. We could tell from her detailed website, chock full of helpful information, that she was happy to share her expertise to make sure that the reptiles were not only well cared for with her, but also well cared for as they went off to new human families. We’re thrilled with our new little gecko who arrived healthy and we think happy!" ~M & A in New York

"Kylie provided great service, helpful tips and a beautiful and healthy gargoyle gecko. She was very kind, professional, and answered all of our questions and concerns. We were worried about shipping the gecko, but Kylie walked us through it and he arrived safe and well. We would highly recommend you work with Kylie if you are considering getting a gecko." ~L & L in California

Board Of Inquiry

When looking to buy any reptile, it is a good idea to check a sellers BOI on Faunaclassifieds.com. This is a useful tool to find reputable breeders and to see what other buyers have to say about a seller they have had an experience with. I do my best to provide the best customer service and full support that I can, so I greatly appreciate those who have already contributed to my "Good Guy" BOI. If you would like to do the same after a transaction with GQR, I would be very grateful.

Gargoyle Queen Reptiles/Kylie Rakes BOI

Instagram

I've recently given into creating an Instagram account (sort of... Had one a few years ago and lost the login). Follow us on our GQR Instagram page for additional image spams that aren't posted on facebook (mostly). Fill free to use #gqrgecko, #gqrbaby, #gargoylequeenreptiles

www.instagram.com/Gargoyle_Queen_Reptiles

Customer Unpacking Videos

There are a few unpacking videos on YouTube featuring some of my babies and their packaging. Feel free to check those out to get an idea of what to expect. I have obtained permission from the individuals who created these videos to share here. Feel free to make one of your own! Just please share with me so I can see how things turned out (it's very helpful to see what did work and what didn't so I can improve my methods).