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10-02-2015, 01:00 AM

Wow!
When people are doing things RIGHT in business, and especially when people are doing things RIGHT in a business that involves ANIMALS and people… those people need to be acknowledged. Kylie, of Gargoyle Queen Reptiles, is certainly someone who needs to be acknowledged.

I purchased a Gargoyle gecko from Kylie recently and have been more than pleased with every aspect of the transaction. But it goes way beyond being just a nice “transaction”… for now I have a new member of my family – and that is how this whole thing felt: like friends and family helping friends and family.

This is my very first Gargoyle gecko (I currently have 2 Leopard geckos) so I am learning all I can about them; and Kylie has certainly helped in that area. Besides having a very cool-looking website – which makes it fun to explore – her extremely detailed FAQs and Caresheet (on both Gargoyle and Crested geckos) are amazing! She makes sure that new/potential owners have all the important information (and then some) available right there on her GQR website. That makes it easy and is very, very helpful. One can truly see what’s involved in owning a gecko and caring for it properly.

For me though, WHICH Gargoyle to choose was the difficult part – they were all so beautiful. The photo galleries on her website are superb! Each showing a gecko in its “fired up” or “fired down” coloration when possible.

Something unique with this purchase was her “Purchase Questionnaire.” Some may groan at filling in this questionnaire, but I found this to be a fantastic tool. I wished more breeders would follow this practice. It is clear that Kylie has put a LOT of time and effort into caring for these special geckos, and by filling out this questionnaire it shows her that WE are equally serious and ready to commit to one (or more) of her animals.

Once my choice was made and the questionnaire submitted, Kylie was very attentive - emailing me promptly regarding payment, delivery times, tracking #s, etc. She was quite accommodating as her goal was – and should be – ensuring a prompt, safe delivery and receipt of her precious animals. Having such good salesmanship was an added bonus.

I found the “Handleability Scale Rating” to be a key feature. My little guy (“Glycol” on the website) had a “Handleability Scale Rating” of “8” and I assure you… that seems just about right! Maybe even a “9” now (meaning calmer). I have slowly been getting to know my little guy, not pushing it, but he will sit quietly for short bits (5 minutes!) on my hand …if I am still. This is amazing to me as he is still “new.” I have seen many videos of little Gargoyles leaping this way and that – always scrambling to get away. But now I can see (and sense) his need to leap, allowing me a moment to readjust so that IF he does leap he is kept safe.

He actually ate some Pangea Crested Gecko Diet within 2 days of arrival. I know that this may be rare, or it might just be part of who HE is. Maybe he is a calmer gecko and can settle in easier than most, but I must admit...it is more likely due to how he was raised/handled -- by the gentle, caring hands of Kylie, the Gargoyle Queen!

So I know he had a fabulous start at Gargoyle Queen Reptiles, and now I hope he’ll be happy here, too… part of my family for decades to come. I am loving every minute of it. Thank you Kylie!

Please do consider Gargoyle Queen Reptiles for your next gecko because from the initial purchase, to contact emails; to tracking numbers; to the arrival of my gecko; to included health history sheet that came with him; to the final follow ups and availability made by Kylie – I have found this whole experience to be exemplary.

Again…WOW!
Sorry to ramble, but it had to be said

All for now, Cheers!
E.H. & Gargoyle Gecko “Griffin” ("Glycol's" new name)

“Glycol” Gossa15001
Parents: Osiris x Satis
Weight: 5.9 grams, 9.1.15 (now 6.43 grams on 9/22/15)
Hatch Date: 6.10.2015
Handleability Scale Rating: 8 (now I would give him more of a “9”)

10-02-2015, 01:00 AM	#22
sunandshadow	Outstanding experience with "The Gargoyle Queen", Kylie Rakes Wow! When people are doing things RIGHT in business, and especially when people are doing things RIGHT in a business that involves ANIMALS and people… those people need to be acknowledged. Kylie, of Gargoyle Queen Reptiles, is certainly someone who needs to be acknowledged. I purchased a Gargoyle gecko from Kylie recently and have been more than pleased with every aspect of the transaction. But it goes way beyond being just a nice “transaction”… for now I have a new member of my family – and that is how this whole thing felt: like friends and family helping friends and family. This is my very first Gargoyle gecko (I currently have 2 Leopard geckos) so I am learning all I can about them; and Kylie has certainly helped in that area. Besides having a very cool-looking website – which makes it fun to explore – her extremely detailed FAQs and Caresheet (on both Gargoyle and Crested geckos) are amazing! She makes sure that new/potential owners have all the important information (and then some) available right there on her GQR website. That makes it easy and is very, very helpful. One can truly see what’s involved in owning a gecko and caring for it properly. For me though, WHICH Gargoyle to choose was the difficult part – they were all so beautiful. The photo galleries on her website are superb! Each showing a gecko in its “fired up” or “fired down” coloration when possible. Something unique with this purchase was her “Purchase Questionnaire.” Some may groan at filling in this questionnaire, but I found this to be a fantastic tool. I wished more breeders would follow this practice. It is clear that Kylie has put a LOT of time and effort into caring for these special geckos, and by filling out this questionnaire it shows her that WE are equally serious and ready to commit to one (or more) of her animals. Once my choice was made and the questionnaire submitted, Kylie was very attentive - emailing me promptly regarding payment, delivery times, tracking #s, etc. She was quite accommodating as her goal was – and should be – ensuring a prompt, safe delivery and receipt of her precious animals. Having such good salesmanship was an added bonus. I found the “Handleability Scale Rating” to be a key feature. My little guy (“Glycol” on the website) had a “Handleability Scale Rating” of “8” and I assure you… that seems just about right! Maybe even a “9” now (meaning calmer). I have slowly been getting to know my little guy, not pushing it, but he will sit quietly for short bits (5 minutes!) on my hand …if I am still. This is amazing to me as he is still “new.” I have seen many videos of little Gargoyles leaping this way and that – always scrambling to get away. But now I can see (and sense) his need to leap, allowing me a moment to readjust so that IF he does leap he is kept safe. He actually ate some Pangea Crested Gecko Diet within 2 days of arrival. I know that this may be rare, or it might just be part of who HE is. Maybe he is a calmer gecko and can settle in easier than most, but I must admit...it is more likely due to how he was raised/handled -- by the gentle, caring hands of Kylie, the Gargoyle Queen! So I know he had a fabulous start at Gargoyle Queen Reptiles, and now I hope he’ll be happy here, too… part of my family for decades to come. I am loving every minute of it. Thank you Kylie! Please do consider Gargoyle Queen Reptiles for your next gecko because from the initial purchase, to contact emails; to tracking numbers; to the arrival of my gecko; to included health history sheet that came with him; to the final follow ups and availability made by Kylie – I have found this whole experience to be exemplary. Again…WOW! Sorry to ramble, but it had to be said All for now, Cheers! E.H. & Gargoyle Gecko “Griffin” ("Glycol's" new name) “Glycol” Gossa15001 Parents: Osiris x Satis Weight: 5.9 grams, 9.1.15 (now 6.43 grams on 9/22/15) Hatch Date: 6.10.2015 Handleability Scale Rating: 8 (now I would give him more of a “9”)