African Fat Tailed Gecko

African Fat-Tailed Gecko: A Unique and Easy-Care Pet

These African Fat-Tailed Geckos are a popular choice among reptile keepers thanks to their distinctive appearance, manageable size and generally calm nature when settled and handled appropriately. Individual colours, patterns and markings can vary depending on the gecko available.

African Fat-Tailed Geckos are a ground-dwelling species originating from West Africa and are known for their characteristic banded patterns and thick, fat-storing tails.

Please contact The Reptile Realm for current geckos in stock, individual animal details, setup advice and care guidance before purchasing.

Key Care Points

• African Fat-Tailed Geckos available depending on stock
• Colours, patterns and markings vary by individual animal
• Requires a secure enclosure with suitable heating
• Needs a warm side, cool side and appropriate hides
• Requires suitable humidity and access to a humid hide
• Benefits from suitable substrate that allows natural behaviours
• Feeds on appropriately sized live insects
• Requires correct calcium and vitamin supplementation
• Temperature and humidity should be monitored regularly
• Long-lived species that requires a long-term commitment

Suitable For

African Fat-Tailed Geckos may be suitable for:

• Responsible reptile keepers
• Beginners who have carried out appropriate research
• Keepers looking for a calm, ground-dwelling gecko
• Those prepared to provide live food, heating and regular care
• Keepers interested in a species with a distinctive appearance
• Those prepared to provide appropriate humidity and environmental conditions

Care Guidance

African Fat-Tailed Geckos require stable husbandry, including suitable heating, secure housing, appropriate hides, fresh water, suitable substrate and regular feeding.

A suitable temperature gradient should be provided, allowing the gecko to move between warmer and cooler areas of the enclosure. Appropriate humidity should also be maintained, with access to a humid hide to support healthy shedding.

They should be fed appropriately sized live insects, with calcium and vitamin supplementation used as part of a suitable feeding routine. Feeding frequency depends on the gecko’s age, size and condition.

Handling should be calm and gentle, particularly while the gecko is settling into a new environment. Each animal is different, so handling should always be based on the individual gecko’s behaviour and comfort level.

Important Notes

African Fat-Tailed Geckos can live for many years with proper care, so they should only be purchased by keepers prepared for the long-term responsibility of keeping a reptile.

Colour, pattern, sex, age and price may vary depending on the individual gecko available.

Need advice before choosing an African Fat-Tailed Gecko or getting your setup ready? Contact The Reptile Realm or visit our Antrim shop for guidance.