Care level: Beginner
Temperament: Generally docile and handleable
Behavior: crepuscular, terrestrial (will use climbing enrichment when offered), solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 40B – 36×18×18” (1×0.5×0.5m)
Basking spot temp (surface): 90°F (32°C)
Cold side temp: 72-77°F (22-25°C)
Nighttime/minimum temp: 60°F (16°C)
UVB: UVI 1-3/Ferguson zone 1-2 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 12-15” (30-40cm) away with no mesh or Arcadia T5HO 6% at 11-21” (28-54cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: April-October – 70-80%; November-March – around 50%
Diet: Variety of insects and other invertebrate feeders
Adult size: 8-10” (20-25cm)
Wild Distribution: rocky woodlands and savannas throughout west Africa
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
Other Resources:
Reptifiles Guide – African Fat-Tailed Gecko
Happy Dragons Guide – African Fat-Tailed Gecko
Dubia.com Guide – African Fat-Tailed Gecko