African Fat Tailed Geckos are a great alternative to Leopard Geckos and have a similar docile nature, ease of care and a large variety of colours and patterns (morphs) that they can come in!
Photos taken August 2025
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: Hatched 29/3/25
Sex: Female
Morph: Normal, 100% het Oreo and Zulu
Handling: Friendly once used to their new owner
Suitability: Beginner
Average Adult Size: 7 to 9 inches
Average Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
Natural Habitat: Rocky areas and woodland of West Africa
Adult African Fat Tailed Geckos should be housed in a vivarium measuring at least 3ft long as the minimum size. Babies should go straight in to their adult enclosure as they grow very quickly.
Thermostatically controlled overhead heating should be provided, with temps measured using a digital thermometer or heat gun. Low level UV lighting is beneficial. Their ideal basking temp is 32-34c.
Fat Tailed Geckos require multiple hides within their enclosure, one of which should be filled with moist sphagnum moss to aid in their shedding cycle. Their ideal ambient humidity requirement is 40-60%.
Full enclosure kits are available.
African Fat Tailed Geckos are a great alternative to Leopard Geckos and have a similar docile nature, ease of care and a large variety of colours and patterns (morphs) that they can come in!
Photos taken August 2025
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: Hatched 29/3/25
Sex: Female
Morph: Normal, 100% het Oreo and Zulu
Handling: Friendly once used to their new owner
Suitability: Beginner
Average Adult Size: 7 to 9 inches
Average Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
Natural Habitat: Rocky areas and woodland of West Africa
Adult African Fat Tailed Geckos should be housed in a vivarium measuring at least 3ft long as the minimum size. Babies should go straight in to their adult enclosure as they grow very quickly.
Thermostatically controlled overhead heating should be provided, with temps measured using a digital thermometer or heat gun. Low level UV lighting is beneficial. Their ideal basking temp is 32-34c.
Fat Tailed Geckos require multiple hides within their enclosure, one of which should be filled with moist sphagnum moss to aid in their shedding cycle. Their ideal ambient humidity requirement is 40-60%.
Full enclosure kits are available.
