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Species profile · Eublepharidae

Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

Complete care sheet and morph genetics registry for the african fat-tailed gecko — husbandry parameters, diet, breeding and pairing calculator.

AFTFat TailGecko à queue grasseAfrikanischer Krallengecko
Adult size
20–25 cm
Lifespan
15–20 yrs
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Docile
Activity
Nocturnal
Reproduction
Oviparous
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Husbandry requirements

African Fat-tailed Gecko — origin: West Africa — dry savanna with humid hides.

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min22 °C
Cool side24–26 °C
Warm side28–30 °C
Basking spot30–32 °C

Belly heat (heat mat/DHP on a thermostat)

Enclosure (adult)
90 × 45 × 45 cm

Low terrestrial terrarium

Three hides: warm, cool and a humid hide for shedding

Humidity
50–60 %

More humid than the leopard gecko; a humid hide is essential

Substrate
Coco fibreTilePaper towel
UVB
Optional

Optional; low UVB beneficial

Water source
Always available

A small water dish at all times

Origin
Eublepharidae

West Africa — dry savanna with humid hides

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Feeding & health

Diet

Insectivore — Crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms — dusted with calcium + D3

Calcium/D3 supplementation is essential (MBD prevention)

Breeding
Oviparous

Clutch 1–2 eggs/young. Several clutches per season; sex determined by incubation temperature

Health watch points
  • MBD (calcium/D3 deficiency)
  • Impaction
  • Incomplete shed (lack of humidity)
  • Tail loss
  • Cryptosporidiosis
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Morphs & genetics

Registry of 7 documented genes and 1 named combos for African Fat-tailed Gecko.

  • AlbinoRec
  • Oreo (Axanthic) axanthicRec
  • ZuluRec
  • PatternlessRec
  • Ghost hypoRec
  • White OutDom
  • ZeroDom
Named combos — 1 documented combined morphs
White Out Oreo
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Pairing calculator

Pick each parent's genotype — clutch probabilities update live. Free, no sign-up.

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African Fat-tailed Gecko × African Fat-tailed Gecko

Probabilities per gene (independent loci).

GeneParent AParent B
Expected clutchSelect at least one gene on a parent.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the african fat-tailed gecko.

How big does an adult African Fat-tailed Gecko get?▾
An adult African Fat-tailed Gecko typically measures 20–25 cm.
What temperature and humidity does a African Fat-tailed Gecko need?▾
A gradient of roughly 24–26 °C on the cool side to 28–30 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 30–32 °C. Humidity 50–60 %.
What does a African Fat-tailed Gecko eat?▾
Insectivore: Crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms — dusted with calcium + D3.
Is the African Fat-tailed Gecko a good reptile for beginners?▾
Beginner level. Very docile and calm (often quieter than the leopard gecko) Plan ahead: a lifespan of 15–20 yrs.

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