However, for a more advanced or larger setup, use of basking lights during the day and red lights at night is highly recommended to maintain adequate temperatures. In a simplistic set up, all that needs to be used for heat would be an appropriately sized ZooMed under tank heater. They do require supplemental heat, however, and should be maintained with a hot side of 90 - 95 degrees, and a cool side that is 80 degrees or cooler. Heating and Lightingįat Tailed Geckos are nocturnal, which means that they do not require the same bright lighting and UVB set up that diurnal lizards would require. Multiple geckos are best housed in larger cages, and beautiful display cages can be constructed in larger glass tanks, such as the Exoterra cages or in specially designed reptile cages, such as Vision Cages or Penn Plax Cages. One or two babies can be housed directly in the adult sized cage, although if you plan on putting them in a larger cage later it is recommended to start in the 10 gallon. Cagingĭue to their relatively small adult size, a pair of adult Fat Tailed Geckos can be housed in an average 10 gallon aquarium. These geckos live about 10 to 15 years in captivity, although longer lifespans are not uncommon. Leopard and Fat Tailed Geckos Size and Longevityįat Tailed Geckos commonly reach lengths between 7 and 8". There are numerous pattern mutations that occur in captivity as well, and there is bound to be a color variation that you find appealing among them. Fat tails naturally occur with brown and tan banding, with some individuals having attractive white stripes down their backs. Fat Tailed Geckos are shyer than their spotted cousins, and are somewhat slower paced than Leopard Geckos as well. Fat Tailed Geckos are related to Leopard Geckos, in that both species have true eyelids. They're found in savannah habitat, rocky hillsides, river edges, and scrubland. Scientific Name: Hemitheconyx caudicinctusįat tailed geckos are small, easy to care for geckos from West Africa.If you liked this article, then LIKE this article here! Stickers, Calendars, Posters, and other Gift Ideas Shipping Materials, Boxes, Heat & Cool Packs, Etc Tarantula, Scorpion & Other Invert Suppliesĭeli Containers, Shipping Boxes, Packing Materialĭeli Containers (unpunched), Hole Punchers, Etc Hermit Crab, Betta, Lobster & Aquatic Supplies Reptile Medications, Mite Sprays & CleanersĪquatic Turtle Aquarium and Pond AccessoriesĪquatic Turtle Filters, Pumps and Powerheads Lizard, Monitor & Gecko Dry and Canned Foods
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