African Fat Tailed Gecko

• Distribution: West Africa
• Size: 7" - 8"
• Natural Habitat: Indigenous of savanna, woodland, and scrubland habitats of West Africa. Thisspecies is terrestrial. When captive, adults require a 20 gallon enclosure.
• Behavior: Most will become tame with regular handling. Males can become territorial, separate from other males. This species is nocturnal (active primarily at night).
• Captive Environment: Use full spectrum lighting 12-14 hours per day. Provide a basking area with access to a cooler zone. Provide rocky basking areas, likes crevices and caves.
• Temperature: Day temperature should be gradient from 78 to 90 degrees F. Maintain night temperature range between 70-75 degrees F. Use reptile heating pads under tank for 24-hour heat.
• Humidity: This species requires low to moderate levels of humidity.
• Water Requirements: Provide a large shallow bowl for drinking and soaking.
• Nutritional Requirements: This species is a carnivore (meat eater). Also feeds on small mammals such as pink baby mice. Always offer variety for proper nutrition. Eats variety of largerworms (earthworms, meal/wax worms) and crickets. Dust food with calcium and vitamins.
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