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African Fat-Tailed Gecko

The leopard gecko's forest cousin: same gentle temperament, same belly-heat preference, higher humidity bands.

Core Biological & Field Specifications
Warm side
30–32°C (86–90°F)
Cool side
23–25°C
UVB
Zone 1 (low, recommended)
Humidity
50–60% + humid hide
Enclosure min
36×18×18 in
Diet
insectivore

Profile & Natural History

Fat-tails run leopard gecko architecture with tropical numbers: belly heat on a thermostat, humid hide always available, and a slightly higher ambient humidity. They are famously docile (the "fat tail" is fat storage, not attitude) and less common than leos — same beginner-friendly tier, slightly more humidity vigilance. Live insects only, calcium dusted.

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