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Popular ground-dwelling gecko alongside leopard geckos. Prefers higher humidity and slightly shy but calms with handling.
The African fat-tailed gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) is a ground-dwelling gecko native to the arid grasslands and scrublands of West Africa, ranging from Senegal and Guinea to Nigeria and Cameroon. It is closely related to the leopard gecko and shares a similar heavy-bodied build with a thick tail used to store fat reserves. Adults typically reach 20–25 cm in length. The base coloration is brown or grey with dark transverse banding, and captive-bred morphs including albino and stripe variants are available. Compared to the leopard gecko, this species prefers slightly higher humidity (50–70%) and tends to be somewhat more shy, though it tames well with regular handling. Lifespan in captivity is commonly 15–20 years.
Origen
West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal and surrounding regions)
Esperanza de vida
15-20 years
Tamaño
20-25cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Humedad
40〜70%
Insects (crickets, mealworms)
26-32°C (hot spot)
50-70% (higher than leopard geckos)
Moist hide essential
Calcium-dusted insects every 2-3 days
Tail autotomy risk — avoid startling
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para African Fat-Tailed Gecko es 25〜32℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de African Fat-Tailed Gecko es 15-20 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
African Fat-Tailed Gecko típicamente alcanza 20-25cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
African Fat-Tailed Gecko se alimenta de: Insects (crickets, mealworms). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de African Fat-Tailed Gecko varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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