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The fat tailed gecko is a species of gecko that enjoys hot and dry areas. They are from the same family as leopard geckos and almost require the same care, although the fat tailed gecko enjoys a little more moisture. These animals have small, yet sharp claws. This adaptation allows them to dig into the earth to find a suitable sleeping or laying spot. They are also able to go extended periods of time without food and water. Their tails are able to store extra calcium, food and water.
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Where do I buy a fat tailed gecko?
in petco :)
Can A male Leopard gecko live with a male fat-tailed gecko?
No. Male geckos will fight for territory.
Can you have an african fat tailed gecko in qld australia?
Yes, as long as you keep it in a vivarium.
When was Turnip-tailed Gecko created?
Turnip-tailed Gecko was created in 1782.
Do fat tail geckos mate for life?
Naturally in the wild, the African fat tailed gecko will not pick one mate for life. It is common for a female to mate with multiple males during mating season. In captivity, a fat tailed gecko MAY mate with one partner for life as humans control their mating cycle.
When was Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko created?
Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko was created in 1990.
Do Long tailed lizards do well with leopard geckos?
Absolutely not ! They require completely different living conditions ! Besides which - they'd never encounter each other in the wild.
What is a fat tailed gecko lizards lifespan?
Unfortunately my fat- tailed gecko just passed away last night... I had her for 13 years and was informed that she was about 5 years old when i got her. That makes her about 15 to 18 years old, 15+ is what some of my own research has told me and it seems to be accurate..
Can African fat tail and leopard fat tail get along?
The Leopard gecko is not related the the fat tail gecko and live in different regions across the globe. The Leopard gecko requires much dryer and arid areas with temps reaching 100+F. The fat tailed gecko needs more humidity and not so much heat with temps ranging from 78-90F.
Why does a Broad-Tailed Gecko's tail look like its head?
This is an adaptation which not only helps the gecko to camouflage in its habitat, but it also helps the gecko escape from predators. If the predator grabs hold of the what it thinks is the head, the gecko can drop its tail and escape safely. The tail grows back with time.
When was South-West Spiny-tailed Gecko created?
South-West Spiny-tailed Gecko was created in 1842.
What other reptile can you place with a leopard gecko?
The only reptiles you can place with a leopard gecko are fat tailed geckos. Leopards and Fat Tails are very closely related and don't seem to be able to tell the difference between each other.
