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All geckos have pigments, when they've been in the lighting for a longer time or depending on the time of day, these pigments will be darker or lighter. African Fat tails are nocturnal and usually between the times of 10Pm-4Am the geckos pigments are at their brightest. Breeders refer to this as being "Fired up"
Throughout the day, depending on the geckos mood, and how much light it's received, the geckos pigments will change.
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Are their any relatives to the leopard gecko?
African fat tail gecko
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.
Can an African fat-tail gecko live without tail?
AFT's have the ability to loose their tail for defence purposes. The tail will grow back, more than likely an odd blunt tip, but it does regenerate. Thus, your African fat tail will be able to continue life without it's tail.
What does it mean if a gecko has its tail up?
It is displaying to another gecko.
Does a gecko have a fake tail?
NO but if it loses its tail it grows back!
Why might a leopard gecko's tail fall off and what should be done if a leopard gecko's tail falls off?
A leopard gecko's tail may fall off due to stress, injury, or defense mechanism. If a leopard gecko's tail falls off, it is important to keep the wound clean and monitor for infection. The gecko will eventually regrow its tail, but it is crucial to provide a stress-free environment and proper care to prevent further tail loss.
Does a gecko grow back its tail?
Yes. A gecko will grow back a tail. It won't be as long or strong, but it will grow back.There are many reasons why a gecko's tail may fall off. It may fall off when in a fight with another animal, or the tail can also fall off if the gecko is stressed out. Unfortunately, if the tail does fall it will not grow back .
How often to clean African fat tail gecko cage?
That will highly depend on how often he will make a mess.
How do you tell the difference between a leopard gecko and a fat tail gecko?
fat tail leopard geckos tail are much larger than normal leopard gecko tails.The markings are different leopard geckos have a different personality
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.
What kind of leopard gecko has yellow spots on its tail?
Leopard Geckos come in a multitude of different colors, called morphs. Look into a "leopard Gecko Morph guide" to determine which morph you have.
If caught by the tail the tail breaks of and the animal runs away?
its a gecko
