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== Taxomony == '''Order:''' Squamata<br /> '''Family:''' Gekkonidae<br /> '''Genus/species:''' Hemitheconyx Caudicinctus == Introduction == African Fat-Tailed geckos are a type of gecko from Western Africa, ranging from Senegal to Cameroon. They generally grow 6 to 10 inches in length. Like other geckos, never handle the African Fat-Tailed Geckos by their tail, it can be dropped in defense. The tail will grow back, but will never look the same, often shorter and fatter. == Lifespan == Up to 20 years. == Housing == At least a 10 gallon aquarium should be used to house one fat tailed gecko. Males cannot be housed with other males. Females on the other hand can live with other females or a male. When they share an environment with a male make sure the female isn’t being bullied and is staying up to weight. Breeding will most likely occur during this time. Make sure to keep the environment mildly humid, which means misting the cage a few times during the week. == Temperature == A heat pad should be used on one side of the cage to get the temperature up to around 85-88 F. In the evening the temperature should be around 75 F. These temperatures can be done by using a heat bulb as well. == Substrate == Repti-Bark is one option to use, but some people prefer repti-carpet, paper towels or even tiles to this. Repti-Bark retains humidity a lot better than the other options. == Feeding == Crickets or mealworms are the suggested diet for a African Fat-Tailed Gecko. Waxworms are considered a treat and should be feed sparingly. Adult geckos, especially breeding females, can be fed a pinkie mice occasionally. When selecting crickets a rule of thumb is the cricket should be half the size of the gecko's head or smaller. It is recommend to gut load the crickets to provide more nutritional value. Supplements added to the worms and crickets is also recommend. You can coat the mealworms, crickets, etc with calcium by placing them in a bag with a small amount of calcium to dust them. D3 can also be used as a supplement, but should not be used for every feeding, as too much D3 is a problem. Make sure you remove any uneaten food by the end of the day. Insects will sometimes pick on the gecko while it is sleeping, chewing away at their feet or other tender areas. == Author == This article was written by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2 c1rc4]. View other articles by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:C1rc4 c1rc4]. [[Category:Care Guides]] [[Category:C1rc4]]

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