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African Fat-Tailed Gecko

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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
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[[Image:African_Fat_Tail.jpg|thumb|left|Photo by [http://www.thereptilefile.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=218 RosenKrieger]]]
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African Fat-Tailed geckos are a type of gecko from Western Africa, ranging from Senegal to Cameroon. 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.
African Fat-Tailed geckos are a type of gecko from Western Africa, ranging from Senegal to Cameroon. 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.
== Difficulty ==
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== In Depth ==
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'''Easy.''' Fat tails make a good beginners gecko as they are a pretty hands on species. The requirements are relatively easy for this nocturnal little gecko. Bottom heat is the preferred heat source for these and as long as there is light coming in through the windows then you need no overhead lighting, although some may enjoy some overhead heat from time to time.
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== Basic Info ==
=== Size ===
=== Size ===
They generally grow 6 to 10 inches in length.
They generally grow 6 to 10 inches in length.
=== Handling ===
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they seem to enjoy being out and about and don't mind being held at all. Husbandry requirements are simple and straightforward. All in all, they are an enjoyable lot.
== Housing ==
== Housing ==
=== Humidity ===
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Should be no higher that 50%. But isn't really necessary except during the shedding process. This can be easily taken care of by adding a humid hide to the enclosure. There are any number of things you can use as a hide, from a plastic butter bowl with a hole cut in the top to those rubbermaid containers with a hole cut in the lid also. put some sphagnum moss, peat moss or eco earth about half full and moisten it. I keep mine on the warm side
=== Lighting ===
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Fat tails need no extra lighting as they are nocturnal. Regular sunlight through the windows will be enough for a day/night cycle if that's a concern.
== Feeding ==
== Feeding ==
=== Hydration ===
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A peanut butter jar lid makes a great water dish, and contrary to popular belief they will use it.
== Advanced ==
== Advanced ==
=== Sexing ===
=== Sexing ===
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African Fat-Tailed Gecko's are easy to sex when they are older. Males have V-shaped pre-anal pores and a hemipenal bulges as the base of the tail. Females have less noticeably pores and no bulge.
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=== Breeding ===
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== Conclusion ==
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== References ==
== References ==
=== Websites ===
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*[http://www.sundialreptile.com/care%20sheet--fat%20tail.htm Sundial Reptile Fat-tail Care]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_fat-tailed_gecko Wikipedia African Fat-tail Gecko]
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=== Books ===
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*The Leopard Gecko Manual: Includes African Fat-Tailed Geckos - Philippe De Vosjoli (Author), Roger Klingenberg (Author), Roger Tremper (Author), Brian Viets (Author)
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*Leopard and Fat-Tailed Geckos (Reptile Guidebook Series) - by Richard Bartlett
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== Author ==
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