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🦎 General Overview
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Common Name: African Fat-Tailed Gecko
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Scientific Name: Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
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Family: Eublepharidae (same family as leopard geckos)
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Native Range: West Africa — from Senegal and Guinea eastward to Cameroon and Nigeria
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Habitat: Dry savannas, scrublands, and rocky semi-arid regions
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Lifespan: 10–15 years (up to 20 years in captivity with good care)
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Size: 7–9 inches (18–23 cm)
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Weight: 45–75 grams (adults)
🧬 Identification
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Appearance:
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Plump body with smooth, soft skin
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Broad head and short limbs
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Fat, rounded tail (used for fat storage)
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Coloration:
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Typically light to dark brown with cream or tan bands
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A white or cream dorsal stripe is common in many individuals
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Eyes:
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Vertical pupils
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Eyelids present (unlike many geckos), allowing them to blink
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Morphs (Captive Breeding):
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Normal, Albino, Patternless, Stripe, Oreo, Zululand, and Ghost morphs
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