What can you feed a fat tailed gecko?

Fat-tailed Geckos in captivity are usually fed insects that are mainly from two categories. They are fed crickets or various types of larval insects (mealworms, wax-worms, hornworms etc…).

How often do you feed a fat tail gecko?

Geckos that are under four months should be fed about five crickets every day and juveniles and adults should be fed about nine crickets or mealworms three times a week.

How do you take care of a fat tailed leopard gecko?

Fat tailed geckos, as with most pets, require a clean environment to thrive. We recommend a spot clean as often as possible (every day) and a full clean every 4 weeks or so. If you are keeping the gecko in a bio-active enclosure you can spot clean and monitor the enclosure.

Can you house fat tailed geckos together?

African fat-tail geckos stay relatively small and have undemanding care requirements. Young geckos can be housed together. Adult geckos will need at least a 20 gallon terrarium. Do not keep males together because they are territorial and will fight.

What fruit can I give my day gecko?

The following fruits are acceptable for most frugivorous geckos:

Berries such as raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
Tropical fruits such as papaya, figs and pineapples.
Pitted fruits such as pears, apples and cherries (do not offer the pits to your pet).
Other fruits, including grapes, persimmons and melons.

Are yellow-headed geckos good pets?

Known as the yellow-headed gecko for their brilliantly colored yellow to orange head. This species is very hardy, making them a great beginner micro gecko, but they are also a shy species. Recommended Enclosure Size: Adults should be kept alone or in pairs in a 8x8x12 glass enclosure or 12x12x12 enclosure.

How big does a yellow-headed gecko get?

This gecko can grow up to between 69–90 mm (2.7–3.5 in). A maximal length of 100 mm (3.9 in) is also given. Like almost all Gonatodes species it is sexually dimorphic.