African Fat-Tailed Gecko vs Leopard Gecko
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| African Fat-Tailed Gecko | Leopard Gecko | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 7-10 inches | 7-10 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Min enclosure | 20 gallon long (30x12x12 inches) | 20 gallon long (30x12x12 in) or larger (40 gallon breeder recommended) |
| Basking temp | 88-92°F | 88-92°F |
| Humidity | 50-70% | 30-40% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 2.0 or 5.0 linear, Ferguson zone 2 | Yes - T5 HO 5.0/6%, Ferguson Zone 2 |
| Diet | Insectivorous: crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches; dust with calcium without D3 and multivitamin. Juveniles daily, adults 3-4 times per week. | Insectivorous: feed dusted feeder insects (crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms) 2-3 times per week for adults, daily for juveniles. Dust with calcium + D3 and multivitamin. |