African Fat-Tailed Gecko vs Mourning Gecko
Side-by-side care comparison to help you choose.
| African Fat-Tailed Gecko | Mourning Gecko | |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| Adult size | 7-10 inches | 3.5-4 inches |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 5-8 years |
| Min enclosure | 20 gallon long (30x12x12 inches) | 12x12x18 inches (10 gallon) for a small group |
| Basking temp | 88-92°F | 82-85°F |
| Humidity | 50-70% | 60-80% |
| UVB | Yes - T5 HO 2.0 or 5.0 linear, Ferguson zone 2 | Optional - low UVB 2.0% (can thrive without) |
| Diet | Insectivorous: crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches; dust with calcium without D3 and multivitamin. Juveniles daily, adults 3-4 times per week. | Powdered fruit-based gecko diet (e.g., Pangea, Repashy) offered every other day; supplement with small insects (fruit flies, pinhead crickets) once weekly. |