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Pebble climbed the mossy log to watch the sun go down, which took him the entire evening.

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About the African fat-tailed gecko

Origin
Dry savannah of West Africa
Adult size
20–25 cm including tail
Lifespan
15–20 years
Warm end
30–32°C floor temperature, cool end near 24°C
Humidity
50–70% — higher than a leopard gecko needs
Diet
Live insects, dusted with calcium and D3

Read more about the african fat-tailed gecko — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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