Care guide
African Fat-Tailed Gecko Feeding Schedule
Quick answer
Feed hatchlings and juveniles daily, sub-adults every other day, and adults two or three times a week, adjusting portions to body condition and tail thickness.
- Hatchling / juvenile
- Daily
- Adult
- 2–3 times a week
Why adults are fed less often
Fat-tails are low-energy animals and gain weight easily. Fewer, controlled meals keep the tail plump rather than swollen.
Adjusting portions
Weigh monthly and photograph the tail. If the tail is thicker than the body, cut back. If it is thinning, feed more and check for illness.