Care guide
African Fat-Tailed Gecko: Male vs Female
Quick answer
Males are larger with broader heads, visible hemipenal bulges, and a row of preanal pores. Females are smaller and can lay eggs even without a male. Both are kept alone.
- Male features
- Pores, bulges, larger head
- Female note
- May lay infertile eggs
Care differences
Females need a lay box and extra calcium, and are at risk of egg binding. Males may be territorial toward other males.
Choosing
Either sex makes a good pet. Choose the healthiest individual.