Care guide
How to Sex an African Fat-Tailed Gecko
Quick answer
Adult males show a V-shaped or curved row of preanal pores just above the vent and two bulges at the tail base. Females lack pores or show only faint ones. Hatchlings cannot be reliably sexed.
- Male
- Pores and bulges
- Female
- No or faint pores
When to check
Sex becomes clear as the gecko matures. Wait several months before confirming.
Getting a good look
Support the gecko gently and look at the underside near the vent in good light.