Care guide
African Fat-Tailed Gecko Temperament
Quick answer
African fat-tailed geckos are generally calm, quiet, and tolerant of gentle handling, though many are shy for the first few weeks. Individual personalities vary.
- Temperament
- Calm, shy at first
Compared with leopard geckos
Many keepers find fat-tails mellower, though they may take longer to settle.
Signs of stress
Tail twitching, squeaking, gaping, and freezing.