Care guide
African Fat-Tailed Gecko vs Crested Gecko
Quick answer
Fat-tails are terrestrial insectivores with eyelids. Crested geckos are arboreal, eat fruit-based diets as well as insects, and need much higher humidity and a tall planted enclosure.
- Habit
- Terrestrial vs arboreal
- Diet
- Insects vs fruit diet + insects
Housing
Fat-tails need a wide, low enclosure with a humid hide. Crested geckos need height and misting.
Diet
Fat-tails eat insects only. Crested geckos eat a powdered diet plus insects.