Care guide
African Fat-Tailed Gecko vs Leopard Gecko
Quick answer
Fat-tails are African savanna animals that need more humidity and a permanent humid hide, with a shorter, plumper tail and smoother skin. Leopard geckos come from drier Asian habitat and are kept drier.
- Humidity
- Fat-tail higher
- Skin
- Smoother on fat-tails
Similarities
Both are nocturnal, terrestrial, insectivorous eyelid geckos that cannot climb glass and live 15+ years.
Differences
Humidity, tail shape, skin texture, and morph variety differ.