# African fat-tailed gecko — care routine

Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

Read with the complete profile and individual plan.

## Before arrival

- [ ] Specialist guidance starts at about 91 × 46 × 46 cm for an adult; more usable space is welcome. Provide snug warm and cool hides, a damp retreat, low climbing and clean water. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-housing)
- [ ] Plan a long-term commitment and keep one gecko. Published size and longevity estimates vary, so ask about the individual’s age, feeding and health records. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-commitment)

## Routine checks

- [ ] Each day, check the gecko, water and controls. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-checklists)

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Remove waste and prey and inspect damp hides for fouling. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-checklists)
- [ ] A bioactive enclosure still needs drainage checks and a plan to isolate an unwell animal. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-checklists)

## When to stop and seek help

- [ ] Retained skin, weakness, abnormal limbs, wounds, diarrhoea or progressive weight loss need a reptile vet. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-health)
- [ ] Do not peel skin, force-feed or copy breeding manipulation into ordinary care. [Full advice](https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/african-fat-tailed-gecko/#knowledge-health)