Fat-Tailed Gecko

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:activity_pattern Crepuscular
gptkbp:adapted_into Adapted to arid environments
gptkbp:average_temperature Tolerates heat
75 to 85 ° F
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Courtship displays
Form pairs during breeding season
High in captivity
Lay eggs in clutches
High in controlled environments
gptkbp:breeding_range 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to Summer
gptkbp:care_in_captivity Requires humidity
gptkbp:climbing_ability Good climbers
gptkbp:color May change color with age
gptkbp:color_variation Albino
gptkbp:coloration Brown and yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:African_Fat-Tailed_Gecko
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cooling_system Heat lamps recommended
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
gptkbp:domestication Not domesticated
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:Yellow
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carphodactylidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Every few days
gptkbp:frequency Every few weeks
gptkbp:fuselage_material Sand or soil
gptkbp:growth_rate Moderate growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Savannas
Rocky areas
Dry forests
gptkbp:handles Gentle handling recommended
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:Smooth
Regular cleaning required
Spotted
gptkbp:hatching_time Small at birth
gptkbp:health_issues Mites
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fat-Tailed Gecko
gptkbp:human_interaction Limited social interaction
gptkbp:incubation_period Incubate for 60 to 90 days
gptkbp:issues Overfeeding
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:lighting UVB lighting beneficial
gptkbp:native_to West Africa
gptkbp:photography Requires hiding spots in captivity
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Snakes
Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species Popular in the pet trade
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Hemitheconyx_caudicinctus
gptkbp:senses Good vision
gptkbp:size 10 to 12 inches
gptkbp:skin_color Dark brown
Tan
gptkbp:social_behavior Generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:tail_type Fat storage
Can regenerate tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Males are territorial
gptkbp:vet_care Regular vet check-ups recommended
gptkbp:water_requirement Moderate
gptkbp:weight 50 to 100 grams
gptkbp:wildlife Threat from habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hemitheconyx_caudicinctus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6