Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:African_fat-tailed_gecko
gptkbp:activities active at night
gptkbp:average_temperature requires warm environment
20-30° C
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season courtship displays
laying eggs
year-round in captivity
high in captivity
gptkbp:climb_rate good climbers
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-4 eggs
gptkbp:color banded pattern
varies by locality
can change slightly with temperature
brown with lighter bands
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:African_Fat-Tailed_Gecko
gptkb:Fat-Tailed_Gecko
gptkb:African_fat-tailed_gecko
popular in the pet trade
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Carphodactylidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior every other day
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hemitheconyx
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:tree
6-12 months
tropical forests
gptkbp:has_skin soft and pliable
requires humidity control
smooth and soft
gptkbp:healthcare regular vet check-ups recommended
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
gptkbp:issues overfeeding
gptkbp:launch_date about 5 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting requires UVB lighting
gptkbp:material needs soft substrate
gptkbp:native_to West Africa
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
snakes
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
males larger than females
gptkbp:social_responsibility metabolic bone disease
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:tail_type fat storage
fat-storing
gptkbp:type_of_care requires humidity
requires a terrarium
gptkbp:water_source requires access to water
gptkbp:wildlife cryptic coloration