Blog about terrarium keeping – tips, advice and equipment
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Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)
The Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus), often called the African Fat-Tailed Gecko, is a popular terrarium reptile native to West Africa (e.g. Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria). It is a nocturnal, peaceful and relatively undemanding gecko, ideal as a pet for many keepers. It has a characteristic mushroom-shaped, massive tail in which it stores fat reserves - hence its name.
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Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus)
The Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) is a fascinating and visually attractive species of gecko native to southern New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. It is a nocturnal, arboreal, and relatively peaceful reptile, suitable for both novice and experienced keepers who want an interesting, long-lived terrarium companion.
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Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)
The blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides) is a terrestrial, diurnal, peaceful, and relatively undemanding reptile native to Australia and its surrounding islands. It is very popular in terrariums due to its stable temperament, robustness, and attractive appearance — especially its bright blue tongue, which it uses as a defensive signal.