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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.