Description
This Striped Tangerine het Amel African Fat Tail Gecko is a female, captive-bred reptile with a distinct orange and black striped pattern and the potential to produce Amelanistic offspring. It’s for the intermediate to advanced keeper looking to add a unique, hardy gecko to their collection or breeding project. Since we added it in Q1 2025, it has become a consistent reorder due to its popularity and reliable temperament.
Stand-Out Features
- Proven Genetics: This female is heterozygous for the Amel (Amelanistic) gene, meaning she carries the trait and can produce Amel offspring when paired with another het or visual Amel.
- Distinctive Coloration: Features a clean, high-contrast striped pattern with vibrant tangerine orange bands against a darker background.
- Established Feeder: Arrives well-started and reliably feeding on gut-loaded insects like crickets and dubia roaches.
- Hardy Temperament: African Fat Tails are known for their docile nature, and this line demonstrates that characteristic, making it a solid handling candidate.
- Breeding Potential: A robust female of breeding size and age, ready for the next season with proper conditioning.
Technical Data
| Species | Hemitheconyx caudicinctus |
| Morph | Striped Tangerine het Amel |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Class | Sub-Adult to Adult |
| Weight (measured) | 7.0 oz |
| Diet | Insectivore (Crickets, Dubias, Mealworms) |
| Housing | 20-gallon long minimum, humid hide required |
| Temperature Gradient | 88-90°F warm side, 75-78°F cool side |
Your Questions Answered
What does “het Amel” mean for this gecko?
“Het Amel” means this gecko is heterozygous for the Amelanistic gene. It visually displays its Striped Tangerine pattern but carries one copy of the recessive Amel gene. To produce visual Amel offspring, it must be paired with another gecko that is also het Amel or is a visual Amel.
Is this gecko ready to breed?
This female is of appropriate size and age for breeding. We recommend a quarantine period of at least 90 days, followed by a proper conditioning cycle with increased nutrition before introducing her to a male for the breeding season.
How do I set up an enclosure for an African Fat Tail Gecko?
Provide a secure 20-gallon long enclosure or larger with a loose, moisture-retaining substrate like coconut fiber. A humid hide filled with damp sphagnum moss is essential for proper shedding. Maintain a temperature gradient with an under-tank heater on one side and include multiple dry hides and clutter to reduce stress.
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