Description
This Tangerine Amel 66% het Patternless African Fat Tail Gecko is an adult female, ready for a breeding project or as a striking display animal. The tangerine amelanistic morph eliminates black pigment, resulting in vibrant oranges and yellows, while the 66% het Patternless gene offers potential for patternless offspring. This has been a consistent reorder item for us since fall 2025 due to its reliable genetics and customer popularity.
Stand-Out Features
- Proven Genetics: Adult female with confirmed 66% heterozygous chance for the Patternless gene, a key trait for breeders.
- Vibrant Coloration: The amelanistic (amel) morph produces clean, bright tangerine and yellow hues without dark markings.
- Ready for Breeding: As an adult, she is of optimal size and age for immediate introduction to a breeding program.
- Hardy Specimen: African Fat Tail Geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) are known for their docile nature and manageable care requirements.
- Established Popularity: A regular in our inventory due to consistent demand from both new and experienced keepers.
Technical Data
| Species | Hemitheconyx caudicinctus (African Fat Tail Gecko) |
| Morph | Tangerine Amel 66% het Patternless |
| Sex | Female |
| Age Class | Adult |
| Genetics | Amelanistic, 66% Possible Heterozygous for Patternless |
| Weight (measured) | 7.0 oz |
| Primary Color | Tangerine / Orange |
Your Questions Answered
What does “66% het Patternless” mean for breeding?
This female has a 66% statistical probability of carrying one copy of the recessive Patternless gene. When bred to a visual Patternless male or another 66% het, you have a chance of producing Patternless offspring. Breeding her to a visual Patternless male will yield 50% visual Patternless babies.
Is this gecko handled and established?
Yes. All our geckos are acclimated, feeding consistently on appropriate insects, and are handled by our staff to ensure health and temperament. The measured weight of 7.0 oz confirms a healthy, robust adult size.
What are the primary care requirements?
African Fat Tails require a secure 20-gallon long enclosure minimum, a humid hide, a warm side of 88-90°F, a cool side around 75°F, and a diet of gut-loaded insects like crickets and dubia roaches. They are terrestrial and need more humidity than a Leopard Gecko.
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