Who keeps fatties?

Whats the major differences between these guys and leos? Besides being from different continents lol...

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Whats the major differences between these guys and leos? Besides being from different continents lol...

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I don't have any hands on experiences with keeping them, yet. What I've read they seem to require a bit more humidity, they are normally even more docile than leos, supposedly a bit harder to breed (but I'm thinking it shouldn't still be difficult), small appearance difference such as a shorter snout and more stout feet, and obviously the morphs are much different.

I really like that the market isn't saturated with breeders, at least yet. They seem to have tons of potential with new morphs being introduced every year. Exciting stuff in the fat tail world to come!

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Originally Posted by eel588

they are normally even more docile than leos

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Please tell that to my terrors downstairs that insist on biting me :) No, in general I agree with that.. but some of the ones I have are terrors... just today I got attacked twice and bitten by a one hour old hatchling!

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Originally Posted by geckobabies

Please tell that to my terrors downstairs that insist on biting me :) No, in general I agree with that.. but some of the ones I have are terrors... just today I got attacked twice and bitten by a one hour old hatchling!

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Haha, I've heard some of the breeders get real fiesty!

My breeders are fine. Hatchlings can be fiesty, but that's because upon hatching, they become food for EVERYTHING.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

My breeders are fine. Hatchlings can be fiesty, but that's because upon hatching, they become food for EVERYTHING.

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It's seems many hatchlings of every species are pretty ferocious, as well like you said. Each individual is different. I still remain with my main statement, I have never held a reptile as calm as a fat tail. I've never had any of my own (yet) but I have had the opportunity to hold lots of different ones from hatchlings to adults at reptile shows and shops. Truly an awesome species, I can't wait to take them to another level in a couple years through selective breeding!

-Lee

They are pretty mellow critters. The babies seem more flighty to me, but I'm also convinced I'll accidentally crush one since I'm used to ball python hatchlings.

If I were to get a gecko, I'd get a fattail. I absolutely adore their pudgey qualities and I've heard they're more social and tame easier than leos, though not sure on that. I can't right now; the way my apartment is kept pest free would kill any bugs in the house (though is supposed to be safe for reptiles themselves and cats, I checked with the pest control company).

how F'ing cute... LOL...

Hatched tonight.. never gets old seeing new babies :)

http://www.geckobabies.com/images/fa...l_striped3.jpg