Leopard or African Fat-tail Gecko Pre-purchase Questionnaire Are you ready for the commitment? Your name: Phone or email: General Questions I am considering a Leopard / Fat-Tail gecko (please circle appropriate animal) Are Leopard / Fat-Tail geckos primarily nocturnal or diurnal lizards? Are they terrestrial or arboreal? How big do they get? How long do they live? Enclosure Questions Are you considering this animal for a pet, or for breeding stock? Do you have an enclosure ready for your animal, and if so what are you considering using? Heat: What is the preferred heating method for these geckos? What is the recommended temperature? Should the entire cage be at this temperature? Why or why not? How much light do they need per day, and of what kind? Substrate: What are two good choices for substrate? What is a common BAD choice for substrate (hint: causes impaction)? Shelter: Where do these geckos like to hide in the wild, and what makes a good hide in captivity? How many hides should be provided per animal? What is a humid-hide good for, and how would you make one? What can happen to the gecko if you don’t have a humid-hide? Which animal likes more humidity? Leo or AFT? Water/Minerals: What mineral is most important for a gecko’s growth? List two methods of how it will get this mineral? How often should you provide fresh water for this gecko? Food Questions What two foods make up the majority of these captive geckos diets? What other foods will be accepted by these geckos? How much and how often should you be feeding your gecko? How big of food is appropriate for your gecko? How should you prepare your gecko’s food to be most nutritional? Health Questions Are these geckos clean or dirty animals? How often should you clean a gecko’s enclosure? What are the benefits? What would you do if you had a health concern for your gecko?