Lizards & Snakes · Squamata

Eyelid geckos

Family Eublepharidae

The ground-dwelling geckos with movable eyelids and no sticky toe-pads — the classic beginner leopard gecko and its softer, humidity-loving African fat-tailed cousin.

2 species on Baskden · 2 with a full care guide.

Leopard GeckoEublepharis maculariusBeginner✓ Care guideThe classic starter gecko — hardy, handleable, and no big lights needed.
African Fat-Tailed GeckoHemitheconyx caudicinctusBeginner✓ Care guideThe leopard gecko's calm West African cousin — same easy care, but it likes a bit more humidity.

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