Description
- Common Name: Flat-tailed Gecko
- Scientific Name: Uroplatus fimbriatus
- Locality/Morph: Wild type
- Sex: Sexed pair, 1 male & 1 female
- Age: 2024/2025
- Source: Captive Bred
- Native Range: Eastern Madagascar, particularly coastal and lowland rainforest regions
- Natural Habitat: Humid tropical forests, typically on large tree trunks and broad branches, relying on camouflage against bark and lichen
- Diet: Insectivorous – crickets, roaches, moths, beetles, and other large invertebrates
- Basking Temperature: Not required – avoid direct heat
- Ambient Temperature: 22–27 °C (night drop to 18–20 °C)
- Average Adult Size: 25–30 cm
The Flat-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus) is one of the largest species of the genus Uroplatus, rivalled only by giganteus, and one of the most iconic geckos in the reptile hobby. Known for its remarkable bark-like camouflage, fringed body margins, and wide flattened tail, it blends seamlessly against tree trunks and branches in its native rainforest habitat. Nocturnal and highly adapted for ambush predation, this gecko is a master of disguise.
In captivity, U. fimbriatus requires a large, vertically oriented enclosure to accommodate its impressive size and arboreal lifestyle. Strong emphasis should be placed on natural décor – cork bark, branches, and dense foliage – to provide both climbing space and cover. Humidity should be maintained at 70–90%, with daily misting to supply drinking water and create the humid microclimate essential for proper shedding and hydration. Good airflow is equally important to avoid respiratory issues.
Their diet consists of large insects such as crickets, roaches, and locusts, supplemented with calcium and vitamins. Prey should be released in the evening to match their nocturnal hunting activity.
Uroplatus fimbriatus is a sensitive species that demands precise husbandry, making it best suited to advanced keepers. Handling should be avoided, as stress can be harmful and may compromise their delicate skin. With correct care and stable conditions, they can live for 10–15 years in captivity, making them a true “display-only” reptile and a prized species among enthusiasts.
Price is for a sexed pair, 1 male and 1 female.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
When purchasing an animal from us you automatically agree to these terms of sale.
