Cut a one-inch hole in the smaller container. ... What is the African fat-tailed gecko lifespan? Given the right care, your African fat-tailed gecko can live up to 15 to 20 years.

A wild gecko’s lifespan is approximately 15 years. In captivity, these reptiles may survive for a longer period of time. For example, pet leopard geckos may survive for 15-20 years in captivity ...