Huffs' Herps LLC: Leopard Gecko and African Fat-Tailed Gecko Breeder in Cibolo, TX

Based in Cibolo, Texas, Huffs' Herps LLC is Seth Hoffpauir's breeding operation, with a serious focus on both leopard geckos and African fat-tailed geckos. Seth is one of the premier African fat-tailed gecko breeders in the United States, and his work founding and proving out the Black Velvet project has made Huffs' Herps a name to know for keepers following the species. The operation is family-based and small-scale, with careful attention to the animals selected for its breeding projects and a quality-over-quantity approach.

Who runs Huffs' Herps LLC

Seth Hoffpauir owns and operates Huffs' Herps LLC in Cibolo. His store brings together two distinct areas of gecko breeding: leopard geckos and African fat-tailed geckos. Each has its own range of genetics and projects, but African fat tails are where Seth has made one of his most significant marks on the hobby.

Seth has shared his experience with African fat-tailed geckos in several podcast discussions, including two appearances on Strength in Leos—one focused on WhiteOut and Oreo projects and another on African fat tails more broadly—as well as an African fat-tailed gecko discussion on Trap Talk Reptile Network. Those conversations give keepers another way to hear Seth discuss the species and its genetics.

African fat-tailed geckos and the Black Velvet project

Seth founded and proved out the Black Velvet African fat-tailed gecko project through his own breeding work. The line is known for its striking, exceptionally dark appearance, and Black Velvet has become a signature part of the Huffs' Herps program. Seth has been the primary source for these animals, with only limited numbers entering other collections through animals he has sold. For keepers interested in the line's origin and development, Huffs' Herps is the source behind the project.

Black Velvet is a major achievement, but it is not the whole of Seth's African fat-tailed gecko work. Huffs' Herps listings have also featured geckos with combinations involving Oreo, WhiteOut, Patternless, Tangerine, Amelanistic, Ghost, and Zulu. Examples such as Striped Oreo Zulu and Tangerine Amelanistic Patternless show the variety of traits represented in the program. These projects give keepers different directions to explore while keeping African fat-tailed geckos at the center of the operation.

As with any genetics listing, buyers should review the details for the individual animal and ask Seth about its lineage or any possible hets they want to confirm. That conversation can help them understand not only the animal they're considering, but how it may fit into their own plans.

Leopard geckos: a major part of the breeding program

Leopard geckos are also a substantial part of Huffs' Herps. The store has featured a variety of named projects, including Bold and Joker combinations, Tangerine lines, Black Night, and Mack Snow and Eclipse combinations. Those examples show that the leopard gecko program has its own breadth alongside Seth's better-known African fat-tailed gecko work.

For buyers, that means Huffs' Herps offers more than one path into gecko genetics. Someone drawn to the bold contrast and range of leopard gecko projects can browse that side of the store, while someone following the development of African fat-tailed geckos can look for Black Velvet and the other combinations Seth is working with. Listings change as animals sell and new ones become available, so check the Huffs' Herps store for current availability and each animal's details.

Explore genetics and husbandry

Gecko genetics can get fascinating quickly, especially when multiple traits and possible hets appear in the same project. ReptileAds' genetic calculator gives keepers a way to explore possible pairings for the species and traits it supports. It's a useful place to start thinking through breeding possibilities, alongside the animal-specific information and lineage details provided by the breeder.

Good breeding plans start with a solid understanding of the animals themselves. ReptileAds' care guides offer practical husbandry information for keepers who are researching a species or building their knowledge. Whether you're exploring a potential pairing or learning more about the geckos in Seth's program, these resources can help you take the next step.

Follow Huffs' Herps

From founding and proving out the Black Velvet African fat-tailed gecko project to maintaining a varied leopard gecko program, Seth Hoffpauir has built Huffs' Herps around focused, deliberate breeding work. The store gives buyers a place to follow those projects, see which animals are available, and learn more about the genetics behind them. Visit the Huffs' Herps store on ReptileAds to browse Seth's current listings.