{"product_id":"dune-gecko","title":"Dune Gecko","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDune Gecko\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStenodactylus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dune Gecko, Desert Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e8–12+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, nocturnal desert gecko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact body with large eyes and excellent camouflage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrestrial, nocturnal species requiring a \u003cstrong\u003edry, well-ventilated vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum around \u003cstrong\u003e60 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for an adult pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 cm of sandy\/digging substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude several hides, cork, rocks and open areas for foraging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area: 32–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm end: 27–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 22–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB around 2–5%\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a nocturnal species, provide plenty of shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003e30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid keeping the enclosure constantly damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slightly more humid hide can be provided, particularly during shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized live insects such as \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts, roaches and mealworms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles require more frequent feeding than adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust prey with calcium and provide suitable vitamin supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow dish of fresh water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight misting can occasionally provide drinking droplets without making the enclosure wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a humid hide to assist with difficult sheds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough surfaces such as cork and rocks can help remove loose skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained shed from toes or the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan become accustomed to gentle handling but may be nervous and fast-moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle close to the ground and support the whole body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid grabbing the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor appetite, weight, activity and shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for dehydration, parasites, retained shed and metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect UVB and calcium supplementation are important even for nocturnal species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean waste regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the water dish clean and replace contaminated substrate as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Gecko Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and temperature-test the enclosure beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave suitable digging substrate, hides, heating, UVB and live food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is secure and escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune Geckos are \u003cstrong\u003enocturnal desert animals\u003c\/strong\u003e and may spend much of the day hidden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003edeep, dry substrate for natural digging behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive humidity and poor ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are delicate and best kept as a \u003cstrong\u003elook-but-don't-touch species\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monkfield","offers":[{"title":"Default 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