{"product_id":"gold-dust-gecko","title":"Gold Dust Day Gecko","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGold Dust Gecko\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhelsuma laticauda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Dust Day Gecko, Gold Dust Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e10–13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, colourful \u003cstrong\u003earboreal day gecko\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong\u003e10–13 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, secure vivarium with excellent ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum around \u003cstrong\u003e45 × 45 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e for an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of vertical branches, vines and broad-leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense foliage provides climbing opportunities and security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep securely closed — they are extremely quick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area: 28–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm area: 25–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 21–24°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\u003eRequires \u003cstrong\u003eUVB around 5–7%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright full-spectrum lighting for \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude shaded areas so the gecko can move away from the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist regularly, particularly in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow some drying between misting while maintaining good humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍌 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmnivorous diet of \u003cstrong\u003elive insects and fruit-based gecko food\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer small crickets, fruit flies, roaches and other appropriately sized insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a quality prepared \u003cstrong\u003eDay Gecko\/fruit-eating gecko diet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust insects with calcium and suitable vitamins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh water and regular misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Dust Geckos often drink \u003cstrong\u003edroplets from leaves and enclosure surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually sheds without assistance when humidity is appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide rough surfaces such as cork and branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained shed from the toes or body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for regular handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir skin is delicate and can tear easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are extremely fast and can drop their tail when stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept as a \u003cstrong\u003edisplay animal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 calcium deficiency, metabolic bone disease, parasites and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect \u003cstrong\u003eUVB, calcium, humidity and temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faeces and uneaten food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean feeding and water dishes frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe dirty surfaces 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\u003eFully set up and temperature-test the vivarium beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave UVB, heating, foliage, climbing branches and suitable food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is completely escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Dust Geckos are \u003cstrong\u003earboreal, fast and delicate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of \u003cstrong\u003evertical space, foliage and climbing surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong UVB and appropriate calcium supplementation are important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever grab the tail or squeeze the body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales can be territorial; avoid housing males together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monkfield","offers":[{"title":"Default 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