{"product_id":"mourning-gecko","title":"Mourning Gecko","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMourning Gecko Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLepidodactylus lugubris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mourning Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5–10 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner–Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ insectivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are very small and can squeeze through surprisingly tiny gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003etall, escape-proof vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA planted enclosure around \u003cstrong\u003e30 × 30 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e can house a small group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide plenty of cork bark, branches, vines and dense plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep multiple geckos together\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than singly where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the enclosure carefully — they are excellent escape artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm area:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 26–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–22°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid temperatures above 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse thermostatically controlled heating if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003e2–5% UVB\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e12-hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure plenty of shaded areas amongst plants and décor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for around \u003cstrong\u003e60–80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, with natural fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist regularly, allowing the enclosure to partially dry between misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential to prevent stagnant, overly wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed a varied diet of:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall crickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall roach nymphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther appropriately sized insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer a suitable \u003cstrong\u003egecko fruit\/insect diet\u003c\/strong\u003e or small amounts of mashed soft fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust insects with calcium regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed small amounts \u003cstrong\u003eseveral times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMourning Geckos will often drink \u003cstrong\u003edroplets from leaves and enclosure surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular misting provides drinking opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very shallow water dish can also be offered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use clean, dechlorinated water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey shed regularly as they grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost geckos will \u003cstrong\u003eeat their shed skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect humidity and access to water help ensure successful shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained shed from the toes or tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling is not recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are extremely small, quick and delicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can easily drop their tails or escape when frightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they need to be moved, use a secure container rather than attempting to catch them by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLethargy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwollen or damaged toes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetained shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbnormal faeces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns of dehydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faeces and uneaten food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the water dish if provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dead insects and heavily mouldy material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive disturbance in 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