{"product_id":"common-wonder-gecko","title":"Common Wonder Gecko","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Wonder Gecko\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTeratoscincus scincus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20cm (6–8 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Iran, Afghanistan, and northwestern China; inhabits sandy desert and semi-arid plains\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/90x45x45cm-3ft-pvc-vivarium\" style=\"color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e90×45×45cm Viperia PVC vivarium\u003c\/a\u003e, set up with a deep layer of fine sand or sand\/soil mix to allow natural burrowing, a warm cork hide at the hot end, a slightly cooler hide at the cool end, and minimal décor to reflect the open desert environment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basking spot of 30-35°C, ambient cool-end temperature of 25–28°C, with a night-time drop to 18–22°C; use a thermostat-controlled heat mat or low-wattage basking lamp combined with a deep substrate to allow thermal regulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the main enclosure dry at 20–30% ambient humidity to replicate arid desert conditions; a small localised damp area within one hide can be maintained slightly higher at around 40–50% to aid shedding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUVB:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12% UVB tube run along most of the vivarium's width; although primarily nocturnal (active after dark), wonder geckos benefit from low-level UVB exposure during crepuscular activity periods — position the tube so the animal can benefit at a distance of around 20–30cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live invertebrates including crickets, locusts, mealworms, and occasional waxworms as a treat; adults feed every 2–3 days, juveniles every 1–2 days; dust all feeders with a quality calcium and vitamin supplement at each feeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Common Wonder Gecko is a fascinating and visually striking desert gecko native to the sandy plains and semi-arid dunes of Central Asia, where wild populations have been recorded across a broad range of sandy biotopes in countries such as Kazakhstan and Iran. They are best known for their extraordinarily large, fish-like scales — an unusual trait among geckos — and their remarkable ability to shed patches of skin when handled too roughly, a natural defensive adaptation that makes them better suited to observational keeping than regular handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonder geckos are an excellent choice for intermediate keepers with an interest in arid-species husbandry, and they reward patient observation with plenty of interesting nocturnal (night-time) behaviour including burrowing and active foraging. They are not a hands-on pet, but their unique appearance and manageable size make them a genuinely captivating addition to any reptile collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":54772315816273,"sku":"common-wonder-gecko-male","price":58.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Female","offer_id":54772315849041,"sku":"common-wonder-gecko-female","price":58.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"B-Grade","offer_id":55038013178193,"sku":"common-wonder-gecko-b-grade","price":41.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Common-Wonder-Gecko_2.jpg?v=1788340771","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/common-wonder-gecko","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}