{"product_id":"steudners-dwarf-gecko-tropiocolotes-steudneri","title":"Steudner's Dwarf Gecko (Tropiocolotes steudneri)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eSteudner’s Dwarf Gecko (\u003cem data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eTropiocolotes steudneri\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eTropiocolotes steudneri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steudner’s Dwarf Gecko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"341\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 1.5 to 2.25 inches (4 to 5.5 cm) in total length, making them one of the smallest gecko species in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steudner’s Dwarf Gecko has a delicate, refined build with a narrow head, fine limbs, and a thin tail. Colouration is usually sandy beige, tan, or pale grey with subtle speckling or faint banding that blends seamlessly into desert substrates. Their eyes are large relative to their tiny body size, providing exceptional low-light vision. The skin texture is smooth to finely granular, giving them a soft, understated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to North Africa and the Middle East, including Egypt, Sudan, Israel, and surrounding arid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species inhabits sandy and rocky deserts, gravel plains, and dry wadis. They hide beneath stones or burrow lightly into sand during the day to avoid extreme heat. In captivity, they thrive in compact, arid setups with loose sand and warm microclimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steudner’s Dwarf Geckos are nocturnal, extremely quick, and highly alert. They are best suited as display animals due to their very small size and delicate structure. Their behaviour is active and curious but easily startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small, horizontally oriented enclosure measuring at least 18 inches × 12 inches × 12 inches (45 × 30 × 30 cm) is appropriate for a group. Provide 2 to 3 inches of fine sand or a sand–soil blend for burrowing, along with flat stones, half-buried hides, and scattered debris for security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a warm side of 90 to 95°F (32 to 35°C) with a cooler area around 75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C). Night temperatures can drop to 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C). Humidity should remain extremely low at 20 to 30%, consistent with desert conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a bright light cycle with low UVB (2 to 5%) for 10 to 12 hours daily. Despite being nocturnal, they benefit from defined day-night cycles and mild UVB exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer very small feeders such as fruit flies, pinhead crickets, bean beetles, micro mealworms, and small roaches. Juveniles require daily feeding, while adults can be fed every 1 to 2 days. All prey should be gut-loaded and dusted lightly with calcium and multivitamins. A shallow water dish or occasional light misting may be used for hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once settled, these geckos display active nighttime hunting behaviour and make use of their burrowing substrate and rock shelters. They appreciate stable, dry conditions and minimal disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their tiny size makes them extremely delicate, and handling should be avoided entirely. Enclosures must be very secure with fine-screened ventilation to eliminate escape routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eTaxonomy Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eSteudner’s Dwarf Gecko belongs to the genus \u003cem data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eTropiocolotes\u003c\/em\u003e, a group of miniature desert geckos adapted to hot, arid environments. Members of this genus share a diminutive size, sandy camouflage, and specialised nocturnal behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3423\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003eThere are no recognised morphs or selectively bred variants of Steudner’s Dwarf Gecko. Natural variation exists in tone and speckling, but no formal morphs are present in the pet trade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196278354242,"sku":"diy1789652181122","price":53.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/steudners-dwarf-gecko-tropiocolotes-steudneri_1.jpg?v=1789652184","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/steudners-dwarf-gecko-tropiocolotes-steudneri","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}