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Viper Gecko

Teratolepis fasciata · Gekkonidae

This page preserves an imported legacy dataset record for discovery. Values below are unverified and must not be treated as a ReptBase source-audited husbandry recommendation.

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01 / Imported record summary

Legacy dataset reference only

Imported reference. Source review pending. Do not treat this page as a complete care recommendation. The imported legacy record has not completed a ReptBase section-level source audit.

The imported legacy record states: Small desert geckos with attractive banded patterns and a tail that resembles a viper's head.

Imported native region: Pakistan (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

Recorded legacy values below are imported and unverified. They are not ReptBase recommendations.

Imported care-level label
beginner unverified
Imported adult size
Up to 8 cm unverified
Imported lifespan
About 10 years unverified
Imported diet type
insectivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern
desert unverified
Family
Gekkonidae
Imported enclosure dimensions
30 x 30 x 30 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band
75-85°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface
90-95°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band
30-40% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Tiny desert geckos. A 10-gallon tank is enough for 1-2 individuals. Use sand/clay substrate.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Require very small insects due to their size.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Named for the scale pattern on their tail that looks like a viper. Very cute and hardy.

The imported legacy record states (social): Can be kept in small groups (one male per tank). Very social for geckos.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

  • Small crickets
  • Flightless fruit flies
  • Small Dubia roaches

Signs listed in the imported record

  • Active at night
  • Social interaction
  • Strong appetite
  • Clear eyes

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

  • Lethargy
  • Sunken eyes
  • Weight loss
  • Pale color

Imported · unverified · not a diagnosis

03 / What has not been verified

This value has not yet completed a ReptBase source audit

  • Enclosure minimums and product recommendations
  • Heating, UVB, humidity and substrate protocols
  • Feeding ratios, schedules and supplementation claims
  • Social-housing claims
  • Health lists as diagnostic guidance
  • Setup-cost figures as live market prices

Do not treat this as a complete care recommendation.

04 / Questions to verify before using the record

Check before acting on any imported value

  • Which primary sources support this enclosure size for the adult animal?
  • Have heat, UVB and humidity been measured in a comparable enclosure?
  • Does a reptile-experienced veterinarian agree the listed signs are actionable?
  • Are diet notes current for the life stage you are planning for?
  • Is a source-audited ReptBase guide available for a better-supported alternative?

05 / General measurement and veterinary safety note

Measure conditions. Seek veterinary care when needed.

Outdoor climate and imported bands do not set enclosure targets. Enclosure dimensions, materials, ventilation, heat-source distance, thermostat control and measured warm/cool sides change every decision.

This is not a diagnosis. Sudden weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures, major injury or collapse warrants urgent contact with a reptile-experienced veterinarian.

06 / Editorial status

Imported species record

Current statusImported species record
Detailed source reviewPending
Page typeSpecies record · not a care recommendation

Care by location

Viper Gecko care profiles by city

Seasonal setup-pressure estimates for each recorded city. Each profile links the species range to outdoor normals and is a planning aid, not a recommendation.