{"product_id":"toad-headed-agama","title":"Toad Headed Agama","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Secret Toad-headed Agama\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name: Phrynocephalus mystaceus\u003cbr\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size: Up to 24 cm total length (tail straightened)\u003cbr\u003eNative Range: Central Asian sand deserts (incl. southern Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan\/Turkmenistan region), extending into NW China (Xinjiang) and parts of Iran\/Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Terrestrial vivarium with deep, diggable substrate; minimum 90 × 60 × 60 cm for an adult, with open basking space and multiple hides\u003cbr\u003eHeating: Basking\/hot spot 35–38 °C; cool end 24–27 °C; night drop 20–23 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: 40-60% with good airflow; avoid keeping the substrate constantly damp\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUVB: Bright UVB provision recommended (often a 10-12% UVB lamp over the basking area), with shaded retreats available\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiet (staples + simple frequency by age, if reliably known): Mainly live insects; juveniles daily, adults every other day (occasional plant matter reported)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWater: Shallow water dish available; light misting 1-2× weekly if needed, without raising humidity long-term\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA true dune specialist, Phrynocephalus mystaceus is built for loose sand: it uses toe fringes for traction and can disappear fast by burying itself when startled. The feature everyone remembers is the threat display—flattened body, wide-open mouth, and bright cheek “flaps” that flash suddenly to shock predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity they do best when the setup matches that lifestyle: plenty of open ground for sprinting and basking, plus deep substrate and tight hides so they can dig in and feel secure. They’re most confident when they can choose between exposed sand and sheltered pockets, and they’ll often settle into a predictable routine of short bursts of activity between long, motionless pauses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":52883605684561,"sku":"toad-headed-agama - 001","price":113.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Toad-Headed-Agama-3.jpg?v=1772451584","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/toad-headed-agama","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}