Cryptic crossword clue
Blunder admitted by volunteers turning up gas tanks for reptiles 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TERRARIA

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The straight part
We know that "tanks for reptiles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tanks for reptiles = terraria.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TERRARIA mean?

TERRARIA noun
  1. An enclosure wherein very small animals are displayed humanely, often with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.
  2. A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.

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