Quick Facts
- Type
- Reptile
- Size
- 18–28 cm (including tail)
- Weight
- 45–90 g
- Habitat
- Rocky deserts and grasslands of Central and South Asia
- Diet
- Insects and other small invertebrates
- Active Time
- Active at dawn, dusk, and night
- Lifespan
- 15–20 years
Field Notes
- Leopard geckos can shed and regrow their fat-storing tail to escape predators.
- Unlike most geckos, they have movable eyelids and can blink.
- They store fat in the tail to survive periods with little food.
About the Leopard Gecko
The leopard gecko is a small, ground-dwelling lizard native to the rocky deserts and grasslands of Central and South Asia. Unlike many geckos, it has movable eyelids and lacks sticky toe pads, so it walks on the ground rather than on walls. Its yellow, spotted skin gives it its name, and its plump tail stores fat as an energy reserve for lean times. If grabbed by a predator, it can drop its tail and later regrow it. Hardy and docile, it is one of the most popular pet reptiles.
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