Leopard Gecko
The Leopard Gecko comes from the Middle East (Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan) and India.
- Length 20 cm
- Weight 65g
- Lifespan 20 years
- Diet Invertebrates
- Habitat Desert, arid and rocky areas
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Morphology
This reptile has a yellowish body with blue and black spots and a white belly. Wild Geckos have darker shades than the captive species. Like other reptiles, they also molt, and in the days preceding this event, the pattern is less evident and more grayish. Its tail is segmented, and it can lose part of it and regenerate it in the future.
Behaviour
It is a terrestrial species with nocturnal habits. During the day it hides under rocks or in burrows. It does not have suction pads on its feet and therefore cannot climb soft areas. However, it is an agile animal capable of climbing rocks and branches where it can reach better sources of heat.
Reproduction
Because their bellies are white, it is possible to clearly identify when the females are pregnant, because you can see the eggs through the skin. On average, they have 2 eggs per laying and hatch after 45 to 53 days.
Conservation
The population of this species is stable.
