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  What exactly is a leopard gecko anyways?
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  • Eublepharis macularius is the actual scientific name for a leopard gecko.

  • Leopard geckos belong to the Eublepharide family.  The geckos in this family have moveable eyelids but lack the toe pads.  Another common member of this family are the African fat-tailed geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus).

  • This gecko is naturally found throughout the northern parts of India, Pakistan as well as Afghanistan.  Although some geckos may be wild-caught and imported from these areas, most of what is available in the pet trade are captive-bred specimens.

  • They inhabit the rocky desert and savanna regions which generally tend to be arid in nature.  The natural substrate is hardened clay with light sand coverings.

  • Leopard geckos are nocturnal by nature which means they are more active during the night time hours.
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