Leopard Gecko

4-STAR Ambassador's Biography

Wild Facts
Type:
Lizard
Species Authority:
Edward Blyth, 1854
Distribution:
India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran
Habitat:
Deserts, rocky and dry grasslands
Terrain:
Terrestrial
Wild Diet:
Insectivorous
Adult Size:
25 cm / 60 g
Life Span:
6-10 years in the wild; Up to 30 years in captivity
Predators:
Snakes, monitor lizards, frogs, foxes, owls
Fun Facts:
- - Unlike most geckos, Leopard Geckos have eyelids and can close their eyes.
- - Unlike most geckos, Leopard Geckos' toes do not have adhesive lamellae, so they cannot climb smooth vertical walls.
- - When food is scarce in the desert, they can rely on their ability to store excess fat in their tails to survive without food for up to 9 months.