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Eublepharis macularis
The leopard gecko is a nocturnal ground-dwelling lizard naturally found in the deserts of southern Central Asia, and throughout Pakistan, to the northwestern parts of India. Unlike most geckos, leopard geckos possess movable eyelids. It has become a well-established and popular pet in captivity.
captive breed here in the Philippines....
Leopard geckos have predators, such as snakes, frogs, or foxes. Their keen sense of hearing and sight help them escape from them during the night. Along with their exceptional sight and hearing abilities, their skin helps camouflage themselves from their predators. Their sense of taste and smell also helps them with survival. The shedding of their skin also removes any scent markers left behind for potential predators to discover. When they feel threatened, startled, or scared, leopard geckos hiss to ward off predators. Also, they stay in underground holes and burrows during the daytime, not only avoid the heat, but to also avoid the risk of getting eaten.
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I've just adopted one - they are fascinating little guys!
Please can you add "captive bred" in the habitat field so it is clear to everyone that it isn't a wild gecko. Thanks!
Captive Breed here at P.I. :)
Norman, is this a pet? Leopard geckos are not native to the Philippines.
Thanks Copterdan...
Great Closeups!
thanks for the nice comment.
Wow.. u r too good at capturing reptile snaps..:)
thank you guys...
lovely shot !!
wow, superb!
Beautiful!
Fantastic captures!
Great shots!
Beautiful!
Really nice shot