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Leopard geckos are insectivores. This means they are carnivores that only eat insects.
Follow the light!
They have ear holes on the side of their head. If you shine a torch at one side, you can see through!
Remember to brush your teeth!
They have 100 tiny teeth that are replaced every 3 - 4 months. I feel sorry for the tooth fairy!
Lifespan: 20+ years
Threats: No threats
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Distribution: South Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, North West India and parts of Iran
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Habitat: Rocky, dry grasslands and desert regions
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Appearance: Larger than many species of gecko, leopard geckos grow up to 11 inches. In contrast to those in the wild, captive bred leopard geckos come in a wild range of colours and patterns
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Diet & Feeding: Leopard geckos are not picky eaters (life in the desert can supply limited eating opportunities) - they eat a wide variety of insects and invertebrates. When food sources are low, leopard geckos store a fat reserve in their tail
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Social Behaviour: Leopard geckos are quite docile creatures in captivity and even enjoy human contact
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Males and females: Males can be larger than females by 1 - 4 inches
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Number of young: They can produce 80 to 100 eggs over a lifetime
Leopard geckos have eyelids - this allows them to close their eyes while sleeping and blink
