6/14/2011 Leopard Gecko By: Oscar, Cindy and Janie

6/14/2011 What does this animal look like?

6/14/2011 The leopard gecko is yellowish with dark brown spots on its back. Its stomach is white. In the wild it has dull colors. In captivity, their colors and patterns vary. It weighs 45 to 65 grams and its length is 6 to 9 inches long.

6/14/2011 Where does this animal live?

6/14/2011 The leopard gecko lives east of Iran, west of India and south central Asia. They enjoy living in deserts.

6/14/2011 What does this animal eat?

6/14/2011 The leopard gecko eats insects, meal worms, pinkies, crickets, wax worms and spiders.

6/14/2011 How does this animal protect itself?

6/14/2011 When a leopard gecko feels threatened, it loses its tail. Ways that it protects itself is by hiding. Also, since its legs are small, they can move fast and can climb well. They also work at night to avoid predators.

6/14/2011 What are other interesting facts about this animal?

6/14/2011 The leopard gecko has little claws instead of sticky pads. Some have lived up to 30 years.