Leopard gecko lost, orange with white spots
Description
Lost around 3pm yesterday near the Royal Pavilion Gardens on North Street in Brighton. It's my leopard gecko, about 6 inches long from head to tail, with a bright orange body and white spots and a pale underbelly. There's a distinctive tiny white patch behind its left eye and the tail tip is a bit chewed from a previous shed—it also has a slight bend at the very end if you pick it up gently. It’s been a rough week since I got home and found it missing; this gecko is a family member, and I’m really worried. If you’ve seen Pip or have any info, drop me a note here or email me at [email protected].
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