Leopard gecko with brown spots, yellow body
Description
I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 3pm near Castle Park, by the bandstand and duck pond in Colchester, Essex. It's a small reptile, about 4 inches long, with a pale yellow body and brown spots. It has a tiny blue dot near the base of its tail and a slightly kinked tail from a previous injury. It lives in a clear 12x6 inch terrarium with a black lid, and I must have left the lid slightly loose while I was at the park. This gecko is beloved by my daughter and has sentimental value to us; I would really appreciate it if you could reach out so we can bring our little friend back home.
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