Leopard gecko in glass terrarium found on Duval St
Description
I found a leopard gecko this morning around 10:15am behind the Blue Marlin Bar & Grill on Duval Street in Key West, Florida Keys, near Mallory Square. It's about 3 inches long, with a sandy-yellow body, brown spots, and a bright orange tail. It was tucked inside a clear plastic tote with a small heat lamp, a shallow water dish, and a few fake green leaves. The lid has a tiny dent on the corner, and there's a tiny white patch of scales behind its left front leg—something that could help identify it. It looked healthy and curious, and I'd love to get it back to its owner if someone is missing a pet.
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