Leopard gecko with orange spots, missing tail
Description
I lost my leopard gecko, Pepper, yesterday around 3pm near the Botanic Gardens entrance on Great Western Road in Glasgow. Pepper is a small, four-inch gecko with a pale yellow-green body and bright orange spots along her back. She has a faint diagonal dark stripe and a slightly regenerated tail—the tip is thinner and lighter than the rest. She's usually shy and hides under pots or in quiet corners, so she could be tucked away in a shed or drainpipe around there. This little reptile is incredibly sentimental—Pepper was a gift from my late grandmother, and it would mean the world to get her back. If you’ve seen her, you can email [email protected].
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