Leopard gecko, beige w/ orange spots, ~4 inches
Description
I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 3pm. It's beige with orange spots, about 4 inches long, with a chunky tail. It has a small white spot on its left eyelid and a tiny indent at the base of the tail from a past injury. It likely slipped out of its terrarium inside my backpack while I was at the Co-op on Brudenell Road, Hyde Park, Leeds. This gecko was a rescue from last year and means a lot to my kid; we’re really worried and would love him back. If you spot him, drop me a line at [email protected] or reply here. I can verify with a photo and we can arrange a meet near Hyde Park Book Club.
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