Found leopard gecko near Lima Public Library on Market Street
Description
I found a small leopard gecko this afternoon around 3:15pm in the grasses by the Lima Public Library on Market Street. It’s about 2 inches from snout to tail, tan with dark brown spots along the back, and a slightly darker, banded tail. A small chip on a left-front toe and a faint yellow line along the spine make it uniquely identifiable. It looked a bit tired, so I kept it in a secure container with a damp towel and left it in a shaded spot nearby. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to get it back—bring any details about its enclosure or the last time you fed it to confirm ownership.
Approximate found location
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