Found
Leopard gecko with orange spots found near Cannery Row
Monterey Bay
Found
listing
Posted
23 days
ago
Description
I found a leopard gecko this afternoon around 2:15 pm, hiding under a bench along Cannery Row near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It’s about 4 inches long from snout to tail, with a sandy-yellow body and bright orange spots, and a chunky, healthy tail. There’s a small blue crescent-shaped mark on its left flank and a tiny white scar near the base of the tail—two easy identifying features. I didn’t see any microchip, and it seems a bit stressed but otherwise in good shape. If this belongs to someone, I’d love to help reunite you—this little guy deserves a warm home.
Approximate found location
Monterey Bay
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