Orange leopard gecko with speckled tail
Description
I lost my orange leopard gecko yesterday around 3pm near the CVS on Broad Street in Rome, GA. It's about 9 inches from head to tail, orange with dark brown leopard spots, and the tail is thick and slightly regrown. I kept it in a 20-gallon long tank with a Fluval heat lamp, a green ceramic hiding cave, and a branch basking stick. It has 1-2 unique features: a tiny blue ring around its left eye and a small nick on the edge of its right nostril near the snout. The gecko is healthy, but I'm really worried—this little guy is a gift from my daughter and holds sentimental value. If anyone spots it, message me here and I'll reply quickly.
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