Leopard gecko found near Nottingham Station
Description
I found a small leopard gecko this afternoon around 4:15pm under a bench outside Nottingham Station on Station Street. It was perched on a cracked, clear plastic terrarium that someone must have abandoned, with a tiny heat mat still warm underneath. The gecko is about 4 inches long, tan with bold black spots and a bright orange tail. I spotted a small white scar on its left shoulder, which is pretty distinctive. It looked healthy, a little spooked, but otherwise in good shape. It obviously belongs to someone who cares for reptiles, and I’d love to help reunite them with their pet if possible.
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