Leopard gecko with blue spots, orange body, lighter tail
Description
I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 3pm after I briefly stepped out of the living room. It slipped out from under the sofa near my apartment by Powell's Books on Burnside in Downtown Portland. The gecko is about 4 inches long, orange with bright blue spots along its back, and a slightly lighter tail. It has a tiny white scar above its left nostril and a chipped toenail on the right front foot. It lives in a clear glass terrarium with a cork hide and a small heat lamp; I’m worried because it’s shy and relies on warm spots to feel safe. If you see it, please contact me—this little guy is really special to me.
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