Leopard gecko lost near Eastman Theatre
Description
Hey, I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 5:30 pm near the Eastman Theatre on Gibbs Street in Rochester. It’s about 4 inches long, tan with bold black spots and a pale orange belly. The tail is slightly curved, and there’s a tiny crescent-shaped scar on its right hind leg. I’ve had him since last year, and he’s my only pet—he’s part of my evening routine and I’m really worried he’s wandering somewhere out there. If you’ve seen a gecko roaming around that area, or if someone brought one in, I’d be grateful for a message here; I’m happy to meet anywhere in Rochester to pick him up and bring his terrarium.
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