Lost
Leopard gecko with orange spots in terrarium
Santa Maria
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my leopard gecko Pico yesterday around 3pm after I brought him outside to clean his glass terrarium on my apartment balcony near the Target on Main Street in Santa Maria. Pico is about 4 inches from nose to tail, pale yellow with bright orange speckles, and his tail is a bit chunkier than the body. He has a small dark scar near his right hip and a tiny notch on his upper left eyelid. I’ve had him for over a year and he’s the shy, quiet type who loves late-night warm lights. I’m really worried and just want Pico back safe at home.
Approximate last-seen location
Santa Maria
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