Found leopard gecko, orange with white spots
Description
Found a leopard gecko today around 2:15 PM outside the NorthTown Mall on Division Street in Spokane. It was tucked inside a small glass terrarium with an Exo Terra lid, a tiny heat mat, and a chipped ceramic dish for water. The gecko is about 4 inches long, bright orange with white speckles along its back, and a pale yellow belly. The tail shows light regrowth from a prior shed, which is a pretty distinctive feature, and there’s a white sticker on the terrarium that says 'Luna' in Sharpie. I’m hoping to get this safe back to its owner—it's clearly someone's pet, and I’m happy to take it to the local animal shelter or mall security desk.
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