Found
Leopard gecko in glass terrarium with blue tail
Tucson
Found
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I found a leopard gecko this afternoon around 3:15pm near the UA campus, by 4th Ave and University Blvd in Tucson. The gecko is about the size of my palm, yellow-orange with dark brown spots and a striking blue tail. It's in a clear plastic tote with a tiny heat lamp, a shallow water dish, and a bit of reptile food pellets inside. It looks healthy, though a bit curious and maybe dehydrated, so I gave it some water and a damp paper towel to help it settle. This clearly belongs to someone, and I’d really love to reunite it with its owner.
Approximate found location
Tucson
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