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Common leopard gecko emerges from aqua plastic tube. Yellow reptile spotted skin rests on green grass. Lizard crawls out of Royalty Free Stock Photo

The common leopard gecko in the grass Royalty Free Stock Photo

The common leopard gecko Eublepharis macularius is a small and calm lizard Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common leopard geckos are ground-dwelling lizards. They are larger than many other gecko species. Those found in the wild typically have more dark, dull, and drab colorations than those kept in captivity as pets. Those in captivity generally have an assortment of skin colors and patterns. The skin of a Common leopard gecko is very durable, which provides protection from the rough sand and rocky hills terrain of their dry environment. Their dorsal side is covered with small bumps, which gives a rough texture and appearance while their ventral side is thin, transparent, and smooth. Like all reptiles, Common leopard geckos shed their skin. Adults shed an average of once a month, while juveniles will sometimes shed twice as much.