
Photo: George Chernilevsky · Public domain
Eublepharis macularius
Diet
Opportunistic predator of a variety of prey
Habitat
Rocky dry grassland and desert
Size
Hatchlings 7–10cm
It takes its name from its spotted colouring, which ranges from a yellow to brownish-orange base with spots over all or about half of the back. It is a popular pet and, after extensive captive breeding, is sometimes considered the first domesticated lizard species (Wikipedia, general species account).
Leopard geckos are opportunistic predators that eat a variety of prey, and they can replace each of their roughly 100 teeth every 3 to 4 months. Hatchlings are on average 7 to 10 cm long. A broken tail starts to regrow immediately.