Leopard Gecko Museum π“†ˆ

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Levi staring at fishes Levi in her cave Levi judging you Sleepy Levi

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. .β”Š β—ŸοΉ«Reason behind their name :  
. .β”Š   Named for their distinct spotted patternsβ€”like a miniature leopard, but with a smiley face and wiggly tail.  
. .β”ŠοΉ’πͺ Age (how long they survive usually) :  
. .β”Š   Typically 10–20 years in captivity, and around 6–10 years in the wild.  
. .β”ŠκœκœοΉ’Coloring :  
. .β”Š   Naturally yellow with dark brown or black spots, though many morphs exist in pinks, whites, oranges, and more.  
. .β”Š ⨳゛Abilities:  
. .β”Š   Can drop their tail when threatened (and regrow it!), lick their eyes to keep them clean, and store fat in their tails.  
. .β”Š β—ŸγƒΎ Likes :  
. .β”Š   Warm hidey holes, live insects, calm evenings, and gentle handling.  
. .β”ŠοΉ’πͺ Dislikes :  
. .β”Š   Loud noises, cold temperatures, and overly moist environments.  
. .β”Š β—ŸοΉ«Fun fact :  
. .β”Š   Leopard geckos are one of the few geckos with eyelids, so they can blink and close their eyes to sleepβ€”a rare lizard luxury!  
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