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1. The scientific name of a leopard gecko is Eublepharis macularius. 2. The name “Eublepharis” means “well-made eyelid”. 3. The name “Macularius” means “spotted”. 4. Many hobbyists refer to leopard geckos simply as “leos”. 5. Leopard geckos are estimated to be one of the most commonly kept reptiles in the world, along with bearded dragons …

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One of the first things people tend to notice about leopard geckos is how many are covered head to tail with spots. In fact, that’s how they got their name — having a similar pattern to that of a leopard! Leopard geckos are covered with black spots to absorb heat. (Flashback to science class: darker …

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