Leopard Gecko - Squeak

Leopard Geckos like Leo are found in Afghanistan, Western India and Pakistan.

They live mainly in arid grasslands and desserts. They are nocturnal animals (they come out at night), sleeping during the day beneath rocks and in burrows.

Unlike other Geckos, the Leopard Geckos have moveable eyelids, they also lack the rounded toe pads that allow other Geckos to climb vertical surfaces. Instead they have tiny claws, this is because they live on the ground.

You may have noticed that Squeaks has quite a fat tail. This is because his food is stored here. He stores his food in his tail and it is absorbed when he is hungry. Unlike, other lizards Leopard Geckos are reluctant to drop their tails as a defence mechanism as they will loose all of their stored food as well.

Squeaks came to us as a rescued pet on 26th November 1997.

He is 10 years old and 16cms long, which is fully-grown.

Squeaks diet consists of Creepy Crawlies, mainly Wax worms, crickets and beetles.

Fortunately Leopard Geckos are not endangered but like many species the illegal pet trade threatens their future as does the loss of their natural habitat. With support like yours we can continue to give refuge to animals like Squeaks and ensure their success in the future. Thank you.