Leopard Gecko

The leopard gecko is a ground-dwelling gecko native mainly to the rocky dry grassland and desert regions of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India and Nepal. 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. The Reptile Database lists north-west India, including Rajasthan, Ajmer, the Madar foothills, Punjab and Jammu.