- Eublepharis macularius is the actual scientific name for a leopard gecko.
- Leopard geckos belong to the Eublepharide family. The geckos in this family have moveable eyelids but lack the toe pads. Another common member of this family are the African fat-tailed geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus).
- This gecko is naturally found throughout the northern parts of India, Pakistan as well as Afghanistan. Although some geckos may be wild-caught and imported from these areas, most of what is available in the pet trade are captive-bred specimens.
- They inhabit the rocky desert and savanna regions which generally tend to be arid in nature.
- The natural substrate is hardened clay with light sand coverings.
Leopard geckos are nocturnal by nature which means they are more active during the night time hours.
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