Name: Smiley
Species: Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius)
Hired: Rocking the Riverbend enclosure since… well, long enough to perfect my spots
About Me:
Hi, I’m Smiley! I might look calm, but I’m a stealthy little hunter by night and a connoisseur of sunny spots by day. Born in the deserts and rocky grasslands of Central Asia, I’ve traded sand and stones for the comfy life at Riverbend—though I still enjoy a good crevice to hide in when the mood strikes.
Fun (and Slightly Spotted) Facts:
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I’ve got a built-in energy reserve in my tail—think of it like a lizard-sized camel hump. Lose it? No worries, I can grow it back… though it’s a bit stumpy the second time around.
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My tail twitches when I hunt. It’s like my personal drumroll before the snack arrives.
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I have polyphyodont teeth, which means I get a full set of new chompers every few months.
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Spots aren’t just for style, they’re perfect camouflage in rocky habitats.
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I’m mostly nocturnal, hiding during the day and avoiding predators like snakes, foxes, and other reptiles.
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If I feel threatened, I can hiss. Don’t worry—I only do it when necessary (or if you’re ignoring my tail-twitch cues).
Favorite Snack:
Crunchy mealworms dusted in calcium… occasionally with a cricket side dish.
Claim to Fame:
The sneaky, tail-twitching, spot-patterned gecko who makes hunting look cute.
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