Leopard geckos are native to Afghanistan. This picture was used from a website(click on picture for website). They have become very popular pets in the U.S.

Kingdom: Animalia

Common Name:
Leopard Gecko

Scientific Name: Eublepharis Maculareus

Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Eublepharis
Species: Macularius

Natural Range
Leopard geckos are found in the deserts of Afghanistan, Pakistan,India, and Iraq.

Interesting Facts
Leopard geckos are desert geckos that lack lamilae, which most geckos have for climbing walls. They breed mid-February to late August. They have become very popular as pets for reptile breeders. They can live up to 30 years in captivity. They are insectivores and nocturnal. Fat is stored in their tails for hybernation periods which are in October to Late January.

The Leopard Gecko and CLHS

We have a couple in our Science lab. They have been brought in by David Barrera who breeds them. They are very great pets.