Leopard Geckos - LS

The native habitat of the leopard gecko is the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and some parts of Iran. Winter temperatures in these areas can be quite low, below 10 °C (50 °F), forcing the animals underground into semi-hibernation, called brumation, living on fat reserves. Leopard geckos are crepuscular reptiles; they are limited to the burrows during the day but become active at dawn and dusk when the temperature is favorable. These geckos are solitary, and do not usually live with other animals.

A leopard gecko is a natural desert dweller, so they are from naturally hot climates so in the wild that's where they get their external resources. Though all ectotherms, need a heating gradient- in case they get too hot, they need somewhere to cool down. This is why leopard geckos are usually found under rocks or in shady places. Not only due to them hiding from predators but to find cool spots in hot climates. A leopard gecko's thermoregulation mechanism is controlled through a heating gradient, in the wild or artificial in captivity. They are provided with hot and cold spots within their enclosure, to give them the aid they need, to control their body temperature.

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