Leopard Geckos

Leopard geckos belong in the class Reptilia, Order Squamata, and suborder Sauria (lizards). Their genus name, Eublepharis, means "good eyelids." Unlike some other geckos, leopard geckos and their close kin (eublepharine geckos) can close their eyes. Another difference is that they don't have expanded toes or clinging toe pads. Most of them have fat tails and all live in dry habitats.