Leopard Gecko
Eublepharis macularius
Lacks sticky foot pads like most gecko species; has fully-functional eyelids; is able to drop its tail as a defense mechanism (autotomy)
Arid, rocky deserts and scrublands throughout the Middle East; countries include India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and Iran
Roughly 8 to 15 years (lives longer in captivity on average)
7 to 11 inches (adults)