Leopard geckos are one of the most popular lizards kept as pets. In the wild, they like to live on the ground. They live in desert-like regions in the Middle East. Some countries include India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Because of this, they prefer to sleep during the day, preferring to come out at night. They're most active during dusk and dawn when the temperature is warm, but not scalding. Leopard geckos are also sometimes referred to as panther geckos. Their scientific name is Eublepharis macularius. The reason they're called leopard geckos is because they're spotted like a leopard. Their bodies are most commonly a light yellow with black spots, resembling a leopard.