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Can I return my leopard gecko to the store if I can no longer care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I can no longer support my sister’s leopard gecko and am hoping to return the gecko to the store he was purchased at.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 27th, 2018

It is very unlikely that the store will take the gecko back, as they will not know whether it has any health problems. If you cannot keep it, you should ask your local shelter to take it , or contact a reptile club in your area. Maybe someone will take the Gecko off your hands.

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