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my leopard gecko got out of his cage last nite and i dont have a clue where he is where is a good place to looko yea his cage is in the basement in my room so it isnt very warm in some places

Well first look in all the dark places. Leos don't like to be right out in the open and in the light so dark places is most likely where's you find him. Put a heating pad covered with a towel down and put down a bowl of meallies. Try to be as quiet as possible and keep the light off as much as possible. You could put a red light bulb in your fixture so that you can watch and see if he wanders out but he won't be able to see that there's light. They'll look for a warm spot so in the basement he'll probably go toward a furnace or something, that's where the heating pad comes in. Put a towel or something blocking up the door as to make sure he stays in the one room. Good luck!

Oh yea, make sure to escape proof that cage when you get a chance so this won't happen again and keep pets away from your room.
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id put a hid ontop of the towel as well. that would give it a reason to stay there also put the towl next to any dark warm places you think he mihgt be. i dont know what else to say neverhad that experiance myself goodluck

1. Look in dark, humid spots. Very carefully!
I had a pictus that escaped out of my hand before I cleaned his tank, and ended up squeezing himself into the electric heater!
Pictus are pretty squiggly, tough to mellow out. But the extreme heat got him out with no harm.

2. Also, do you have a cat? They help *a lot* locating lizards! Just be with her.

3. Some snake breeders recommend throwing some flour around during the night to see if there are tracks to follow. Maybe you could do likewise, just spread a thin layer of flour and check it out first thing in the morning.

4. Another thing they recommend is to put a mouse in a large, empty soda bottle, leave it out overnight. If your lizard is thin or small enough, he could come in trying to get a fresh-killed cricket or his favorite worms. You can always cut the top open if he does not slip out, but that's how people catch escaped snakes too.

5. Make a moist hide box, put it on a hot mat and see if she walks in by herself. If the room is cold, maybe that will be the best way to get her back. They love moist heat.

6. They're also very active at night. Walk in like at 4:00 am or so (that is when I notice mine are kicking best) and check every corner with a flashlight. Careful moving things! Make sure you are wide awake.
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hey thanks alot guys i did what you guys said and i found him in like 15 minutes he was sitting under the computer desk cause there is like a big plug under there that is warm and i had no problem catching him. thanks alot guys peace