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Definition of viper gecko
viper gecko
Plural:viper geckos
• noun
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A small, nocturnal, terrestrial lizard (Hemidactylus imbricatus) native to the arid scrublands of southeastern Pakistan, characterized by a thick, turnip-shaped tail and heavily keeled, overlapping scales that resemble those of a viper.
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"The viper gecko has become a popular species among exotic pet breeders due to its small size and distinctive, heavily scaled appearance."
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