The Leopard Gecko is unlike most other Gecko’s as they have eyelids. These help the gecko keep its eyes clean and particle-free in its dusty environment, although like most other gecko’s  the leopard gecko can clean its eyes using its tongue.

Like most lizards, the leopard gecko can drop its tail, in a process called caudal autotomy. When the gecko is frightened or disturbed, muscles at the base of the gecko's tail constrict and snap the vertebrae, severing most of the tail. The detached and wriggling and spasming tail distracts the predator as the gecko makes its escape.