For a child who loves reptiles or the person that has allergies and cannot own a pet with hair, an excellent option is a pet Gecko. These reptiles come in a number of species, one of the most popular being the Leopard Gecko. This is a small reptile, so it makes a great choice when there is limited space, as well. For this particular article, we want to use the Leopard species as the example.This pet Gecko has actually been bred in captivity for more than 30 years and due to selective breeding, it has amazing color and color combinations. In addition, this type of pet is easy to handle and care for, making it an ideal pet for someone with no experience with pets or the person that has owned pets all his or her life.