A Leopard Gecko is an ectotherm. Ectotherms cannot fully control body temperature by physiological means. Their body temperature changes with the environmental temperature. ... This is why leopard geckos are usually found under rocks or in shady places.

Are geckos Ectotherms?

Geckos are ectothermic (relying on external heat sources to keep their body temperature at a suitable level) and poikilothermic (having a variable body temperature).

How do geckos regulate their temperature?

Thermoregulation. Thermoregulation is the process cold-blooded lizards use to maintain their body temperature. Lizards warm themselves using insolation and conduction. ... If the lizard gets too hot, he will move into the shade or a burrow to cool off.