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A $ 1 million project to replace
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This gecko has a "mossy" appearance due to the complex patterns of white and yellow shades on the background green coloration of the body. The eyes are quite small, and can be olive or brown. The mouth lining is a dark blue, and the tongue can either be black or dark blue. The toes, which the colour
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