R= Interviewer/reporter
G=Leopard Gecko
R: (clears throat) Well, hello fine young sir. Umm. (speaking nervously) Eh Hem. (crickets chirping) You are looking quite colorful today. Are you doing something important? Usually, people ignore their friends if they’re doing something important. Will. (clears throat) I’m not exactly saying that we’re friends. Ohhh. I get it. You are looking for prey.
G: Uhh, yeah if you haven’t noticed.
R: Sorry. (talking sassy)
G: Eh. Don’t apologize. Well, like you said, I am indeed looking for food. You see, us geckos like to feast on invertebrates (getting cut off by reporter)
R:Ohh, yes. That does sound pretty interesting. Well, if you don’t mind when we’re done I’m going to bring this out to the public. I bet they will think your species will be really interesting too and then this will bring your species to be known about all over the world. Wouldn't that be pretty awesome?
G: (looking at reporter) Well, like I was saying, sometimes my species, which is known as Eublepharis macularius, will feast on small lizards or small rodents and usually invertebrates, well, rarly we will eat small lizards or small rodents, you know. Like on special occasions. Wait. Wait wait wait wait wait.
R: What? What is it? Come on spill the beans.
G: Okay. So let me get this straight. So, what you are saying is that you are reporting me?
R: Yeah. Do you not see the camera and stuff?
G: Good point. Good point.
R: You don’t mind if I interview you, do you?
G: Umm. Well, you know. Now that we’re speaking about it, I guess I can answer a few questions.
R: Okay. That’s great news! (silence and crickets chirping)
G: Ohh. I see now. I’m the one who is starting. Aren’t I?
R: Well, I guess I can make it a little easier for you. Okay.
G: Well, you know I could start it. I mean I already have a thing in mind. Do you see those tiny bumps on my body?
R: Yeah.
G: Here’s a favor. Do you mind touching them please?
R: Sure. Whoa. They’re soft.
G: I know. Admire them.
R: (speaking nervously) Heh. Heh heh. Well, that looks like a big tail. It looks pretty powerful.
G: I have an answer to that. In fact, you might as well learn something today. Anyway, that is a sign that I am healthy.
R: Healthy?
G: Yup. That’s what I said.
R: Sorry. I just had a daydream. Do you want me to tell you what it is about?
G: Eh. It wouldn’t hurt.
R: Well. This might sound a little random.
G: That’s fine with me.
R: Is this true? That leopard geckos are nocturnal? (speaking to audience watching the interview) Meaning are asleep at night, but are active at night. And yes, they do catch prey at night.
G: Yup. It is true alright. If you haven’t noticed it is dark outside. It is either really early in the morning or at night.
R: Well, now that you are saying it, I will have to say that it is night. Ya. I got to say, you did have a good point by the way.
G: Ohh, well thank you.
R: You’re welcome. (stroling off)
G: Wait you’re not leaving yet, are you? I’m not done answering questions.
R: Oh. There’s more.
G: I’m sorry, I didn’t tell you about that.
R: It is okay.
G: Well, now. Were were we? Ah, yes. So, because we kind of got talking about the physical traits, meaning how we appear to be see when we are looked at by the human eye, I haven’t really got a chance to introduce myself, so here we are. Well, maybe I did. My species are scientificly known as Eublepharis macularius, wait. No. I think I did already answer this question, but if I wasn’t clear then, you’re welcome. Anyway, usually my species known as the leopard gecko.
R: I’m sorry, but where are we exactly, do you know by chance?
G: So, you’re asking where are we, and I have an answer. We are in fact, at the place where my species are found running free. Although, my species are not only found in the country I’m in, which is Pakistan, but they can be found throughout Pakistan to Northwest India. Both of these countries are located in Southern Asia.
R: I know I’m an adult and I might not say this sort of stuff any more, but I just want to say wow-szeeys (wow-shee-z’s) I was thinking, you know, that there has to be some way that leopard geckos get there young.
G: Oh, right. That. Well, the female geckos are not sexually mature until they weigh 45 grams and until they are 9 to 10 months old. After mating, the female gecko would lay her eggs 16 to 22 day after sexually mating. The female gecko can produce (or lay) 80 to 100 eggs throughout a lifetime.
R: Really! (exclaims excitedly) I have a question?
G: I have an answer.
R: Hm. (resonded confused.) You know you look pretty small. I mean compared to a hippo or a elephant, no offense. I’m just saying. Really, though, what size do you leopard geckos appear to be.
G: Well, we appear to be 6 to 9 inches long and the males appear to have a barely larger and heavier build than the females do. Ohh. I just remembered something.
R: What? What is it?
G: Did I mention that all of the bumps and spots on my help me camoflouge in my habitat, where we are right now?
R: Wait a second. Really?
G: Really. Now, I have a question that (gets cut off by reporter)
R: I have a answer.
G: Uhh. (said irritatedly)
R: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to copy you.
G: Anyway, (talking slowly) let’s get back to the confersation. (talking normal again) Now, like I was saying I have a question that I can answer.
R: I would so want to hear it.
G: Usually, leopard geckos live up to 15 to 20 years, but it is possible for some to live up to 30 because some have before.
R: What was I going to say (thinking while saying hmm) Ohh, right. Do you have any more answers to your own questions because I got nothing?
G: Nope. At least not that I can think of. I think we covered everything.
R: Do you want to do the ending with me?
G: Sure.
R: Okay, on the count of three, we will say, That’s all folks about what ever animal I am interviewing, with this case, the leopard gecko, you. Are you ready?
G: Yup.
R: Now then. Three, two, one (both leopard gecko and reporter say) “That’s all folks about the leopard gecko.”
Interview Part 1
Interview Part 2
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