Cave geckos - had something strange pop up, need opinions! :)

SnakeyJay · 01-18-17, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I'm curious on what the body colour is and if it's changed at all.

Where did you get this new breeding pair? Wild caught?

No not wild caught, from a breeder who I contacted when they came out like this... he's never had it happen himself.

The main body colour is pretty much the same as the normals ones, I'll get the laptop out when I get back and hopefully show you guys some photos.

**Aaron_S** · 01-18-17, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeyJay

No not wild caught, from a breeder who I contacted when they came out like this... he's never had it happen himself.

The main body colour is pretty much the same as the normals ones, I'll get the laptop out when I get back and hopefully show you guys some photos.

Ask him if he has any lineage of where the parents of these came from.

It's possible it's just this one year but it's odd to have 5/8 exhibit the same traits and it be incubation issues.

Breed the same pair again next year and see if it happens again!

It very well could be a neat trait that's inheritable and your pair somehow "broke" the genetics and they come out with these cool white markings.

P.S. I want 2.4

SnakeyJay · 01-18-17, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Ask him if he has any lineage of where the parents of these came from.

It's possible it's just this one year but it's odd to have 5/8 exhibit the same traits and it be incubation issues.

Breed the same pair again next year and see if it happens again!

It very well could be a neat trait that's inheritable and your pair somehow "broke" the genetics and they come out with these cool white markings.

P.S. I want 2.4

It's the lack of pigment in the eyes too that make me think Anery...

**Aaron_S** · 01-18-17, 11:45 AM

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It's the lack of pigment in the eyes too that make me think Anery...

I would agree. The body looks just the same which is purple-y. Purple is produced by melanin which makes dark pigments so it would all make sense.

I would say Anery or Axanthic. I can't remember the exact definition of them but they do essentially the same thing.

I want 2.4 in case you didn't know....

SnakeyJay · 01-18-17, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I would agree. The body looks just the same which is purple-y. Purple is produced by melanin which makes dark pigments so it would all make sense.

I would say Anery or Axanthic. I can't remember the exact definition of them but they do essentially the same thing.

I want 2.4 in case you didn't know....

Lmao, I notice you may want 2.4..

You can be first on the list for when they eventually go for sale if you like, however shipping to America is something I've no idea on how to do. No doubt pricey, but you probably know that lol.

No idea what axanthic is either, im really not a morph guy at all.

**Aaron_S** · 01-18-17, 12:13 PM

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Lmao, I notice you may want 2.4..

You can be first on the list for when they eventually go for sale if you like, however shipping to America is something I've no idea on how to do. No doubt pricey, but you probably know that lol.

No idea what axanthic is either, im really not a morph guy at all.

I do want first on the list. I will look up where the species ranks for CITES if at all and see what the costs would be. I don't mind the cost.

They look cooler than I thought they might.

SnakeyJay · 01-18-17, 12:20 PM

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I do want first on the list. I will look up where the species ranks for CITES if at all and see what the costs would be. I don't mind the cost.

They look cooler than I thought they might.

Not too many people keep them, definitely not like crested or Leo's.. but I think the whole cave gecko family is under rated personally. Like little ninjas at night when they're climbing around!

Ok yeah that's fine if your willing to pay the costs mate... but it'll be a couple of years till the next generation will be here.

RAD House · 01-18-17, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I would agree. The body looks just the same which is purple-y. Purple is produced by melanin which makes dark pigments so it would all make sense.

I would say Anery or Axanthic. I can't remember the exact definition of them but they do essentially the same thing.

I want 2.4 in case you didn't know....

I believe anerytheristic is the lack of red pigment and axanthic is the lack of yellow pigment.