Ive found multiple Morphs that look like mine but I want to know which he/she belongs to. do you know a place where i could order a gecko for her? ), WHEW! Hi! But can anyone identify the morph of my boy?? The more popular a pet becomes, the more people will attempt to breed it, whether to enhance the hobby experience or to simply make money. I am glad you got them out of there!!! You seem to know what you are talking about and I can’t always trust what one random person in the forums says. Some areas are conversely very saturated with crested geckos, and even “designer” quality juveniles can be bought for under $100. I’d also like to know how much they are worth. Because of this, defining the “morph” of your crested gecko can become a bit confusing. In this way you may get more gecko for your money, depending on overnight shipping costs. Because of this, here at The Gecko Geek, we label most hatchlings from our Tiger & Brindle groups as “Tiger/Brindle” until they reach a weight/size where we feel we can more accurately describe them. It takes years to recoup your investment in breeding stock and supplies. Oopsie is a fine example of a Bicolor crested gecko. Someone just looking for a pet at a local shop may think a patternless is just fine! If Sticky has no pattern (a patternless or bicolor) you might consider getting a very nice super dalmatian, otherwise you will get a lot of “plain” babies. Extreme or Super Brindle – These geckos are very similar to standard Brindles, except that there is much more pattern present. I am also planning on selling them, so is there a price you think would match the pottential morphs? Most will have spots. Ink Spot – Also called Ink Blot or Ink Blotch, this term is used to describe a gecko who has very large spots. We are including “Pinstripes” in this Morph Guide because, since a “Pinstripe” gecko is often described as simply a “Pinstripe” gecko, and not, for example, a “Pinstripe Harlequin”, we felt a proper definition in this section made sense. Unfired, this gecko may appear as Gray and Orange or Lavender and Orange, but once fired up, a good example of a Halloween will have a base color that is Black (or nearly Black) and a pattern color which is Orange (it doesn’t seem to matter, in terms of definition, if the orange pattern color appears as light, bright neon, or dark orange…but the pattern must be clearly Orange…not yellow, cream, or white). We would need to see a picture to accurately identify gender and morph. You then would have to obtain new breeding stock to pair with that generation, so if you are patient this is a good approach and requires less money up front. Crested Geckos are especially easy to breed in captivity, thrive with low-cost housing and food, and they are very prolific. Sometimes these elongated portholes are only ever so slighly elongated, which gives the illusion of white spotting on the gecko’s body. Starter
On the lower lefthand side of Snider’s dorsal stripe (just above his tail), you can see that there is a small break in the line. Most of these, such as pinstripe, dalmatian and harlequin crested geckos, have been developed over time and multiple generations. Was wondering if you could help me out on pricing and identifying the morph of a 4 cresties I have. They look totally different I got them off of this lady for free. Eleven-Eleven has dark black spots all over her body. The thing to keep in mind is that crested geckos aren’t simple to breed for simple recessive morphs or traits like in some other animals, with a set percentage chance to get a desired outcome. Because this takes time to develop, animals of this nature will be priced more highly than a “plain” or common-looking animal. So a gecko described as a “Yellow and Cream Harlequin” will have a yellow base color covering the majority of the body with cream coloration on the head, dorsum, legs, and sides of the belly. Many breeders want to prevent crested geckos from becoming a “disposable” pet, similar to hamsters, gerbils and the proverbial goldfish (which, contrary to popular belief is actually a very long-lived animal). From what I have looked up a good asking price for an unsexed crested ranges from 60-80 dollars CND. These scales are usually highlighted in either a white or cream color, however there is a classification of Pinstripe gecko who do not display this highlighting. I love your website. Custom pricing. It is for school can you tell me who wrote this article? However, patternless seems to becoming more rare so availability might be lower. Hey I have a few question about some of my cresties. They should have at least 50% pinstripe markings to be considered a partial pinstripe. The story of My Crested Gecko all started when I got my first crested gecko. Some people are willing to trade – it doesn’t hurt to ask if they accept trades unless it states that they won’t in their ads. - Adult male Crested Geckos should be kept separate. (At this time we do not have a picture of a Phantom A Pinstripe. Flame – Also called a “stripe” or “fire”, a Flame gecko is one who displays two distinct contrasting colors. I encountered a similar problem with someone with a ball python that ended up with severe scale rot from an unhygienic tank. The tail, if present, may be any color. We recently picked up a 1.1 pair of subadult cresties and 6 weeks later they’re doing great, plenty of poops and finger-paint… my question is we have them enclosed with our adult female crestie and they seem to get along so far… should we be concerned about bullying, turfwars, or other socializing problems later once they’re full-grown? The crested gecko world is ever-changing. Bang-Bang’s elongated pin scales only make up about half of the total dorsal stripe. It also depends on the supply and demand of cresties in your area. Each state has different permits for breeding and selling reptiles, so you’d have to do some research in your area. only babies. Can you name the states that I cannot ship crested geckos to in the U.S? I am trying to learn about different morphs and what their prices are worth! It is possible for other pattern to be present on a Pin-Dashed gecko, and definition may be given to this pattern when the gecko is described. Red Spot – No tricks here…this refers to a gecko who has red spotting. Hi Cindy, I don’t think there are any published technical papers about Crested Geckos and their genes, but I have a genetics page that might be helpful to understand basic genetics. Phantom C – This is a gecko who displays elongated pin scales along the dorsal stripe that are darker than the base color of the gecko. If anyone ever needs help identifying morphs I would be happy to assist. If this line is not present, the gecko would be described as simply a Harlequin (or Extreme Harlequin, depending on the abundance of pattern). These scales are highlighted in either a white or cream color, and appear as “dashes” along the back of the gecko. A pinstripe is a gecko who displays notably elongated scales running from the base of the neck (where the crests end) all the way to the base of the tail. I’ve been searching the web for his/her possible morph but I just can’t seem to find any like him/her. Sometimes these spots darken as the gecko ages, and sometimes they keep their oily look as Puck’s have here. Understanding your local market can help you set prices. Do you know what color Sticky “fires up” to? Patternless geckos displaying either brown or gray coloration when fired up are often referred to as “Buckskins”. This means she is a Low % Pinstripe. Cluster Spotting – This refers to a gecko who displays a grouping of spots. Subscribe to our email newsletter & receive updates right to your inbox. He would be considered a Phantom C Pinstripe. This amount of pattern qualifies her as a Super Brindle. They will most commonly appear as black spots, however any color of spotting is acceptable for this classification. Today's Posts; Forum; RHACODACTYLUS GECKOS; CRESTED GECKO MORPHS AND COLORS; Crested Gecko Morph Discussion; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. With a Phantom A, this dorsal stripe is not filled in with a contrasting color, but rather is displayed as the same color as the base of the gecko. Crested geckos vary in price for a number of reasons. Also, what specific permits do I need to be able to breed and sell my crested geckos? Your email address will not be published. and how much would the babies be? The best examples of this morph have no variation in color whatsoever over their entire body. I have a flamed dalmation female crested gecko, and a male yellow tiger that I am breeding together. The very best examples of this morph have so much pattern that the two colors (base color & pattern color) appear at about a 50/50 distribution, so it is difficult at first glance to tell if you are looking at a light gecko with dark pattern or a dark gecko with light pattern!! Many reptiles are very challenging to keep. If you sell online throughout Canada then you might find more competition. My brother is in the Navy and I was only supposed to take care of his geckos for a few months, it has now been 2 years and he is unsure if/when he will be able to take them back so he gave me the go ahead to sell them. Many breeders also prefer a wider head, varying from a wedge-shape to arrow-head dimensions. This is what is referred to as Reverse Pinstriping. You may be able to trade them to someone who is selling dalmatians – you’ll have to check the ads on Pangea or Fauna or the many different gecko classifieds on Facebook. Halloween – These geckos have two very distinct colors – Black and Orange. Always work to improve your breeding stock in each generation. In a nutshell, these are geckos who display one base color on the head, body, dorsum, and legs, with a contrasting color (usually darker) appearing vertically along the body and sometimes across the dorsal area. If you live on an island you may want to go to the nearest mainland and get a crestie there for a good price. If you are shopping online for a crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), there are so many choices for reputable breeders and vendors with amazing quality geckos available at great prices. I was wondering if I can send you a picture of each and get your opinion. Thegeckogeek.com Crested Gecko Morph Guide. Nevertheless, while glass reptile enclosures are likely preferable to glass aquaria for most crested gecko keepers, they still aren’t perfect. London Fog is displaying 3 distinct colors – lavender, orange, and cream. Looking for the nicest crested gecko for sale? Many pet stores have a set price regardless of gender, so you may get lucky and find a nice-looking female for a lower price locally. The best representations of a Blonde Harlequin will have an abundance of this white coloration on the top of the head & along the dorsal strap, so that the white coloration appears as a full and unbroken line which extends from the tip of the nose and along the back, all the way to the base of the tail. Creamsicle – Also labeled as “Creamcicle”, these geckos share the color scheme of the popular frozen treat of the same name. Phantom A Pinstripes can display 100%, High %, Low% pinstriping, or Pin-Dashing. In addition, Harlequin geckos are identified into different categories based on the amount of pattern present & the number of colors present in the pattern. If the gecko displays a greater number of red than black spots, the wording changes ever so slightly. Speckled Dalmatian – The term “speckled” refers to a gecko who has very few spots. It made me mad when she told me she had them for almost two years and never cleaned the tank because she didn’t know how to. We just love Bette’s bold contrast. I have had experiance. This is typically only seen on geckos with a fairly light base color, as the line would not be visible on darker based geckos. High % Pinstripe – This is a gecko who, again, displays elongated pin scales, highlighted in either white or cream. While there are no guarantees, you would likely end up with flames, tigers and a few patternless or low-pattern harlequins. There is some debate as to exactly how many spots a gecko must have in order to be classified as a “Dalmatian”, but the community seems to generally agree that at least 50 spots must be present for the classification. I was hoping to get input on where to find articles about thier chromosomes, traits, and genetic inheritance. A crowned gecko can still have short or missing crests, however, it just refers to the proportion. 20160714_040604.jpg, I would love to know what my two crested geckos are. And lastly, I was wondering what would be most likely to produce the most beautiful babies(P.S. The difference between this gecko & a standard pinstripe lies in the dorsal stripe that is between these two rows of elongated scales. Thanks! We will call these “Phantom A”, “Phantom B”, and “Phantom C”, just to show a clear separation between all of them in terms of this guide, but it should be noted that the Crested Gecko community as a whole does NOT recognize these as “A”, “B”, and “C”. The gecko may display only two colors (Base color & the white coloration of the walls), or it may be similar to a tri color, in that other pattern colors may be present on the body, but the lower half of the belly must be fully covered in white, and there must be a distinct lateral line midway across the belly. Breeding a red dalmatian and a chocolate harlequin will give you a mix of brown and reddish offspring, with occasional surprises of olive, yellow, or orange depending on the particular genetics of each parent. for a reasonable price? To help identify all of the different Harlequin morph geckos currently in existence, we have decided to break this up into sub-categories. There are many different schools of thought on this topic, and the qualifications for labeling as a Super Dalmatian will vary from one breeder to the next. I would recommend supplying them with babies/males that are harder to sell, and keep the higher end animals to sell privately. I think that they are verry cool. Teaspoon Annie’s dark stripes extend across her dorsum & down onto her belly. Hi, i was wondering if a patterness red female would usually be a higher costing gecko than a harley or flame? Who is the author of this article? Fire harley is a little misleading, as a “fire” is synonymous with “flame”, and a harlequin is a flame with enhanced pattern on the limbs and body. These all would be described as “Phantom Pinstripes”, with no additional letter assignment. Pinstripe geckos have a dorsal stripe similar to that of a Flame gecko. You’ll likely get half tigers and half flames/harlies, in my experience. I am not trying to make money but i would like the pricing to be fair. Like aquaria, glass reptile enclosures are heavy and fragile, and they’re typically more expensive than aquaria of similar size. You’d end up with mostly brown partial pinstripes – which is fine if you aren’t striving for full pinstripe or unique looking geckos. Hope everyone finds this helpful & enjoyable! This means he would be considered a Brindle, not a Tiger. This gecko’s dorsum scales are clearly elongated and are displayed in the same color as the rest of his body. In crested geckos, this usually means a drab color without a lot of pattern. While Mr. Krinkle does have a scant few black spots, the majority of his spots are displayed in red. Females seem to be harder to come by so you can “get away” with using a less than stellar female in your first pairing. Good luck! Morphs can also be combined in specific instances depending on the lineage. Phantom Pinstripe – There seem to be multiple classifications of Phantom Pinstripe geckos, so we will break these down further into 3 sub-sub-categories!!! Buckskins are usually priced lower than red harlequins. As for breeding, I would try to match color to color and pinstripe to pinstripe for the best combination. There is a dark line on either side of the dorsal stripe which border this boy’s elongated dorsum scales. These stripes may or may not extend across the dorsum & down the other side of the belly. If its a sub-adult, we’d need to see a very close up picture of its vent and back legs to look for pores. Here at The Gecko Geek, to be identified as a Bold Stripe Tiger, we require that the gecko have full, unbroken stripes which extend from one side of the belly, completely across the dorsum, and run down the other side of the belly. My teachure has one and I love to hold it everyday. This gecko will display one color over the majority of the body (what we call the “base” color), with a second contrasting pattern color on the head, dorsum, legs, and sides of the belly. It seems like new colors, patterns, and color/pattern combinations are popping up with each new season. This makes him a Pin Dashed crested gecko. I think 60-80 as a base price sounds reasonable, especially if supplies are low. is this a good deal? Even if the pinning is very thick & full like Snider’s, if even just one or two scales along the dorsum are not elongated, the gecko is considered a High % Pinstripe. I know lots about many species, but just learning about crested gecko’s. My techure has one and I hold it everyday. If the gecko’s spots are quite small, 100+ would qualify it as a Super Dalmatian. White Spot – While there are a few people out there trying to work on true white spot projects, the great majority of geckos described as having white spots really actually don’t!! That’s one of the things that make keeping & raising crested geckos so much fun for me. Many geckos will display brownish tones when unfired, so it is important to note here that the biggest factor in defining a “Mocha” is that the fired color must be brown, typically the darker & richer the brown, the better – like a fine quality chocolate! To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities. Having a breeder ship to you from another location may be an option! We have an adult “fire Harley” male can anyone give me a decent private sell price? Gecko Price The crested gecko one of the most inexpensive and low maintenance pet from the family of reptiles has been always. The Body/Leg color will always be the first listed in description as the identifying color. ?” for more info on this). Most reptile breeders are not in it for the money. There are different classifications to the red spotting though. Females should be 35 grams and 18-2 years. The group includes Tigers, Brindles, Bold Stripe Tigers, and Extreme or Super Brindles. Parts & Accessories, https://www.facebook.com/moonvalleyreptiles. This tiny baby, with its head & dorsum in contrasting color to its body, would be considered a Flame crested gecko. For more information, check out How It Works. Some morphs are caused by random mutations. Blonde – This term is used to describe a Harlequin gecko who displays a very dark base color in combination with a very light pattern color. Because of this, defining the “morph” of your crested gecko can become a bit confusing. I have talked to local pet shops and they seem to be interested in them once they hit 6 weeks old (is that a resonable time before selling?). Reverse Pinstripe – These are geckos who display a dark line running alongside of the elongated dorsum scales, on the outermost edge of the dorsal stripe. hi my name is bella and i have a red dalmation female and a chocalate harlequin male i was planning on breeding but know having second thoughs should i breed to diffrent colored geckos?and if not is there a way i could trade them in for two spotted dalmations. The key here is that the pattern is displayed in clear, unbroken stripes. Crested Gecko Geek. As Crested gecko breeders, CB Reptile offers the absolute best baby, juvenile and adult crested geckos for sale online.. For nearly all colors and morphs, baby crested geckos are available as well as juveniles and young adults. Prices can also fluctuate depending on local economy and time of year; summer is typically breeding season and many breeders may reduce prices if they have a lot of available geckos. You can attribute this article to Amy Andrews of Moon Valley Reptiles. These dots & dashes may somewhat form a stripe similar to that of a Tiger, however unlike the solid line of a tiger, the Brindle’s stripes will be uneven and/or broken in parts. They are really cool. A pinstripe is also classified into different categories depending on what percentage of the dorsal scales are elongated. I am ready to own one on my own. To me they are wonderful, large heads with big crests. It’s all about the amount of patterning they have in their genetic lineage – if it’s not there, it’s not going to spontaneously appear. Can you give me some insight here? My partner and I have two geckos, the male is, I believe, a bi colour flame and the female is a low %pin Halloween harley ( she’s very cute). I won’t be surprised if this guide finds itself quite outdated in just a few years, but here is the most detailed list, complete with picture examples, that I could come up with to define the current morphs of the crested gecko world. Many shops do not differentiate between morphs, so the price might be the same regardless of patterning, structure, sex, etc. I want to get into breeding to start my own project. Somewhat smaller and younger, but just learning about crested gecko looking for a number spots! 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