New Gecko!!

[Shijadi]

So today I went and rescued another gecko from the evil clutches of Petsmart, hopefully this one will grow up nice and healthy like my female. I absolutely fell in love with the white zig zag down the back. Anyways here's a few pics:



I don't know is lighting is playing tricks on me or not; at the pet store the little guy looked white and dark, but in these photos there's maybe a hint of yellow? I'm not sure. If I had to guess, this is probably a snow of some kind; the dark markings will most likely vanish and reveal more white as it matures. Dunno how pronounced the black spots will become, but I doubt I was lucky enough to snag a blizzard. Can I get a few opinions on this?

 

[Shijadi]

Anybody?

 

[kimwal]

sure--honestly--you have a Snow! yeah, snows are really pretty--did you know that 2 snows may create a supersnow--and those are real cool too--check out sally's site @ gulfcoastgeckos.com, she has a beautiful supersnow baby. kimwal

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[Shijadi]

Some day I hope to breed....When I have my own place...and I'm done with college...and I have a job....and money....

Don't worry this baby and the other girl I have are perfectly happy and healthy, I just have no means to breed right now lol. I will probably end up being one of those people with a reptile room, especially now that my boyfriend decided he wants to get a ball python. And we also have cats...we like animals :biggrin:

 

[Shijadi]

So I guess the next question is it likely that this baby will develop more yellow since the markings are more pink than blackish, or is it more of a wait and see situation?

 

[Solagratia500]

He's def some sorta snow and he could actually have some rainwater in him, those white markings are usually displayed by rainwaters. Post a pic when hes a tad older and we'll be able to tell better. If he's a super snow he shouldn't yellow out but if he's a normal snow he may get some yellow highlights. Also while I dislike petco/petsmart usually..that's pretty damn cool ya found em there.

 

[Shijadi]

Thanks! Yeah I don't particularly support petsmart and the likes, but I saw him being picked on by a pack of crickets and had to take him home, he looked miserable. While I hope to some day get a breeder gecko, for now I will be content saving geckos from chains that don't take care of them properly, and I personally feel good about it. Wish there was a way without giving petsmart my money

 

[Shijadi]

Solagratia500, you mentioned this little guy might have some rainwater qualities. I was looking around at some morph examples and stumbled upon this on someone's website.

"This beautiful Enigma morph leo although not a visual Rainwater carries the Rainwater and Patternless genes. In 2011, she produced a stunning Mack Rainwater Enigma that has become another permanent member of the collection"



I know it's not for sure since I don't have breeder geckos, but could this be something I can expect for the little guy?

 

[Solagratia500]

Pontenially, those odd pale spotting that aren't whte are similar to the signs of rainwater and they disappear to be replaced with a more solid pale yellow body color. I'd if it hard to believe an enigma would be in a petco store but I suppose it's always a possibility who knows what breeds with what there!

 

[Shijadi]

Well if this guy anything like Nyx, he'll grow up nice and fat in no time! :biggrin:

 

[Shijadi]

So it's been about two weeks since I got this little guy, and decided to shed last night. I'm noticing that the darker spots are starting to turn yellow, and some yellow coloration is developing in the back legs. Any more hints to the morph?

 

[Shijadi]

I've been asking around, and a few people think its a--get ready for this mouthfull--jungle hypo/super hypo mack snow. Anyone agree?

 

[Conched]

Without knowing the breeder it would just be a guess, so since we are guessing, here is my guess.

SCLLG - Super Cool Looking Leopard Gecko !!

 

[dragonlady]

It doesn't look to be enigma, they have white nose and tail.

 

[Shijadi]

Hey guys, thought I would give you a little picture update, since it's been a little over a month since I bought this gecko. What do you guys think of 'Littleherp' for a name?

Also yay! A real tank!

 

[budriley]

yours reminds me a lot of this baby girl of mine her tail is not banded but body looks very much the same

 

[PowayRock]

Awsome pattern...I missed opportunity for a beautiful tangerine at petco. I actully went back to trade mine and i was gone when i returned.

 

[Shijadi]

I am pretty convinced that this gecko is a jungle mack snow... I would say maybe a little hypo in there, but more black freckles are developing in the whiter areas in between the yellowish splotches.

 

[Solagratia500]

He's def coming up to look like a jungle mack snow. What an odd ad cute little man

 

[Shijadi]

Just took these photos a few hours ago, you can really see the yellow coming in. Will these more likely stay as yellow splotches or will they eventually cover the body?