Is this a hypo tangerine???

[Perfecthair]

Hey guys and gals, I am new to the site and have been reading a lot about our new gecko. I was told this might be a hypo tangerine or maybe a super hypo tangerine but honestly I am not sure as I have no experience with gecko morphs. Also what is the difference between the two. Any help with identifying her morph would be appreciated.

 

[warhawk]

I don't do much with Tangerine or even hypos but looking at your photos here is what I'm thinking.

Super Hypo means there is no black marks in the body (but could be some in the tail or head), so this guy would fit that. Tangerine is the orange color which again he has. So I would say Super Hypo Tangerine, but keep in mind they will some times changes colors when they shed until they are adults.

With no black spots in the tail or head area it could be albino also. But as far a which one there is no way to know for sure with out knowing the parents.

 

[Perfecthair]

I don't do much with Tangerine or even hypos but looking at your photos here is what I'm thinking.

Super Hypo means there is no black marks in the body (but could be some in the tail or head), so this guy would fit that. Tangerine is the orange color which again he has. So I would say Super Hypo Tangerine, but keep in mind they will some times changes colors when they shed until they are adults.

With no black spots in the tail or head area it could be albino also. But as far a which one there is no way to know for sure with out knowing the parents.

One question I have, do all albinos have red eyes or is it sometimes just the color? I am thinking she's a super hypo tangerine also. But thanks for the response

 

[Tokaybyt]

That's a hybino (hypo tangerine albino). From the, distant, looks of the eyes, the albino strain is most likely Tremper albino. All 3 can have red eyes (merely a reflection of the blood vessels within the pupil), but Tremper and Bell strains tend to be more noticeable in the "red eye" characteristic. The Rainwater strain hatches with very dark red eyes and the eye coloration tends to darken with age.

Normal Eye


Striped Eye (normal pigmentation)


Rainwater albino eye (pupil appears black in bright light, such as here, but is a deep red when open in low light)


I can't offer macro shots of Tremper and Bell strains because, well don't like 'em and don't work with 'em.

 

[warhawk]

One question I have, do all albinos have red eyes or is it sometimes just the color? I am thinking she's a super hypo tangerine also. But thanks for the response

No all albinos don't have red eyes. Some people think they all do but after working with them and talking to other breeders I have learned not all have red eyes.

 

[Perfecthair]

Awesome thanks for the information. Now I know what to call her if anybody ask lol.