Genetic Temperment

[Ipsl]

Well Ive been thinking about this just because I'm really bored at work. I know it has no scientific merit to it but than what determines there temperament? Why is it that certain morphs are notorious for biting. Is it environmental, social, what could it be?

Obviously, as in all animals, personalities are always varied but there is something to be said for rule of thumb and general trends.

 

[yellermelon]

Genetics are more than colors right?

 

[robin]

a lot of blizzards seem to be nervous and sometimes quite mean. not always but a lot of time. i don't think anyone knows why but they just are (i have met some very sweetones though, just not many LOL)

 

[Dragoon Gecko]

A very interesting question!

Our leopards are genetically seen mixed from many different populations in the wild. We know that in nature only the fittest ones survive, and that not every habitat is the same. Maybe one or two of this wild-populations were selected from Nature to be more agressive, as they have more enemies /dangers in their habitat. And maybe the blizzards have more of this "agressive population-blood" than other morphs..


Most of my leos are fiendly, but one of my breeding males is especially tame and trusting. I paired him with a quite agressive female I got in trade, and his offspring (females) are as nice in caracter as their father.
When I paired the same female to a more shy male, the offspring (females) were much more nervous and shy..

Of course this prooves nothing, but I'm sure you can influence the "caracter" (tame/shy) of your leos by selective breeding over the years.

/Rebecca

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Obviously, as in all animals, personalities are always varied but there is something to be said for rule of thumb and general trends.

Although every gecko has it's own distinct character and personality, I think there is some genetic influence in the disposition of animals. Just by observation over the years, I have found that in many cases calm, laid-back geckos tend to produce calm, laid-back offspring... and feisty ones produce feisty babies. Of course, there are always exceptions which depend on how much a gecko is handled, etc.

 

[Baysidegeckos]

I have noticed that on My higher temped sex males are more agressive than the lower temp sexed Males. And my higher temp sexed males are more agressive breeders, and lower temp sex males court more with the females before mating. And Higher temp sexed males Are more aggresive eaters and have grown faster for me than the lower temp sexed males.

 

[Zbiz]

I believe Genetics plays a LARGE role in the temperment of an animal. For instance I have 3 Blue Tongue Skinks of the same subspecies, 2 are complete sweet hearts but the 3rd is a little hell spawn. The first 2 tamed down so quickly but this one still has a firey personality. I asked the breeder I got him from and he said his mother is a fire ball. Shes over 5 years old and will still take a strike at him if hes not on his toes. (btw i named him psycho and hes my favorite). I think this applies to all animals.