How do I tell if our SHCTBs are also Tang?

[fallen_angel]

We were never sure if our SHCTBs also had Tang in them or not. I figured you'd have to tell as a hatchling, is that true? If not, how do you know? Or are they considered to be Tang if they have orange on them? Sorry if this is a dumb question :main_rolleyes:

 

[Jeremy Letkey]

Tangerine or (Tang) is a subjective description. Tangerine is a description of a gecko that displays orange coloration. Now there are very many different hues of orange. So the only true test is... do you consider your gecko to be a Tangerine??? :main_yes:




On a side note, for me the level of tangerine and what I would call tangerine, has evolved over the years. Like I said, it is a matter of what you see.

 

[fallen_angel]

Okay, thanks so much Jeremy! Ours definitely do not resemble the tangerines that are being produced these days, but they do appear orange in color to me

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Yep, the Tang is simply a line bred trait. Why not post a picture?

 

[fallen_angel]

Got the baby's pic in the hatchling section. I guess after more consideration, the mother is probably not Tang.. well she has orange on her sides, but that's it. The father has a dark-orange-ish color; although they both look pretty yellow in the pics. I guess it is safer to just say that they aren't Tang.

 

[Jeremy Letkey]

Both of your geckos look Tangy to me. I wouldn't call them extreme Tangs but they are Tangy non the less.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Both of your geckos look Tangy to me. I wouldn't call them extreme Tangs but they are Tangy non the less.

Yep, I'm with Jeremy on this one! :main_yes:

I just looked at the baby a bit ago. It looks like its going to "hypo out", but I wouldn't call it Tang right now. Remember though, it can still change lots!

 

[fallen_angel]

Thanks guys, it's nice to have others' opinions

I think that the baby should be much more orange-y after its first shed :main_yes:

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

I think that the baby should be much more orange-y after its first shed :main_yes:

Judging by the pairing, I'd say you're most likely correct. Here's to hoping it goes your way! :main_thumbsup:

 

[desertgecko]

Wow!! I had to do a double take for a second, your male looks almost identical to mine except yours is brighter then mine :main_laugh:

Mine was sold a a Hypo which others on this forum have agreed when I asked a while back. The female I've paired with him was sold as a Tangerine. She's more orangey/yellow in colour and has reduced spotting compared to a normal, but nowhere near as reduced as the male.

In answer to your question, IMO I would say they are not Tang.

 

[desertgecko]

Going off topic slightly, I'm wondering now if mine is also a SHCTB?? I was told the slight markings on the head meant it wasn't. I'm confused now lol