Is this a Raptor or a Tremper Albino Stripe?

[tb144050]

Not sure about the faint stripe in the pics below? Is that considered a "striped" or is that just the natural look of the spine area? I have a great deal if this is a true Raptor from a known breeder. I asked if her eyes were red, and I was told "they are more black than red"....but Tremper's red eyes darken with age, right? She is about 2 years old now.

Please give me your input. You probably see things I don't even know to look for. Thanks!!

 

[tibi]

yes, it's a raptor (maybe mack snow as well). the eyes are burgundy, not black. they will stay the same colour

 

[stager]

Raptor looks to have snow in it. Was it just breed? That is really skinny for two years old, that would make me a little nervous

 

[tb144050]

She has been bred before but I don't know how long ago. I was told she "is down to about 40g because of the winter slowdown." It's a good price, not over-inflated. Or should I be worried?

 

[stager]

She has been bred before but I don't know how long ago. I was told she "is down to about 40g because of the winter slowdown." It's a good price, not over-inflated. Or should I be worried?

Looks healthy but yes I would be worried geckos loose a bit in winter nut not that much. I've never had a female get 40 g even after breeding. I would be conserned about paracites personally. Lets hear some more opinions.

 

[tb144050]

Is $100 + shipping too much for an underweight raptor? If i get her, i plan to focus on getting her fed healthy food, get the weight up, and try to catch her ovulating so i can get some hatchlings. (havent chosen the male yet). if we need a vet because she isnt gaining the weight, i have no problem taking her.

surely it isnt crypto bc this breeder only seems to purchase (and then breed) from other known breeders.

 

[stager]

Her is size comparision both female raptors first is eight months old 59g and the second finished laying 6 months ago and is 64 grams just less then two years old. That just looks real skinny I'd keep looking. And after looking at this size difference it is even worse than I thought. Nice raptor but doesn't look heathy

 

[tb144050]

Thanks for the pic comparison. I will ask for more info. If i think it miiiiight just be under-fed or not eating, i might get her as a rescue attempt (and quarantine). Unless I find another purchase for this payday....? If she needs TLC and i can save her, i have a raptor. If not, she will atleast get great care and vet if needed for diagnosis.

 

[stager]

Paying 100 plus shipping on a rescue is crazy. Breeding is chess not checkers. If shes sick she will get your other geckos sick as well

 

[tb144050]

"like" the chess....dislike the contagious part..