Morph ID Help

ike66

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So i acquired this gecko along with 3 raptors from someone on craigslist who was moving and couldn't take them with him. The craigslist add said she was a SHTCT, but when i got there and looked at her I pretty much knew she was not that considering there is no orange on her tail at all. She also doesn't seem to have an tang coloring on her its more of a brown. My high yellow male has more orange coloring to him than she has. I've been looking around the net to try and find a morph id but cant seem to find any pictures that look like her. I also noticed that her feet were all a darker color than the rest of her body and i don't think it was staining from substrate as she was on paper towels when i got her.
Here are some pictures and thanks for any help.
 

jbs81890

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It is a hypo tangerine but no carrot tail but that poor thing is in rough shape pretty underweight.... Needs some supplements too it's colors are pretty faded out some tlc and that gecko will be back to healthy jn no time
 

ike66

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The sad thing is she is the healthiest looking out of all the geckos that i got from the guy. The raptors are all terribly skinny. The guy told me they weren't eating for him but i just don't think he was feeding them because as soon as i got them to my house they all ate 3 superworms each. And have been eating about 5 large lateralis roaches a day all dusted with Repashy Calcium Plus so hopefully they're all back up to size soon.
 

lillith

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That's not a snow, that's a very sick, undernourished super hypo tang...pooooor girl...

Repashy is awesome, but in this case, I think you might be justified in mixing in some extra vitamins (like Herpititvite) for good measure, in a 50/50 dusting. Or even 60Repashy/40 Herpitivite.

I'd also say, don't be afraid of waxworms about every 1-2 weeks, sounds like they need it. I hope they get fat and sassy for you in no time!
 

RampantReptiles

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I hope they do not have any parasites... might be a good idea to take a fecal sample tested. The stress of not being fed or possibly poor care could have contributed to a parasite problem.
 

IslaReina

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Yeah, I'd say she's just a SHTCT who has been neglected. Her colors will brighten up with care. I'd love to see progress pictures! :)
 

MemphisReptiles

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I also think she is super hypo, the color is less than enjoyable because of the neglect the gecko has suffered from previous owners. Hopefully a good diet and the right heat can get her back on the track to recovery.I would reccomend taking a fecal sample to you local herp vet ,and quarantining
them far away from your other reptiles.
 

ike66

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Just an update on this gecko she is doing great and i took some pics of her today, they're not the best but they still show a big improvment in her color. She doesn't even look like the same gecko.

 

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