My First Leo

[hannah92]

I got this little guy at a pet store three days ago. They called it a "fancy leopard gecko" but they didn't know exactly what morph it was. Anyone have any ideas? He's very active and likes to be handled. I also need a name so any suggestions are welcome!

 

[laurahlove]

Looks like an albino high yellow to me!

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[Snowbug]

Aw very cute. It's an albino of some kind. There are three strains. I'm no expert but I believe you can tell them apart by the eyes. I'm sure someone here will probably point you right. Enjoy your little pet and welcome to Leopard geckos!

 

[hannah92]

Here is a picture of what his eyes look like (when his pupils aren't huge) and some of the darker colors coming in.

 

[Dinosaur!]

Definately an albino lol. It's impossible to know exactly which strain without knowing the parents, or conducting extensive test breeding unfortunately But the little guy will make a wonderful pet regardless when he fattens up and grows

 

[hannah92]

Check out my babe they grow up so fast!

 

[indyana]

Aww, looking great! Does he (or she?) have a name yet?

 

[LeopardGeckoLearner]

He ( or she ) looks like Tetris!

 

[hannah92]

I don't know if it is male or female! When should you be able to tell?

 

[indyana]

It looks as though your gecko is getting large enough, although some males can take a while to look /very/ male. Juveniles can look female until they are mature. Your best bet would be to examine the area in front of its vent for visible pores.

There are some pictures on these pages. Note that these pictures are mature adults, where the difference is very pronounced. It can be more difficult to tell on juveniles. The pores on younger males can be lighter.
Sexing Leopard Geckos
The Learning Center - Breeding Leopard Geckos

 

[hannah92]

Anyone have any guesses on male or female?

 

[cowana]

Looks female to me, at this point, but it is still young right? How old is it? How big is it as far as inches and grams? If it is still pretty young and small it could be a male who's bulges and preanal pores just aren't vey pronounced yet.

Regardless, you have a lovely Leo! Very nice! [emoji3]

 

[hannah92]

He/she weighs 28 grams and a little over 6 inches long

 

[cowana]

I'd say that she is probably a female then. I have always been told to wait until 30-35g to attempt to sex. She's pretty close to that.

 

[taylor.ferris.545]

I dont know how to post my own post on here but can anyone help tell me yhe morphs of my geckos please

 

[Drawberry]

Looks like we got the same type! *high five*
I hope mine end's up as pretty as yours :0 what a cutie.