NEED ADVICE, PLEASE...MACK SNOW OR MACK SNOW ENIGMA????

[scm133]

I need everyone's advice. This is my first time dealing with a possible enigma morph.
The parents are Super Snow x TUG Snow Enigma. I was quick to label her a MS Enigma, because I did not see the solid bands like with a regular MS. But now, I am not sure. She is 4 days old.
Thanks!!

 

[acpart]

I think I was the person who questioned whether this was an enigma on another forum (or this one, I don't remember). Here is the leopardgeckowiki article: Enigma - Leopard Gecko Wiki
I still don't think it's an enigma. The article says that the tails are usually nearly completely white at hatching. I also seem to remember (am not going to take the time to do the research, though) that the head and body tended to have a few large, irregular blotches. I think you have a Mack snow with the stripe gene. I'd call it a jungle. I've hatched a lot of geckos, frequently but not exclusively Mack snows that have the dark circles on the tail instead of bands. I think it's another stripe/jungle variation of broken bands.

Aliza

 

[Treefolk]

You might also have a snow storm from crossing the TUG and Mack together. They tend to be much bolder looking.

 

[scm133]

I think I was the person who questioned whether this was an enigma on another forum (or this one, I don't remember). Here is the leopardgeckowiki article: Enigma - Leopard Gecko Wiki
I still don't think it's an enigma. The article says that the tails are usually nearly completely white at hatching. I also seem to remember (am not going to take the time to do the research, though) that the head and body tended to have a few large, irregular blotches. I think you have a Mack snow with the stripe gene. I'd call it a jungle. I've hatched a lot of geckos, frequently but not exclusively Mack snows that have the dark circles on the tail instead of bands. I think it's another stripe/jungle variation of broken bands.

Aliza

Thanks Aliza,
I was starting to have doubts about the enigma part, when you posted that question. I saw the dots, and assumed it was. I have searched the internet for pictures of the MS Enigma hatchlings, and she just did not seem to be splotchy enough. I did run across what you were referring to with the Jungle markings. I tend to agree that she might be a Jungle Mack Snow. Regardless, she is very sweet. She already allows me to hold her for a few minutes while changing her paper. Thanks!!

 

[scm133]

You might also have a snow storm from crossing the TUG and Mack together. They tend to be much bolder looking.

No, she is not a Snow Storm (URBAN GECKO). That is really a TUG/Mack Super Snow. She is just a little ole Mack Snow. Thanks!!