What morphs should I invest in?

[SpaceCadet]

Hello, I'm new to this forum and I have a question about starting a breeding project. I've been researching leopard gecko morphs and trying to find interesting pairings for the female I have. So what would be a good mix with a Female Mack Snow Tremper Albino? What can be bred with her to create interesting morphs? I was thinking about getting a W&Y, but if any of you want to educate me on breeding I would appreciate it.

I know about the care involved, it's just the genetic component I'm curious about as it's very involved. I don't plan on doing any breeding this season. Right now I'm just researching.


Thanks!

 

[tb144050]

I've been studying for 5 months and still don't know nearly all the morphs and tradenames yet..lol I'm glad you aren't planning to breed this year because it will take about that long to learn all the genetics and possibilities.

Remember to choose your target before you buy your weapons. (find out what you want; if it's even possible to achieve with your gecko; then choose a Leo to "fit the genetic equation"). Here's some stuff to get you started. Bookmark these 2 links:

Guide to Leopard Gecko Morphs an

Simple Recessive: a trait that must be passed on by both parents for it to show up in the offspring. Animals that carry recessive traits but do not express them are referred to as being "het" (heterozygous) for that trait.
Polygenic: also known as "line bred" traits. Animals expressing certain desirable characteristics are selectively bred to each other in hopes of reproducing and improving those characteristics.
Co-Dominant: a trait that can be passed on by either one or both parents and be visible in the first generation of offspring. Co-Dominant traits can also yield a "Super" form if inherited from both parents.
Line-Breeding: breeding related animals together to intensify desired traits
Out-Crossing: breeding unrelated animals to introduce new traits or to increase genetic diversity and prevent genetic defects.
Phenotype: the actual, visible appearance of an animal
Genotype: the genetic composition of an animal, regardless of appearance.
Heterozygous: an animal that carries a recessive trait but does not express it
Homozygous: an animal expressing a recessive trait

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