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Axanthic Crested Gecko
An Axanthic crested gecko is a crested gecko with two copies of a recessive gene that removes yellow and red pigment, so it shows only black, gray and white.
Visual axanthic crested geckos are typically gray, charcoal and pale-toned rather than strongly warm-colored. Several breeder lines exist; compatibility and carrier claims require documentation. Lighting, firing state and image processing can make a non-axanthic animal appear gray, so one photograph is not a genetic test.
Multiple axanthic breeding projects have been developed; confirm the specific line with the breeder.
Recessive inheritance predictions apply when the parents carry the same compatible trait. A gray photograph is not proof of a visual axanthic or a carrier.
Inheritance: Recessive. Category: Color modifier. Rarity: rare. Typical adult price: $1,500 to $4,000. Also called: Axie, Axan.
Key features
- A recessive trait documented in breeder lines
- Typically reduced warm coloration
- Carrier status cannot be established by appearance
How to tell it apart
- Lavender: A cool-looking base color does not by itself demonstrate axanthic genetics.
- Albino: Albinism concerns melanin; axanthic animals retain dark pigment.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Axanthic crested gecko?
An Axanthic crested gecko is a crested gecko with two copies of a recessive gene that removes yellow and red pigment, so it shows only black, gray and white.
What does an Axanthic crested gecko look like?
A typical Axanthic crested gecko shows these features: a recessive trait documented in breeder lines; typically reduced warm coloration; carrier status cannot be established by appearance.
How do I identify an Axanthic crested gecko?
To identify an Axanthic crested gecko, check these points: compare unfiltered photographs in neutral light; confirm lineage and compatibility before interpreting inheritance.
What is the difference between Axanthic and Lavender?
A cool-looking base color does not by itself demonstrate axanthic genetics.
How is Axanthic inherited?
Axanthic is classified as recessive. Two copies required for visual expression. A single copy produces a "het" (heterozygous) carrier that looks normal but can pass the gene to offspring.
How much does an Axanthic crested gecko cost?
A typical adult Axanthic crested gecko sells for $1,500 to $4,000. Quality, sex, age and lineage move an individual animal within that range.
What other morphs combine with Axanthic?
Axanthic is often combined with Lilly White, Soft Scale, White Wall, Dalmatian, Harlequin and Pinstripe.
Who discovered or first produced Axanthic crested geckos?
Multiple axanthic breeding projects have been developed; confirm the specific line with the breeder.
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