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Extreme Brindle Crested Gecko
An Extreme Brindle crested gecko is a crested gecko whose dark brindle pattern covers most of the back and spreads onto the flanks, so the back can look almost fully dark.
Extreme brindle describes an animal where the brindle pattern covers the majority of the dorsum and often the flanks, producing a dramatic high-coverage look. Rare compared to standard brindle, extreme brindle is selectively maintained and stacks powerfully with strong base colors.
Inheritance: Polygenic. Category: Pattern. Rarity: rare. Typical adult price: $400 to $1,000.
Key features
- Dark pattern covers the dorsum and extends to the flanks
- Pattern may appear almost fully dark over the back
- Often paired with vibrant base colors to maintain contrast
How to tell it apart
- Brindle: A Brindle still shows plenty of base color between its broken bands; an Extreme Brindle's dark pattern takes over most of the back.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Extreme Brindle crested gecko?
An Extreme Brindle crested gecko is a crested gecko whose dark brindle pattern covers most of the back and spreads onto the flanks, so the back can look almost fully dark.
What does an Extreme Brindle crested gecko look like?
A typical Extreme Brindle crested gecko shows these features: dark pattern covers the dorsum and extends to the flanks; pattern may appear almost fully dark over the back; often paired with vibrant base colors to maintain contrast.
What is the difference between Extreme Brindle and Brindle?
A Brindle still shows plenty of base color between its broken bands; an Extreme Brindle's dark pattern takes over most of the back.
How is Extreme Brindle inherited?
Extreme Brindle is classified as polygenic. Trait controlled by many genes working additively. Cannot be Punnett-squared. Improved through selective breeding over generations.
How much does an Extreme Brindle crested gecko cost?
A typical adult Extreme Brindle crested gecko sells for $400 to $1,000. Quality, sex, age and lineage move an individual animal within that range.
What other morphs combine with Extreme Brindle?
Extreme Brindle is often combined with Red Base, Olive, Chocolate, Tiger / Brindle, Harlequin and Dalmatian.
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