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Hypo (Hypomelanistic) Crested Gecko
Hypo, or hypomelanistic, describes reduced dark pigment; breeders differ in how they apply it to crested gecko lines and inheritance models.
A lighter animal is not automatically a proven Hypo. Assess natural firing states, age and lineage, and ask which model the breeder uses. Reduced apparent dark pigment may be a useful observation without establishing a gene.
This is a visible-feature description. A sale label or photograph alone does not establish genotype. Breeders use some names and inheritance models differently.
Inheritance: Line-bred. Category: Color modifier. Rarity: rare. Typical adult price: $500 to $1,500. Also called: Hypomelanistic, Hypomelanism.
Key features
- Reduced apparent dark pigment
- Firing state and lineage matter
- Terminology and proposed inheritance vary
How to tell it apart
- Albino: Hypo only reduces black pigment and keeps dark eyes; an Albino has no black pigment at all and red or pink eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hypo (Hypomelanistic) crested gecko?
Hypo, or hypomelanistic, describes reduced dark pigment; breeders differ in how they apply it to crested gecko lines and inheritance models.
What does a Hypo (Hypomelanistic) crested gecko look like?
A typical Hypo (Hypomelanistic) crested gecko shows these features: reduced apparent dark pigment; firing state and lineage matter; terminology and proposed inheritance vary.
What is the difference between Hypo (Hypomelanistic) and Albino?
Hypo only reduces black pigment and keeps dark eyes; an Albino has no black pigment at all and red or pink eyes.
How is Hypo (Hypomelanistic) inherited?
Hypo (Hypomelanistic) is classified as line-bred. Not a single gene, a "look" maintained by repeated pairings of animals that share the trait. Expresses on a gradient.
How much does a Hypo (Hypomelanistic) crested gecko cost?
A typical adult Hypo (Hypomelanistic) crested gecko sells for $500 to $1,500. Quality, sex, age and lineage move an individual animal within that range.
What other morphs combine with Hypo (Hypomelanistic)?
Hypo (Hypomelanistic) is often combined with Red Base, Orange Base, Yellow Base, Harlequin, Lilly White and Dalmatian.
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