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Home / Morph Guide / Orange Base Crested Gecko

Orange Base Crested Gecko

An Orange Base crested gecko is a crested gecko whose ground color is a vivid, warm orange.

Orange base is a common polygenic base color selected for warm orange tones. Distinct from red base by hue; a good orange shows vivid citrus or pumpkin tones rather than rust or brick.

Inheritance: Polygenic. Category: Base color. Rarity: uncommon. Typical adult price: $150 to $350. Also called: Orange.

Key features

Vivid warm orange base color
One of the most widely produced base colors
Strong canvas for harlequin, dalmatian, and pinstripe patterns

How to tell it apart

Red Base: Red and orange form a range; compare neutral-light images rather than imposing a rigid color boundary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Orange Base crested gecko?

An Orange Base crested gecko is a crested gecko whose ground color is a vivid, warm orange.

What does an Orange Base crested gecko look like?

A typical Orange Base crested gecko shows these features: vivid warm orange base color; one of the most widely produced base colors; strong canvas for harlequin, dalmatian, and pinstripe patterns.

What is the difference between Orange Base and Red Base?

Red and orange form a range; compare neutral-light images rather than imposing a rigid color boundary.

How is Orange Base inherited?

Orange Base 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 Orange Base crested gecko cost?

A typical adult Orange Base crested gecko sells for $150 to $350. Quality, sex, age and lineage move an individual animal within that range.

What other morphs combine with Orange Base?

Orange Base is often combined with Harlequin, Dalmatian, Pinstripe, Flame and Cream.

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