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Sable Crested Gecko
A Sable crested gecko carries one copy of an incomplete-dominant trait that gives darker, saturated chocolate tones with reduced pattern, and it sits on the same gene as Cappuccino.
One copy makes a visual Sable and two copies make a Super Sable, so there is no hidden het. Sable sits on the same gene as Cappuccino and Highway. A Cappuccino x Sable pairing produces Luwak (one copy of each), which can never be a super. Lighting, fired state and image processing can make any gecko look dark, so photos alone do not prove Sable.
Founded in the Rialto line at Gecko Haven: Pinch x Mokolii, two unrelated geckos from Gorgeous Gecko in Texas, hatched Rialto, the first known Sable.
Super Sable appears viable. Cappuccino x Sable (Luwak) is the safe way to combine the two, since it can never make a Super Cappuccino.
Inheritance: Incomplete dominant. Category: Color modifier. Rarity: uncommon. Typical adult price: $550 to $1,200. Also called: Super Sable.
Key features
- Darker, saturated chocolate tones
- Reduced pattern compared with non-Sable siblings
- Stays notably dark even when fired down
- No hidden het: one copy is visible
How to tell it apart
- Cappuccino: Cappuccino and Sable are different versions of the same gene; a dark brown animal needs lineage to say which one it carries.
- Chocolate: Chocolate is a base color description; Sable is a proven gene and stays notably dark even when fired down.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sable crested gecko?
A Sable crested gecko carries one copy of an incomplete-dominant trait that gives darker, saturated chocolate tones with reduced pattern, and it sits on the same gene as Cappuccino.
What does a Sable crested gecko look like?
A typical Sable crested gecko shows these features: darker, saturated chocolate tones; reduced pattern compared with non-Sable siblings; stays notably dark even when fired down.
How do I identify a Sable crested gecko?
To identify a Sable crested gecko, check these points: compare fired-down photos with non-Sable siblings; confirm with documented lineage, since many dark geckos get labeled Sable.
What is the difference between Sable and Cappuccino?
Cappuccino and Sable are different versions of the same gene; a dark brown animal needs lineage to say which one it carries.
How is Sable inherited?
Sable is classified as incomplete dominant. Single copy produces a visible form; two copies produce a distinct "super" form. The most common inheritance model in proven crested gecko morphs.
How much does a Sable crested gecko cost?
A typical adult Sable crested gecko sells for $550 to $1,200. Quality, sex, age and lineage move an individual animal within that range.
What other morphs combine with Sable?
Sable is often combined with Cappuccino, Highway, Lilly White, Axanthic and Extreme Harlequin.
Who discovered or first produced Sable crested geckos?
Founded in the Rialto line at Gecko Haven: Pinch x Mokolii, two unrelated geckos from Gorgeous Gecko in Texas, hatched Rialto, the first known Sable.
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