| Name | Bobby | Characteristic |
| Sex | ♂ | Barb Line |
| Date of Birth | October 15, 2021 | Nice Slightly Drooped Crown |
| Morph | Tri Extreme Harlequin | Bumpy Dorsal |
| Weight | 41.8g (25. 2.16) | Tiger Pattern |
| Overall Good Coverage | ||
| Lots of Small Spots |
The male we’re introducing this time is from the famous ‘purebred Barb’ line. If you’re a fan of Tri-Extreme Harlequin, this line is probably something you’ve heard of. Many gecko enthusiasts dream of getting offspring that resemble the Barb line, so it’s quite a renowned name in the community.
When I first started showing interest in crested geckos and began visiting different breeders, Bobby was one of the geckos I brought home. I had picked up several adults, and Bobby was one of them. Back then, my understanding wasn’t as developed, and I only knew that there was a popular Barb line. I thought I was just getting a well-known gecko at a decent price.
As I continued to learn more about geckos, I became familiar with the characteristics of the purebred Barb line and started to feel a bit uncertain about our Bobby. Here’s what I had previously understood to be the features of a purebred Barb:
- Tangerine secondary traits
- White crown that contrasts with the face, like a lion’s mane
- Rough, textured dorsal and tiger pattern
- White tertiary traits covering the tail, dorsal, and drippy areas
With the rich black primary traits and the tangerine color, it creates great dimension. When combined with the pure white tertiary traits, it’s truly breathtaking. However, looking at Bobby now, even though it’s called a purebred Barb, it doesn’t quite match the features I’d expect from the famous Barb line. Despite that, Bobby still has a beautiful crown and rough dorsal pattern, which are also characteristic of Barb.
As Bobby has aged, the colors have become less defined, and the dimension is not as striking as before. The traits are still there, but it’s hard to define them clearly. So, can we still call Bobby a purebred Barb? It’s a tough question. I suspect there are a few reasons for this discrepancy. Maybe the previous owner thought it was a purebred Barb when it wasn’t, or Bobby could be from a different branch of the Barb line. Either way, I’m going to assume that it’s the latter and move forward with calling Bobby’s future offspring as the purebred Barb babies. I’m excited to see how the power of generations reveals itself.
Additionally, Bobby has a lot of spots, something I’ve mentioned before with Orange. It’s interesting to observe what happens when a male with spots produces offspring. I didn’t originally consider spots much when I got Bobby, but I’ve noticed that they are frequently mentioned in breeding posts, so I’ll continue to highlight them when they appear. Stay tuned if you’re interested!