Crested Gecko – Snorange5’s Story #1

Macro shot of the dorsal side of an Extreme Harlequin Crested Gecko

NameSnorange5Characteristic
SexBlended appearance of secondary and tertiary traits
Date of BirthMay 11, 2024Extreme Harlequin
MorphExtreme Harlequin
Weight7.8g (25. 1.19)

This is the fifth offspring, a Normal Extreme Harlequin (NorExH) that appears to have inherited fewer of the striking traits seen in its parents. While it carries the Normal morph, it notably lacks the bold tiger pattern passed down from its mother, and its dorsal secondary traits are relatively subdued compared to its siblings.

Macro shot of the lateral side of an Extreme Harlequin Crested Gecko

It did inherit pinning from its father, but the pattern is somewhat interrupted by small breaks along the dorsal. The tertiary traits appear to have begun developing but never fully manifested, resulting in an overall appearance that closely resembles its mother. Additionally, the secondary traits are not as prominent, contributing to the presence of darker spots, particularly around the facial area.

Macro shot of an Extreme Harlequin Crested Gecko's head

One of its most distinctive features is the set of “sad eyebrows” visible on both sides of its face, which adds to its unique expression. Since it is still in the early stages of growth, its final appearance remains uncertain—we’ll just have to wait and see how it continues to develop over time.

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