Crested Gecko – SnowMunch4’s Story #1

NameSnowMunch4Characteristic
Sex98% Pinstripe
Date of BirthJanuary 19, 2024Dorsal Empty Back Trait
MorphHarlequinLarge Build
Weight12.9g (23.7.28)Kneecaps on Hind Legs

SnowMunch4 is the youngest of Snowball and Munchie’s 2023-24 season offspring and the only one in this clutch that isn’t a Lilly White. Instead, he takes entirely after his mother, emerging as a classic Harlequin.

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

One of his standout features is his pinstripe, which is impressively intact, though not quite perfect—it’s missing a tooth or two, making it about 98% complete. His dorsal pattern also mirrors Munchie’s, carrying the distinctive Empty Back Trait.

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

In many ways, SnowMunch4 is almost a carbon copy of Munchie. One detail I always wished Munchie had was more prominent neck markings, but it seems this little one has inherited that exact absence. However, he didn’t just take after his mother’s flaws! He has an enormous appetite and is already noticeably larger than his clutchmates. Given how similar he looks to Munchie, I don’t anticipate drastic changes in his pattern as he matures. However, one thing I am eager to see is just how large he will grow.

The next update will likely highlight his growth progress, so stay tuned to see how he develops!

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